Are German Shepherd good with cats?

Before adopting a German shepherd puppy, ask the breeder or shelter behaviorist if the pup was raised around cats prior to adoption. He'll be more likely to get along with your kitty if he was. German shepherds are high-energy companions that need lots of exercise to prevent behavioral issues. read more

Most German Shepherds are good with other dogs and cats in their own family. But some German Shepherds are quite dominant, or even aggressive, toward other dogs of the same sex. And some German Shepherds show strong predatory behavior toward cats and other animals that run. read more

The German Shepherd will see the cat as part of the pack and will protect the cat instead of attacking it. Same applies for the cats when it comes to cats getting along with German Shepherds. When cats are young they don’t see the German Shepherd puppy as threat to them. read more