My Thoughts on Dogs and Cats Getting It On
Alright, let’s talk about something I’ve actually spent some time thinking about, just from watching my own critters over the years. The question popped up – can a dog and a cat, you know, do it?
So, here’s my experience. I’ve had dogs and cats living together for ages. Right now, I’ve got Barnaby, he’s this clumsy Labrador mix, sweet as anything but not the brightest bulb. And then there’s Cleo, my tabby cat, sharp as a tack and definitely the boss of the house, even though Barnaby outweighs her by like, fifty pounds.
Observing the Day-to-Day
I watched them a lot. Curiosity, I guess. You see how they interact.
- Barnaby, sometimes he gets those weird humping urges dogs get. Usually it’s his favorite stuffed toy, or sometimes, embarrassingly, a visitor’s leg if I’m not quick enough. It’s a dominance thing sometimes, or just being overexcited, not always about making puppies.
- Cleo? She wants nothing to do with that nonsense. If Barnaby ever got a bit too bouncy or looked like he might even think about trying something like that with her, she’d give him The Look. You know the one. Maybe a quick hiss or a swat on the nose if he didn’t get the message.
There was never, ever a moment where it looked like that kind of interaction was on the table. They just operate on completely different wavelengths when it comes to that stuff.
Why It Just Doesn’t Seem Possible From What I See
Honestly, putting aside the obvious size differences that often exist, their behaviors are just worlds apart. Dogs have their ways, cats have theirs. It’s like trying to mix oil and water.
I remember one time Barnaby was particularly wound up, running around like a goofball. Cleo just sat on the back of the sofa, watching him like he was some kind of weird floor show, totally unimpressed. She might bat at his wagging tail sometimes, but that’s play, or annoyance. Nothing more.
The Biology Bit (My Simple Take)
And then you just gotta think logically. They’re different species. Like, fundamentally different. Apples and oranges. It’s not just about behavior, it’s about biology. Things just aren’t compatible, you know? Different plumbing, different signals, the whole nine yards. Nature just didn’t set them up to connect in that way.
So, based on my years of just living with and watching dogs and cats share the same space, my practical, real-world conclusion? Nah. It doesn’t happen. They might cuddle up for a nap sometimes, maybe play fight, maybe steal each other’s food. But actual sex? That seems firmly in the realm of myth or misunderstanding of animal behavior. They just aren’t built for it, mentally or physically, across species like that.
