My wife and I have 3 dogs, and Akita, Blue Heeler, and a Siberian Husky (mine), plus 5 cats. Cats are sneaky,both hog the bed. Great companions though.
1 dog 4 cats but it feels like 4 of each. My dog is a good watch dog for the wife when I’m out but Lord does she demand attention. The dog that is, the wife is the independent type.