Would a Shetland Sheepdog Be Able to Befriend a Rabbit?

by Dogs.net on November 13, 2011

Since they are herding dogs i think it might change the outlook.
Also, what breed of dog would be best with a small furry friend?

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!There is no cure for ignorance!call a vet! November 12, 2011 at 6:46 am: Small furry animals and dogs don’t get along even the most well tempered dog could snap one day and bye bye rabbit .
ladystang November 12, 2011 at 6:47 am: possible with 24/7 supervision
none without a lot of training and supervision
Shadow Wolf November 12, 2011 at 6:50 am: I don’t know if it’s still true with herding dogs, but if the dog grows up with the rabbit as a puppy, usually it’s fine.
Lucy November 12, 2011 at 7:05 am: a very calm and accepting dog would be right for a rabbit but NOT hunting dog because it would be most likely to eat/kill it. Maybe a terrier or a yorkie would be the best. Golden Retreivers are also amazing dogs if you could pick out the right one.
Rayven ~ SCAdian girl November 12, 2011 at 7:27 am: With proper training and supervision they might be able to live together with no issues. I would never trust ANY dog 100% with any small prey animal. Why? Because dogs are dogs and rabbits are food.