So, you little-dog lovers! C'mere! I got a question for you!?

Two hyper, happy-go-lucky great danes who want a playmate... and seem to take to smaller dogs faster than any other.





However, the majority of smaller dogs they've BEEN around scream and run and hide like people from Godzilla.





SO. Anyone know of any cat-friendly breeds that would be able to deal with a great dane barreling toward them head on and leaping over their heads (No risk of injury... they're quite good at it. They even manage to compensate if the critter beneath them moves) in a frenzy over joy and play?





Mixed breeds, of course, are at the top of this list (Yes, you shelter-mongering, guilt-tripping nuts, I intend to get a shelter dog if at all possible, and kindly stay out of my question. Thank you) but a base OF breeds would definately help in looking for the right dog. =) Thanks you guys!

So, you little-dog lovers! C'mere! I got a question for you!?
LOL - thats is too funny - (shelter mongering guilt tripping!)





In answer to your question I would personally go for the bigger of the smaller dogs, having owned a great dane I know how playful they are and how well they mean, but never the less accidents do happen. Ours pushed my brother (about 16yrs ago, when he was about 5) off a step and my brother broke his arm. The dog was just wagging his big tail and saying "gimme a pat gimme a pat"! So if you were to live the two together, there is a chance of accidents happening.





Good choice for a small dog because they are very energetic and most of the time hld their own really well. I would stay away from ones like Shi Tzsu, Pug, maltese, Chiuaua (%26lt;---how the hec is that spelt?!) and go for something maybe with jack russell, kelpie, terrier, even something with a bit of labrador or retreiver in it (medium size cross small size is a perfect mix for what you need)... and any combination of not tiny, but still small (and VERY small compared to a great dane) type of dog.





Your dogs probably like small dogs because they are so different to themselves and full of energy!





Small dogs will however be likely to get scared to your dogs so getting a pup is important... then it can grow up around the other dogs and get used to them. Adult dogs tend to not adjust so well. Remember to supervise them and keep the little one safe until it is well and truly settled in though.





Anyway, good luck!
Reply:I have a mastiff 2 pugs 2 medium silver yorkies and 2 miniature black and tan yorkies..all get on well with the cat..all play together and all sleep together as one big happy family ..the cat now and again will tell them off if they disturb him..and two of the yorkies have a snap at each other ..but no fighting at all..the mastiff thinks the pugs are her children ..and the smallest Yorkie (as big as a bag of sugar) sleeps on the back of the mastiff..
Reply:I am a pet sitter and I sit for a several small terriers that live in a house with a cat and a bigger dog. They live in harmony! I think Terrier is the way to go. I have a scottie mix and she LOVES my cat and loves playing with big dogs. Her best friend is 3 times bigger then her!
Reply:A rat terrier is a high energy breed and should make a good companion and be able to keep up with the danes
Reply:Love your question!! LOL





Umm most cats would be afraid of godzilla....maybe a bengal would hold its ground...I have one that is boss of our house...includes the dog (small breed).





I think an equal in size would be better for them!!





Cheers
Reply:A terrier is the way to go --I have a Jack Russell female, adopted, that was raised with another dog and two cats. She wants to be friends with the neighborhood cats, but most of them are terrified. Her best pals are big dogs...especially a huge boxer that is all kangaroo energy.





I was lucky to know the background of my dog. The unfortunate situation of most adopted dogs is the lack of history. Any dog, raised with the companionship of other animals, usually adapts and enjoys the company.





Terriers are usually not afraid of anything, curious of everything, and need to be "put in their place" occasionally.





Kudos to you for your happy menagerie!
Reply:Maybe not a cairn, but a silky terrier. Silkys are larger than a yorkie (up to 18 lbs. vs. a 8 lb yorkie), but look very similar. The reason I do not suggest a cairn is that they tend to be more aggressive and hunters for anything smaller than themselves.
Reply:Jack Russell Terrier!


Just as energetic, just as playful, just as fun, and extremely loyal and loving!
Reply:I dont really know what breed to suggest but, terriers are small to medium breeds and they tend to be pretty fearless! lol! I dont know how great they would do with cats.. I guess that would really depend on the individual dog. I would suggest going online and reading about some different terrier breeds. That would probably be your best bet! Good luck! : )
Reply:After careful consideration,,we have come up with an answer..you can consult our site www.avatark9.com if you would like us to give you further input....we belive that ANY breed of smaller dog would be ok for your danes to have as a playmate,,BUT,,,,you will almost surely have to get the new dog as a puppy. If its possible,try to stay away from breeds with "smaller",or"brittle"bones in the legs,,like minpins,or chiuaha's,or pom's,Too many times we have seen these breeds come in with broken legs from "rough play,or accidental dropping........as breeder's of chinese crested's it would seem a natural response for us to recomend a crested,,but in this instance,we do not...they are a great and energetic dog,but a bit fragile...we would reccomend a beagle type,or a terrier type,these are prevolent in the shelter's......
Reply:I have a short video of my greyhound and chinese crested playing together





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gVnfNAgA...





And here is another owners crested playing with their big brother http://www.pets.ca/forum/showthread.php?...





And another with a crested and a great dane pup


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58PKd9Z4b...





I got the crested when he was 6 months old, a younger pup will adjust better than getting an older one, or if you can find one that is already used to playing with big dogs would help.





They also come fully haired as well, referred to as powderpuff if you are not into the naked look





Info and grooming on cresteds http://www.crestars.com/englishversion.h...





Ihave noted there were mixes available on petfinder
Reply:Hey there!


I have a Dogo Argentino, whitch is about the same size as your danes, and his playmate is a French Bulldog. They are best mates, they play twogether, sleep twogether, eat twogether, take walks twogether. For me this is the best combination. But their caracters just fit twogether.





Good luck with finding the perfect mate for your danes.
Reply:Most shelters will let you bring your current dogs to the shelter to test their companionship before adoption (have your dogs interact with the adoptive dog first). However you have to take into consideration that the dogs will act a little differently at the shelter than they would at home.





What about a hound or beagle?
Reply:well i think Chiwawas they are soooooooooo hyper and cute
Reply:Hi :) nice to know some one else out there loves giant breed dogs. I have two great newfoundlands - i reckon both breeds would get on as 1. they are very big. 2. they are the softest friendlest dogs and 3. Because they so damn cute! lol They are so many dogs like this is shelters, for example some dogs are put in there because they are not show worthy...e.g. been fixed, too small, not the right shape and dont walk right - and even sometimes if they have the wrong mixture of colour in thier fur...i know its sad :( so have a look for newfoundlands! :)
Reply:my pug likes to play with our lab, he's a little guy but he doesnt know it...he thinks he's a big dog. And he gets along great with our cats too. He is wonderful.. Good luck

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