I'm thinking of getting a doggie and a cat

[choie]

Any recommendations on what breed of dog can live peacefully with a cat in an apartment? Or am I nuts?

Thanks!!

[Trellastic]

1. Small quiet breeds

I suggest small quiet breeds to save money on pet food due to the expected tarriffs.

[wnylib]

32. That would exclude most terriers. I have never met a quiet terrier.

Also would exclude Chihuahuas.

[Wonder Why]

2. Depends how hungry you are. I'm still doing okay. 😁

[displacedvermoter]

3. Shih Tzus are wonderful little dogs and get along well

with kitties

[Lefta Dissenter]

9. Indeed.

I’ve had two shih tzu mutts (my old guy passed away last summer, just before his 16th birthday - still have the other), and they’ve been fantastic dogs.

Keep in mind what the dog has been bred for. If you get a working breed - even a little one - they’ll be looking for their job to do. If they can’t find their job, they’ll create one. That might include chasing a kitty around as though it’s a rodent to catch or a lamb to herd. If you get a breed (or combination of breeds) that has been selected for companionship, you’ll be more likely to end up with a little family member who knows his job is to adore you and your kitty!

Have fun, whatever you decide to do!

[choie]

12. Thank you! I'll look into them!

I really love golden retrievers and corgis, but they both seem to be handfuls.

[Unwind Your Mind]

31. Golden retrievers are maniacs

And they love mud and gross things to roll in

Corgis herd cattle, and people, very busy little guys

[wnylib]

34. A shi tsu is a good dog for an apartment. They are small and

good companions. My neighbor down the hall from me has one and it has become friends with my cat. The cat and dog are about the same size, LOL. They play well together.

If you get both of your pets as a puppy and kitten, they will grow up together and become friends and companions for each other.

[magicarpet]

4. You might try one,... then later try the other if you are up to it.

They can be a hand full,.. do not overwelm yourself with costs, responsibilities, and attention required to take on pets.

The cat might be the easier to start with, and go from there.

[choie]

11. I know that's smart.

My 18 yr old dear heart cat died in September so I’m not going to make a quick decision because I’m still grieving her. I love cats but I also want a dog! 😀

[Mossfern]

46. Have you ever had a dog?

I ask because caring for your canine friend is considerably different than for a feline one.

[choie]

47. Yes I've had two in the past.

[Mossfern]

48. Then you know what you're getting into

Enjoy!

[LearnedHand]

5. I have a Boston (my second)

Not only can you help them know to be good to cats (they want to herd them so badly), they tend not to be barky dogs. Get a puppy and let your cats help raise the pup. It works beautifully.

[choie]

8. Thanks for the suggestion!

I thought terriers weren’t a good match for cats, though. Am I mistaken?

[LearnedHand]

33. Bostons are not true terriors

I'm not exactly sure what that means technically, but they have very sweet dispositions. They can be stubborn but they are typically good with cats. Mine used to play together a lot, but I have a second much larger dog now that changed the cat dynamics a bit.

[Morbius]

39. We adopted a dog four years ago.

He was originally brought to the shelter by a woman who told them the dog was fine, but the cat wouldn't leave him alone.

The woman who adopted him next kept him in a crate while she was at work, and she worked full time. When he wouldn't go back in the crate she took him to the shelter.

The next family who adopted him brought him back almost immediately, because he bit someone.

We first met Dozer (that's his name) and fell for him right away. Then they brought us his history, but it was too late. We were in love and determined to make it work. But it was a struggle. Dozer had PTSD, for want of a better word. Startle him when he's sleeping and he's quick to try and defend himself. We sought out an expert trainer to train us to train him, and he's better now, but still we must be careful.

The bottom line: some cats are fine with puppies. Some are definitely not. Just as different dog breeds manifest different behaviors, so also different cat breeds act in their own way. Never adopt an animal without learning their history, and educating yourself about the breed. Particularly the behaviors and health issues associated with it. The idea posted about adopting an older dog who has already lived with a cat sounds smart to me.

[Maru Kitteh]

6. Mutts! Mutts are the best in dogs and cats too. Good for you!

Get them together, as little ones and you will have a home of joy and love

[choie]

7. Aw!!!!!

Thank you Maru!

[duncang]

37. This is what I was thinking.

My one other suggestion is to sit down with the dogs or cats and see which one will settle down and just snuggle. I’ve always tried to find pets that naturally like just to be with me. I think it’s also an indicator of how they will be around new people who come in.

[maveric]

10. Small rescue doggie. Mixed breeds are great.

We got six years ago. He’s a smart, funny and a very good boy.

[choie]

13. Thank you!I do want to get a rescue

If I get any.

[maveric]

18. Here's Luca.

[choie]

19. Cute heart!

[choie]

20. He looks happy!

[maveric]

23. Very happy. Very intelligent, and so sweet.

He’s a lover and a LadiesMan.

[displacedvermoter]

24. Our two Shih Tzus and two of our Lhasas were

rescues. They are often available, little dogs, as their older owners pass away or can no longer care for them.

Don't know how a Lhasa would be with a kitten, they can be pretty aggressive and protective, bred as little guard dogs.

[bamagal62]

14. Depends.

Will you be home often? Or, do you have long days at work away from home?
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels get along really well with cats. But, they can get depressed if left alone all day. Be careful of terrier breeds as they’ll chase the cat all day.
And, the herding dogs will do the same. A shih tzsu is also known to be good with cats. We have a Burmese cat and a cavalier.
They aren’t “pals” but they get along. Sometimes the Burmese “stalks” the cavalier.
It’s pretty funny. The cat is definitely boss. We had a Persian with our other cavalier and they just ignored each other.
Our cavalier breeder always gets
British shorthair cats. She swears that’s the best cat for getting along with dogs.
I’ve read golden retrievers are good with cats too. Be careful with any pitbull breeds or German Shepards, etc. The kitten might become an accidental snack.

[choie]

16. Thanks bamagal!

[Phoenix61]

15. I'd get a cat first.

It will be easier to form a bond with it if you don’t have a dog bouncing around.

[choie]

17. That makes good sense

Thanks!

[yellowdogintexas]

21. check out rescues. Sometimes a cat and dog are already bonded and up for adoption because

their human died or had to go to a nursing home. There are sometimes other reasons of course, but if you go to the local rescue agencies in your area and tell them you are trying to find a bonded cat and dog, they may be able to find one.
Every once in a while on Next Door I will see a 'need to rehome' for a bonded dog and cat . If you are on Next Door, you may run up on something.

Best of luck

[choie]

22. What a great suggestion!!!

Thank you, Yellowdog!

[Jersey Devil]

25. My Beagle gets along fine with cats

Had the dog first then later introduced the cat

[Big Blue Marble]

30. Yes my beagle mix got along great with my four cats!

And she was the last to join the menagerie My husband's terrier not so much, he
would wait until he thought we were gone and the harass the cats.

[Skittles]

26. get the cat first

yes INDEED

[radical noodle]

27. I'd suggest looking for an older dog

who has lived with cat before and tolerated them well. I've had dogs that totally ignored the cats or ones that were literally afraid of the cats. But if the dog is young and bigger and wants the cat to be a toy or looks at the cat as prey, then you can have a big issue. Best way to know is if they've already been tested with cats.

Either that or get a small puppy and a kitten at the same time and let them grow up together. Although I've never tried it, I've been told it works pretty well.

[True Dough]

38. Advantages of an older dog

1) You're rescuing one!

2) Avoiding all the headaches associated with puppyhood. There are definitely some joys that come with it, but the house-training, the chewing stage and the high energy can be trying months (the high energy sometimes doesn't wear off until age 3 or so for some breeds).

The disadvantage is that you get whatever ingrained bad habits the dog comes with. But there's no perfect dog (some closer than others, of course).

But at this stage in life, I would take your advice and try my luck with an older dog!

[radical noodle]

40. We rescued one that was probably about 15 when we got her

What an awesome girl she was and the love she got was equal to the love she gave. She was a wonderful girl and although we were only able to have her a few short years before she died, we never regretted for a moment that we'd taken a chance on her.

[True Dough]

42. Wonderful!

Wish you'd had more time with her, but it was a tremendous and rewarding act of compassion.

[Mersky]

28. Cat recommendations

Consider a Bombay type kitty — all black including nose, toe beans, whiskers and lacking any tabby striping. They’re rather gregarious, seek human attention, and somewhat like dogs.

Or a mackerel tabby, as these are just smart cats who are excellent at sizing up people and critters in their environment. The mackerel coat that lacks any white borders or underbelly is the natural coat pattern that occurs in cats that are 2 or more generations removed from living in a household with humans. I’ve found they almost yearn to be kept cats and are fairly chill in a variety of situations.

And, you can find both types at shelters, so no breeders required.

[LearnedHand]

35. One of my cats is a mackerel tabby

Everything you said is true of her.

[Mersky]

44. So nice to hear -- mackerels might be my favorite

I’ve had three come up and adopt me. Found great homes for two of them, and are just all-around super kitties. Raised from kittens, they seem to have the same highly perceptive nature as the friendly strays that seek out a simple human like me.

[LearnedHand]

45. Mine was an adopted stray, and she was already an adult

But she's very sweet with a very even temperament.

[LakeArenal]

29. Rescue them from the same shelter. They will know who can cope with whom.

Our best sweetest best behaved dog is our current street rescue. Part doxie and part some long legged doggie.

If you are older like us, we went smaller because in a canine medical emergency one of us can lift him in the car by ourselves.

[StarryNite]

36. Absolutely adorable!

[Meowmee]

41. Only small breeds or mixed breed dogs etc. with cats and no high prey dogs

If you get a rescue dog and cat they can often let you know if they tolerate cats/ dogs etc. Honestly though in my opinion, it would be better to start out with one or the other first if you haven’t had a furry friend for a while… it might be overwhelming to have both at once.

[mopinko]

43. shelters around here test the dogs for cat tolerance.

and prey drive. big thing is- get a dog w low prey drive.