if we could interbreed a cat and a dog could we make the perfect pet?

Question

cats kill to often but are independant and can be left on their own for a couple of days, dogs are loyal and better companions but need walking every 4 hours.

Answer 1

Good luck. You are so gonna need it.

Answer 2

Cats have their own unique qualities which make them so attractive to cat lovers. As cat owners we accept that cats, like humans, kill for sport - even the most well fed cat will hunt birds and mice but that is what cats do.

However cats are relaxing and unobtrusive companions. They make less demands on us but each cat has it's own unique personality.

Dogs are dogs - they are loyal, dependable and outgoing and take up a bit more of out time than our cats do but they get us out and about. They are sociable and most well-adjusted dogs like the company of other dogs and people.

Why consider a hypothetical cross of these two species?

They have both chosen to be our companions in their own ways and why change what is already good.

My cats are perfect feline pets.

My dogs are perfect canine pets.

Vive le difference!

Answer 3

I don't like this idea, and it would not be possible, because cats and dogs are totally different species.

And, if it was possible, you would have an animal with the intelligence, loyalty and obedience of a dog...all ruined because of the cats genes.
Cats scratch, want to be independent, they don't care of us.
Dogs, as I said before, are loyal. They would never betray you, they would give their life for you.
How could you ruin the perfect friend for a human?

Dogs must stay separated from cats.
On the other hand, cats are fascinating and mysterious creatures, and I believe they must not be interbred with dogs.

Answer 4

it would kinda perfect. But what happens if all the bad points come out of each animal rather than the good which you were intending. For example it was a catdog that kills too often but also needs walking every 4 hours as well.

Answer 5

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

My German shepherds are Lutherans. the clarification i be responsive to this is because of the fact I as quickly as caught Sam commencing to enhance his leg on a concrete statue of the Sacred coronary heart out in the backyard. And Jamie, the little lady shepherd, ought to in all hazard eat her own bodyweight in coffee, lefse, lutefisk, and Jell-O if we might permit her. Granted, this is only hypothesis on my area relating to the lutefisk. The stuff smells undesirable sufficient getting in, and there is not any way i'm sticking around to be certain what it smells like after a visit by way of a German shepherd's innards. candy targets, Uncle Wayne!

Answer 7

Well, there are 4 different options:
1) nothing happens
2) the kuppies and pippens get allthe parents good points.
3) the kuppies and pippens get all their parents bad points.
4) you get a wierd thing that looks like 'catdog' off the cartoon - y'know, the one with the cat at one end and the dog at the other.

Answer 8

well they have puppykats now and google puppykats and you will see all the info and pictures of them..its really cool theyre a feline but act and have characteristics of a dog! they are very vocal..and they follow you around just like a dog..sound like my cat..lol although mines not a puppykat..guess its all in how that cats brought up..thats what determines a cats personality..whether it be good or bad its all on the owners..

Answer 9

Just imagine something between the size of a cat & a dog with sharp claws,jumping on you from the back of the armchair,Ouch!

Answer 10

Wouldn't that be rather confusing for other cats and dogs? dogs wouldn't know if they should chase it or sniff it's bum and cats wouldn't know if they should scamper up the nearest tree or purr and rub heads.
Also what would it be called a Dat or a Cog?

Answer 11

No, they are god for their reasons. it's why people divided on Cat or Dog person. It's like Hot and Cold but in that case it doesn't make Warm