I have three cats and love them deeply but i would like to get some type of small dog that would be a good addition to our family.
2007-01-16 07:54:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you are getting a puppy, almost any breed can get along with cats. Especially if he/she is exposed to them from an early age.
Be wary of dogs with prey drives. Breeds with strong instincts to hunt and chase.
2007-01-16 08:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most small dogs are not good with other animals they tend to be sausy and erridable . i have a small dog he is an Austrialan silkey terrior. He is very calm dont like other small dogs but loves big ones i never put him around a cat before but he loves my rabbit. But if u are getting a dog most are very hyper at a young age i would suggest to adopt a 2 - 4 year old dog from a shelter that is trained and gets along with other animals . That would be the best thing to do if you want a non hyper dog unless you want to go through about 1 and a half years of training and getting scrathed up by a cat. Hope this helped
2016-05-25 02:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had Boston terrier, Pug, Pomeranian, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Doxie mix, Pekes, all in my home with several cats, and all got along well. Some were even the best of friends! At the pet day care, a Maltese, Bichon frise, and a cat are inseparable friends.
2007-01-16 08:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a Ratterrior, a Pug, Karion Terrior. These are some of what there are I wish I could help more Maybe you can find one of your liking. The other thing is go to a pet store and ask someone who works their they might be able to help. Good Luck on finding a small dog.
2007-01-16 08:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a puppy it will usually adjust. Just don't get a breed that has a temper or is very territorial and it should be fine.
(I've got cats and have been considering a Corgi - it isn't a really small dog, but they have a big heart.)
Oh, and Pugs get along with everything.
2007-01-16 08:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by tigglys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breed really doesn't matter if you properly introduce them and socialize them. Its easier to get a dog that is already known to get along with cats by adopting from a shelter that has had dogs in say foster homes with cats. Or to start off with a puppy.
Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/post/classifiedhop.html
http://www.petfinder.com
http://www.petharbor.com
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/
2007-01-16 08:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a Bichon Frise and he is "best friends" with the cat. They play and sleep together and appear to be lonely when they are apart. I've had similar luck with toy poodles and Poms. I actually prefer the poodles because they are easier to groom.
2007-01-16 08:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Gary P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not about the dog getting along with the cats..it is about the cats getting along with the dog.
I have a Lhapsa Apso and he loves cats because when he was a puppy he was around them...but the cats did not like him at all.
2007-01-16 08:02:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 Boston Terriers and they are very good with my cats. The puppy just has to be raised around them. Good Luck!!!
2007-01-16 07:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by BRIDGE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a yorkie and she is really good around cats, cats get offended easily when something they don't know is in there territory so id watch on it
2007-01-16 08:04:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋