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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 12, 2017 22:11:02 GMT
If you get a big dog, just make sure you get it as a small puppy. It'll learn quick who the boss is, and as it grows the other animals adapt easy. ^^^ that. Two of our dogs have been around cats since they were puppies, and while they do chase the cats occasionally (the cats ask for it sometimes, and they ARE herding dogs, after all, lol), they get along fine together for the most part. The third dog is a retired show dog, and I don't think she quite even understand what a cat IS... she pretty much ignores them altogether. As far as dog breed decisions, there are so many factors to consider- intelligence, activity level, size, potential health issues due to breed-specific reasons, life span, ease of maintenance (shedding, grooming, etc) that I wouldn't even want to recommend a breed. Also, as we found out the hard way, in general, smaller / long-nosed dogs will have more dental problems than larger / squarer-headed dogs. But, I will say that our Shetland Sheepdogs are wonderful dogs!! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg) (I'm biased, I know...) They're in the top 10 in terms of intelligence, they're beautiful, they have that 'Sheltie smile' that just makes you want to smile back, they're a decent mid-sized dog (about 15 inches high, approx. 25-30 lbs), they don't need a ton of exercise, etc. (they're also in the top 10 for dental issues, too, but...)
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Post by leannec on Jul 12, 2017 22:21:39 GMT
Lucy weighs 75 lbs ... she is a mix of what we believe to be Chow and Golden Retriever ... a rescue that we love ![:love:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/W4b_Om5roEadLiOzGo_l.jpg) She is awesome with both of our cats because she doesn't know life without a cat Ella and Baby, the cats, rule the roost ... Ella was here before Lucy and Baby got here soon after ... Socialization is the main thing ... choose a dog from a rescue please!!!!!! They are the best and will be able to tell you if the dog is friendly with cats ... I volunteer with a group and that is something we look out for
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 12, 2017 22:26:00 GMT
If you get a big dog, just make sure you get it as a small puppy. It'll learn quick who the boss is, and as it grows the other animals adapt easy. ^^^ that. Two of our dogs have been around cats since they were puppies, and while they do chase the cats occasionally (the cats ask for it sometimes, and they ARE herding dogs, after all, lol), they get along fine together for the most part. The third dog is a retired show dog, and I don't think she quite even understand what a cat IS... she pretty much ignores them altogether. As far as dog breed decisions, there are so many factors to consider- intelligence, activity level, size, potential health issues due to breed-specific reasons, life span, ease of maintenance (shedding, grooming, etc) that I wouldn't even want to recommend a breed. Also, as we found out the hard way, in general, smaller / long-nosed dogs will have more dental problems than larger / squarer-headed dogs. But, I will say that our Shetland Sheepdogs are wonderful dogs!! (I'm biased, I know...) They're in the top 10 in terms of intelligence, they're beautiful, they have that 'Sheltie smile' that just makes you want to smile back, they're a decent mid-sized dog (about 15 inches high, approx. 25-30 lbs), they don't need a ton of exercise, etc. (they're also in the top 10 for dental issues, too, but...)A sheltie would have been my second choice. How perfect is a sheltie? So very smart and family oriented. However my shelties are/were big! My first dog (both parents were show dogs) was 48 pounds and my current girl is 43. We tell her she is big boned. She is actually very slender (but no dental issues for either dog).
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Post by frenchie on Jul 13, 2017 0:37:24 GMT
I have 2 pugs and they are great with cats. They are very low key dogs. My jack russell mix, on the other hand, would not be a good fit with a cat.
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Post by tkdmom on Jul 13, 2017 0:48:48 GMT
A sheltie does well with our cat. In fact the trained the cat to meow to go outside instead of using the litter box. My collie thought every cat was a funny looking dog and treated them that way
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 13, 2017 1:55:22 GMT
Samoyeds are usually great with cats and they love to cuddle. But the are a larger medium sized dog with a heavy coat.
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Post by mama2three on Jul 13, 2017 3:08:22 GMT
I'll be no help given you don't want a large dog. Our Newfie mix is wonderful with our cats (and kids of all ages too). But he's big.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 13, 2017 4:52:53 GMT
A sheltie would have been my second choice. How perfect is a sheltie? So very smart and family oriented. However my shelties are/were big! My first dog (both parents were show dogs) was 48 pounds and my current girl is 43. We tell her she is big boned. She is actually very slender (but no dental issues for either dog). slight hijack: ![:thumbup:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MSZirfLXsDTg15EDMD9C.jpg) we love our Shelties! we have three currently; two that are over-sized and were adopted out as pets because they couldn't be shown... Prescott (the male) is about 18 inches high, and Bisbee (female; she happens to be Prescott's great-aunt) is about 17 inches high-- they each weigh about 30 lbs. They're both a bit out of proportion, too, in relation to the breed standard, that is. Bisbee is daintier-looking, but her hair is very fine and she's not fluffy at all... we say she got cheated in the tail department, lol. Prescott has a beautiful coat and tail, but his head is a bit too square (I love it, though, ![:love:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/W4b_Om5roEadLiOzGo_l.jpg) ) and his ears aren't 'quite right' but those are just superficial issues. Our 3rd Sheltie is a retired show dog who actually is the correct size / shape, and because of that, she looks tiny in comparison to the others! She also has a gorgeous fluffy coat- when we get her groomed, she shrinks down by about 50% lol!! I think part of the reason ours have dental issues is that they're all in the same general bloodlines, since we got them all from the same breeder- our vet said dental issues are somewhat due to the breed, but also can be hereditary. I didn't know anything about Shelties before we got (our first) one; the breed is actually my boyfriend's choice, but they are SUCH smart dogs, and I totally agree about the 'family oriented' part. Ours are VERY much part of the family, and situate themselves to always keep an eye on us, the cats, and all the goings on inside and out of the house. My other choices for dog breeds I'd love to have are kind of related, in a way-- I would love to have either a corgi, a greyhound, or both!! And, I'd love to have a pack of about 6-8 Shelties... maybe someday, when I win the lottery, lol!!
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Post by carhoch on Jul 14, 2017 1:11:07 GMT
<------ these two live with a 21 year old cat .
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Post by crittsmom on Jul 14, 2017 1:59:14 GMT
We have 2 rescues dogs, ( one doxie and one large terrier/spaniel mix) and 2 rescue cats. The oldest cat Tigger, rules the roost and everyone else knows it. Although the terror (Belle) will alert us when she gets out in the back yard. Introducing them gradually is a good idea. The cats area is actually fenced off from the dogs when we aren't home, but it all works together.
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Post by scrapbug on Jul 14, 2017 2:00:12 GMT
Golden Retriever. He's wonderful with cats - and actually all pets. ![](http://i67.tinypic.com/zks585.jpg)
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Post by scrapbug on Jul 14, 2017 2:01:49 GMT
Samoyeds are usually great with cats and they love to cuddle. But the are a larger medium sized dog with a heavy coat. I used to have a Sammy and she was wonderful with cats. So sweet.
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Post by scrapbug on Jul 14, 2017 2:02:52 GMT
My beagle is excellent with cats. My Beagle is not. Never has been. He will tolerate them, but that's all.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 14, 2017 2:08:17 GMT
Golden Retriever. He's wonderful with cats - and actually all pets. ![](http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r199/luvabargain/IMG_2577_zps989tlkvf.jpg) I am pretty sure that is the face of the nicest dog ever!
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