Which animals served to intimidate the other animals on the farm?

The dogs served to intimidate the other animals on the farm primarily because they were trained as enforcers of Napoleon's rule. They were raised by Napoleon himself and became fiercely loyal to him, acting as his personal guard. Their intimidating presence was used to instill fear among the other animals, discouraging dissent and ensuring that Napoleon's commands were followed without question.

The other animals, while they each have their own roles and characteristics on the farm, did not play the same enforcement role that the dogs did. Cats, for example, are independent creatures and do not have the loyalty or authority that the dogs were instilled with. Pigs, although they held power and authority, often relied on the dogs to enforce their rule rather than intimidating directly. Sheep served more as a means of distraction and could be manipulated to repeat slogans but were not inherently intimidating. The deployment of the dogs as symbols of coercion highlights the theme of power dynamics and the use of fear in maintaining control within the narrative of "Animal Farm."