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>>203824 Small and quiet? I'll be honest: It's probably not happening. A dog of any breed can almost always be good with cats IF raised with them (or if you just magically pick the right one). It has to do with the individual animal more than the breed. Rescues are nice for this because they can tell you if the dog has already lived with a cat or not/is already known to be good with cats. Some breeds are more prone to cat-eating, though, but then once in a while you'll see a shi-tzu who has a ridiculous hunting drive for one reason or another. So as far as the cats go, don't worry too much about the dog's breed-- either get one as a puppy (please not a pet store. really. it's for your own good and money not to), or adopt one with a known history. I'm actually kind of a small dog hater, but I'll try to lose my bias for informational purposes. Papillons are intelligent (unlike most dogs under 15 pounds)-- very intelligent, in fact, which means they're easier to train to not be an annoyance to the neighbors. Rat terriers are trainable and, in my experience, fairly mellow (for a terrier, that is). Age has a lot to do with a dog's calmness, too. Just about any puppy is going to be hyperactive, and most adult dogs (over 3 years) will be pretty relaxed. You'll want to do your own research-- and a lot more than "ITS SOOO FUCKING CUTE." Google the temperament specifically of any breed you're interested in. Even if you want a mutt (which are the best, of course), it's good to be familiar with the breeds that may be in its blood.
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