How is YOUR Corgi with Cats?
So, I'm moving in December and really wanted to get a cat or kitten from the shelter. Okay, so two cats or kittens, really. Grissom is barely nine months right now, and he does incredible with other dogs. I mean, sure he thinks that everyone is blessed to be in his presence and that every dog ought to be honored to play with him.... but he does well.
He has never been exposed to cats. Never had any experience with them, and while I THINK he'd do well, I really have no idea. I have no friends or family with cats to expose him to, either. (Okay, so my sister-in-law has an evil cat, but I would NEVER expose any living thing to that animal. We don't call her devil cat for nothing.)
I was just wondering how other Corgis have done with cats. I'm a little nervous that he'll be just over a year old when the time comes, and I'd like him to have been exposed earlier, but not much I can do about it.
He has never been exposed to cats. Never had any experience with them, and while I THINK he'd do well, I really have no idea. I have no friends or family with cats to expose him to, either. (Okay, so my sister-in-law has an evil cat, but I would NEVER expose any living thing to that animal. We don't call her devil cat for nothing.)
I was just wondering how other Corgis have done with cats. I'm a little nervous that he'll be just over a year old when the time comes, and I'd like him to have been exposed earlier, but not much I can do about it.
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Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on
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He jumps from the wall across the stairwell.
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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The photos are of my two rescue cats, Cheech & Chong.(they came declawed and do not go outside) They are brothers that were 4 years old and according to the rescue used to dogs. They were a little skittish at first but after a couple of weeks now get along well with the dogs. I strictly enforce the no chasing rule unless the cat starts it. Izzy (corgi)was 4 months when she joined us and she learned pretty quick what the rules were. Misty, the doberman, came in January and learned pretty quick too although she spent some time leashed with me to figure out chasing the cats was not allowed.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I have NO IDEA why my pic ended up like this but I put another one on my page so you can see the inteactions between dogs/cats...I would probably get one that likes to play and about the same age as your dog...they will spend hours playing if it's the right fit!!!
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Permalink Reply by Lou Ann Lemaster on
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Duncan and Lissie (our cat) get along great. But then again, we had Lissie first and she was only about 6 months old when we got Duncan. They use to run and play together all the time. In fact, Duncan would grab Lissie's leg and drag her around and she didn't seem to mind. Of course, I told him to leave it and he would (GREAT command to teach a dog) Now days, they don't play too much, but about every morning, they have a ritual of licking each others ears and cleaning them. Duncan does try to block the cat from coming into the bedroom to sleep on the bed at night, Again, the leave it command stops that. Sounds like an older cat who is use to dogs would be a big plus. The leash on your dog to stop the chasing or prey drive would help.
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Permalink Reply by Renee on
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We have no problems really. Once in a while when Molly wants to wash ears and the cats aren't in the mood. Other than that we are one big happy(?) family.
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Permalink Reply by Beauty and the Beast on
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Shiro grew up with cats at home so he's great! He wants to play with them all the time, but they are not thrilled. If you get a kitten it's better than an adult cat, they will become friends soon.
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Permalink Reply by Josh on
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I don't have any cats nor am I a cat person.. but stray cats outside definitely activate the prey drive. Lily chases after them without regard for the fact that she is leashed. Once, we visited a friend's house where they had a cat.. she spent half the time staring at the cat.
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Permalink Reply by Linsey & Grissom on
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Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate it. We're thinking that we'll get two, but none that are super tiny babies. One full adult, and one young (6mos-1year) but just one at a time to let them adjust.
As for the claws, I don't believe in declawing as my own beliefs, so we'd leave them fully in tact. I wouldn't want to take their only defense away, especially before I know how welcoming Grissom is going to be (or not be). I know he won't be aggressive (he did good with my roommate's Guinea Pig?) I just think he'll want to play.
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I am not a believer in declawing either but as a compromise with my hubby I rescue ones that are declawed. Unfortunately there are lots of them! I might suggest you get a pair that know each other because many cats are not welcoming to new cats. I got two brothers that had been raised together this last time and they are great.
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I considered rescuing a declawed cat. I love the idea of them not being able to tear my furnature up, but at the same time don't believe in the process and whatnot. I probably will eventually, but not until I know how the dogs will be.
We'll be going to the shelter, the one I volunteer at, and they get tested with dogs and other cats, etc. so I know if I'm getting a dog or cat friendly cat, there's just no telling what Grissom will be like bringing a cat into HIS house. I know he's fine with strange dogs at my house.
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Our declawed cats were also rescues. We knew we could provide a good indoor-only home for them and they have done great :)
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