I have enough War Coins now to buy either of them, and I think Alces' Pet might suit my style of play better, although am I foolish to pass on the opportunity to get the General himself?

To me, I cannot see anything special about General Alces and no niche usage.

Anyone???

I dislike both, I have none of them

These two comparison were done in old forum, too bad we can't retrieve them any more.

They're for different purposes, but the pet can be used to counter his master. I always rate tough trait higher than single immune trait, plus the speed advantage, so General is my choice (and many from elite teams). He's very annoying in defense, with his 2 healing and self regeneration skills plus the trait.

I think I will just wait for the next Bodyguard, which could be Alces'Bodyguard anyway.