If you're currently a cat owner and are looking to expand your fur family by adding a pooch, you have a slight advantage! As you can choose from the breeds listed below to ensure a smooth process. If you currently have a dog and are looking to introduce a kitty, check to see if your pooch is among the breeds here! This whole dog vs. cat thing might be easier than you think.

Beagle

It doesn't matter whether your cat is a domestic short hair or a domestic long hair—Beagles love them all.

This small scent hound was originally bred to be a hunter, but beagles do amazingly well with cats. While they will usually chase cats while out in the yard, they treat cats gently inside the house and will snuggle up contentedly with any cat that shares their living space.

Boxer

This great dog breed will more likely wrestle with your cat than try to do her any damage. However, most boxers are strong and lively, so they need a tough cat to play with.

If you want a big dog who is good with the family and great with your cat, this breed is a good choice.

Bichon Frisé

This is a very happy, very social dog breed that will likely view a cat as just another small playmate. Just make sure that you have a playful cat. For very laid-back cats, you will need to supervise their interactions closely, since the bichon may be a little too happy at times when the cat wants to be left alone.

Golden Retriever

This dog is one of the best dog breeds with kids and is also tolerant around most other pets in the household. They are excellent with cats of all sizes and ages. The golden retriever is unlikely to be rough with your cat even when playing, and, like most dogs, will just consider the cat part of his family if they are introduced while he's still a puppy.

Maltese

cats, the Maltese is a slacker who sometimes just lies around on the couch and ignores anything else going on, including the activities of a cat. In fact, maybe this dog does not really like cats; he just knows better than to ask the cat to move off of his favorite spot.

And there you have it! A great list of small and medium sized dog breeds who are completely open to friendship (and alliances) with cats. If you're not careful, they might slowly take over your bed together without leaving much room for you.

Do You Have A Dog and Cat That Get Along?

If you are the proud owner of a dog and cat who get along seamlessly, share your story with us! We'd love to hear about the breeds you have, if they were best buds instantly, if it took some time, or if they merely tolerate one another for the sake of their human! Photos and video links are both welcomed.

To learn more information regarding cats and dogs and their behaviors, please visit AKC!