Do pointers do well with cats?

Pointers are usually good with children and other animals, particularly if they are raised with them. Pointers can also get along well with other pets, including cats, if they’re raised with them, although they may be a little too fond of birds, if you know what I mean.

Can a dog be trained to get along with cats?

Most dogs can learn to live in peace with a cat, however, some dogs are tougher to train than others. For example, terriers are hard-wired to chase down prey, and seeing a moving target such as a cat, pushes their ‘chase’ button.

What dog gets along with cats?

10 Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats

• #1: Golden Retriever. Golden Retrievers are one of the best dogs for cats, and “golden” is a fitting word to describe this classic breed.
• #2: Labrador Retriever.
• #3: Beagle.
• #4: Pug.
• #5: Bichon Frise.
• #6: Shetland Sheepdog.
• #7: Basset Hound.
• #8: Poodle.

Why does my dog point at my cat?

If your dog has a strong prey drive (the inclination to seek out, chase and potentially capture animals seen as prey — usually smaller animals such as cats or rabbits), she might become very focused on the cat. She’ll stiffen, stare, and may start barking or whining.

Is it best to get a cat or dog first?

In the most general terms, though, the best strategy would be to adopt first a middle-aged, well-mannered dog who shows little interest in cats, and then a kitten who has been raised in a household with friendly or indifferent dogs around.

Do pointers get along with cats?

Pointers don’t naturally get along with cats. They have a prey drive that makes them want to chase and sometimes kill small animals. Pointers can get along with cats if they are raised and trained with them. Dogs are probably the most trainable pets.

What kind of behavior does a 9 month old puppy have?

Nine-month-old puppies have been described as rambunctious teenagers. Your dog’s hormones are shifting incredibly at this time, leaving him with some erratic and impulsive 9-month old puppy behaviors.

What are pointers bred for?

The pointer is a dog that was bred for hunting small animals and birds. It is in their genes and helps to dictate their instincts when it comes to certain things. When a pointer sees a bird, squirrel, rabbit, cat, or other small animals outside, their immediate response will be to chase it.

How do I Stop my pointer from playing with my Cat?

If the play becomes to rough between the cat and pointer, give a stop command and remove them from each other. It’s important to be as consistent with this training as you would for any other training in your pointer’s life such as house training.