New puppy

[Sowa]

Hello all,

I'm considering adopting a new puppy. I was looking at an ad online and saw one I really liked. She is a german shepard/collie mix. My question is do these breeds generally get along with cats? I've heard of certain breeds having high prey drives and sometimes kill cats. I don't want any chances of my cats being hurt so just wondering what your thoughts are on this.

[Karen]

How old is the pup? It really depends dog to dog. I have known shepherds that got along great with cats, many do. And if you are getting her when she's a puppy, your cats can help train her, as can you, that kitties are friends. Ask the people that have her now if she has been cat-tested, it's the only way to be sure.

[chocolatepuppy]

Hi! I agree with Karen. If you get a puppy, the cats should set it straight, right from the start. Still, of course, use caution.

[Sowa]

She is 12 weeks. Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just have to wait til I meet her to know for sure

[luvofallhorses]

First of all thanks for adopting. Even if she grows up with the cats, there is a chance of prey drive kicking in when she is mature and there may be a chance that she will think your cats are prey and you need to be prepared seperating them permanently, so just be very careful and never leave her alone with your cats. Pics please, hope you get her.

[K9karen]

My Logan is part GSD and she has a high prey drive. She's only met a cat once. It went under our fence into the yard and it was a stand off. Logan's butt was in the air in a play stance, but the cat was having none of it! It unceremonesly let her know in no uncertain terms that she wasn't budging and wasn't scared. One nose swipe said it all for Logan.

I just thought it was a cute story, but I know people (like on PT) that have cats and dogs and each knows it's place. Good luck and
thanks for adopting. I'll bet the pup is gorgeous with those 2 breeds.