Terribly Amusing Photos Of Cats And Dogs Together Living Up To Their Stereotype

by Damjan

27 May 2019

Some households are built on compromise, and some are built on chaos. Put a cat and a dog in the same space, and you never quite know whether you are getting a sweet friendship or a tiny turf war.

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These photos capture exactly that awkward middle ground, where curiosity turns into side-eye, and every shared bed, bowl, or blanket becomes a negotiation. The result is a gallery full of pets acting exactly like the stereotypes say they will.

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From suspicious stares to full-on household takeovers, the drama is small, funny, and very familiar. Read on.

#1 Silent Scream For Help

Everything, and I do mean everything, about this photo series is hysterical.

#1 Silent Scream For Help — cmpriest

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#2 Before And After My Dog Realizes I’m In The Room

#2 Before And After My Dog Realizes I’m In The Room — kansa2

#3 This Kitten Doesn't Mess Around

#3 This Kitten Doesn't Mess Around — RespectMyAuthoriteh

#4 My Cat Disapproves Of Human/Dog Love... I Didn't Even Know She Could Make That Face

#4 My Cat Disapproves Of Human/Dog Love... I Didn't Even Know She Could Make That Face — nanatalada

#5 Kittens Are Scary

They've got him cornered; they're going to make him BARK.

#5 Kittens Are Scary — Hipster007

The tension is already doing most of the work here.

#6 When Evil Does Not Stop

#6 When Evil Does Not Stop — dmitry80

#7 My Cat Recently Discovered The Dog Bed

#7 My Cat Recently Discovered The Dog Bed — haysalpj

#8 A Friend Just Got A German Shepherd Puppy. I Asked How Her Cat Is Getting Along With Him, And Was Sent This Pic

#8 A Friend Just Got A German Shepherd Puppy. I Asked How Her Cat Is Getting Along With Him, And Was Sent This Pic — juliedujour

#9 Bastard Cat

#9 Bastard Cat

#10 Owner Just Wants To Watch The News

What did you think would happen if you sat near their play area?

#10 Owner Just Wants To Watch The News — DailyPicksandFlicks

#11 Hey Look! Snow!

#11 Hey Look! Snow! — MNBMAG

#12 His Face Says It All

#12 His Face Says It All — kittyrescuesanctuaryinc

#13 I Didn't Know I'd Have To Give Up My Dog When I Got A Cat. And By Give Up, I Mean The Cat Now Owns The Dog

#13 I Didn't Know I'd Have To Give Up My Dog When I Got A Cat. And By Give Up, I Mean The Cat Now Owns The Dog — Logic007

#14 Having A Cone Collar Fitted At The Vet Was Bad Enough; Then My Dog Had To Come Home To The Cat

#14 Having A Cone Collar Fitted At The Vet Was Bad Enough; Then My Dog Had To Come Home To The Cat — belhavenbest

#15 My Fiancée Moved In And Brought Her Dog. We Were Worried About The Dog Bullying The Cats. We Quickly Realized The Reverse Was True

Small dogs can be pretty fierce, but nothing is more intimidating than a pair of cats.

#15 My Fiancée Moved In And Brought Her Dog. We Were Worried About The Dog Bullying The Cats. We Quickly Realized The Reverse Was True — aoisenshi

#16 My Pup Is Kind Of A Jerk

#16 My Pup Is Kind Of A Jerk — pixeth

#17 My Buddy Posted This On Facebook. He Just Got Married And Was Trying To Introduce His Cat To His New Dog

#17 My Buddy Posted This On Facebook. He Just Got Married And Was Trying To Introduce His Cat To His New Dog — shinypup

#18 Nobody Knows What They've Been Up To!

#18 Nobody Knows What They've Been Up To! — Pippi111

#19 My Cat Doesn't Like My Dog, Taking His Hate To The Next Extreme

#19 My Cat Doesn't Like My Dog, Taking His Hate To The Next Extreme — gaymerRaver

#20 Roomba Cat Swats Dog Pit Bull Sharky

Whose fault is this? The cat's? The dog's? The Roomba's? Yes.

#20 Roomba Cat Swats Dog Pit Bull Sharky — TexasGirly1979

#21 Cornered

#21 Cornered — koodie25

#22 Jerk Cat Gets What's Coming To Him

#22 Jerk Cat Gets What's Coming To Him

#23 We Just Adopted A Dog; This Pic Sums Up How The Cat Feels About Him

#23 We Just Adopted A Dog; This Pic Sums Up How The Cat Feels About Him — SecretAg3nt

#24 My Dog's First Meeting With A Cat Did Not Go That Well

#24 My Dog's First Meeting With A Cat Did Not Go That Well — nutrii

#25 Smell This For Me

I have never laughed harder than watching a video of a cat farting in a dog's face.

#25 Smell This For Me — Zakrys

#26 I'm Not Saying That My Dog Should Respect The Cat A Little Bit More, But....

#26 I'm Not Saying That My Dog Should Respect The Cat A Little Bit More, But.... — Lobbyse

#27 Our Cat Doesn't Like The Newest Addition To The Family, Gillie

#27 Our Cat Doesn't Like The Newest Addition To The Family, Gillie — HallahFin

#28 Love You. Asshole. Love You

#28 Love You. Asshole. Love You — unique_useyourname

#29 Don't Let The Cat Keep You Down

#29 Don't Let The Cat Keep You Down

#30 Adopting A Dog Soon, So We Have A Neighbor Bring His Dog Over So Our Cats Get Used To Them. Tonight This Happened

Tower of TERROR.

#30 Adopting A Dog Soon, So We Have A Neighbor Bring His Dog Over So Our Cats Get Used To Them. Tonight This Happened — princesskittysaviofr

#31 Punch To The Face

#31 Punch To The Face — Ninja M.

#32 The Kitten Really Needs To Stop Bullying The Dog

#32 The Kitten Really Needs To Stop Bullying The Dog — brown2hm

#33 There Is An 80-Pound Dog In My Lap Because He Is Afraid Of Being Catslapped

#33 There Is An 80-Pound Dog In My Lap Because He Is Afraid Of Being Catslapped — articulateantagonist

#34 Oh, Were You Sitting Here? I Didn't Notice

#34 Oh, Were You Sitting Here? I Didn't Notice — bayaka

#35 Cat Won't Let Dog Off The Leash

Who's the boss? The cat is the boss.

#35 Cat Won't Let Dog Off The Leash — Waggle TV

#36 All The Boxes In This House Are Mine

#36 All The Boxes In This House Are Mine — RM Videos

#37 When You Introduce A Dog To An 8-Year-Old Cat

#37 When You Introduce A Dog To An 8-Year-Old Cat — roobiscube

#38 Hey, That's My Girl! Go Away

#38 Hey, That's My Girl! Go Away — catdog_luv

#39 Here, Take That

#39 Here, Take That — Leah Forde

#40 Cat Hits Sleeping Dog

Dog, how dare you sit there, minding your own business, snoozing politely? IN MY SPACE?

#40 Cat Hits Sleeping Dog — LoreSupervisor

#41 The Cat Is Eating The Dog Food While The Dogs Sit And Watch. It's Not Hard To Tell Who Rules This House

#41 The Cat Is Eating The Dog Food While The Dogs Sit And Watch. It's Not Hard To Tell Who Rules This House — Sublimebro

#42 Housemate's Dog Doesn't Accept That My Cat Won't Be His Friend. He Waits Patiently Outside My Door Every Day For My Cat To Trust Him

#42 Housemate's Dog Doesn't Accept That My Cat Won't Be His Friend. He Waits Patiently Outside My Door Every Day For My Cat To Trust Him — flyingsamovar

#43 Checking For Monsters Under The Bed

#43 Checking For Monsters Under The Bed — SlimJones123

#44 Well, It Turned Out The Dog Was Afraid Of The Cat, And She Climbed On The Corner Of The Sofa And Refused To Even Look At Him

#44 Well, It Turned Out The Dog Was Afraid Of The Cat, And She Climbed On The Corner Of The Sofa And Refused To Even Look At Him — juu-arts

#45 It's A Love/Hate Relationship

Clearly... that's an understatement.

#45 It's A Love/Hate Relationship — Sayruhh08

#46 You Can Almost Hear The Pup Go "Rude"

#46 You Can Almost Hear The Pup Go "Rude" — hgbleackley

#47 Please Stop, I Can Explain! It Was A Mistake!

#47 Please Stop, I Can Explain! It Was A Mistake! — flutexgirl

#48 I Think My Cat Is Terrorizing My Dog

#48 I Think My Cat Is Terrorizing My Dog — organic_earthling

#49 Bullying A Kitten

#49 Bullying A Kitten — TheHoliestMacaroni

And if you think your cat is dramatic, check out the funny video where a cat stages a reluctant attack on a goofy dog.

#50 No!

The best part of this epic failure is, without a doubt, the slow motion.

Cat and dog together, kitten bullying stopped, both appear relaxed and friendly — Brahim Dahmani

#51 It Seems My Cat And New Puppy Are Getting Along Really Well

#51 It Seems My Cat And New Puppy Are Getting Along Really Well — naturally_confused

#52 We Brought Home A New Puppy. This Was Our Cat's First Reaction

#52 We Brought Home A New Puppy. This Was Our Cat's First Reaction — RobbMcCormick

#53 Sometimes Enough Is Enough

#53 Sometimes Enough Is Enough — GodOfNumbers

#54 Artie Found A Comfy Spot By The Fire

#54 Artie Found A Comfy Spot By The Fire — Arterially

#55 My 85-Lb Dog Is Scared Of My Sister's 1.5-Lb Foster Kitten

The biggest dogs have the softest hearts.

#55 My 85-Lb Dog Is Scared Of My Sister's 1.5-Lb Foster Kitten — idkbruhlifesucks

#56 My Friend's Cat Was Mad At Her Boyfriend's Dog Today

#56 My Friend's Cat Was Mad At Her Boyfriend's Dog Today — brittanycan

#57 We Got A New Puppy. The Cat Is Skeptical

#57 We Got A New Puppy. The Cat Is Skeptical — Malachi_-_Constant

#58 Is It Staying? Our Cat's Reaction To The New Puppy

#58 Is It Staying? Our Cat's Reaction To The New Puppy — lz49

#59 Better Run

#59 Better Run

#60 Having A Cat And A Dog

What a bully!

#60 Having A Cat And A Dog — GallowBoob

#61 That's Right, Dog! Be Afraid!

#61 That's Right, Dog! Be Afraid! — SerCornballer

#62 I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire

#62 I Started Dating A Girl With A Dog. I Have A Cat. We Decided It Was Time To Introduce Them. This Is Me Just Before Being Caught In Violent Crossfire — Classic_Alice

#63 It's Dog's Birthday. Cat Doesn't Care

#63 It's Dog's Birthday. Cat Doesn't Care — JayboDaHo

#64 It's A Love/Hate Relationship

#64 It's A Love/Hate Relationship — loopdeloops

#65 Got The Family Together For A Christmas Photo. Only 33% Of The Animals In The Shot Are Enjoying Themselves

Literally seconds before absolute chaos.

#65 Got The Family Together For A Christmas Photo. Only 33% Of The Animals In The Shot Are Enjoying Themselves — dcraig814

#66 Not Sure, But I Don't Think Our Cat Likes Our New Puppy

#66 Not Sure, But I Don't Think Our Cat Likes Our New Puppy — Dash_Underscore

#67 Dog Walked Into The Room, Sat On The Cat's Face, Then Re-Adjusted To Make Sure She Was Getting Maximum Ass-To-Face Coverage

#67 Dog Walked Into The Room, Sat On The Cat's Face, Then Re-Adjusted To Make Sure She Was Getting Maximum Ass-To-Face Coverage — Face_McSh00ty

#68 Sigh I've Got To Live With These Idiots

#68 *Sigh* I've Got To Live With These Idiots — loopdeloops

#69 My Puppy Was Getting Too Rowdy With The Cat, So I Told Him To "Sit"

#69 My Puppy Was Getting Too Rowdy With The Cat, So I Told Him To "Sit" — Tunaluna

#70 Dog Finds Cat In His Bed And Takes Appropriate Action

This dog breed is notorious for being in the military and police force, but that doesn't stop him from fearing the mighty wrath of the cat.

#70 Dog Finds Cat In His Bed And Takes Appropriate Action — TwoBothers

#71 First Picture My Wife Took And Is Pleased With: Our Dog And New Kitten

#71 First Picture My Wife Took And Is Pleased With: Our Dog And New Kitten — Whatathought

#72 My Cat Is A Jerk

#72 My Cat Is A Jerk — unducked

#73 It's A Trap! Or At Least It Looks That Way To Dawn, My Cat, As She Decides Whether Or Not To Go Up The Stairs Past My Three Dogs: Jasper, Lilah, And Tucker

#73 It's A Trap! Or At Least It Looks That Way To Dawn, My Cat, As She Decides Whether Or Not To Go Up The Stairs Past My Three Dogs: Jasper, Lilah, And Tucker — CompletelySusan

#74 This Is Cali. She Likes To Mess With The Dogs By Standing In Their Water Bowl

#74 This Is Cali. She Likes To Mess With The Dogs By Standing In Their Water Bowl — zmatera

#75 My Cat Is An Asshole, And My Dog Is Too Nice To Do Anything About It

I see how it is.

#75 My Cat Is An Asshole, And My Dog Is Too Nice To Do Anything About It — ashli10190

#76 Love-Hate Relationship. Dog Loves, Cat Hates

#76 Love-Hate Relationship. Dog Loves, Cat Hates — irereddit

#77 Try To Get The Ball

#77 Try To Get The Ball

#78 Our Dogs Are Terrified Of My Wife's Cat

#78 Our Dogs Are Terrified Of My Wife's Cat — fgben

#79 Our Dog Newman Just Realized He Has Become Our Kitten's Bitch

#79 Our Dog Newman Just Realized He Has Become Our Kitten's Bitch — Funholiday

#80 This Cat And Dog Will Be The Best Of Friends Soon. Until Then, Enjoy The Overdramatic Looks Of Terror On His Face When I Try To Hold Both Of Them

This human is delusional.

#80 This Cat And Dog Will Be The Best Of Friends Soon. Until Then, Enjoy The Overdramatic Looks Of Terror On His Face When I Try To Hold Both Of Them — jreed910

#81 When My Dog Decided To Sit On My Cat

#81 When My Dog Decided To Sit On My Cat — pulchritude022

#82 Cat Taunts Dog

#82 Cat Taunts Dog

#83 New Cat Doesn't Play Well With The Dog

#83 New Cat Doesn't Play Well With The Dog — Mrbooray

#84 It's A Trap

#84 It's A Trap — benja_jammin

#85 Cat Goes Head To Head With A Russian Wolfhound

Clearly, this Russian Wolfhound is a gentle giant.

#85 Cat Goes Head To Head With A Russian Wolfhound — awkwardtheturtle

#86 When You See It

#86 When You See It — elephino

#87 So Dramatic

#87 So Dramatic — artofapryl

#88 I Can't Get A Cat Because My 100-Lb Dog Is Terrified Of Them

#88 I Can't Get A Cat Because My 100-Lb Dog Is Terrified Of Them — wellblessyourheart

#89 This Couple

#89 This Couple — puxatawneypeg

#90 Yes, Yes... Let The Hate Flow Through You

Patient with a dash of evil.

#90 Yes, Yes... Let The Hate Flow Through You — RespectMyAuth

#91 Caught This Action Shot Yesterday When My Dog Wouldn't Leave My Cat Alone. The Cat Wasn't Happy

#91 Caught This Action Shot Yesterday When My Dog Wouldn't Leave My Cat Alone. The Cat Wasn't Happy — chriss880

#92 My Cat Was Not Pleased When We Got A Dog Last Year

#92 My Cat Was Not Pleased When We Got A Dog Last Year — Dr_Freeman_

#93 The Cat Hates The New Puppy... He Follows Her Around And Glares At Her

#93 The Cat Hates The New Puppy... He Follows Her Around And Glares At Her — fast18

#94 'That Cat Just Tongue-Punched That Dog In The Fart Box' - My Husband's Exact Words When He Saw This Pic

#94 'That Cat Just Tongue-Punched That Dog In The Fart Box' - My Husband's Exact Words When He Saw This Pic — mamahamster

#95 You Left Your Bed, So It Is Mine Now

The dog looks so sad.

#95 You Left Your Bed, So It Is Mine Now — Dani901

#96 Queen Asshole, Reigning So Hard. Refuses To Let The Dog Downstairs

#96 Queen Asshole, Reigning So Hard. Refuses To Let The Dog Downstairs — _dear_ms_leading_

#97 We Have A New Dog. The Cats Are Not Happy

#97 We Have A New Dog. The Cats Are Not Happy — SloightlyOnTheHuh

#98 Holding On

#98 Holding On

#99 My Dog Loves My Cat. My Cat Hates My Dog

#99 My Dog Loves My Cat. My Cat Hates My Dog — lovepink82407

#100 Dogs That Won’t Pass A Cat

You know the cat is a boss when not one, but three dogs won't cross its path.

#100 Dogs That Won’t Pass A Cat — lifewithdogsandcats.com

#101 My Cat Decided To Have A Little Fun With My Dog, Dragging Her Around The House With Her Harness

#101 My Cat Decided To Have A Little Fun With My Dog, Dragging Her Around The House With Her Harness — DeanTrista

#102 Hit A Guy When He's Down, Why Don't You?

#102 Hit A Guy When He's Down, Why Don't You? — natsdorf

#103 Showing Some Kung Fu Moves

#103 Showing Some Kung Fu Moves — MontyNSafi

#104 My Parents' Dog Is Terrified Of The Cat Because It Knows It Is In His Bed. He Is Going Out Of His Way To Avoid Eye Contact

#104 My Parents' Dog Is Terrified Of The Cat Because It Knows It Is In His Bed. He Is Going Out Of His Way To Avoid Eye Contact — HSharpest

#105 My Dog Meets My Cat For The First Time. They Had A Stare Down For At Least 10 Minutes

The beginning of a glorious story.

#105 My Dog Meets My Cat For The First Time. They Had A Stare Down For At Least 10 Minutes — bellacato

#106 Can I Just Lie Here Without You Bugging Me?

#106 Can I Just Lie Here Without You Bugging Me?

#107 I'll Just Sit Here

#107 I'll Just Sit Here

#108 When The Cat Claims Her Bed

#108 When The Cat Claims Her Bed — LtWeirdBeard

#109 She Makes The Dog Wait To Eat

#109 She Makes The Dog Wait To Eat — Fatterpilot5

#110 Our Cat Is Still Getting Used To Our New Puppy

She looks furious.

#110 Our Cat Is Still Getting Used To Our New Puppy — bwalk2121

#111 A Friend Just Got A New Puppy. The Cats Don't Seem Too Thrilled

#111 A Friend Just Got A New Puppy. The Cats Don't Seem Too Thrilled — pantsme

#112 Show Me Your Teeth

#112 Show Me Your Teeth

#113 Kitty With A Mean Left Hook

#113 Kitty With A Mean Left Hook — Rin&Noel

#114 She Needs A Wee, But The Cat Won't Let Her Past

#114 She Needs A Wee, But The Cat Won't Let Her Past — Xcheryl22x

#115 My 56-Pound Dog Is Too Afraid To Stand Up To My Roommate's 6-Pound Cat

That cat looks super mad, and the dog is clearly ashamed. This is life with cats and dogs.

#115 My 56-Pound Dog Is Too Afraid To Stand Up To My Roommate's 6-Pound Cat — shanananabatmayne

#116 Poor Cedric

#116 Poor Cedric — ChaosKirin

#117 Attack

#117 Attack — adamsblueguitar

#118 This Is My Cat, Tea-Bagging My Dog

#118 This Is My Cat, Tea-Bagging My Dog — heatmizuh

#119 Charlie Chasing Dusk Through My Yard

#119 Charlie Chasing Dusk Through My Yard — Jacinda Klein

#120 Are You Seeing This?!

Some cats won't back down, even if the dog runs away. They're feisty like that.

#120 Are You Seeing This?! — Loopdeloops

#121 My Girlfriend's Cat Is A Jerk To My Dog

#121 My Girlfriend's Cat Is A Jerk To My Dog — donut771

#122 My Cat From College Meeting My Dog From Home For The First Time

#122 My Cat From College Meeting My Dog From Home For The First Time — imgur.com

#123 That's My Food

#123 That's My Food

Some pets just commit to the bit.

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