English bulldog when we already have a house cat

[crispyshark]

Hi guys,

I'm new to this part of the forum but as a family we are BIG animal fans. We currently own a beautiful 3yo blue mitted rag doll called jago. He is great with all humans and when younger was raised through kitten hood alongside a Birman and briefly with the family golden retriever.

We are now considering a puppy and feel an English bulldog would suit our needs best iro of not needing huge walks or being too boisterous AND good with other pets.

The cat has never had his jabs for going outside but with a dog going out what would we need to get for the cat and with him being 3 would this affect his behaviour ie when castrated he calmed a little?

Can anyone recommend a bulldog breeder in London/Essex? Would you consider any other breeds in our situation?

Thanks

Chris

[crispyshark]

Thanks guys, it's not 100%yet as priority 1 is the cat as he was here first. Just want to know that as a breed they are generally ok with cats. As I've said, he did spend his first year around a golden retriever.

[crispyshark]

RWA441 said:

As an owner of two Bullies, one is just over 7 the other just over 2 and we've had both from 8-10 weeks old I think you'll have no problems.

Mine are both a pair of wimps and will creep up to other dogs/animals very cautiously until they know all is well. When anything walks through our garden be it cats, wood pigeons, squirrels etc they just look at it then roll over to snore again! Not interested in the slightest.

I'd imagine as a puppy provided the cat will accept it they will become best of friends and snuggle up together! There's nothing quite like Bullies snuggling up to keep you warm and the snoring becomes theraputic!

Thanks, this was my hopes. The cat is pretty chiiled out and would be happy for the company i'm sure!

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bexVN said:

OP bulldog pup should be fine with your cat. The cat should be fine as Kong as it is not already a nervous/ timid cat.

My boss took on an adult Bulldog and he is a nightmare with cats, he would easily try and kill one if he ever got chance but it's because he didn't grow up with them.

Thanks, cat has never had jabs forgoing outside as is a house cat. Seeing as the will dog go outside what jabs will the cat need and will there be any side effects with him having these at 3yo?