does anyone know what breed or types of dogs are rabbit friendly. my wife wants a dog for christmas
2006-11-26 12:46:47 · 12 answers · asked by havak0 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
He run free .. what kind of dogs are hunting dogs
2006-11-26 13:19:33 · update #1
Maybe you should get your wife a puppy that will adjust quickly to your bunny. Also a smaller dog might be better
(Maltese, Westie, Cocker Spaniel etc.) But Labador retrivers can be good friends to.
I have a lab who is friendly with my rabbit they take naps together.
2006-11-29 04:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
alrighty then!
My kind of person!
Pet house bunny and a new pup.
you will be surprised at how hostile the rabbit will be ( possibly ) - and it will be the pup in for a surprise.
do you have any dog training experience? If not -
I would steer away from the terrier group - and the hounds, ; ) Basset & Beagle as they were all raised to hunt rabbit.
not that a pup would be able to hurt the bunny ( at first ) - as much as the confusion this will create! I could image you will be sorely tested!
if you are fairly experienced - I was certainly able to train my fierce Jack Russel that she could hunt anything EXCEPT the rabbits ( baby buns included ). and woe the rat or woodchuck that lived too close.
Do not be decieved - it takes careful introduction and much monitoring. Definatly a crate for the pup and a childs playpen is good too - when you can not be there and watch.
really it will depend on what breed intrests your wife - and your patience in training.
and picking a puppy.
best wishes
KC
2006-11-26 21:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by redsquirrel_55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are prey animals, and dogs are predators in nature. However, a low key small dog who was a puppy when introduced to the rabbit would be OK. Rabbits are terrrified of adult dogs. They would have to be separated. We only have rabbits in our house.
2006-11-27 14:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest a puppy so they can grow used to each other and they r easier to train and speaking from experience as i have a male rabbit that is two yrs old my fox terrier who is thirteen yrs old has tried to break the rabbits neck numurious amounts of times i fixed the problem (after letting my rabbit live in the house for a week) by getting hold of a old cockys cage made out of steel mesh it is a bit small compared to his other cage but he loves it as he is now safe so it might b a good idea to steer clear of foxies
2006-11-26 22:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by tori 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you try to steer clear of the hunting/herding breeds, most dogs will do great with a rabbit, if raised and trained to respect them.
The reason I say to steer clear of the hunting/herding breeds, is because it's instinct in them, to do their ''job'', and although may not be intended, it can harm your rabbit.
2006-11-26 20:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have two labs and they love my rabbits... they have to get used to them.. when they were puppies they wanted to play with them and run with them in their mouth.. so i suggest a yellow lab... but gradually introduce the dog to the rabbits.. my one dog would sit with my bunny and groom her..
2006-11-27 16:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could probably get any type of dog that wouldnt harm the rabbit...that is, if the rabbit is in a cage like it should be.
2006-11-26 20:54:54 · answer #7 · answered by Allonsy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rabbits and dogs don't generally mix very well.
2006-11-26 20:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its not a spacific dog...find a friendly dog and it will eventually get used to the rabbit
a dog is a sweet gift by the way.
2006-11-26 20:49:14 · answer #9 · answered by none y 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
u talking about a pet rabbit or a vibrating kind !?!
just keep the toys hidden if ya know what i mean ... wink wink nudge nugde ....
2006-11-26 20:55:18 · answer #10 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋