I really want to get a puppy. I want it to preferably have short hair, be medium to big in size and be quite athletic (i want to take it for walks, like everyday). It must also not attack my cats! What breed do you think would be most suitable for me?
2006-08-11 22:42:11 · 17 answers · asked by banana_girl4578 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
my dacshund thinks she is a cat...lolz... I would have to say her type.
2006-08-11 22:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by barbaradjt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local humane society or another rescue group. Most of them know the dogs they have up for adoption and know which ones get along with cats. Adopt a dog from them..You can also check out these groups on the internet. Many have pictures of the dogs and will tell you if the dog gets along with cats, children, etc. One
of the web sites you can start with is petfinder pet list or just look up your local dog pound or humane society and go from there.
2006-08-15 23:27:16 · answer #2 · answered by sagerider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs and cats are natural enemies. To get them used to each other,you would have to raise them from the time they were little to get used to each other. If you bring a puppy to a bunch of grown cats,you're just inviting trouble for the puppy.
2006-08-12 05:48:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd try a lab or spaniel. My neighbor has an Austrailian cattle dog and 2 cats. They require a ton of exercise. You might also want to consider a border collie, although their hair is sort of long.
2006-08-12 12:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its wen they are introduced that is important, my sister has two cats and two dogs, a rottweilller and a bull mastiff both r fine with the cats because the cats lived there first, just introduce them slowly as ur cats might get a bit aggressive with their claws at first specially if its an energetic little puppy that wants to play with them.
2006-08-12 05:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by livachic2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breed shouldn't matter so long as you train him early and he is around the cats when very young. i have a Pitt bull and the dog protects my 3 cats. it is pretty cool
2006-08-12 05:46:34 · answer #6 · answered by minion 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retreivers and Labs are the 2 breeds the CNIB use for their guide dogs.Not only because they are smart dogs,but they get on well with pets and kids.
2006-08-12 05:44:52 · answer #7 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a dog grows up with a cat, they should at least tolerate each other.
2006-08-12 07:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by eboss_sweeps 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Labrador!! No question. The greatest dog ever.
2006-08-12 05:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labs
2006-08-12 05:44:41 · answer #10 · answered by Dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labrador/golden retriver or my Jack Russel Terrier, he gets on well with most things.
2006-08-12 05:44:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋