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i don’t know if this is the right thread
I have 3 male cats they’ve never seen dogs before and I want a dog (not soon)
The most important thing I want in them is to get along with my cats I know that many will suggest getting a puppy
But I’d like to know if it’s a big dog will he be safe and gentle around my cats when he grows up?
I’ve always wanted a german shepherd but I know they have high prey drive
And I also feed some stray cats in my neighborhood that I don’t want my dog to chase while I take him for a walk.
In my old neighborhood there were 4 stray dogs they were gsd mixed were very friendly and sweet and every time they see me they wag their tails and hang out around my house my brother used to feed them sometimes but they all hate cats except for one that was ok with them but when he’s with his pack he attacks them they even killed my neighbors kitten and they always chase cats around. So I wouldn’t feel safe with a big dog around my cats especially is that they are not friendly 2 are skittish and one is good around people but didn’t try other cats or dogs they are litter mates
So any suggestion?
I know that breeder and training matter
But does the size matter I know my cats might annoy the dog/puppy
I really like large dogs but I think small dogs would be easier to handle
Ps I’ve never owned dogs before
So I don’t have enough experience
Sorry made this too long haha :3
So if you have experience with dogs or owned both dogs and cats can you please
Give me some advices?
I have 3 male cats they’ve never seen dogs before and I want a dog (not soon)
The most important thing I want in them is to get along with my cats I know that many will suggest getting a puppy
But I’d like to know if it’s a big dog will he be safe and gentle around my cats when he grows up?
I’ve always wanted a german shepherd but I know they have high prey drive
And I also feed some stray cats in my neighborhood that I don’t want my dog to chase while I take him for a walk.
In my old neighborhood there were 4 stray dogs they were gsd mixed were very friendly and sweet and every time they see me they wag their tails and hang out around my house my brother used to feed them sometimes but they all hate cats except for one that was ok with them but when he’s with his pack he attacks them they even killed my neighbors kitten and they always chase cats around. So I wouldn’t feel safe with a big dog around my cats especially is that they are not friendly 2 are skittish and one is good around people but didn’t try other cats or dogs they are litter mates
So any suggestion?
I know that breeder and training matter
But does the size matter I know my cats might annoy the dog/puppy
I really like large dogs but I think small dogs would be easier to handle
Ps I’ve never owned dogs before
So I don’t have enough experience
Sorry made this too long haha :3
So if you have experience with dogs or owned both dogs and cats can you please
Give me some advices?