When it comes to adding a cat to your home, ensuring your are a suitable owner and cat match all their needs is paramount.
That said, many cats breeds can share similar traits, which can often help you decided which breeds is best to adopt for your family and which cat is best suited to be adopted in your home.
If you have a dog already, it can be difficult to discover which cat is best suited to the home. However, these 9 cat breeds are thought to be the ost adaptable with dogs.
Here are the 9 best cat breeds to adopt if your home already has a dog according to LifeTimePetCover.co.uk.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat do have their own personality and individual needs, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home – especially when a dog or another animal is involved. Please do check that your dog, and the cat you are adopting, are suitable for homes with dogs.
1. Ragdoll
The Ragdoll cat breed loves to make new friends. They've been known to be able to be taught how to play fetch and have very dog like personalities - so can make good companions with dogs in the home! They are also SUPER cute. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
2. Siberian
They may not be the most loyal, but the Siberian cat breed can bond with a dog if they are introduce them properly, due to their ability to deal with noise. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
3. Birman
This adorable cat breed loves to play, and be chased around the home in particular. They are very calm and chilled and, with the right introduction, are known to work well with dogs. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro
4. Norwegian Forest Cat
This large and muscular breed get along well with dogs due to powerful nurturing instinct. It is unlikely to compete for their owners affection. Photo: Getty Images/Canva Pro