I have a 2 year old Maine Coon who is declawed , considering a siberian husky pup? Could this work?

Question

My Maine Coon was a rescue that came to me declawed, he is my buddy. I also have a 10 year old special needs child. We really want to add a puppy to our family. I am considering a siberian husky pup. I have read that they are excellent with children, but will it get along with my cat or is this a recipe for disaster? I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if harm came to the cat because I didn't make the right choice for a dog breed. I have read that that will chase birds and cats for prey, is this true? Puppy is 4 months old. My cat tends to be skittish. Please help, all suggestions welcome. Thanks a bunch!!

Answer 1

As you know everything will have it's day. They won't get along at first but slowly introducing them to each other should work. I have a bird a conure (small parrot) and he chases the cats around. So, it will work but it will take time.

Answer 2

You will  need to teach your puppy that chasing the cat is not allowed, ever.  I have four large dogs in a house with two declawed cats.  The dogs know that the cats are off limits, period.  One thing to do though is to give the cat a safe place.  Our office is gated to restrict the dog, but allow the cats access.  They know that this is a dog free zone.

Answer 3

Most huskies are very aggressive towards small animals including cats, but some breeders keep cats around their siberians with no problems.  So if I were considering a husky I would make sure to buy one from a breeder who had cats and socialized her puppies with them from a young age. This breeder appears to have cats: http://antiochsiberians.com/ourdogs