{"id":7903,"date":"2023-06-03T16:30:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T16:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/?p=7903"},"modified":"2024-05-06T17:50:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T23:50:50","slug":"large-breed-dogs-that-are-good-with-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notabully.org\/large-breed-dogs-that-are-good-with-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Large Dog Breeds That Are Good With Cats (With Videos)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a common misconception that many large god breeds<\/a> are not capable of getting along with animals smaller than themselves, especially animals of the feline variety. As more and more households have both dogs and cats, many pet owners may be wondering if they are safe to add another four-legged friend to the family.<\/p>\n

For those who already own large breed dogs, they may be wondering if it is OK for them to bring in a cat and there not be any incidents due to the breed of their dog and its natural instincts.<\/p>\n

For those who have traditionally only had cats but are seeking to add a larger furry family member to their household, they may want more information on the best breeds to make sure they are choosing a pup that is likely to get along with Kitty.<\/p>\n

So, which large dog breeds tend to be good with cats?<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s best to look at the individual dog and their relationship with cats, there are a few large breeds like Saint Bernard and Golden Retriever among others, who tend to get along better with cats than other large breeds. Proper socialization and training are a must, even with those breeds considered good with cats.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the article below, we\u2019ll take a look at 17 big dog breeds that have a tendency to be well-behaved around cats. We\u2019ll also discuss how it\u2019s important to look at additional factors such as breeding, upbringing, socialization and training history, and a dog\u2019s individual personality when determining whether they get along with cats.<\/p>\n

17 Large Dog Breeds That Are Good With Cats<\/h2>\n

It is important to remember that each dog is an individual and their socialization history plays a large role in whether they get along with cats<\/a>, even if they are one of the breeds listed below.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, some large breeds which are traditionally not considered good with cats may have individuals of those breeds who were properly socialized and trained to ignore cats, or they have a lower predatory drive than others in the breed.<\/p>\n