Dog breeds that get on best with cats

In short The breeds that get on best with cats and other animals are friendly and have a low prey drive. Ideal for a home with several pets.
How we rated

Ranked by compatibility with cats (by our score for each breed), taking prey drive into account.

Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicActiveSmartestСторожовіНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до котівМорозостійкіМисливськіНе слиняві
1Pyrenean Mastiff (Mastín del Pirineo)Pyrenean Mastiff (Mastín del Pirineo)Family 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes2Mi-KiMi-KiFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.0Yes3Kai LeoKai LeoFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.0Yes4CavapooCavapooFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes5American Lo-Sze PugAmerican Lo-Sze PugFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.0Yes6Japanese ChinJapanese ChinFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 3.5Yes7KromfohrländerKromfohrländerFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes8HavaneseHavaneseFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes9Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)Chinese Crested (Powderpuff)Family 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.0Yes10BroholmerBroholmerFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes11English MastiffEnglish MastiffFamily 5.0Prey drive 1.5Kids 4.5Yes12Moscow DragonMoscow DragonFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.5Yes13OdisOdisFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes14Russian Toy (Long Haired)Russian Toy (Long Haired)Family 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.5Yes15Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalène)Continental Toy Spaniel (Phalène)Family 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes16Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)Family 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.5Yes17PugPugFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 5.0Yes18French BulldogFrench BulldogFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes19PekingesePekingeseFamily 4.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.0Yes20Toy PoodleToy PoodleFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes21Coton de TulearCoton de TulearFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes22MalteseMalteseFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.5Yes23BologneseBologneseFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes24Bichon FriseBichon FriseFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes25King Charles SpanielKing Charles SpanielFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes26Little Lion DogLittle Lion DogFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes27Greater Swiss Mountain DogGreater Swiss Mountain DogFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes28English BulldogEnglish BulldogFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.5Yes29Biewer TerrierBiewer TerrierFamily 5.0Prey drive 2.0Kids 3.5Yes30Shih TzuShih TzuFamily 4.5Prey drive 2.0Kids 4.0Yes
FAQ
Which dogs get on best with cats?
Gentle companions and retrievers (Cavalier, Golden Retriever, Newfoundland, many spaniels) — with a low prey drive.
Which breeds get on poorly with cats?
Sighthounds, many terriers and primitive breeds — they have a strong chase instinct.
How do I get a dog and cat to be friends?
Best of all — growing up together from an early age; adults are introduced gradually, supervised and with separate areas for each.
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The tvaryny.com editors — canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.