30 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats

[Shevek]

She took it to a vet because it was sick, and the vet called police. The only thing wrong with the cat was malnourishment, there's all sorts of things wrong with that woman's mentality though.

She was full of wishful thinking about feline digestion, but right on about recognizing that given the same diet, one pound of domestic animal reduces the wild animal population by a pound, and the entire wild world, with thousands more species, is down to 20% of the total. We are writing the sixth mass extinction into the rocks as our legacy. Dogs love me, but I won't keep one.

 

[Tom]

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Growing up I was afraid of dogs (bitten/chased x 10) and my only pet was a stray cat I essentially tricked my parents into letting me keep. Later, when I retired from the military my wife brought home a Chihuahua puppy one Christmas and I have been a Chi fanatic ever since. Wonderful companion breed. But I still love cats and found it coincidental that one of the best dogs to have that gets along with cats is the Chihuahua. It has also been suggested that that The Chinese Crested and Chihuahua may be related, but that gets into Chihuahua origin theories which is one deep rabbit hole. Even modern DNA studies come back with completely opposite findings.

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"Five Small Dog Breeds Likely to Get Along with Cats​

Although any mixture of a cat and a dog breed has the potential to work out wonderfully or fail miserably, there are some small dog breeds that tend to get along better with felines. Here, your Burbank veterinarian discusses five of them.

Chihuahua​

Chihuahuas generally make good companions for cats. In fact, many of them are actually smaller than most cats; you might have to stop the cat from chasing the dog, instead of the other way around. These dogs are confident and energetic—if your cat can accept that, the two may very well get along wonderfully.

Bichon Frise​

The Bichon Frise is a gentle, playful, cute ball of fluff that tend to get along well with other pets, especially if introduced at a young age. When raised together at the same time, a Bichon and a cat will probably become best friends, even playing and romping together regularly. They’re great companions for humans and other pets!

Chinese Crested​

The small Chinese Crested is a largely hairless dog that generally is about the same size as the average cat. They are playful and loving, but may be a bit timid—this is another case where the cat might be the aggressor. If you can get your feline to accept her, though, the Chinese Crested will make a great cat companion.

Boston Terrier​

Named for city they were first bred in, the Boston Terrier is a fun, lively, intelligent dog. Their distinctive feature is that they’re usually very easy to train, making it a good choice for pairing with a cat.

Japanese Chin​

The Japanese Chin was first bred as a companion animal. It is naturally affectionate and loving, and can get along well with kittens, adult cats, other dogs, or small children. If you’re looking for a small breed that’s likely to pair well with one of them, the Japanese Chin might be your answer."

Five Small Dog Breeds Likely to Get Along with Cats | Rainbow Veterinary Hospital.

 

[Forest Cat]

when I retired from the military my wife brought home a Chihuahua puppy one Christmas and I have been a Chi fanatic ever since.

That's understandable. Chihuahuas are great.

 

[Shevek]

Breeding is insignificant compared to communication. My friend rescued a German Shepherd that had been trained to kill cats on sight, and even fed strays. He told the dog to leave his old cat alone, and now it even volunteers to guard it from foxes. My friend also respected the places that the dog wanted to claim, and was otherwise sensitive to his wishes.