Some zoos do indeed partner cheetahs with dogs. Basically, male cheetahs are very social, but are also high-velocity 'fraidy-cats, so having a doggy friend gives them social cues so they know not to freak out at every new thing. And the dog is just happy to have a new playmate. So, good news for everyone! ...unless they decide to gang up on the zookeeper.
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