Right now, we are dogless…we have seven cats, though. When we move to our own house, with a large fenced-in yard, I would love to have dogs. I have talked before about wanting to adopt greyhounds, but there are so many other great dog breeds out there that I might like to have.

But what dog breed, or breeds, would be right for us and our cat-filled household? Would greyhounds get along with cats? This is important stuff to know, before bringing a new furry family member into your home!

A great online resource is Just Dog Breeds. Go to the site and click on “Dog Breeds A-Z” at the top of the page, and you will see 155 different breeds. That’s a LOT of doggage! From this page, you can click on whatever breeds you are considering, and read all about them…how easy or hard they are to train, how much grooming and maintenance they need, how well they get along with kids, other animals, temperament. and such.

I took a look at the greyhound page…the info is spot-on. I had talked to a lady at a greyhound rescue place, and asked her how these dogs get along with cats. She told me that we’d be better off adopting a younger greyhound, because it’s easier to socialize them with other pets when they are younger. And that is pretty much what this site says. The greyhound rescues will work with potential adopters to match the family with the dog that will best get along and be happy in that home.

Another breed I love is the Bichon Frise…what I call a “fuzzdog”. Our landladies, who live upstairs from us, have two fuzzdogs. They are simply adorable, they always want to be petted when we see them running around in the small yard. They don’t bite or anything, they just like to lick us while we pet them. just to say hello. Our landladies have a cat, as well, and they all get along well. And it’s true…Bichons do tend to get on well with other pets.

I firmly believe that once you bring a pet into your home, it should be forever. It’s not like they can grow up, get jobs, and move out or anything like that. Pets rely on us for their every need, and it is not fair to take one in, only to find out later that it’s too much trouble to care for. It is best to do your homework first, learn about the many dog breeds out there, and see which ones fit your lifestyle.

Just Dog Breeds is an excellent source of information, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to add some caninity to their lives!