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 4.5Yes5Sphynx CatSphynx CatAffection 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 4.5Yes11RagdollRagdollAffection 5.0Kids 5.0Compatibility 5.0Yes12Norwegian Forest CatNorwegian Forest CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes13Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes14Pixie-bobPixie-bobAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes15Kurilian Bobtail LonghairKurilian Bobtail LonghairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes16American CurlAmerican CurlAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes17Exotic Longhair CatExotic Longhair CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes18Persian CatPersian CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes19Somali CatSomali CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes20Scottish FoldScottish FoldAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes21ChartreuxChartreuxAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes22Canaan CatCanaan CatAffection 4.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes23Thai CatThai CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes24Exotic ShorthairExotic ShorthairAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes25Tonkinese CatTonkinese CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes26Snowshoe CatSnowshoe CatAffection 5.0Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes27SerengetiSerengetiAffection 4.0Kids 4.0Compatibility 4.0Yes28Singapura CatSingapura CatAffection 4.5Kids 4.5Compatibility 4.5Yes29Savannah CatSavannah CatAffection 3.5Kids 3.5Compatibility 3.0Yes30Japanese BobtailJapanese BobtailAffection 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.