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Old March 3rd 08, 06:54 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.behavior
cshenk
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Default Are cats good companions for dogs?

"montana wildhack" wrote

Your 7MO is
too old for this.


It depends on the individuals.


You accidently overchopped. I said that.

'This is not true of all breeds. What little I know says that Rotts and
cats
do not mix well. This doesnt mean there arent exceptions, but it's not
generally a good mix to try. I'd hazard a guess that it works only if the
cat is there when the pup is born and the pup grows up with it. Your 7MO is
too old for this.'


Cash is a beagle and will mix well. A known breed for this.


When Beagles are used for hunting, how do they behave with prey?


They act as trained. Most dogs have hunting in the background. Beagles
sniff and chase.

They track well and are some of the better sniffers out there. Used widely
for drug dogs too for the same reason.

Rotts do need company (most dogs do). Consider a second dog of a larger
size? Lab for example?


Labs shouldn't be larger than Rottweilers. They should be about the same
height, but the body mass should be different.


Larger as in of a relatively large size. IE: no toy poodles.

It isn't unusual for Rottweilers to be other dog aggressive.


The few i know, are not but that is apt to be training and socialization.
Some breeds are more naturally happy with other dogs around. I would not
add 2 that were not naturally happy so but aim for one to be sociable if the
other isnt. Seems sane then?