This rotation
centers around small animal surgery that involves bones, which is extremely valuable for people going into small or mixed animal medicine.
As with all dogs, training and socialization should start as early as possible, but Basset Hounds get along with almost anyone, though they should be
watched around small animals due to their prey drive.
And when it comes to other pets, be aware that the Schapso's prey drive might kick
in around smaller animals, and these dogs can also exhibit aggression towards other canines of the same gender, but socialization and supervision can help.
If Afghans are raised alongside small pets, they will adapt, but because of their strong hunting drive, care needs to be
taken around smaller animals they don't know.
While huskies are generally friendly and not aggressive towards other dogs, they must be
supervised around small animals in and around the home, according to the American Kennel Club.
Border Collies do have a tendency to «herd» other pets such as cats, so if they are not given an outlet for this behavior, they should be watched
around smaller animals inclined to scare easily.
But who could imagine that a dog, no matter how friendly, who recreationally kills a cat and 13 kittens might make a safe pet, or could be
allowed around smaller animals and children under any circumstance?
They are very playful and have a high prey drive, so watch
them around smaller animals like rabbits, hamsters, birds and even cats.
Thanks for sharing that story here:) So many people just assume because a dog has a high prey drive or is bred for one thing (hunting) that they can never be
around small animals.