Cat breeds that get on best with dogs

In short The cat breeds that get on best with dogs are sociable, even-tempered and not too territorial. Ideal for a home that already has a dog.
How we rated

Ranked by compatibility with dogs (by our score for each breed), taking sociability into account.

Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicНайактивнішіSmartestНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до собак
1Chantilly-TiffanyChantilly-TiffanyAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.0Yes2LaPermLaPermAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes3CymricCymricAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes4Selkirk RexSelkirk RexAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes5SphynxSphynxAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes6Neva Masquerade CatNeva Masquerade CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes7Seychellois CatSeychellois CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes8Maine CoonMaine CoonAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes9Balinese CatBalinese CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes10Siberian CatSiberian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes11Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes12RagdollRagdollAffection 5.0Kids 5.0Compatibility 5.0Yes13Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes14Pixie-bobPixie-bobAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes15Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes16American CurlAmerican CurlAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes17Persian CatPersian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes18Exotic Longhair CatExotic Longhair CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes19SnowshoeSnowshoeAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes20Somali CatSomali CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes21Scottish Fold CatScottish Fold CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes22Chartreux CatChartreux CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes23Canaan CatCanaan CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes24Thai CatThai CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes25Exotic Shorthair CatExotic Shorthair CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes26Tonkinese CatTonkinese CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes27SavannahSavannahAffection 3.5Kids 3.5Compatibility 3.0Yes28Japanese BobtailJapanese BobtailAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes29Serengeti CatSerengeti CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes30Singapura CatSingapura CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes
FAQ
Which cats get on best with dogs?
Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Birman, Abyssinian — sociable and calm with other animals.
How do I get a cat and dog to be friends?
Best of all — growing up together from an early age; adults are introduced gradually, supervised and with separate areas.
Are all cats afraid of dogs?
No — with a proper introduction, many cats live perfectly well with dogs, especially sociable breeds.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.