[yavenay]

I once fostered a kitten who was only a few months old and my yorkie loved her. I think because they were both so playful, that help them to bond. The best part was they kept each other company. Another time I had a full grown cat and a full grown yorkie who was a rescue.....they never bonded and only co existed. They never played together or slept together. They kept their distance from each other. As long as they weren't fighting, I was okay with it.

It all depends on the age and personalities involved. Kittens and puppies tend to bond a little better because all they want to do is play and anybody that is willing to play with them instantly becomes their best friend. Older cats are a little more set in their ways and really don't want to be bother by puppies or kittens as much. That has been my experience.

As already stated, there is a chance cat could accidently scratch the pup.....but accidents do happen in life and your pup could be accidently injured by you. My cat who I had for 15 years never played with her claws out. If she was playing with me or the dog, she kept her claws in. She was an indoor cat but I don't believe in declawing cats as it is their only means of protection plus it's just plain cruel.