Rocket has always been a kennel dog. He is loving and wants to be with me, above average in that respect compared to my other dogs. I am not sure he would be in love with cats right off the bat. Barking at cats is my kennels' main recreation, I don't know if they would be agressive with them face to face or not. I've had both for over 25 years and never had a cat hurt by one of the dogs, so in that respect I'd say it could be done.