My first dog had a very strong prey drive. She also had a nose that had been scratched by so many cats (and other wildlife) defending themselves that it looked like a checkerboard. Those cats' claws undoubtedly saved their lives. Most dogs, by the way, only get swiped by a cat once before learning those things HURT! All the cats I knew growing up were indoor/outdoor cats. I had never even HEARD of declawing a cat 'til I was an adult.

I would be hard-pressed to make that decision, and would only give a cat to a person who would de-claw it after I sat that person down and we had a long talk.