If my partner and I take the next big step of living together, we would be bringing together two sets of pets (still an if at this stage, although we've both wondered how we would deal with all the pets if we did).
He lives on a 5 acre property with a big, gorgeous, cat friendly Rottweiller (Charlie) and a cat (Phoebe) that's adjusted to an owner who doesn't really like cats all that much, so doesn't get a lot of cuddles (unless I'm there). She's fairly independent, having gotten use to fending for herself when she has to. She'll often curl up with Charlie for a sleep, so they're totally use to each other. And a recent new addition (2 weeks ago) of his daughter's one year old cat (Wesley). Wesley hid in his daughter's room for almost two weeks because she wasn't around to help him settle in... so he's still quite nervous and Phoebe is still hissing at him. Then there are our two cats, Bow and Arrow, who have grown up in a suburban home on a piece of land that's perfect for cats.
If my partner and I did move in together we would build our own home and live on a few acres.
I can see Bow finding a warm spot on the verandah, watching us and the world go by. He might be okay with Charlie... I'm really not sure. I had noticed he found it difficult to breath on occasions when we had a house full of kittens - most likely because he was feeling anxious. We kept him in the loop (he was sitting outside the bedroom door when the kittens were born)... although he was definitely withdrawn during the time the kittens were around. He noticeably relaxed when Arrow was spayed and is back to being his usual aloof/cuddly self. Arrow is strong and independent, warm and loving all at the same time. She might find it easiest to settle in... although she could go a little feral if she wasn't watched.
My partner thought about a cat run... but then he's really a softy and wouldn't really like that idea. He didn't like the fact the bird life had pretty much disappeared around his house when there was just Phoebe... with four cats. Any ideas on how to potentially bring these animals together and keep them all happy & healthy?