"Dangerous" Dog Breeds
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We've raised and bred APBT for many years, they are some of the sweetest, most loyal family dogs you will ever own! That being said, they are NOT for everybody, nor are many other breeds of protection type such as rottiess, dobbies, shepherds, mastiffs, ambulls, etc.... with breeds such as these comes great responsibility, well with any breed really, but protection breeds even more. Yes, any dog can be vicious, my grandma had a Chihuahua under 8 pounds that would eat *kitten*, however the difference is 50-100+ pounds! Rarely do you hear of Chihuahua attacks, though I am sure it happens quite often, but the amount of damage they are able to do compared to a large, powerful protection breed is insurmountable....
We have since stopped breeding after losing our beloved male APBT Brutus at age 14 several years ago, and currently do not own any APBT, but we still love the breed! We do have an 90 pound AMBULL who we rescued at the age of 8 months. When we got him, he was schizophrenic, hated men, and was afraid of his own tail and shadow. Now he is 5 and an awesome member of our family, though he still gets the crazy eyes and weirded out at least once a day, as AMBULLS are known for their aloofness. He is the best protection dog we've ever owned, but you have to be careful with him, as he is a great judge of character. If you're calm & chill, he will eventually warm up to you on his own time. If you're sketchy & shady, chances are you won't be at our house for very long. It the words of dog whisperer, Caesar Millan - "No touch, No talk, No eye contact."
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I agree with Chihuahuas and add Min Pins. Omg those things are soooo mean. Would never adopt into my family.And for the no dangerous dogs I have to disagree. I would say a chihuahua lol. I've worked in a shelter for 8 years (yes we've had animal aggressive pits in) but the only dogs I'd ever been bit by there were chihuahua's. lol
I was a vet tech for several years....for me, Chihuahuas and Cocker Spaniels. I know people love them and I am a TOTAL dog lover, but I don't trust either of these breeds. This is also why I prefer big dogs. Big dogs absolutely warn you if you are invading their space....little dogs will just bite you first and ask questions later. That being said, when I get old and can't handle big dogs any more, I think I want a Pug...or maybe a Boston Terrier. Their are some really cool small breeds out there...I need to do more research before I get old.
My aunt had a cocker spaniel. He was hyper, but loved him. great dog!
Ugh... I strongly dislike the cat toy breeds.. I agree with the above assessment that they bite first ask questions later... not to mention their annoying and incessant yapping.0 -
I'm so glad you stepped in to take care of her. And I completely agree they can be the most loyal and loving pets, it really is the OWNER's responsibility and the OWNER determines how dangerous the dog is. However, the breeds all carry a purpose and are developed for a certain task, and a pitbull IS more dangerous than most dogs, because it has been bread to fight and kill and take down large animals with a locking jaw. They all do have their own personalities, and the owner is the biggest determinant for how one acts, but they still do have their developed genetic tendencies and I hope you realize you need to be more vigilant as a happy pitbull owner than as a happy lab owner, especially around dogs and small children, etc.
I love dogs, and I really do agree that most think they are more dangerous than they are, however I am still most hesitant to let mine mix at first with dogs of the pitbull breed: I never want to be faced with the situation when a pitbull locks on to another dog or person and have to decide whether to try to wrestle the dog and use something as a breaking stick to open its jaw (and be at risk of being bitten myself), or worse...and I find too many situations where a person is being lead around by a large pitbull and obviously not in control of it. And each breed has their own tendencies and circumstances they can become dangerous in. You have the added problem of a dog who sounds like was not treated well, and may have certain situations she reacts to.
Currently, I have two large German Shepherd/Huskies, and they are the sweetest dogs to people and go right up to anyone: usually they will go up and lick your face. However, one of them will sometimes jump on you to greet you and can knock small people over, so I dont let her approach children or elderly without holding her leash tight and always warning people. And the other knows when someone is hiding/doing something they arent supposed to and suddenly will growl and become defensive under those circumstances. I had a sweet lab in the past, who would also greet anyone and play happily all the time, never ever aggressive, but one day while I was having a squirtgun fight with my friend (we were kids) she bit his leg trying to protect me! (if that was a pitbull I might have had to learn how to use a break stick fast!) Another separate dog I had noticed was very friendly, but when a kid pestered him he got grumpy...so I watched him extra carefully and I would never let children alone with him...if he had been a pitbull, I probably would not want children playing with him.
I wish you the best and hope it never ever happens, and it probably never ever will, but I hope you are prepared mentally, become the dominant loving owner, and realize that a dog can be the sweetest dog you have ever owned, and still under certain circumstances you may be surprised by, become dangerous. I also hope you research how to use a breaking stick to open a pitbull's jaws in case it ever does react differently than you'd expect...just in case! Its so much better being prepared than the alternative, for your sake, the dog's and everyone around you.
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When I was born, we had three dobermans in the house and they were never ever dangerous. I've owned many different dog breeds, generally all medium-extra large and none of them were born "dangerous".
And I'm glad you've brought your puppy inside! Give clicker training a try, worked wonders with our dogs.
You know what? I will.. I've heard so many positive reviews about it..
Clicker training or shape training is AWESOME. You can literally train a dog to do about anything, shaping really complex, multi-step behaviors with proper technique.0 -
I'm so glad you stepped in to take care of her. And I completely agree they can be the most loyal and loving pets, it really is the OWNER's responsibility and the OWNER determines how dangerous the dog is. However, the breeds all carry a purpose and are developed for a certain task, and a pitbull IS more dangerous than most dogs, because it has been bread to fight and kill and take down large animals with a locking jaw. They all do have their own personalities, and the owner is the biggest determinant for how one acts, but they still do have their developed genetic tendencies and I hope you realize you need to be more vigilant as a happy pitbull owner than as a happy lab owner, especially around dogs and small children, etc.
While I definitely appreciate your view, I have to disagree. I've seen just as much research that suggests that pit bulls DO NOT have locking jaws. Instead, they describe the STRENGTH of a pit bull's jaws as what makes it difficult to lessen a grip from their bite.
Also, in regards to them being more dangerous than labs or any other breeds, I don't think that's true either. In fact, doing a quick search of dog breeds most likely to bite, Labrador retrievers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows are all on the list, so genetically speaking, your dogs are just as inherently dangerous as mine.
Unfortunately, comments like "if he was a pitbull, I probably _______" perpetuate the stereotypes. Pit bulls are no more disposed to be grumpy or vicious than any other dog. It is 100% about training, both the animal and whoever it interacts with.0 -
Pit bulls jaws do not "lock". That is a myth. While their jaws are stronger than most dogs and they have a "hold and shake" mentality, their jaws are not structured any differently than any other canine.0
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Just finished reading this article so when I saw this post, it made me think about Lucas.
He was the "top dog" in Michael Vick's dog fighting ring. When Vick was charged and the dogs rescued, he went to live in an animal sanctuary where he happily lived out the rest of his years. It's so sad though, b/c he was never allowed to be adopted b/c of his past in the dog fighting ring even though all the workers said the he was the sweetest dog there and always had a "smile."
It's all about the owner's intentions, I truly believe that. If you raise a dog to be mean (any breed) then yeah, they're gonna be mean. If you treat them with love and respect then they will be much more likely to be a happy pup for his/her entire life. Now, I'm not saying that dogs don't have personalities of their own, which DO factor in, but overall it's just about proper training... and LOVE!
RIP Lucas. May you get lots of belly rubbins in Heaven
Here's the article, if anyone is interested: http://www.tmz.com/2013/06/20/michael-vick-pit-bull-euthanized/0 -
Just for some general information on the common myths of Pit Bulls
Dispelling Common Myths About Pit Bull Terriers
MYTH:
The pit bull terrier is the breed most likely to bite.
TRUTH:
NO! According to the American Temperament Test Society, in 2012, 86.8% of American Pit Bull Terriers passed society tests that measure stability, aggressiveness, friendliness, and protectiveness. 85.2% of golden retrievers and 80.1% of collies passed these tests.
MYTH:
Pit bull terriers bite or attack more than any other breed of dog.
TRUTH:
NO! Despite all the studies on dog bites, the American Veterinary Medical Association has found that no single breed is more dangerous than another. Rather, studies show the most popular breeds at any given time tend to top the list because there are more of those dogs in the general population.
Source
MYTH:
Pit bull terriers have locking jaws.
TRUTH:
NO! According to Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin, Ph.D., senior research scientist at the University of Georgia and an expert in training, handling, behavior, and the anatomy of bull dog breeds, “The few studies which have been conducted of the structure of the skulls, mandibles, and teeth of [American Pit Bull Terriers] show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw structure and thus its inferred functional morphology, is no different than that of any [other] breed of dog. There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of ‘locking mechanism’ unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American Pit Bull Terrier.”
Source: American Dog Breeders Association.
MYTH:
Pit bull terriers have more bite pressure than any other breed.
TRUTH:
NO! According to Dr. Brisbin (referenced above), “To the best of our knowledge, there are no published scientific studies that would allow any meaningful comparison to be made of the biting power of various breeds of dogs. All figures describing biting power in such terms can be traced to unfounded rumor.”
Source: http://www.yourspca.org/pages/bred-to-love/dispelling-common-myths-about-pit-bull-terriers
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I had 2 rottis from 8 weeks of age each that were properly trained and socialized and were great dogs. My friend got a rotti as well as a young pup and he was a rotten jerk that was food aggressive and attacked people and other animals. He eventually had to be put down because of his behaviour after she contacted several well renound trainers for help and nothing worked. He was a total liability.
SO, I mostly agree that how a dog is raised plays a huge role in his eventual personality and behaviour, but I have also learned that there is the occasional bad egg. Not to say breed specific. The majority of dogs out there that bite and have no manners are little dogs, I found in my vet clinic experience.
Edited to say: why have a dog if youre just gonna leave it outside and never interact with it.
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Interesting site! Thanks for the info! www.atts.org
Just for giggles...here's my 3: (#tested, #passed, #failed, %)
BOXER 449, 375, 74, 83.5%
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX 84 63 21 75.0%
CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER 115 100 15 87.0%
"The pass-fail rate is not a measure of a breed’s aggression, but rather of each dog’s ability to interact with humans, human situations, and the environment."
Basically the polar opposite of my household, heh!
Edit: It should be noted that I can definitely see some statistical bias going on with those numbers, so they should be take with a grain of salt. For example, popular breeds, such as labs and pit bulls, have a sample size of 800+ dogs. There were only 115 Chessies, and only 84 Dogues (representing the relative rarity of the breeds). There were numerous obscure breeds listed where "100%" had passed testing....that included a sample size of ONE dog. 0 -
tell that to the province in which I live where they are illegal. So sad.0
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I'm so glad you stepped in to take care of her. And I completely agree they can be the most loyal and loving pets, it really is the OWNER's responsibility and the OWNER determines how dangerous the dog is. However, the breeds all carry a purpose and are developed for a certain task, and a pitbull IS more dangerous than most dogs, because it has been bread to fight and kill and take down large animals with a locking jaw. They all do have their own personalities, and the owner is the biggest determinant for how one acts, but they still do have their developed genetic tendencies and I hope you realize you need to be more vigilant as a happy pitbull owner than as a happy lab owner, especially around dogs and small children, etc.
While I definitely appreciate your view, I have to disagree. I've seen just as much research that suggests that pit bulls DO NOT have locking jaws. Instead, they describe the STRENGTH of a pit bull's jaws as what makes it difficult to lessen a grip from their bite.
Also, in regards to them being more dangerous than labs or any other breeds, I don't think that's true either. In fact, doing a quick search of dog breeds most likely to bite, Labrador retrievers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows are all on the list, so genetically speaking, your dogs are just as inherently dangerous as mine.
Unfortunately, comments like "if he was a pitbull, I probably _______" perpetuate the stereotypes. Pit bulls are no more disposed to be grumpy or vicious than any other dog. It is 100% about training, both the animal and whoever it interacts with.
I do agree with you about the locking jaw and dangerous thing. But you still need to be cautious of what they were bred to do (which is fight and hunt big game). You can't train out instinct. Example: I have a lab/weimariner mix (both big hunting/water dogs) I've NEVER taught my dog to hunt, firs time she saw a squirrel she treed it (ran it up the tree and sat there) and went to go get a bird and a duck at one point (things my sister in laws trained hunting dogs do). I've never done anything to train her to act as a hunting dog but it is in her breed.
Please just keep cautious and realize what they were bred to do. yes training is a large part just keep being vigilant and keep up with training.0 -
I have a pit and he is a sweetheart! He would never hurt anyone and it hurts me when people that don't know him say he is a killer and to keep him away from other people and dogs. Where I live they don't really let people rent apartments with pits....0
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I'm not looking to start a feud with the neighborhood, so I'm forced to live with it. My problem is not with pits. It's with the average pit owner. They take in pits and them abandon them in the yard, where they become a nuisance and a hazard.
Now that I think about it, you don't "have" to live with it. I would call animal control if I were you. Those dogs are harassing you and making it hard for you to be outside on your property. Plus I bet if they had a look around those yards they'd see unacceptable living conditions.
Plus, they don't have to know it was you who called. From the way you described it, EVERYONE gets harrassed by those dogs!0 -
Any animal has the potential to be dangerous. Pittbulls are actually the most obedient dogs out there so if they are properly trained (like should be done with any pet anyways) a problem is very unlikely to occur. And they actually rank #2 on the list of dogs least likely to attack members of their own household (#1 is a Beagle and Chihuahuas rank very, very low on the list ,if you were curious).0
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I totally agree. Any breed can be made aggressive depending upon how it's raised. We have two Shar peis who are very sweet but are very protective. They are super loyal and don't like strangers! Our neighbors had a 13 yr old Irish setter who has never had an aggressive behavior. One day it corned their 1 yr old son and attacked him. Thankfully the baby was ok but all dogs can be set off regardless of the breed.0
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I am a firm believer in dogs are as your raise them, of course there's also genetics to take into consideration, but still.
I grew up around 'dangerous' breeds my neighbors and extended family all had pit-bulls, rotties, german shepherds, even a wolf-mix at one point(I don't support wolf hybrids though), nicest dogs on the planet.
However, every single 'toy' breed I've met has either snarled, snapped or bitten me at one point or another. I've heard the 'he won't bite' and yes, I know a LOT about dogs, and how to behave around them, and I just haven't ever met a single small dog that wasn't dangerous. I have many scars from 'toy breeds' and lap dogs.
I myself had a shih-tzu for a majority of my life, and he was abused from a young age before we got him, and he was very nice and sweet to my Mom and visitors, but if I tried to play with him or get close to my Mom with him in the room he'd snarl and bite at me.
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Interesting site! Thanks for the info! www.atts.org
Just for giggles...here's my 3: (#tested, #passed, #failed, %)
BOXER 449, 375, 74, 83.5%
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX 84 63 21 75.0%
CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER 115 100 15 87.0%
"The pass-fail rate is not a measure of a breed’s aggression, but rather of each dog’s ability to interact with humans, human situations, and the environment."
Basically the polar opposite of my household, heh!
Edit: It should be noted that I can definitely see some statistical bias going on with those numbers, so they should be take with a grain of salt. For example, popular breeds, such as labs and pit bulls, have a sample size of 800+ dogs. There were only 115 Chessies, and only 84 Dogues (representing the relative rarity of the breeds). There were numerous obscure breeds listed where "100%" had passed testing....that included a sample size of ONE dog.
Hahaha, I decided to check out the statistics on our dogs breed (Shetland Sheepdog AKA Sheltie)
(#tested, #passed, #failed, %)
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG 502 343 159 68.3%
and Shetlands are supposed to be one of the best dogs to own, always in the top five smartest breeds (according to the AKC)...0 -
And for the no dangerous dogs I have to disagree. I would say a chihuahua lol. I've worked in a shelter for 8 years (yes we've had animal aggressive pits in) but the only dogs I'd ever been bit by there were chihuahua's. lol
I was a vet tech for several years....for me, Chihuahuas and Cocker Spaniels. I know people love them and I am a TOTAL dog lover, but I don't trust either of these breeds. This is also why I prefer big dogs. Big dogs absolutely warn you if you are invading their space....little dogs will just bite you first and ask questions later. That being said, when I get old and can't handle big dogs any more, I think I want a Pug...or maybe a Boston Terrier. Their are some really cool small breeds out there...I need to do more research before I get old.
The only aggressive dog I've ever had was a Cocker Spaniel. I have scars on my nose and eyebrow from her.
I have had Rotties several times and they've been wonderful. I currently have:
1) Tesha is a Boxer/Mastiff mix--4 years old. She's the calmest, most well-behaved dog around.
2) Tempe is a German Shepherd--estimated at 2 1/2 years old. DH found her roaming in a field near his work, severely malnourished and covered in ticks. She was skin and bones (thus her name--after Temperance Brennan a.k.a. "Bones"). She has absolutely no aggressive tendencies, even at feeding time. That was a concern given the fact that she was starving when we took her in. She's now a beautiful, healthy, smart girl. We do need to work on her jumping. She only jumps on us when she's been outside during the day and hasn't seen us. She's very affectionate.
3) Lily is our newest baby. She's a Great Dane/Mastiff mix. She's six months old and 86 pounds currently. She also has shown absolutely no signs of aggression. She's a cuddle bug and loves nothing more than laying on the couch with her head in my lap. Spoiled, much?0 -
and Shetlands are supposed to be one of the best dogs to own, always in the top five smartest breeds (according to the AKC)...
Exactly. The truth be told, I don't think there is any real way to determine the "best" breed for just about anything (I'm sure there may be rare exceptions)....because dogs, ultimately, are bred as human companions and WE are very complicated. What other people see as cute and endearing in THEIR breed, can be annoying, or a deal breaker for others. For example, I had a Beagle growing up. I love how cute ALL the hound breeds are with their big floppy ears, and big pathetic eyes....but for the love of God, I will NEVER own another dog that is bred to howl. This also eliminates the huskys and malamutes (which I find to be beautiful to look at!). Other people would see my mastiff as a big, cumbersome, drool-monster (she's actually not bad)....and my Chessie as a hair-shedding, water-holding, nightmare. To each, their own.
At the time I got my first Chessie, I was still working as a vet tech, but had actually never seen one in person (they aren't that common outside the NE corridor). Hubby and I were in a pet store getting food for our parrots and saw a guy walk in with a cute, fuzzy brown pup. I was in LOVE. HAD to have one. He said there were some siblings left, and the rest was history.
THAT dog was arguably the BEST dog I've ever had...and I've had a few! So when I put her down in 3/2010 due to an aggressive lymphoma that took her out in less than a week, it was heartbreaking. Luckily, I had my Boxer to keep me sane, as my hubby was deployed at the time. It took both of us over a year to get past the hurt and start looking for another pup. We weren't initially going to go for another Chessie, since I love dogs so much, I kind of have a "Doggie Bucket List" of breeds I'd like to try before I die, lol. But then we saw a couple out and about and knew we had to get another one. THIS Chessie is quite a bit different than the first, but she is a good, loyal, smart (to the point of annoying OCDness) and we love her. She keeps us active, and we are "forced" to take her to the dog park several times a week (and to the swimming dogpark at least every weekend) to keep her from driving US bonkers with her fetching. The "forced" dogpark visits keep hubby and I out in the community, and all 3 dogs socially active. Win-win.0 -
While I definitely appreciate your view, I have to disagree. I've seen just as much research that suggests that pit bulls DO NOT have locking jaws. Instead, they describe the STRENGTH of a pit bull's jaws as what makes it difficult to lessen a grip from their bite.
Also, in regards to them being more dangerous than labs or any other breeds, I don't think that's true either. In fact, doing a quick search of dog breeds most likely to bite, Labrador retrievers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows are all on the list, so genetically speaking, your dogs are just as inherently dangerous as mine.
Unfortunately, comments like "if he was a pitbull, I probably _______" perpetuate the stereotypes. Pit bulls are no more disposed to be grumpy or vicious than any other dog. It is 100% about training, both the animal and whoever it interacts with.
True, there is a lot of argument as to whether they truely have a locking jaw or not. But thats not the point. Neither is whether or not they are actually any more aggressive than other dogs (which I think is over 90% owner). The point is, if there is a situation where a pitbull reacts and latches on, they are more dangerous on average than many other dogs, and the consequences of latching on in a hold if it ever happens are more serious than a few bites. All I'm saying is please be aware and able to counteract as a responsible owner, just in case!
Can German shepherds be dangerous in certain circumstances too? Yes! And as a responsible dog owner, I am constantly moderating my dog's behavior, and if he ever gets into a fight, I have strategies to stop the fight, and am strong enough to control his powerful 130lb frame: its my responsibility as the dog owner. If he was a pitbull I'd have a breaking stick and be ready in my mind as to how I would use it in an extremely unlikely situation, even though he kisses the neighbor's baby gently and acts like a baby at home, if you accidentally drop something on him he'll go run off and mope, not try to bite... All I'm saying is be aware/prepared.
Another example? Ive seen German shepherds, Huskies and labs more likely to knock over/nip at poorly behaved abusive children than pitbulls. In fact I knew of a case where the neighbor brat would get a plastic sword and whack a pitbull over the head with a hard plastic sword repeatedly and he didnt react, he thought it was a fun game. But, again, in that rare case that the pitbull reacts: its reaction can be more dangerous if it happens
All I'm saying is its a good idea to lose the concept your dog CANT be dangerous, treat her well, be the dominant loving owner and do the right thing in learning how to control her in case she behaves out of character!
PS ANYTHING can be dangerous, including drinking too much water.0 -
I have a little Yorkie and a Husky/whatever jumped the fence. The Yorkie is a personality but Angel, my mixed breed
has issues. I got her at 8 weeks and literally had to sleep on the couch with her on my stomach to get her to even
acknowlege me. I have to bring her to work with me every day and the Yorkie cause she can't be left home alone or
she tears the wooden blinds from the windows. If I have to leave for a little while she's ok but if I take Sassy to groomers,
she goes nuts. She loves kids and is very protective of them. If she is eating don't go near her food she will bite, even me.
She acts like she is starving to death and she always have a full dish of food. (she's really thin)
We went on vacation one year and left dogs at home with my older daughter going over twice a day to make sure she had
plenty of food/water and I called everyday. One day my daughter said Angel had completely unstuff my leather oversized chair.
She bagged up the stuffing and when I got home and looked at the chair I was amazed at how she did it She had taken the seat
cushion off the chair, at the bed of the seat she tore a slit and took out the stuffing. All I had to do was restuff it and put cushion
back on and couldn't tell it was damaged.
If a man comes in the back yard she barks alot then rushes him and nips him. Never a full bite and never breaks the skin but
pinches them. At work she lays under my desk from the time we get there til I take her home. Yorkie stays on top of my desk, and new kitty sleeps anywhere she wants. Any suggestions as to how to make her like people. PS, she's a house dog with
a doggie door so she can go in and out at will.0 -
I love pitts and rotts! They're so sweet if you train them well!
Not mine, but my old neighbor used to have the BEST rottweilers ever! He never leashed them in his yard because they didn't need it. They were so well-trained that they wouldn't even bolt if they saw something interesting like some dogs. They were so sweet, never barked, friendly to everyone without being jumpy like some. I adored those 2 dogs. We lived a couple blocks from a Illinois State University so he would have a bunch of students cutting through his yard on weekends to get to/from parties because you could park on our street but not those around us, and he lived on the corner and didn't have a fence. He had signs up asking them to stay out of the yard, but of course, stupid, drunk college kids didn't care and would still cut the corner through his yard being loud and waking up his young kids. So if they woke up his kids, he would send the dogs outside. Of course, because these dogs were so good, they would never do anything to anyone, but it kind of freaked people out to see a couple big rottweilers come out of the house whose yard you just cut through. :laugh:0 -
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3) Lily is our newest baby. She's a Great Dane/Mastiff mix. She's six months old and 86 pounds currently. She also has shown absolutely no signs of aggression. She's a cuddle bug and loves nothing more than laying on the couch with her head in my lap. Spoiled, much?
One of my most favorite dogs, though he was dumber than a box of rocks... was a Great Dane, Black Lab, Shar Pei mix (he was as tall and long as a great dane, had the fur color of the lab, and the smooshy skin of the Shar Pei)... he got left on the side of the road (which is how my parents get most of their dogs... including a westland terrier)... sweetest and most loyal thing... unfortunately his life was way too short (along with our husky/coyote mix dog that was also very loyal and loving)... we suspect they were one of the many dogs that died due to the Walmart brand dog food at the time. They both died very suddenly and neither of them were ill. We called the first dog I described Dusty (I think the other one was Buster), because he liked to roll in the dirt, that poor thing showed up on our doorstep having been shot at with a bb gun and limping...
Tangant:
It's sad how people treat dogs and then expect them to not show any signs of aggression.
There was one story, here locally, where a Pit Bull mauled and killed a sleeping toddler that a grandmother put in a big bed... but the facts that the people always ignore about this particular story is... at this same moment the dog mauled the child, it's owners (a husband and wife... or maybe it was girlfriend/boyfriend... either way it was baby mama and daddy) were involved in a domestic situation in the front yard. They were being aggressive towards each other, to the extent the cops were called on them... Also the "man" of the house was also a convicted criminal.... I would be surprised if that living situation wouldn't make any breed of dog aggressive... perhaps not to the point of killing a child (in the case of the cat toy breeds)... but enough to lash out towards "their" humans.0 -
PS, I raised 2 Rotties and they were the sweetist, (thought they were lap dogs).0
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PS, I raised 2 Rotties and they were the sweetist, (thought they were lap dogs).
We had a friend who had a Rottie who liked vegetables more than some meats: carrots, eggplant, celery, potatoes, peppers and lettuce. Pretty funny to watch her feed the giant Rottie carrots and eggplant.
My male dog loves to play with Rotties in the dog park: it scares the non large dog owners, but they play fight and do the Rottie thing of jumping on their hind legs and chest bumping and kind of growl/bark/pawing at each other in the air over and over before wagging tails and running around. You'd think he's part Rottie the way he acts with them, but then when he gets around Huskies he acts much differently and there is very little in the way of barking/rough housing, they paw/kick at each other from the ground position and the rough housing is different. There really is a very strong different behavioral language with different breeds of dogs. He also used to think he's a lap dog, but we let him have the old couch instead (130lbs isnt too comfortable on your lap) 0 -
I agree with Chihuahuas and add Min Pins. Omg those things are soooo mean. Would never adopt into my family.And for the no dangerous dogs I have to disagree. I would say a chihuahua lol. I've worked in a shelter for 8 years (yes we've had animal aggressive pits in) but the only dogs I'd ever been bit by there were chihuahua's. lol
I was a vet tech for several years....for me, Chihuahuas and Cocker Spaniels. I know people love them and I am a TOTAL dog lover, but I don't trust either of these breeds. This is also why I prefer big dogs. Big dogs absolutely warn you if you are invading their space....little dogs will just bite you first and ask questions later. That being said, when I get old and can't handle big dogs any more, I think I want a Pug...or maybe a Boston Terrier. Their are some really cool small breeds out there...I need to do more research before I get old.
My aunt had a cocker spaniel. He was hyper, but loved him. great dog!
I have to say, there may be dogs you don't like, but saying these kind of things are like saying all pitbulls are dangerous. My min pin is a sweetheart everybody loves her and she loves everybody, she may be yappy at times but she does get corrected. My friend had a couple of chihuahuas that were the best dogs I've seen. Generalizations hurt every breed, your experiences are yours,but not every dog is like that!! My opinion is that all pugs are dumb, but I know there are probably some smart pugs out there, I just haven't come across any yet:)
Just pointing out that no matter what generalizations aren't good for any breed and because you don't want pitbulls generalized you shouldn't be doing that to other breeds either!!0 -
Pits are my favorite and I will always have them IN doors and part of the family ! 0
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