It's somewhat luck of the draw when it comes to spraying (peeing) ... most cats I have known have not done that. Neutering is a good first step to prevent that, as Toms (intact males) are very prone to spray. Spraying is mostly territorial toward other cats ... I don't think the dogs will inspire the cat to spray. Sometimes if you own a cat, and then introduce a new dog to the household, the cat might respond with spraying, but I doubt he/she would do so when entering a household with dogs. From my observations, cats generally take better to dogs than they do to other cats!
As far as personality, you never know what you're going to get. My family has had all sorts of cats. My cat is a gem ... very friendly, greets me at the door with enthusiasm whenever I get home, constantly wants to play or cuddle. Some cats will ignore you completely. Either way, I think they make great pets and bring something unique to a household. If you want a more dog-like cat, there are definitely some breeds that may bring you that (siamese, burmese, tonkinese come to mind). Ragdolls are very friendly and BIG. Personally I'd go to a shelter and look ... you'll know right away when you find the right cat for you ... like picking out a dog ... they pick out you.
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