Some dogs can live happily with cats and other animals

Dogs who are trained to see other animals as family, will cuddle, sleep with and share food. Photo: 123rf.com

In cartoons, cats and dogs are enemies. In real life, the issue is not clear-cut.

Generally speaking, a pet dog who is treated properly as a family member, is going to be gentle with all other members of the family, from kids to kittens.Dogs who are trained to see other animals as family, will cuddle, sleep with and share food. Hence there are dogs who live happily with cats, rabbits, chickens, goats, sheep and other animals.