Depends on the dog, but have always loved cats. Basically I can't imagine having a house without BOTH a couple of cats and dogs running around. But then I do tend to live in a bit of a zoo with (down to) 1 cat, 2 dogs, a three bay avairy of various birds, too many fish tanks, 2 ponds and the least demanding pets of all Australian native stingless bees....plus any wildlife that needs care/ rehabilitation.