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Dogs that live well with cats
Plenty of dogs share a home happily with cats, but it depends on the individual dog far more than the breed. The main factor is prey drive: a dog that stays calm around small animals and has lived with a cat before is a much safer bet than one that has never met one. Adopting through a rescue helps, because many already know how a dog reacts to cats.
Every dog in the grid above has been flagged by a rescue as good with cats. Listings update regularly as rescues take in new dogs.
What to look for
Look for a dog with low prey drive, a calm response to small animals, and ideally some prior cat experience noted by the rescue or foster. A dog that has already lived with a cat and done well is the strongest signal you will get. Ask whether the dog has been cat-tested and what happened when it met one.
Introducing a dog to your cat
Even a cat-friendly dog needs a slow, managed introduction. Keep them separated at first, swap scents, and use baby gates for controlled meetings before any face-to-face time. Give your cat escape routes and high perches it can always reach, and expect the process to take weeks, not days. Patience early on sets the tone for years.
Looking more broadly? Browse every adoptable dog across the province on Dog Adoption Saskatchewan.
Dogs Good With Cats FAQ — Saskatchewan
Which dogs are good with cats?
It is an individual trait, not a breed one. The reliable signals are low prey drive and prior experience living with a cat, both of which a rescue or foster can speak to. Some herding and companion breeds tend to coexist well with cats, but plenty of mixes do too — trust the assessment of the specific dog over any breed reputation.
How are dogs tested with cats?
Many rescues cat-test dogs in foster homes that already have cats, or run a controlled introduction and note the reaction. Look for dogs flagged as cat-tested or known to live with cats, and ask the rescue what the dog actually did. No test is an absolute guarantee, so a careful introduction at home still matters.
How do I introduce a new dog to my cat?
Go slow. Keep them fully separated at first, swap bedding so they get used to each other’s scent, then move to gated, supervised meetings before any loose contact, over a span of weeks. Always give your cat escape routes and high spots it can reach. Rushing the introduction is the most common reason multi-pet homes run into trouble.
Are cat-friendly dogs available to adopt right now?
Usually a few are listed across the province in the grid above, since rescues assess for it when a dog has been around cats. It is a more specific trait than most, so the numbers are smaller — if none fit today, check back, as the listings refresh regularly. When you find one, plan a slow introduction to your cat at home.