Which breed of dog are friendly to cats but.........?

Question

protective of the owner and would bark or attack suspicious strangers?

Dogs smell fear right? Suggestions? I love cats but I want a dog who is kind, friendly, sweet and also protective of me.

Answer 1

If you're just looking for a dog to protect, a german shepard. If your just looking for a cat - friendly dog, a pooldle would be the way to go. but from experience, a labrador retriever is both. It can protect and it is very friendly.

Answer 2

There isn't any single breed that is friendly toward cats specifically. Any herding breed would be a bad idea as they have strong prey instincts so they chase anything that runs. That means no heelers, border collies, etc. I don't recommend Dalmatians or Dobermans because they tend to be one person type of dogs. Labradors tend to be friendly and easy going, and will bark at strangers and Golden Retrievers are good, though they might be too inclined to play with a cat. You do not want a dog which will attack a stranger though. That's a good way to get sued and have your dog killed.
I do recommend getting a puppy so it can learn its place in the family without hurting the cat. Also it is very important to introduce the pets correctly. Never allow the new dog to jump on the cat or chase it and make sure that the cat has many places to hide when you are introducing them. I'm including a good link on introducing dogs and cats.
Remember that the cat is also a key part in the animals getting along. If the cat you get doesn't like dogs, then it won't be friendly either.

Answer 3

Many dogs adapt well to having a cat or two around. Before you bring the cat into the house, let the dog smell something that the cat has left her sent on.

Then introduce them inside the house...the cat will probably go and hide for a while. This is going to take time and you may want to use your crate to separate them.

Don't be suprised if your cat decides to mark her territory.

Good luck!

Answer 4

first of all you dont want your dog to attack anybody, unless they were an intruder or something...

second of all it all depends on the dogs personally and breeding..

I have a border collie
he does not chasse the cats he actualy loves them .. and the cats are not scared of him which is huge becasue my one cat had a HUGE fear of dogs ad did not get along with my previous dog...


He is also very protective and does not stop barking... this is sometimes a bad thing because he can get very upset however its really good when i am weary of someone and he is barkign and warding them off
he is getting better on accepting strangers though (staranger that are our friends lol)
he is just an all around great lovign dog

Answer 5

My lab/rottie mix is very cat friendly. Most dogs will work fine with a cat if raised with them.

He fits everything you asked for actually. So do most breeds if raised properly though-its more about training and proper handling than about breed for this.

He barks to protect any family member who is around, including the cat. He's even starting to accept our pet goat and put him under protection as well.

Answer 6

It no longer in simple terms relies upon on the guy canine, yet some breeds have extreme prey drives and want to chase or hunt fleeing animals (which often includes cats). If a canine is observed with a cat, it incredibly is greater appropriate. Even the main gentle breed of canine, as an occasion a golden retriever, may be very extreme with cats. we are presently fostering 2 goldens. One is mildly fascinated contained in the cat, in an incredibly gentle way yet keeps a deferential distance, the different is extremely intensely centred on the cat and stands over it in a dominating way. the two canine come to us from a similar domicile. plenty relies upon on socialization and no be counted if or no longer the canine knows and respects the limitations you placed, so preparation comes into play right here besides. some smaller breeds of canine could get alongside properly with cats greater so than better breeds. i might say a stable indicator of what's going to artwork would be based upon the alpha chief contained in the domicile and the consistency of educating. i might fairly stay faraway from northern breeds, like Huskies / Samoyeds / Malamutes, and so on. What i might advise is learning a breed which you have an interest in and chatting with others who very own it to ascertain what their reports are. i think of it incredibly is stable which you have your cats first and then convey a puppy into the domicile. Your risk for fulfillment is plenty greater subsequently.

Answer 7

The problem is..all dogs will get along with cats if they are raied together from puppies and kittens.
If youhave an older cat it will be harder to get them to like the dog becasue they are also territorial. The puppies are usually okay with cats it is the cat that will act crazy. If you get a puppy more than likely it will be fine with the cat..any breed. You have to be patient though...it takes time for them to get used to each other and it is hard at first but it will get better. Give them both equal attention and show the other that you love them too..

Answer 8

Maybe try a small dog like a schnoodle, which is a mix of a schnooser and poodle also try a golden retriever the are bold, caring, VERY friendly, loving and bark at strangers that are suspicous. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Like i recommended earlier to you

Every one of those dog breeds would be friendly to cats as long as you get them as a puppy.

But don't get a pitbull or a bull terrier...those are dogs you really need to question.

And i agree.
Great Pyrenees
Polish Tatra sheepdogs......wonderful dogs to have with vats.
in the other question i also i added some links

Answer 10

I have two border collies and two cats who all love eachother. My borders are still protective.


Really any dog you get can be gradually introduced to cats while still being protective of you. Its kind of a trial and error. Its really up to the dog.