sheepdogs and cats
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Well, speaking for our house, George likes cats, but the cat doesn't like George. She doesn't like any other animals though....except for some rats we babysat...go figure. George will take his toys to her and try to get her to play, she just hisses and swats at him.  |
| Ours are good with our cat. They don't have the prey drive like some dogs, but do have the strong herding instinct. So while a sheepdog isn't likely to want to eat your cat, he may try to herd it!
Also, a lot depends on your cat. Ours is confident and just ambles around the house at will. The dogs lick him, but that's about it. If the cat were afraid and ran, I probably would have several who would be happy to chase it. |
| Mine chase the cats all over the house. One of my cats likes the dogs...but the other runs and is chased all the time. In your situation you need a rescue that is proven to get along with cats...or a puppy. Good luck either way. My dogs were at the groomers today and that cat was so happy...when I brought them home she was giving me the evil eye!!! |
I like posting this pic when people here ask that.
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| They are not hunters so a little animal stands a better chance especially if the dog is raised with cats.
Each dog is different. Depends on their upbringing, were they exposed to cats and other small animals. I know of dogs who'd glady kill cats if given the opportunity and others who simply ignored cats. So it runs from one extreme to another. If you have cats, get a puppy so it can grow up with cats. If going for an older dog, test it first, assure yourself with the owner/breeder/rescue the dog has been OKed for cats. |
| All good advise. We have a cat, Pearl, who will be 13 in March. I have three "herding" dogs, two Aussie Shepherds and an OES. Generally they leave her alone, but from time to time do try to herd her. Violet, my OES does this at feeding time, which makes the cat mad, and will hiss and strike her paws out at her. I just tell Violet to leave Pearl alone and everything stops. Violet is our official "dinner bell." She is so concerned that one of the animals might miss a meal she barks and herds them into the house...of course China who is also a herding dog, does not like Violet to herd her to dinner....Asia, on the other hand is young and has no idea what is going on. lol Anyway, good advise about getting OES from rescue or a puppy....you will then know how they react wih cats.
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| Ms J always loved that photo!!!
Steven if you click on my photo icon you'll see a gazillion cats ...okay well maybe at least 30 different fosters I've had in the last 3 years as well as my own cats. Never had a problem with my three dogs, nor with the cats. I've had 8 dogs and probably up to 60 cats (not at the same time!! Ha ha!) and they all became used to one another, with the exception of one rescue dog some years back. Some became best buddies while others just tolerated the others presence. It all depends on the individual pet. Giving cats a place away from the dogs and baby gates for intro's are the answer. Admittedly a puppy is easier to get used to cats but their rambunctiousness sometimes annoys cats, some older dogs are easy to introduce to cats. Generally dogs chase things that run and if the cats don't run, the dogs usually ignore them. Just last week I finally introduced Ole Blue to five cats in my foster cat room. One senior cat had from it's intial reaction never been around dogs before or feared them. Two of the cats were previously feral and had a greater fear of dogs than most cats. These 5 kitties have their own room but overtime have become used to the dogs who they view when I open the door. They also smell or hear them behind the door. Slowly desentizing them to dogs. Ole Blue walked into the room...cats scattered. Ole Blue checked out their dishes..and then plopped on the floor. One by one cats came to inspect him and he didn't react. Within 5 mins all five cats were sprawled on the climbling aperatus or couch not alarmed at all. I lifed Ole Blue on the couch next to me. 10 mins later, Petunia the kitten curled up next to him and went to sleep. Cats were not alarmed at all and also fell asleep. Next will be intros with Panda who is also gentle and lastly Merlin who is the most rambunctious of the three. By then the cats will have been used to dogs as they will have been exposed for longer periods to Blue and Panda over time. I always end on a successful note and only increase the time a bit by bit. Eventually they get used to each other. Ole Blue sleeps with cats on his head Merlin loves mothering baby kittens Panda kisses all the cats when they walk by him Here's my favorite kitty/dog pic of mine that the SPCA used for their website for a while. Merlin cleaning a baby foster kitten: 
Ole Blue and foster kitten apon meeting each other for the first time 
Panda and Daisy (pic taken a few years ago) I have since replaced couch and fixed that ripped wallpaper. 
Good luck to you! Marianne |
| Max is scared to death of cats! Our groomer has a cat that roams free at times in her shop, and Max will cower like a baby behind my legs and wimper. |
| 2 cats in this house, the dogs are always cleaning one of ours, the other does not come near them and same for them.... she does not like anyone but my daughter. If the cats make a fast move they want to chase.... but we taught them not to. |
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