Dogs and cats living together get along most of the time. However, cats and dogs have very different temperaments.
Cats are more solitary by nature, while dogs are pack animals, thriving on social connections.
According to a 2000 study done at Tel Aviv University, if they are introduced when still young and if the cat is adopted before the dog, there is a high probability that your two pets will get along swimmingly.
Keeping this in mind, these are 25 of the worst dog breeds for cats:
#1 Greyhound
Greyhounds are bred to chase.
They like to run and chase. However, Greyhounds can learn to accept and even bond with their feline counterparts.
#2 Whippet
Whippets are fast, and they are efficient. Most whippets will chase cats, but some may respect the resident cat. Whippets are good with cats if you train them early on
#3 Siberian Husky
Huskies have a very high prey drive. If they are brought up together, they will be fine.
They can also be trained, although it takes patience.
#4 Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a breed with a strong prey instinct. They can be good with cats, but you’ll have to introduce them carefully.
It is important that you do not leave your Alaskan Malamute alone with cats until you are certain there will be no confrontation.
#5 Border Collie
Collies are herding dogs by nature, so their instinct to chase moving objects is strong.
Border Collies have a tendency not to get along with other animals, such as goats, donkeys, horses, and cats.
Luckily, Border Collies are easy to train.
#6 Australian Cattle Dog
Australian cattle dog has a high prey drive and instinctively chases after smaller things that move.
Some Australian Cattle Dogs never really give up the need to chase. Others tolerate cats well.
#7 Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russells are a breed with a high prey drive. So, Russells need to be kept on a leash when outside your home to prevent them from running off after a cat.
#8 Miniature Schnauzer
It’s in their breed to track, chase, and hunt small animals. With socialization and proper training, many can get along with cats just fine.
Editor’s Pick
#9 Standard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is an intelligent working dog with innate guarding instincts that make the breed a reliable watchdog.
You should know that they get along with cats with proper training.
#10 Scottish Terrier
Scotties have that trait where, when they see something, they want to chase it.
They were bred to hunt vermin, so they would naturally see cats as prey.
As such, they’re not to be trusted with cats.
#11 Weimaraner
Weimaraners are part of the group of dogs known as HPR (hunt, point, retrieve). They can also chase off joggers, bikers, and even cars and ATVs. It is difficult for Weimaraners to live in the same home with cats.
#12 Saluki
Salukis chase most small animals, and you must know that they sometimes catch and kill them.
Never have cats and Salukis together without complete supervision.
#13 Basenji
Basenjis can be very instinct-driven sight hounds. The dog might not be able to resist the urge to run off after a cat.
#14 Irish Wolfhound
Socialization with cats or other small animals from an early age is a must since Irish Wolfhounds are known to love chasing small furry things.
#15 Airedale Terrier
Airedales have a strong prey drive, which is typical of many terrier breeds.
There’s a chance that an Airedale can live with cats.
#16 Rhodesian Ridgeback
Some tend to display less drive, while others have more of a hunting instinct. Rhodesian Ridgebacks get along well with cats, especially with those they grow up around.
#17 Boxer
Chasing is a strong instinct in Boxers. This is dangerous when directed at children and animals. However, Boxers are generally friendly with anyone they consider to be part of their pack.
#18 Pit Bull Terrier
They may chase cats even without the intention of hurting them.
#19 Elkhound
Elkhounds are alert and outgoing, as well as territorial when it comes to cats and other dogs.
#20 Bloodhound
Some have strong instincts to chase and seize cats.
#21 Bluetick Coonhound
Early socialization is a must for teaching coexistence with other pets.
#22 Schipperke
This breed has a natural instinct to chase small animals, and it sees cats as prey unless trained otherwise.
#23 Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terriers have the instinct to chase after small animals and moving objects. They are likely to attack other small animals, including cats.
#24 Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus have a natural instinct to hunt and chase prey. Shibas and cats can get along on the condition that they are socialized from a young age.
Note – Shiba Inus are not known for being easy to train.