Adult rescue dog with horses/sheep/kittens

[lizness]

Hello,
Am lookign to get a dog when I move house.
I would like to get a rescue dog if I can. The problem is I don't know how a adult dog would cope with horses (at a livery yard) also with cows/sheep on my boyfriends farm and also with my kittens.
Don't really want a dog that I have to keep on the lead all the time
Should I look for a puppy instead to allow it to grow up with the various animals.
Obviously it depends ont he individual dog but any feedback apreciated.
Liz

 

[Thistle]

You could start by looking for a breed that doesn't have a strong chase instinct, eg steer clear of lurchers, greyhounds etc.

 

[Bens_Mum]

We have rescued two Rotties and both have been brilliant with ponies, horses and cats. The terrier we have had from birth however....!!! I think probably as above the dogs with less of a chase instinct might be better. Maybe try rescue forums where people are rehoming their own dogs you may find something that someone has already bomb proofed with a bit more history- we found both of ours this way and they were more relaxed having not been in kennels.