The 20 Worst Dog Breeds For Cats (With Images)

We all know that cats and dogs are one of the greatest enemy. They don’t want to see each other. But there are some pet lovers who love to own both cats and dogs.

 Some dogs love to live with cats. They become best buddy as time move on and by living with them. But there are some dog breeds that does not get used to it.

 And not matter how much you try to keep them with cats them just get aggressive with cats.

It may because of their hunting instinct, some dog breeds are hunting breeds, and they only knows to chase and hunt animals smaller than them.

And there may be another reason, dogs may be jealous. They don’t want to share there owner with cats. On this post we have shared those top 20 worst dogs for cats.

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell terrier dog are playful, active and bold dog. They are a very energetic dog. They are friendly and playful to humans and mischievous also.

The breed loves to wander, dig and explore. they have highest prey drive, and they love to chase animals that are smaller than them.

So keeping them with cats is a risky thing.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

This dog was developed in English. And it is cross breed from fox terrier and bulldog. This dog has wide chests, strong shoulders and wide set legs.

It has strong prey drive and like to chase cats and small animals.

They are fun loving and playful dog breeds. But they are dangerous around cats.

With early socialization you can help to adopt them together.

Afghan Hound

It was developed as a hunter in the hill country of Afghanistan. It was brought to Europe in the 19th century by British soldiers.

They may look elegant but they are born hunters. Afghan hounds are known for sight hunting.

There height stands for 25-27 inches with weight from 50-60 pounds.

They has been used for hunting leopards, wolves and rabbits in Afghanistan an other places. So, it is advisable to not keep or own them together.

Irish Wolfhound

Irish wolfhound is tallest of all dog breeds. They were used for wolf hunting in Ireland for many years. One of the best dog for hunting.

In strength they are compared with greyhound and even better from them. Height from 30-32 inches and weight from 105-120 pounds. 

In term of speed, strength and hunting ability they are best. With such a great instincts they are worst nightmares for cats.

Schnauzer

These dogs come in three types- standard, miniatures and giant size. They have there roots in Germany.

They love there companion with human being. These dog breeds are known for there intelligence and courage.

They were used a guard dog for guarding houses and other. They are also a good chaser and love chasing smaller animals.

Early socialization can help them to live better with cats.

American Pit Bull Terrier

Pitbull are muscular and aggressive dogs. Though they can be good pet dog but they will not love your cats.

They are strong and popular dog breed in USA. American pit bull are from hunting breeds.

They are very fond of chasing and hunting small animals. Early socialization will be beneficial still it is risky.

Whippets

Whippets are also natural hunter and love to chase small animals. No training and early socialization can improve them.

Their prey instinct are very high from other dogs. They are medium in size and have muscular bodies.

There comes in black, white, blue and red in colors and are very high in energy.

Greyhound

Greyhound are tall, lean dogs with long legs. Best used for hunting in wilds. They love to chase smaller animals.

they have strong hunting instincts they were used for hunting. As there tall in size they hunt down small animals faster.

With there speed and agility they can hunt down any animals and especially cats.

So if your want to pick a dog that is most worst for cats than this should be first.

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian cattle dog also called Queensland heeler. It was used for herding in the 19th century at the farmland in Australia.

It height are from 17-20 inches and weight around 35-50 pounds.

They have a very energy used often for hunting. There herd chasing mentality is the reason why they should not be pet with cat.

Beagle

Beagles are hunting dog breeds. And they were used in hunting for hares and smaller animals. It weight between 20-25 pounds and height between 13-15 inches.

It has large brown eyes, hanging ears, and a short coat and color of black, tan and white.

They are playful, gentle, and human friendly and love to entertain.

But there high prey instinct may be dangerous for cats around them.

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish deerhound also called royal dog of Scotland since the 16th century. They were once been kept as pet by royal families of Scotland.

They were used for deer hunting. It height stands at 28-32 inches and weight is 75-110 pounds.

They are strong, swift and loyal companions as well as they are invincible hunter dogs.

Early socialization can help them to be friendly with cat, but we don’t know if your dog or cat will like it.

Manchester Terrier

This breed is been developed in England by cross breeding of whippet a racing dog and black and tan terrier.

In 186, the Manchester name was given to this dog after the name of the city. It comes in two varieties standard and toy.

There height is 14-16 inches and weight is 12-22 pounds. These dog have very high hunting instincts.

Keeping them at home is a nightmare for cats. And the worst part is they get jealous too soon.

Samoyed

Samoyed were developed in Siberia for hunting, herding and as a sled dog. They are a great companion for human.

They have dark eyes, white fur and a great smile on face. There height is a 19-23.5 inches and weight around 35-65 pounds.

Shih Tzu

There relation with cats is not friendly and there hunting instinct is also a risk factor. But training may improve them.

Shih Tzu may not harm them by there hunting instincts. They may hurt them by being jealous with cats.

They love there owners more and don’t want to share them with other pets.

They get angry to soon if they don’t get attention from there owner. And this angriness and jealous may annoy and chase your cat.

Weimaraner

They are strong, intelligent and friendly. Weimaraner were used for hunting. It was used for hunting of deer, wolves and bears in the jungle.

After some time they were used for hunting rabbit, birds and foxes. Because of such a strong hunting instincts in past them may cause harm to cats.

Early socialization can help them to build friendly relation between them.

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire terrier also called yorkie, height is 8-9 inches, and weight is 4-6 pounds. It is a very noisy dog and tends to bark a lot.

 It is very energetic dog and is vey active and they are very small dog in size.

They too get jealous while sharing there owner with someone else especially cats.

As they are peaceful breeds, so early socialization can bring peace between them.

Schipperke

Schipperke is also called little black devil. They are loyal, intelligent and friendly dogs.

They were used as guards on barges for many years. They are a descendents of black shepherd dog.

They are very mischievous doing and they may not harm them but they may chase them and give them stress too often.

Pharaoh Hound

It has it roots from Egypt and Malta. They were used as hunting breeds. There height are 21-25 inches and weight is 45-55 inches.

They are popular bog breed that are friendly as well as stubborn animals. They love chasing small animals whether its rabbit or cats.

There prey instincts can rise in a extent they may not listen while chasing them.

German Shepherds

Although German shepherds may not look harmful. But when it comes to there owner and territory they may become overprotective or possessive.

They are friendly and loving pets but when any stranger approach them they may act aggressive towards them.

They are proud guards for homes and you. Though early socialization may be beneficial.

Rottweilers

Rottweilers are large, strong, and powerful animals. They have strong prey drives and chase cats and small dogs.

They are aggressive dogs and get jealous very soon it is advisable to don’t keep cats and rotties together.

Rotties are stubborn and are sometimes aggressive on humans also. They tend to run faster and chase small animals very fast.

FAQ

How to tell your dog is aggressive towards cats?

There are signs that your dog will shown you. It is you who have to identify the signs

1. Your dog will constantly bark on them.

2. The dog will watch constant on what are you are doing with your cat

3. The dog will follow your cat wherever they go around

Why do dog chase cats?

Dog chase cats because dog belong to hunting breeds dog ancestors where wolfs who are known for their hunting instincts.

And when they see animals small than them there hunting instincts rises and chase them down. Sometimes this may be because of jealousy.

Can dogs and cats come together?

Yes and no, yes because by training and regular exposure you can make them habituate to them.

No, because we don’t when there hunting instinct may rise or when they get angry on cat they can harm them.

Conclusion

So before keeping cats and dogs think twice. And keep dog that are friendly to them like pugs, Labrador, golden retriever.

We also have come to know that some cats are sensitive animals and they may get sick when they are around dogs.

Train them or early socialization while they are kids or puppy. Dogs that have a background of hunting are not advisable.

There are just 20 in this list but there are more dogs that are worst for them. Before petting them search there history and background.