Top 5 Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats

As a rule, owners try to get one of them: either a puppy or a kitten.

But some people have both quite calmly, and over time the pets get used to each other and can even become friends.

It's just a matter of breed: for example, it's better not to keep representatives of large service breeds (shepherds, Great Danes) near cats.

What dog breeds get along well with cats?

Bolognese

This is an incredibly cute animal, truly domestic, affectionate and gentle.

The dog is friendly and sociable, so having a second pet will only make it happy.

Lapdogs hate loneliness, and if the owner works a lot and cannot provide due attention, then the cat will become his replacement.

Miniature Poodle

In addition to the fact that the representative of this breed is amazingly beautiful and toy-like, he is also smart, trainable, and understanding.

The Poodle is easy to teach certain commands, and he quickly understands that the second pet is his potential companion.

Therefore, it is better to be friends with a cat than to quarrel. Much depends, of course, on the cat breed, but in general, a poodle is an ideal companion for a playful and affectionate cat.

Chihuahua

By nature, this dog does not strive for leadership, preferring to be someone in the middle. It is sociable, so it gets along with any animal, and not just a cat.

Chihuahua is calm, peaceful, and does not conflict for one simple reason: all animals are equal to her.

She does not consider them competitors or enemies. And given their size (the cat is much larger), it is still unknown who will command whom in this relationship.

Yorkshire Terrier (York)

In most cases, terriers are kept away from cats, but Yorkies are a different matter. They are playful, kind, friendly, active, energetic. They are distinguished by their devotion and trust, so they will easily make friends with any representative of the feline family.

Pug

It is probably hard to find a cuter pet. Pugs give the impression of cute oafs: slightly awkward, simple-minded, open. Therefore, a cat will become a pug's friend in just a few minutes.

The main thing is that she doesn’t try to release her claws on her new friend: the dog has delicate skin and very expressive eyes.

Experienced owners try to regularly trim the cat's claws so that it does not accidentally harm the dog. Otherwise, this couple will definitely not have any conflicts.

From the above it is clear that most dog breeds that get along with cats are so-called decorative or indoor. Although size does not always matter in this case.

For example, there are small dogs, but by nature they are very impudent and conflicting (for example, a fox terrier). Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the size of the pet, but also to its personal qualities.

For this, it is better to consult with a specialist or an experienced owner who keeps both a cat and a dog.

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