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Owly
- Green Dog
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- Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:32 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I'm a student, I work at a zoo, and I work at a veterinarian's office. I'm an active person who doesn't mind playing the occasional video game or vegging out on the sofa while holding a netflix marathon.
- Location: Ohio
Cats
Do any of the forum members here have cats? I know this might sound strange, but I'm just wondering. I've taken interest in a few DS rescues but they end up being no's because they're not compatible with cats. Is the incompatibility an issue because the breed is hardwired for those high energy drives?
Owly, Ohio.
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cordeliandemon
- Training Dog
- Posts: 284
- Joined: Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:35 am
- Tell us about yourself: owner of a male Dutch Shepherd and female Alaskan Malamute
- Location: Ireland
Re: Cats
I think some people have had success with cats but as far as I've read the vast majority of DS have too high a prey drive.
In my experience my cats knew demon was bad news before demon knew himself! When he was only 6 weeks old my 16 year old girl Petra (a dog veteran by all accounts) was hissing, front legs splayed, ears flat and face crinkled up like satan-cat in full on "come near me and you lose your eyes!!" Mode
I hadn't expected that at all because she's so relaxed with my malamute koda (kodas not allowed to maintain eye contact with cats btw)
She was certainly right about demon though, he FREAKS out when he sees cats, barking growling and lunging, they run when they hear him panting down the hall.
In my experience my cats knew demon was bad news before demon knew himself! When he was only 6 weeks old my 16 year old girl Petra (a dog veteran by all accounts) was hissing, front legs splayed, ears flat and face crinkled up like satan-cat in full on "come near me and you lose your eyes!!" Mode
I hadn't expected that at all because she's so relaxed with my malamute koda (kodas not allowed to maintain eye contact with cats btw)She was certainly right about demon though, he FREAKS out when he sees cats, barking growling and lunging, they run when they hear him panting down the hall.
Sadhbh (pronounced "Sive", its an irish name) -
Demon (dutch shepherd)
Koda (alaskan malamute)
Sidney (collie/springer spaniel)- R.I.P
Demon (dutch shepherd)
Koda (alaskan malamute)
Sidney (collie/springer spaniel)- R.I.P
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johninny
- Working Dog
- Posts: 1326
- Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:22 am
- Tell us about yourself: DS and Mal foster newly approved aug'12 by NADSR and ABMCR. high-functioning Autistic in nyc/hamptons in my 60's. Rescued the smartest dog i had ever seen off nyc street in 2000. Tracedog's intelligence exceeded by multiples my judgement that day. My first [and only as of 10/2012] dog turned out to be a DS, perhaps with a touch of something else, but attention to detail, behavioral traits, and physical habits, movement, and skill identical to DS. But MUCH more intellectual ability. supremely confident in all settings, fearless, very outgoing and social with people and friendly with dogs. Seldom apart in over 12 years, Trace Dog was the most important relationship of my adult life; he was my partner. He died july17,2012. i am dying without him. www.youtube.com/tracesobaka www.dogster.com/dogs/637612
- Location: NH/hamptons/nyc
Re: Cats
i do think it depends on the specific dog ---- AND the specific cat. if the cat goes into aggressive defense or even offence mode at the sight of a any dog, then it probably is not going to work with a DS as he will pick up on that signal quickly. if a cat is dog savvy and remains calm, many DS will do the same and will ignore or, more likely, enjoy the cat's company.
2 of my 3 seem to like cats and respect them as NOT play things. [ 3rd ds has not been cat-tested.] in fact, friends of mine have 2 cats and a DS, but i was unaware that they had more than 1 cat until i got Xander. on Xander's first and only visit there, the 2nd cat made an appearance and introduced himself to Xander. this is especially significant because not even the husband sees this cat --- ONLY the wife and Xander!
it should be noted that a ''no-cats'' designation is almost automatic with any dog that has high prey drive, but it really does depend on the approach a specific dog and cat take to each other.
2 of my 3 seem to like cats and respect them as NOT play things. [ 3rd ds has not been cat-tested.] in fact, friends of mine have 2 cats and a DS, but i was unaware that they had more than 1 cat until i got Xander. on Xander's first and only visit there, the 2nd cat made an appearance and introduced himself to Xander. this is especially significant because not even the husband sees this cat --- ONLY the wife and Xander!
it should be noted that a ''no-cats'' designation is almost automatic with any dog that has high prey drive, but it really does depend on the approach a specific dog and cat take to each other.
John & DS rscus TRACE DOG,99-12; fstr7yoCain,8-9/12; Xander(3/12)11/12-2/13; SAKIMA (b.4/12)from11/12; TxXANDER (b.2/13)from5/13; direct from CherCar: TRACER (b.5/4/13). http://www.youtube.com/sakimadoggy http://www.youtube.com/tracesobaka
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Dutchringgirl
- Global Moderator
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- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:05 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
- Location: Ct, USA
Re: Cats
There have been a few but I think they were more successful with a mix, not a pure DS.
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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Owly
- Green Dog
- Posts: 105
- Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:32 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I'm a student, I work at a zoo, and I work at a veterinarian's office. I'm an active person who doesn't mind playing the occasional video game or vegging out on the sofa while holding a netflix marathon.
- Location: Ohio
Re: Cats
My cat is a bit weird, but then again not so weird. He doesn't approach dogs unless I'm next to them and even then it's only to see if they'll pet him. I brought home a very large E. Mastiff from work over the course of a couple of weeks and on one of the nights Trogg (My cat) just walked right up to the thing without hesitation and rubbed up against her legs. This was the first time I'd let them interact, and the first time he'd seen a dog in years. I've been playing with the idea of just getting a puppy and raising it up with my cat. But there's only one decent breeder nearby (that i can find) and from what I've already gathered she has an extensive waiting list for her puppies, then there's that whole thing where you don't know exactly what you're getting with a puppy.
Owly, Ohio.
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Dutchringgirl
- Global Moderator
- Posts: 5692
- Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:05 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
- Location: Ct, USA
Re: Cats
DS are high prey drive, so if you want a dog and have a cat, it may be best not to get a DS
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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HeatherH
- Green Dog
- Posts: 182
- Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:06 pm
- Tell us about yourself: My name is Heather. My husband and I are empty nesters in or mid 40. We bought a 8 wk old ds from a breeder. We got the name buy a new neighbor. I bought thr dog because we both just putvthe last of or 3 dogs down. I had a dalmatian before I met my husband 4 yeats ago. The love of my life. Iove dogs that are smart and full of energy. I lve hiking but need yhe push. I am just learning alot about the new little guy, but I need more info.
Re: Cats
I wouldn't recommend it. I have a cat, but I've always had dogs so she's use to it. I run and play with my dog 11/2 everyday but he still tries to heard her. they have a song and dance. You really do know what your doing. I do leave them in the house together no problem. That's a lot of training and discipline.
Heather from Hamilton Ont.
Dutch- DS.
Pearl - cat
Dutch- DS.
Pearl - cat
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Jussume
- Just Whelped
- Posts: 22
- Joined: Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:08 pm
- Tell us about yourself: I have been adopted by a Dutch Shepherd named Hauss. He was brought into a family with 2 dogs and a cat almost 4 years ago. He is a very loving dog towards those he knows. I know very little about the breed and wish to lean how to train some bad habits out of him. I'm coming here in hopes of finding help.
Re: Cats
Well I have not had much time to check in here but I can tell you Hauss is a royal pain and I had my Bengal before my son decided to bring him into the house. He was okay at first but age 4 is getting worse. I lock my cat in my room when the animals are to alone in the house. If this is inherent to DS then I would suggest no cats. I also had issues with him and my 15 year old Australian Cattle Herder. He was always attacking him out of the blue for now reason to the point I used an over sized crate to keep my Aussie safe. Sadly, I had to put him down recently. He has always chased after the cat but never as vicious as he acts lately toward it. If I had the money I'd send him out west for training.