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50 Dogs Who Clearly Think They’re Cats, And Honestly, No One Can Blame Them (New Pics)
What is life without a little identity crisis? That feeling when all you knew about yourself suddenly crumbles and the pesky “Who am I?” question starts to appear in our minds. However, it seems that we aren’t the only species experiencing this. The same can be said about animals too.
Well, at least about these adorable doggos who are totally convinced they’re cats. From climbing the tallest surfaces, invading cat trees, and sleeping curled up in a box, scroll down to see the most adorable pooches that are better at living the feline life than the canine one.
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#1
She’s Been Spending Way Too Much Time With The Cats
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
They're going to need a larger counter if that cat gets any bigger.
BunnyMommy 1 year ago
ROTFL! That's hilarious! (We had free roam house rabbits for decades. Walking into a room and seeing one sitting on the kitchen table.brings laughter and smiles.) Your doggo on the counter gives the same reaction!
Sand Ers 1 year ago
They came home and found Murray on the table - Mad About You IMG_2186-6...b80be.jpeg 
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#2
"Cat" Tree
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
One of those cats is too large for that litter box. I hope there's a bigger one somewhere.
SkyBlueandBlack 1 year ago
To be fair, huskies are basically cat software running on dog hardware.
Midoribird Aoi 1 year ago
I remember this dog. There was an article about them, and yes, he was raised by cats! But not the two in the photo .
#3
My Dog Greets Me Through The Cat Door Every Time I Get Home
Mary Bricklin 1 year ago
My parents bought a shepherd mix puppy. When the puppy was about a year old, my dad put a sheet of plexiglass up beside our front door so we could see who came up on our porch. Now the dog liked to bark at people he liked (this will be important). Anyways, I came home from school one day and I could hear the dog barking as I walked up the driveway but couldn't see him until I climbed up on our deck. This dog had broken out a piece of plexiglass from the bottom of the window so he could stick his head out. He had to lay down on his side to do so, so his tail was pounding against the floor. It was a hilarious sight for a 12 year old to see.
Dogs can start acting like cats because they are highly impressionable. If the pooch has spent more time around felines than their own species, there’s a high chance that they’ll start imitating the behavior of the cats.
Since they’re easily influenced (this makes them easily trained, too!), they start copying their actions because they think that’s what they should be doing. Some may start using the litter box, try to squeeze into boxes, or repeat any other mannerism of tabbies.
#4
Raised Around Cats, He’s Just Trying To Fit In With Them
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Apparently he fits, as he's definitely sitsing.
Load More Replies... Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
My 4 year old cat, adopted a few years ago, is the only cat on the planet who doesn't care about boxes or bags. He spent too much time at the shelter I guess.
#5
Does Anyone Else’s Australian Shepherd Think They’re Part Cat?
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
When you're a dwarf and adopt a human, and raise him within the dwarf community, he ends up a very tall dwarf. Apparently it's the same for dogs and cats.
#6
Is Your Dog A Cat In Disguise? Know The Signs
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I love how he's looking down at everybody, not quite sure what the problem is.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I thinks she’s trying to figure out how to get down. Getting down is always the hard part.
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Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago
The other dogs: "Get down from there Bruce, you're an embarrassment to our species!"
In fact, certain dog breeds have natural cat-like characteristics due to their genetics. Let’s take Basenji, for instance. They are often called the cats of the dog world and are independent, intelligent and even groom themselves like the felines.
Italian Greyhounds are sensitive and like to sunbathe like cats, while Whippet enjoys lying around and chasing prey.
#7
Well, Definitely Not A Cat In A Tree. Caldwell Fire And Caldwell Police Responded To A Dog Stuck In A Tree, This Afternoon. After Much Coaxing, The Canine Was Brought Safely To The Ground
#8
On Today's Episode Of My Dog Being A Cat. In Her Cat Sweater On The Cat Bed, While Being Glared At By The Small Dog
#9
Enough People Called So They Had To Put Up A Sign
Some dogs are just naturally independent. Greyhounds, Basset Hounds, Maltese, and poodles can exhibit such traits. The individualistic behavior is often ascribed to cats, but it isn't uncommon to see in dogs too. Some pooches, just like us, prefer more company, while others less of it.
#10
How Can I Tell Amaterasu She Isn’t A Kitty Cat? She Only Wants To Be On My Desk When I’m Trying To Work
Roxy222uk 1 year ago
Can anyone explain why when a cat does this the general opinion is the cat is an a.r.s.e. hole but when a dog does it everyone says it's because the dog is a good girl/boi?
Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
Do people say that? I think both are annoying AND cute!
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Son of Philosoraptor 1 year ago
My cat sent "eeeeeeeeeeee" to one of my staff yesterday, walking across my keyboard. Doesn't like his food? I dunno.
#11
My Cats Are So Cute
D Gibson 1 year ago
Shiba Inu are beautiful puppers. Catlike qualities ,they say.
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
The big one should get on the bigger perch next time.
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#12
This Dog In My Neighborhood Sits On This Fence, Like All The Time
Health and nutrition might also have a play in this. If the dog receives a high-protein diet, similar to cats’, they might start pouncing on toys or scaling the sofa as well. The proteins that are in the food might heighten their energy levels, leading them to cat-like behavior.
#13
Pupper Near My Grandma's House Sleeps On This Very Car Everyday
#14
Australian Cat-Tle Dog
Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago
I recently saw one of these doggos in real life and s/he was smaller than I expected... Gorgeous markings.
#15
Dog Invades Cat Tree
Anita MacDonald 1 year ago
By the time the second picture was taken, the dog had a baleful look as it started to realize that what it did was a no-no.....and that it might have unforeseen unpleasant consequenses....
However, sometimes it’s not just the individual dog’s traits that have them acting like a feline. Health issues might also be involved. For instance, some dogs may try escaping pain and discomfort by seeking high places due to arthritis or other conditions. Hiding away while sick is a very cat-like characteristic.
#16
Spying On Cats In The Laundry Room
Ranjan Wijayarathna 1 year ago
That is neither dog nor cat, this a bloody Velociraptor escaped from Jurassic World - RUN - Run for your life
#17
Is Anyone In The Mood For A Corgi In A Cat Tree?
#18
Waiting For His Owner To Be Done With The Laundry Like A Good Boy
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Somebody likes the nice warm and vibrating machines, feels like he's taking a ride down the road.
Meanwhile, active self-grooming can be an indication of skin diseases or mites. Cats do so to keep themselves clean, whereas dogs typically have a precise reason for it. Certain skin conditions may cause discomfort, which can be relieved by licking. They may also resort to grooming themselves when they’re anxious or bored. This is their way of finding something to do or cope with the nervous feelings.
#19
Saw A Dog With Cat Software Today
#20
My Dog Likes To Climb The Tree In Our Backyard And Get On The Neighbor's Roof
QueenKittyCat 1 year ago
That's what I thought/hoped the last picture would be.
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Brother’s Cat Knighting The Dog
maggie spencer 1 year ago
"I don't know. Maybe you should let your Dr take a look at that bump"
Therefore, if the owner notices a sudden change in their behavior or they’re playing cat too convincingly, it might be beneficial to have a visit or a chat with a vet. If they’re habits that the pooch exhibits frequently, there’s probably nothing to worry about—they're just imitating their feline friends or like some time to themselves.
#22
Pretty Sure This Dog Was A Cat In A Past Life. She Chases Laser Pointers Too
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
... Gonna be interesting with outdoor dogs and cats as more cars add laser sensors for their driver-assist systems ...
#23
Took A Dab Look Out My Patio 1st Thing I Saw
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I had to sketch a floor plan to figure out where the pieces of that place were. And I still couldn’t connect a few rare camera angles.
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He Thinks He Is A Cat
Sand Ers 1 year ago
No, that’s bordering on a slur now. Trans people don’t “identify as ‘x’ “, “feel like ‘x’ “, or “want to be ‘x’ “. They -are- ‘x’, and should be seen as such.
Load More Replies... Even though we see that cats and dogs can very much enjoy each other’s company and aren’t really the natural arch nemeses, it’s still important to supervise their play. To keep each pet safe, it’s important not to force them to interact and to ensure that they’re socialized as early as possible. The secret to building a long-term friendship is not to rush anything and let them get familiar at their own pace!
#25
Neighbor's Dog Chillin On His "Roof"
Back in St. Olaf 1 year ago (edited)
That's quite the set up the owner has macgyvered to keep the gate closed! Doggo, however, remains unimpressed.
Timothy Patel 1 year ago
Hope the poor dog doesn't spend his days in there. Dogs need companionship.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I’m worried it will break a leg getting a paw stuck in the fence and falling.
Load More Replies... Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
The baby/pet gate that I have in my hallway has to be tied top to bottom with a rope to keep the female from jumping up and pushing it open on the rare occasion they are left alone.
#26
My German Shepherd Dog Visits My Work (Vet Hospital). Misunderstands The Cat Bed But Is Still Grateful
#27
Cute Cat-Puppy
Nikole 1 year ago
A Samoyed lives down the street from me and I’ve watched him grow from a wee super floof to a huge super floof in an insanely short period of time. His name is Nimbus - because he looks like cloud!!
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#28
Channeling Her Inner Cat
Anthorn 1 year ago
Look at this distinguished gentleman! Look at the way he is sitting. Yes, very distinguished.
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Yeah, *definitely* a cat pose on those front paws. That *can't* be comfortable!
#29
Being A Mailman In An Area Where Dogs Are Evolved To Ninja Dogs
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
"Honey, I wonder why we didn't get any mail for a whole week!"
Oskar vanZandt 1 year ago
It amazes me how negative a response a lot of dogs have to mail carriers...
#30
Raised Comfortable Bed vs. Cheap Box For Dog Toys
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
Oh my 😆 I always get the impression that there are two kind of dogs: one likes elevated spots for a good view, the other one likes closed up spaces like kennels or baskets to relax. And you don't know what kind of dog yours belong to until you invested some money in one of the two things
#31
My Dog Is A Cat
#32
What Happens When Your Pit Bull Is Raised With Cats
#33
If I Fit, I Sit
#34
Not Sure If The Cat Thinks He Is A Dog Or The Dog Thinks She Is A Cat
#35
I Am Cat-Dog
#36
So Our Dog Has Grown Up With Cats. This Cat Acts Like A Dog Sometimes And The Dog Acts Like A Cat Sometimes. Here They Both Are Being Little Loafs
#37
If I Fit I Sit
#38
Dog Thinks He’s A Cat
#39
I Maintain That Caira Is In Fact A Cat
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Or a bird. Our guys never completely registered the difference between birds and squirrels.
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Poppy Is A Cat-Dog And Likes To Be Near The Cat Who Barely Tolerates The Intrusion Into Her Mojo Dojo Casa House
Sand Ers 1 year ago
If the kitty was seriously concerned about it, one or the other of them would not still be there.
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Stray Dog Sleeps On My Neighbor's Car
the forgotten 1 year ago
if i knew where this photo was taken i would take him
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When Your Dog Is Convinced She's Actually A Cat
#43
Cat Or Cattle Dog?
#44
Anyone Else Think Their Shiba Is A Cat?
#45
I Was Asked To Dog Sit But I'm Not 100% Convinced This Isn't A Cat
Asmodeus Hare 1 year ago
Is the dog standing, sitting, or laying down? Yes? I think the answer is yes.
#46
The Heck Are You Doin Up There Guy?
#47
Anyone Else’s Shiba Think They Are A Cat And Constantly Try To Get On Tables?
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
When we brought our stray dog home we were told she possibly wouldn't know what a table was and jump on it. Turns out she didn't know laminate flooring, too, so not only didn't she jump anywhere, she was also too afraid to touch the floor with her paws. We carried her around the first days^^
Sand Ers 1 year ago
We had a neighbor with a dog like that. 180 pound English Mastiff. Bare floor were an effective containment method.
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When Your Dog Is Having An Identity Crisis
#49
Felt Like I Was Being Watched While I Was Parking Today
#50
Part Cat
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
No, this is quite normal for a lot of dogs. Ours also tries to chase birds if we would let her. Dogs with hunting insticts are interested in many animals
arthbach 1 year ago
Koalafied to komment, yes, we once observed our dog stalking. It was a sight to see. The 'animal' she was stalking? A wheelbarrow!
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#51
When You Wake Up At 4 AM To Strange Noises But It's Just Your Dog Climbing Into The Washing Basket
#52
Just Because You Happen To Be Born A Dog Doesn’t Mean That You Can’t Cat
#54
She Loves Cat Toys More Than Dog Toys
#55
Could Have Sworn We Got A Dog But Seems To Just Be Another One Of The Cats
#56
She Tries To Climb In The Dishwasher Every Time We Open It
Jay Scales 1 year ago
She's seen one of these designer kitchens on TV that have a built-in dog house & she keeps hoping she'll find it... :D
#58
Roof Dog On Burlington Street
#60
The Shop Dog Thinks He's A Shop Cat! I Swear, He's Part Cat. But He Can See The Entire Store From That Counter
#61
Why Can't I Fit?
#62
I Like To Sleep On The Back Of The Couch Like A Cat. Preferably In A Sunbeam. I Am Definitely A Cat-Dog
#63
Bought A Window Bed For My Cat Java. Iris Made The Executive Decision To Commandeer It
#65
My Dog Eddie Lives With Two Best Friend Cats. Sometimes He Forgets He Is A Dog. That's Him Taking It Too Far
#67
I Think One Of My Cats Has Autism
#68
My Dog Learned From The Cats
#70
This Is What Happens When You Raise A Golden With Cats. I Was Sitting On The Couch And Glanced Over To See Him Crawling Up Onto The Cat Tree. No Idea Why He Felt The Need To Do This
#71
My Dog Thinks And Acts Like A Cat. She Wants Attention But Then Will Run Away When She Has Her Fill. When We Call Her, She Chooses When To Listen. She Does Not Obey, She Complies
#77
He Identifies As A Cat
#78
When You Were Raised In A House Full Of Cats
She sometimes jumps on the couch and just sleeps like this, curling completely into a ball. I blame our cats. Does anyone else’s shepherd do this or sleep weirdly?
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
This is also not weird for dogs. It's a position they use when they need a little warmth.
#83
She Thinks She Is A Cat Like Her Siblings. What's Wrong With My Dog?
#84
Dog Sitters Sent Us This Pic Of Gus, Who Had Managed To Climb Out A Window, And Was Waiting On The Window Ledge For Them To Come Home
#86
She Sits On The Cat Tree To Watch Her Dad When He's Outside... Very Glad I Put A Weight On There
#87
I Thought That This Kind Of Climbing Problem Happened Only With Cats, So I Took A Dog
Koalafied to komment 1 year ago
No, it happens with any pet that is mildly interested in its surroundings.
#88
It's My Birthday, So Here's A Picture Of My Dog Climbing Somewhere He Couldn't Get Down From
#93
Special Delivery
#95
Do I Have A Dog Or A Cat? Eh, I Will Call Him CatDog
#96
Someone Wants To Be Like The Cat
#97
My Mom’s Dog Climbed The Inside Rafters To Get Onto The Roof Of A Really Old Big Barn... What? We Had To Use A Ladder To Get Him Down
#99
For His Quarantine Trick, My Dog Learned How To Climb This Tree. I Can’t Help But Be A Little Proud Of Him
#100
Does Your Hound Climb Trees? Cooper Likes To Climb Trees. He Is Almost 10-Feet Here
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laura lee 1 year ago (edited)
Bc a Cat's the only cat, that knows where it's at
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Tonyah Mcanelly 1 year ago
my dog likes to hide in the cat tree and sneak attack the cat. When I am in the back yard playing ball with the dog I have to take out two balls because the cat likes to play fetch too. I just cant with my two lol
Janissary35680 1 year ago (edited)
We had a cat (Yaman) who thought he was a dog. His best buddy was our Anatolian shepherd (Urger) and he would accompany us on walks, complaining when he couldn't keep up with us. Yaman would walk fearlessly among other dogs, who usually gave him a wide berth; those who didn't got an attitude-correction lesson from Urger.
Dina Lubman 1 year ago
My little bunny would sit on the windowsills all the time. So cute. Was it worth scraping the rabbit poop off of the white painted sill? Probably not :P
laura lee 1 year ago (edited)
Bc a Cat's the only cat, that knows where it's at
Load More Replies... Tonyah Mcanelly 1 year ago
my dog likes to hide in the cat tree and sneak attack the cat. When I am in the back yard playing ball with the dog I have to take out two balls because the cat likes to play fetch too. I just cant with my two lol
Janissary35680 1 year ago (edited)
We had a cat (Yaman) who thought he was a dog. His best buddy was our Anatolian shepherd (Urger) and he would accompany us on walks, complaining when he couldn't keep up with us. Yaman would walk fearlessly among other dogs, who usually gave him a wide berth; those who didn't got an attitude-correction lesson from Urger.
Dina Lubman 1 year ago
My little bunny would sit on the windowsills all the time. So cute. Was it worth scraping the rabbit poop off of the white painted sill? Probably not :P
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