in rec.pets.dogs.behavior, "Suja" wrote in
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"Shelly" wrote in message:

I don't know this dog, so I wouldn't want to guess. I have never
heard that Rotties are particularly bad with cats.

Dunno why this reminded me of one of my favorite pictures:
http://www.shepherdrescue.org/pages/GoodShepherd.html (the very first
one)

It reminded me of this one:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ICanH.../~3/243893233/


--
Marcel Beaudoin and Moogli

"tenplay" wrote:

I faintly remember
that a friend used to have a dog and a cat, and they were
inseparable. Is that common or are they usually enemies?

Chiming in on the chorus:
It entirely depends on the individual dog(s) and cat(s), AND - very
important- on the ability of the owners to properly introduce and supervize
them.

Does it matter if the cat is an adult or kitten?

Again, that depends on the individuals involved - dog, cat, and humans. .
Personally, were I in your place and thinking of a cat, I would FIRST take
steps to teach the dog about cats by arranging introduction to dog-savvy
adult cats outside the home. Once some basic socialization was in place, I'd
be looking for a dog-savvy young adult cat.
But that's me.

Wouldn't a cat tend to leave
the yard and spend most of its time elsewhere rather than at home with
the dog?

Not if it's an indoor cat, and/or isn't allowed out unless humans are home.

"Melinda Shore" wrote in message
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In article 2mXyj.6129$6R.3201@trnddc04, Spot wrote:
Sibes do ok if they are raised with cats as a puppy.

It is common, on the Siberian mailing lists, to see someone
post that their dog had been great with cats all its life,
right up until the day it killed their cat.

Substitute "Jack Russell Terrier", and I've seen this exact conversation
many a time.
If a dog has full prey drive - IOW retains the full instinct to follow
through to the kill, which most Siberians (and most JRTs) do - and the prey
drive is strong and gets triggered the right way, the dog(s) may not be
aware it's their own cat that they're going after.

On 2008-03-03 08:54:40 -0800, tenplay said:

We have a 7 month old female Rottweiler mix. She has everything
except for enough companionship. We just do not have enough time in
our busy work schedules to spend as much time with her as she would
like. She would love to be with us every minute of every day. And we
are reluctant to adopt another dog at this time. I faintly remember
that a friend used to have a dog and a cat, and they were
inseparable. Is that common or are they usually enemies? Does it
matter if the cat is an adult or kitten? Wouldn't a cat tend to leave
the yard and spend most of its time elsewhere rather than at home with
the dog? Are there other pet alternatives that would work better? A
friend once had a pet pig that she was very fond of. Thanks for any
suggestions.

From what I have seen, dogs tend to be much more accepting of newcomers
than cats are. A kitten growing up in the household will tend to be
more tolerant. Adult cats have a tough time getting settled in a new
home anyway; a dog just complicates things. Of course, any individual
cat or dog could behave completely differently than what most other
animals will do.

Some breeds of cat seem to tolerate just about anything. Ragdolls
cannot be trusted outside, for example. They will walk right up to a
coyote and try to be friends.

--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

tenplay wrote in news:649bfe5f-8f49-46b7-b88d-
:

We have a 7 month old female Rottweiler mix. She has everything
except for enough companionship. We just do not have enough time in
our busy work schedules to spend as much time with her as she would
like. She would love to be with us every minute of every day. And we
are reluctant to adopt another dog at this time. I faintly remember
that a friend used to have a dog and a cat, and they were
inseparable. Is that common or are they usually enemies? Does it
matter if the cat is an adult or kitten? Wouldn't a cat tend to leave
the yard and spend most of its time elsewhere rather than at home with
the dog? Are there other pet alternatives that would work better? A
friend once had a pet pig that she was very fond of. Thanks for any
suggestions.


NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!! Unless you can spend time with both animals and
supervise them together, don't let a Rottie have a cat as a friend. We have
a Rottie who loves cats, he follows them, and smells them....and when they
run he can't stand it and just goes CRUNCH. Then he brought me the poor
kitty causer it didn't play anymore. Not a good idea. And it wasn't my
cat!! I don't have one for that very reason.
Lois E and the Rotters

"cshenk" wrote in
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"Shelly" wrote


Are you sure a Rott wont consider a kitten to be lunch? They arent
noted as a cat tolerant breed.




YUP!! Said more eloquently than I, but having them....no cats at this
house.
Lois E and the Rotters

In article
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tenplay wrote:

Wouldn't a cat tend to leave
the yard and spend most of its time elsewhere rather than at home with
the dog?

If both are in the house, there isn't an issue.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com