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.

All breeds in this ranking have the same score on the main axis, so the order was decided by the additional ones: Affection · Kids · Compatibility

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Ragdoll Affection 5.0 Kids 5.0 Compatibility 5.0 Yes 2

Cymric Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 3

LaPerm Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 4

Selkirk Rex Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 5

Snowshoe Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 6

Sphynx Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 7

Thai Cat Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 8

Tonkinese Cat Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.5 Yes 9

Chantilly-Tiffany Affection 5.0 Kids 4.5 Compatibility 4.0 Yes 10

Balinese Cat Affection 5.0 Kids 4.0 Compatibility 4.0 Yes

How the ranking is built

order: Compatibility: Dogs → Affection → Kids → Compatibility → breed · list composition as on the site, order by this rule

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.