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The two most popular pets in Britain don't always have to fight like cat and dog.The two most popular pets in Britain don't always have to fight like cat and dog.
The two most popular pets in Britain don't always have to fight like cat and dog.

10 Great Dogs For Cat Households: Here are the breeds of adorable dog that get on best with cats - including the loving Labrador Retriever 🐕

They may be traditionally considered the worst of enemies but some dog breeds are willing to tolerate – or even actively enjoy – the company of feline friends.
By David Hepburn
Published 3rd Aug 2021, 13:33 GMT
Updated 28th Nov 2023, 09:57 GMT
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Dog ownership has soared to record levels in recent years according to the Kennel Club and there seems to be no letting up in the popularity of pups.

There are a huge 221 breeds of dog to choose from so it’s best to do your homework before picking your perfect four-legged friend.

Depending on your lifestyle and home you may be best opting for a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.

While society sometimes seems to be split between ‘cat people’ and ‘dog people’, there’s actually no reason you can’t be both – as long as you choose the right breed.

So, if you already have a cat and would like to add a dog to your family, you’re in the right place.

Here are 10 of the breeds that tend to get along with cats, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Pugs are incredibly loving to pretty much anybody they meet - human or feline. They hate being left alone so a feline playmate might be just the thing to manage their separation anxiety.

1. Pug

Pugs are incredibly loving to pretty much anybody they meet - human or feline. They hate being left alone so a feline playmate might be just the thing to manage their separation anxiety. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Bassett Hounds are loyal, patient, and very tolerant of other humans and animals. A combination of this breed's easy-going nature and laziness means they are more likely to cuddle up to a cat than chase one.

2. Bassett Hound

Bassett Hounds are loyal, patient, and very tolerant of other humans and animals. A combination of this breed's easy-going nature and laziness means they are more likely to cuddle up to a cat than chase one. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Bred to hunt in groups, Beagles have a natural affinity to being in a gang of animals. Traditionally that may have been other dogs, they are just as likely to see a cat as being another member of the pack.

3. Beagle

Bred to hunt in groups, Beagles have a natural affinity to being in a gang of animals. Traditionally that may have been other dogs, they are just as likely to see a cat as being another member of the pack. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Collies have been bred to herd livestock so naturally get on well with other animals. Famous for loving children, this affection can often extend to cats.

4. Collie

Collies have been bred to herd livestock so naturally get on well with other animals. Famous for loving children, this affection can often extend to cats. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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