Texasdoggy
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My wifeahead been wanting a cat for nearly 10 years and I'm ready to give in, finally. My question is what's a good breed that will get along with my boy (mastiff)? I was thinking a Maine Coon but I know nothing about felines. Any help would be appreciated!
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Texasdoggy
Registered: 12/24/09
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Thats supposed to say "wife has" not wifehead! Lol
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mekotessa
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I foster cats for a local rescue and almost always have at least one foster kitty in my home...usually a litter of kittens and the momma. They are usually with me for about 3 months before they get adopted. I can honestly say MOST of the fosters get along really,really well with my mastiff. In fact, many end up snuggling with him and enjoying his company. I just turnwd in a litter of kittens who LOVED my dog. They would purr like crazy while my dog licked their ears and drooled all over them!  It is on the rare occasion that I get a cat thais doesn't adjust well. I say that if you get a young and confident cat then it will do just fine. Maybe look for a cat that has Alreadyproven to be confident around dogs. I don't think the breed or gender will make a difference.
Too bad you don't live near me. I currently have a foster kitty that is OBSESSED with my mastiff...literally his shadow. Gus even shares his toys with him!
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23463727
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MaineMastiff
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Mishka was raised alongside a littler of Maine Coon cats. The kittens were fearless and very dog-like (I have heard of Maine coons playing fetch). We have one and she is a terrific hunter and is totally unfazed by dogs.
On the whole, though, I've found that most kittens that are raised alongside dogs grow up pretty impervious. Our little Norwegian Forest Cat is the same.
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Holmesy
Registered: 07/08/12
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Maine Coons are very athletic and get to be pretty large cats. They have a high prey drive (even for cats). Would probably be a decent match for a Mastiff. If you are getting a cat though, i'd try to get one that is still a kitten or very young. I always had cats and dogs together growing up and found that kittens tend to be initially less fearful and more inquisitive so it will make it easier for them to get used to your dog.
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Jeanine
Registered: 06/09/12
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I've always had Mastiffs and cats (20 years now) and they've all gotten along famously, but find that bringing a kitten into the environment is easier than an adult cat. We've had cats from shelters, cats who have wandered into the yard, cats who have found their way to our house from the barn down the road...cats we've purchased, pure breeds and mutts. We now have an Egyptian Mau who is 5 years old, 3 months younger than our Mastiff who is also 5. The girls were raised together and sleep together, play together, look out the window at the birds together...very cute. The cat grooms the dog, the dog mousses the cat.
Egyptian Maus are very dog like and kind of cool looking. If you find that you're interested in the breed, contact Melanie Morgan at Emau Cattery, she's amazing. The breed plays fetch and they have favorite people and toys. They are highly intelligent. We have a new puppy and the cat has been dealing with his playful personality without too much trouble. The dogs learn that the cat is in charge, no matter how big or small the cat!
Good luck. Go for a kitten. It's fun.
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Yabig
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I've had two wonderful Maine Coons and they are VERY dog like. My last one would come on command, sit, beg and play fetch. LOVED the dogs and could be found cuddling on the couch with them, playing outside with them, etc. I love both breeds Mastiffs and Maine Coons. I stumbled upon my first one as an abandoned kitten that ended up having only one eye after all the surgeries we had to do, but still wonderful and beautiful. My last one I purchased from a woman who bred Mastiffs and Maine Coons. I KNOW some of you know her. Lavelle Knight. I was just starting out in Mastiffs when I bought the cat. Anyway...Loved that cat. It died almost 2 years ago at age 15. WONDERFUL cat. Wouldn't hesitate to get another Maine Coon. Great breed. BIG, beautiful, fearless and very dog like. They do have long hair though that tends to shed in a cotton ball like fashion. If you can live with that go for it. Otherwise rescue a kitty from a shelter. I currently have two rescues that I've had for about 10 years (littermate sisters, domestic shorthairs) and they don't warm up to the boarder dogs quickly, but have NO problem with my Mastiffs and hang with them regularly, even rubbing up against them and such. Dogs and Cats CAN get along even if they don't turn out to be BEST friends. Good luck.
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