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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Most dogs raised from puppyhood with cats do ok[/b]. We have two huge German Shepherd Dogs. They pretty much ignore the cats. If anything, they are a little afraid of them. They learned early after a couple of bops in the nose to yield the right away to the cats. If they are outdoors, they might chase the cats, but they don't ever actually catch them.  Indoors, they don't mess with them. [/quote]

Do you have statistics on this?  The problem with your assertion is that most puppies who aren't good with cats usually are rehomed or given up before they get to adulthood.  Your one experience does not make for a trend.

I know of a few instances where things did not turn out well when the puppy got bigger and more confident.  A lot depends on temperament. 
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Yep.  A good friend of mine got a Lab puppy that showed a few mild signs it wasn't great with cats like chasing in the yard, but nothing like an actual attack (that is a precursor, German Shepherd owner!  I wouldn't trust your dogs with cats!).  The Lab killed her cat when she was at work one day and tore it to pieces.  She was heartsick and gave the dog away -- she couldn't bear to look at it any more knowing what it had done, even though she knew it was probably instinct.  She only has cats now.  :([/quote]

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