wat breed of dog should i get? i have a cat?

Question

i was thinking of getting a border collie puppie or a aussie and i was wondering do they like water? and cats? and other dogs?and humans?
i would be getting a puppie

Answer 1

DO NOT get one of these breeds unless you have ample fenced-in room for them to exercise and something for them to do, like herding sheep or keeping geese off a golf course or something like that. These are extremely active, intelligent dogs and you shouldn't get them unless you are committed to training them properly and giving them a real job to do so that they don't get bored. Border collies often like water--I don't know about Australian Shepherds. But if you don't have sheep--don't bother with these dogs.

I say, get a mutt from the shelter or a rescue dog. I have an exquisite Dalmatian from an animal shelter--she was sick and very underweight when I got her, but now she's healthy and a lot of fun. And with adults, you can see whether they like water or not (my dog doesn't, but it's not a big deal to me.) And beware of hounds--some hunting dogs will chase kitties until they catch and devour them! You can't train that chasing instinct out of them. Shepherds are usually OK with other pets, but not always...so mind your choice and don't even bother with a shepherd unless you're like Farmer Hoggett (and if you don't know who that is, then don't even think about a shepherd because you have no idea what you're getting into.) I had an English Shepherd once--that dog could run for miles and never get tired. Super-smart, super energetic, and bored a lot of the time--it was always a struggle to keep her entertained.

Answer 2

1. Get a book or go to sites about dog types.
2. Consider an older dog as puppies are a lot of work
3. Once you have a breed or breeds that seem right go to your local shelter and find a dog of that type or a mix of types you like.
4. If you don't find what you want at the shelter search on yahoo for a rescue for the type of dog you want.

Personally I have 2 Goldens and 5 cats and it works out fine.

Answer 3

Do you have a huge, and I mean huge backyard? Tons of time a energy? That's what it would take to keep those breeds happy. Consider instead getting a mutt from a shelter or another breed according to your lifestyle. Any puppy should get used to the cat when introduced early on. The cat would probably rule, at least in the beginning. I am partial to German Shepherds, but I also have a mutt from the Humane Society and they both get along well with our nine cats.

Answer 4

any puppy you get, when raised properly around the cat should be fine with it. Just consult the breeder and your vet about the best way to introduce them. Before you get either of the breeds you mentioned please be sure you've done all the research necessary to making such a commitment. These dogs were bred as herders and are extremely high energy and not only do they need lots of exercise, but they need more than that---they need purpose they need a job. If not provided with some purpose, they will become destructive!

Answer 5

if you get a puppy, they can be easily trained to love anything in the home; babies, cats, etc.

i'm more worried about the cat liking the dog

when you pick out the dog, set up a casual meeting between the cat and dog, to see how the cat reacts. if your cat freaks out, it will not be able to adapt getting a dog.

has your cat had any interation with dogs? like a neighbor's dog? get the cat used to being around dogs, and everything should be fine.

Answer 6

Any dog is fine as long as you raise him to be tolerant and not to be rough with the cat...that being said there are some breeds that are more prone to act more aggressive ...usually breeds with more wolf in there background...aka...Husky, Samoyed, Malamute etc also breeds like PitBulls, Rottwiellers etc.

Most of all the best thing to do is take the dog's attitude individually.

Good luck--Jammie

Answer 7

Border collies are wonderful, but be warned that they have tons of energy, need lots of yard space to run around in and get bored easily.

Answer 8

What ever kind of dog you get be sure of the temperament before you get it.I think the most important thing is to raise them together,I have had several dogs & cats and they have been the best of friends.

Answer 9

I suggest a Sheltie (shetland sheepdog). I have 3 cats. All 4 animals play and love each other... I've never seen any other dog come thru our house and love these cats as much as this dog does. I think sometimes it thinks its a cat...its too cute!

Answer 10

save the cats life don't get a dog