Other things to consider before you decide if this is the right breed for you... If you don't want to deal with dog digging, too much barking or
your dog chasing small animals, the Jack Russell Terrier is probably not for you.
My dog chases small animals outside, including neighborhood cats.
Not exact matches
Dogs, Perri reasoned, would have been highly valued in this Holocene forest, as they would be ideally suited to track,
chase down, and hold these
smaller prey
animals.
However,
small dogs, cats, and other
small household pets may appear as prey to a Greyhound and they may
chase these
small animals.
When properly socialized, they will get along with other
dogs but may still
chase other
small animals, including cats.
Dogs chase things, they have natural prey drive, so are going to run after other dogs, cats and other small anim
Dogs chase things, they have natural prey drive, so are going to run after other
dogs, cats and other small anim
dogs, cats and other
small animals.
Will react neutrally on lead toward barking
dogs from close distance, does not
chase other
small animals, well socialized from birth with people, HOUSE broken.
High prey drive
dog breeds are those that have been used for years by humans to
chase and hunt
small animals or that have inherited hunting attitudes because of their survival instincts.
Greyhounds are sighthounds, meaning that they are bred to
chase small animals, so when outside, they should be kept leashed unless in a completely enclosed area, such as a fenced yard or
dog park.
There are also some
dogs that love to
chase small animals just because they get a kick out of it, regardless if their intention is to kill or play a game.
While these
dogs are not inherently dangerous, the terrier in them means that they have a strong prey drive — this as an instinct to
chase small animals.
He likes to
chase small animals and deer, but he's friendly to other
dogs.
These
dogs were bred to
chase fox, badger, rabbit and other
small animals that live in dens.
Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to
chase and bite moving objects and
animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not
dog fighters, but will
chase and kill some
small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.
They love playing with adults and children alike and also do well with other
dogs and
animals (although they may see
smaller ones as prey to
chase, so be wary).
The breed has a high prey drive and is prone to
chasing and killing
small animals such as cats and other
dogs.
Early socialization and training is important with the Keagle, especially if you are planning on having
smaller animals in the house that these
dogs are inclined to
chase as prey.
He will generally ignore larger
dogs on a walk, but does like to
chase small animals and is fascinated by birds.
Like most hound
dogs, Basschshunds do have a tendency to
chase small animals and toys.
Whether from rough play,
chasing a
small animal through the underbrush or just digging in the garden, eye injuries are relatively common in
dogs.
Like most hound breeds, Basschshunds tend to
chase small animals, so introducing them to
smaller dogs may be a challenge.
* Note: it is good to test a
dog's level of arousal to cats, since a
dog prone to
chasing a cat in play or due to prey drive should not be placed in a home with cats or other
small animals.
These are energetic
dogs who can't resist
chasing small animals, so secure running room is a must.
Herding
dogs are bred to want to
chase animals but must be taught to gather and drive; terriers are bred to
chase and kill
small animals but have to learn what to hunt and what to leave alone; a retriever must learn to ignore rabbits and to give a fallen bird to a person instead of eating it.
According to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of
Small Animal Practice, it was found that several
dogs who
chased their tails had higher HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.
It can be difficult to stop them from
chasing and killing
small, fleeing
animals (cats, other
dogs, rabbits,
small playing children...).
Although the Lakeland will be cautious around people he doesn't know and generally aggressive towards other
dogs, and while you simply can't train this little guy not to
chase small furry
animals, Lakelands make gentle, loving companions for those they know and love, especially children.
If your
dog has a strong prey drive (the inclination to seek out,
chase and potentially capture
animals seen as prey — usually
smaller animals such as cats or rabbits), she might become very focused on the cat.
They can be aggressive toward
dogs of the same sex and are prone to
chasing cats or
smaller animals.
His hound instincts can make him inclined to
chase small animals and this, coupled with a predisposition to act out towards other
dogs and even with early socialization, this can be difficult to wean him from.
He gets along well with kids, other pets and
dogs however can tend to
chase smaller animals if not properly socialized when young.
They will
chase small animals, so a high fence is a must, and early socialization is crucial if you plan to keep one in a home with cats or
small dogs.
Although Salukis are accepting of other
dogs, they see
small animals as an invitation to
chase.
Fiercely loyal, surprisingly comical, full of energy, and brimming with affection for his friends (but a bit of suspicion for those he doesn't know yet), the Kerry Blue is a classic terrier type — fiery but fun, always ready to
chase a
small animal, and sometimes scrappy with other
dogs (always pair them with the opposite sex for household peace).
Needs a lot of activity, can be over-protective and
dog - aggressive, will
chase small animals, some bark a lot.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a great family
dog and plays well with children, but they have a tendency to
chase smaller animals.
Dogs chase after toys, bones,
small animals — you name it.
c.) Driven For Things You Don't Want Them To Be Interested In: Maybe they are endlessly seeking attention;
chasing animals; digging holes; investigating scents; or chewing on your furniture d.) Easily Stimulated but Not Easy To Inhibit: This type of
dogs is stimulated by the
smallest of things, but is hard to teach to leave them alone.
The Ibezian Hound's gentle nature makes it good with children and other
dogs, but its instincts as a sighthound will cause it to
chase smaller animals like cats.
They may have quite a high prey drive so may
chase small dogs or cats or other
animals in some cases.