German Sheperds and Cats

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by JonTempleton on 18 May 2012 - 17:05

Is it just me or do German Sheperds have an innate hatred of felines?

by Conspicuous on 18 May 2012 - 17:05

I hope not! I'm getting a pup and I have an adorable barn cat - I was hoping they could be friends!

I think it's how you introduce them. GSD's have a strong prey drive.

by aceofspades on 18 May 2012 - 17:05

Of mine 2 could not care less about the cat. It could walk right across them and they wouldn't even prick up an ear. Janna knows she isn't allowed to chase the cat but she always likes to follow it and is very attentive to it. The cat is faster than her though. If tw cat is jut sleeping she doesn't pay attention but when it starts walking around she stalks it.

by RLHAR on 18 May 2012 - 17:05

My female raised a litter of kittens and still dotes on them and gets extremely agitated if one of her 'babies' is upset.

The male is a little more of a galoot about wanting to play with the younger crew but he is very respectful and gentle to the elder citizens who have put a claw across his nose when he was a puppy.

So no. Neither of my high drive WL GSDs has a problem with cats.

Squirrels on the other hand ...

by fawndallas on 18 May 2012 - 18:05

Same here. None of my dogs have an issue with my outdoor cats. That actually play together. I do have to be careful if the cats run though. At that point, all bets are off and the dogs give a full chase. If the cat is caught, the dogs step on it and hold it down. It is very funny to all, but the cat. Once I have regained my breathe I have to go rescue cat from being held down. It seems that a MEOW does not mean uncle to the dogs. :-). -----------------------------------2-- I would not recommend letting the play time be unsupervised though. By nature, if it runs, the dogs will give chase. GSDs are bigger and can hurt, even unintentional.

by fawndallas on 18 May 2012 - 18:05

Also, I have never stopped the dogs from chasing the cats. I live in the country and the cats need to learn to run and win because not all dogs are ice (we have coyotes)

by melba on 18 May 2012 - 18:05

Does this look like hate to you? LOL Some get along with cats and some don't, just the same as any other breed of dog. I have 4 GSD here
that like the kitties and one that would like to eat the kitties.

Melissa

by Bob McKown on 18 May 2012 - 18:05

My dogs love cats. I think they taste like chicken. It,s just the hair ball thing that gets to them.

by CMills on 18 May 2012 - 21:05

I've never had any problems with my dogs not getting along with my cats, they eat/drink and live together in harmony. One bitch I had even raised an orphaned kitten along with her own litter. So I think it's just the individual dog.

by swingfield on 18 May 2012 - 22:05

Awesome Melba !! I love that picture! My cats literally run to my shepherds when a stray dog happens to wander by.. they know who's "your daddy".. my cats sleep and 'knead' on them when they lay down.. I guess establishing their connection.. I dont allow my dogs (or rather try not to encourage) to chase rabbits or squirrels or cats.. they have enough drive !!

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