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Anna asked in PetsDogs · 5 years ago

Is it a bad idea to get a Shiba Inu puppy if I already have a cat living in the house?

my cat is male, 1 year old, and /very/ energetic. He's actually a lot more calm around dogs than cats but I'm not sure if the Shiba will be too bold for him..

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  • Crimson Tide
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    Yes. It is a bad idea. Do your research on the Shiba Inu breed.

  • Belgian Nut
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    A shiba isn't even a breed I'd bring into a house with another dog, let alone a cat. It would be a huge mistake!

  • CDog
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    I know someone that has a Shiba, a cat, AND a bird. The cat and dog get along fine.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Shibas are known to have a strong chasing instincts so I would be wary

    Read up on the breed more and get in touch with other owners who do own Shibas and cats successfully

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  • GllntKnight
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Dogs are prey animals, cats are prey. Your responsibility to constantly supervise, separate/contain when you can't, immediate correction when caught in the act and if it doesn't work out, re-home the pup.

  • kim
    5 years ago

    It will KILL the cat no matter what. Its a high prey drive breed and you can't train a high prey drive dog to not kill cats and other small animals

  • Rachel
    5 years ago

    If you get the dog as a puppy, they should get along pretty well. :)

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