|
| If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
May 22nd 04, 07:09 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Westies & Cats
I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier
(about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? 
|
|
#2
May 22nd 04, 07:23 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message
news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#3
May 22nd 04, 07:23 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message
news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#4
May 22nd 04, 07:23 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message
news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#5
May 23rd 04, 12:58 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
My concern would be if the cats are declawed. If they still have their
claws chances are that the cats will define who the boss is. Cats with claws can defend themselfs pretty well and would put the dog in his place if he gets out of line. If they don't have claws then you have to be darn careful that the dog doesn't take hold of a cat and hurt it. Even a cat with back claws is at a disadvantage. Celeste "Andrea" wrote in message ... "Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#6
May 23rd 04, 12:58 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
My concern would be if the cats are declawed. If they still have their
claws chances are that the cats will define who the boss is. Cats with claws can defend themselfs pretty well and would put the dog in his place if he gets out of line. If they don't have claws then you have to be darn careful that the dog doesn't take hold of a cat and hurt it. Even a cat with back claws is at a disadvantage. Celeste "Andrea" wrote in message ... "Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#7
May 23rd 04, 12:58 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
My concern would be if the cats are declawed. If they still have their
claws chances are that the cats will define who the boss is. Cats with claws can defend themselfs pretty well and would put the dog in his place if he gets out of line. If they don't have claws then you have to be darn careful that the dog doesn't take hold of a cat and hurt it. Even a cat with back claws is at a disadvantage. Celeste "Andrea" wrote in message ... "Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Well my westie is 9 weeks and is a little madam! She nips at me and growls, she thinks shes a little Bruce Lee! As for your question, no matter what the dog, cats rule the roost, they won't take any messing so relax! I have seen my adult lab reduced to shaking from a cat! Andrea.
|
|
#8
May 23rd 04, 01:13 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Hi Nick, He might and he might not! You've not given much information . What is the back ground of the dog , where is he from , has he been kept with cats, does he attempted to chase cats on walks? Lots of dogs will chase cats if they run but back off when they stop or the cat turns on them. You need to find out what the dog is like with cats before you home him and make sure you introduce him to the cats very carefully and in controlled circumstances. Most cats will run and hide if they feel threatened but some will attack and could hurt the dog. Alison
|
|
#9
May 23rd 04, 01:13 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Hi Nick, He might and he might not! You've not given much information . What is the back ground of the dog , where is he from , has he been kept with cats, does he attempted to chase cats on walks? Lots of dogs will chase cats if they run but back off when they stop or the cat turns on them. You need to find out what the dog is like with cats before you home him and make sure you introduce him to the cats very carefully and in controlled circumstances. Most cats will run and hide if they feel threatened but some will attack and could hurt the dog. Alison
|
|
#10
May 23rd 04, 01:13 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
"Nick" wrote in message news:BzNrc.461$Dv1.210@newsfe1-win... I was wondering if it would be OK to introduce a West Highland Terrier (about a year old) as I have two cats (both 2 years old) Is the Terrier likely to harm them? Hi Nick, He might and he might not! You've not given much information . What is the back ground of the dog , where is he from , has he been kept with cats, does he attempted to chase cats on walks? Lots of dogs will chase cats if they run but back off when they stop or the cat turns on them. You need to find out what the dog is like with cats before you home him and make sure you introduce him to the cats very carefully and in controlled circumstances. Most cats will run and hide if they feel threatened but some will attack and could hurt the dog. Alison
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Westies and Cats | Nick | Dog activities | 2 | May 23rd 04 03:09 AM |
| Have 3 cats, getting a dog, advice needed | Slapshot | Dog breeds | 24 | April 26th 04 09:16 AM |
| Dogs and Older Cats ? | [email protected] | Dog breeds | 0 | November 16th 03 02:14 AM |
| kinda OT--advice could save a cat's life | Marie | Dog behavior | 0 | October 19th 03 11:58 PM |
| kinda OT--advice could save a cat's life | Marie | Dog behavior | 0 | October 19th 03 11:58 PM |
Linear Mode
