I’m Thinking Of Getting A Dog And I Have 2 Cats-what Breeds Would Suit My Lifestyle?

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1. lovebaby says:

   October 26, 2009 at 11:35 pm

   please you better do away with the cats and get the dog
   cat are poisonous and could cause damages
2. skycat says:

   October 27, 2009 at 5:29 am

   I say a potential pet would be. Cocker Spaniels are very social, first take time to determine whether or not you can provide for a pet’s basic physical needs and think about what type of pet would best suit your lifestyle. as for on cats and dogs, but relationships with all types of pets provide numerous positive emotional, physical and psychological benefits. Any close relationship with another living creature can help you feel needed and loved. If you have decided dog might be in your future, read on for important advice about making the right choice. Lifestyle is an important consideration between cats and dogs. Some of the typical distinctions between dogs and cats include: Dogs need much more extensive training than cats. Dogs tend to embrace training; cats resist it. Dogs require sociability with humans and other dogs; cats are often content to be left alone (except, of course, when you’d rather be left alone). Several steps are important in choosing the right dog. Unless you have previous knowledge and familiarity with a certain breed, it is important to do your research. Before you actually choose a specific dog, you should investigate the temperaments and characteristics of different breeds. Even if you are going for a mixed breed from a shelter, you want to be able to recognize the breeds that influence your potential pet. Cocker Spaniels are very social, and they get along nicely with strangers and other animals Imagine him or her as part of your family. Then make a choice and welcome your new pet into your home.
   Wish you good luck and hope everything works out for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. lucyjake says:

   October 27, 2009 at 6:40 am

   i would say a cavalier king charles spaniel, i have 1 an the lady next door has 2 cats and lucy(our puppy) plays with them all day, i think she thinks she is a cat too!!!
   also great with kids have a 3 year old son and they are great together (ckcs are very affectionate little dogs dont need much exercise love nothing more then being around people and when kids are in bed she will just snuggle up on lap for a nice warm cuddle
   i would not get agreyhound as much as they are great dogs they would probably chase the cats
4. Heavenly says:

   October 27, 2009 at 7:44 am

   Any dog can be good with cats and children if raised properly from young,children must be taught to respect dogs though.Out of your selected breeds i would say the dalmation is more suited to your lifestyle.They are great with kids and older people,other animals and are easily trained with reward based methods.However they need a great deal of exercise,and are boistrous into quite old age,when your baby starts walking etc a crazy dally might get over excited,and send a toddler flying.The greyhound/whippets breeds are coursing hounds and there natural instinct is to chase small animals,cats are great for this as they normally run away from dogs,which would trigger the prey drive in the coursing hounds,if raised from young and throughly socilised a whippet or greyhound would adapt to your cats.They are very gentle with children.
   Regarding diet,a good breeder should give you a diet sheet on what the puppy is currently beeing fed,you can continue this or change it if you wish.A couple of good dry complete foods are royal canin,purina,eukanuba etc,there is hundreds of different brands on the market some better then others.
   Toilet training should begin the day you bring your pup home,with my own dog we put him straight out in the garden before he even came in.I dont advice using paper or puppy pads as it can slow the process down and teach the pup that it is fine to toilet in your house,if your crate training then obviously paper is a must for over night.Your pup will need to be taken out every hour/2 hours during house training,you have to wait untill the puppy has performed no matter how long your waiting.Praise madly when your pup go’s to the toilet,give it a tasty treat or have a play with it.If you catch your pup toileting inside [which you will do]simply pick it up,say no loudly and firmly,and take it outside,give it the command outside so it comes to realise it must go outside to the loo.With consistensy and patience house training can be done in a few short weeks [my own pup was house trained in 3 weeks doing the same methods as above].Socilisation is another very important thing to your pups future welfare and temperment,everything in day to day life your pup should be familiar with,outside you should socilise your pup in crowded areas i.e towns,markets,school playground etc.It should be confident and well mannered around children and other animals.Good luck with your future puppy.
5. Skye says:

   October 27, 2009 at 12:08 pm

   We introduced a puppy (Lab/Alsation cross) into our 2 cat family. The cats did not like it at first and still get a little annoyed by the dog now, but we have had her for 1 1/2 years now and all is well.
   We have a bit of sibling rivalry now and then and the dog does get a little jealous sometimes if you pay the cats attention – but nothing we can’t handle.
   I would say that dalmations and Red setters have a reputation of being a little ‘loopy’ and difficult to train. It just might be worth looking onthe internet for specific breeds and how they are for training, temprement etc.
   With regards to training, we used a Training Crate when we first brought our dog home, some people think these are cruel, but i disagree 100%. This crate was hers, her private and personal space, she slept in it, played in it, ate in it and drank in it and when she was afriad that was where she would go.
   Good luck with what ever you decide.