Hey everyone! I've got a question regarding Husky // Lab mixes and cats. I'm hoping some of you can help out, give me some advice and maybe share some stories? Whether they're good or bad -- anything is helpful!
My boyfriend and I would love to have a dog, and we found someone who's giving away a 5 month old Husky // Lab mix for 75 bucks. I doubt we'll find this kind of dog at a better price! The only thing we're considered about is our cats. We have 3 of them. One is about 15 years old, and I've had him since I was a child. He means a lot to me, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to him. Our second cat is about 4, and he's pretty much scared of anyone or anything. Our third cat is almost 2 years old, and she's got quite the attitude.
My question is: Can a Husky // Lab mix get along with my cats? I've been doing some research, and all I seem to stumble upon is "Huskies are cat killers! They were fine for months with my cat, and then killed her! High prey instinct!"
Is this true? If I get a Husky // Lab mix, will this put my cats in danger in any way? Or since the Husky // Lab is still quite young, would it be fine if it grows up with cats? Or can he turn at any time on my cats?
And if it is alright, are there any training tips that can be given?
Thank you in advance!
My boyfriend and I would love to have a dog, and we found someone who's giving away a 5 month old Husky // Lab mix for 75 bucks. I doubt we'll find this kind of dog at a better price! The only thing we're considered about is our cats. We have 3 of them. One is about 15 years old, and I've had him since I was a child. He means a lot to me, and I wouldn't want anything to happen to him. Our second cat is about 4, and he's pretty much scared of anyone or anything. Our third cat is almost 2 years old, and she's got quite the attitude.
My question is: Can a Husky // Lab mix get along with my cats? I've been doing some research, and all I seem to stumble upon is "Huskies are cat killers! They were fine for months with my cat, and then killed her! High prey instinct!"
Is this true? If I get a Husky // Lab mix, will this put my cats in danger in any way? Or since the Husky // Lab is still quite young, would it be fine if it grows up with cats? Or can he turn at any time on my cats?
And if it is alright, are there any training tips that can be given?
Thank you in advance!