I've gotta say, the blueticks and the American English are my absolute favourite dog breeds! Here's the thing though, I've got a question for anyone on here who has/had coonhounds: what's your take on having them in the same household as cats?

The reason I ask is because I've been wanting a dog for some time (basically since my last one passed) and I'd really love to get a coonhound, but I've been reading that because of the breed's strong prey drive, mixing them and cats can be a really bad idea. I'm basically trying to decide whether to try and get one now (I have two cats) or wait until I'm on my own (the cats are staying with the 'rents) and whether or not I want to have to commit to never owning cats while I have the dog. Do you think the breed's bad rap with cats is legitimate, and do you think I'd be able to get by if I introduce it as a pup to a household that already has cats, or should would a cat-free household definitely be better?

Thanks guys! (I hope what I wrote made sense, I'm really tired at the moment haha)