Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Our wolf mix, a neutered male, was protective but never was out of control aggressive. I had two sons, both very young and that dog was the best compaign and I felt absolutely confident that he would have given his life for either of my kids, my husband or myself. However, when we had company I always took him to his enclosed run until he got used to the scent of the guest and showed me that he accepted them as a member of his pack. Yes, he was an alpha male, but just a real loving guy. He died from old age having never shown unprovoked territorial tendency or uncontrolled aggression. He was real aggressive with his toys but you could take food from his mouth without a second thought. That was my dog and has never been replaced in my heart.

bahmer

That is still very scary. I don't think that I would trust an animal like that around small children or elderly people. I don't think that i would trust them around other pets either.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I think, like all animals, they are all different. Having said that, I would not welcome a pit bull into my home. You know that I do animal rescue work. I have been called about taking in pit bulls and I always say no. It is not easy, especially when the animal is starving or chained up without care; but I would not risk having one around Duckie or my other animals. That includes my horses. I do have a few dogs, a greyhound that I rescued a few years back, a bagle hound (who loves to talk), and a lab.

bahmer

Did your bagle hound come with cream cheese. OMG I am getting silly I guess I have been on to long now.

bahmer

I can appreciate the concern for duckie as any sign at all of some kind of weakness or injury would send these animals into a feeding frenzy that would truly be devastating. With animals it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

No, but he loves cheese of all kinds! Actually they are called Bagle Hounds. A cross between a basset and a beagle. Isn't he cute!!!

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

With Duckie's back being not quite right and she is rather timid at times, a pit would see her as prey.

bahmer

He is cute. I have never heard of that. I have heard of the beagle and I have heard of the basset but never the two together. I just thought it was a typo and tried to be funny. Most dogs do love cheese. I used to have german shorthair pointers when younger as I always liked to go pheasant hunting. They are one smart dog and when trained they are so much fun to watch hunt. They were always gentle around our children and very much part of the family. We have had irish setters and they are beautiful but when you take them out hunting their fluffy fur picks up every burr and bramble in the area. They also tend to be a bit head strong.

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

It was funny! Sorry that I did not acknowledge the humor. I find Irish Sitters so beautiful, but they are a nervous breed. Perhaps I just have run into the ones that are nervous because they were being rescued. Their hair reminds me of a child because of how silky it feels. Our greyhound has very thin hair and has to wear a coat if the temp is below 45, but the lab oh my good I never have known a more pleasant playful personality. And of course our bagel does not like the cold. But, he has a fine nose and can chase small game all day!

Wolf counselor Loc: Heart of Texas

Are you a pit bull owner ?

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

Dogs that are bred to fight other dogs are not necessarily people aggressive. However, unsocialized dogs, untrained and locked in a room may very well become very aggressive. Of course dogs of this size have extremely powerful jaws and can easily kill someone who is old, or a baby. However, the American Staffordshire terrier, the close relative of the "pit bull" can have a delightful temperament if properly raised and trained. Most of the dogs labeled "pit bulls" are mixes of a number of breeds, often with some Am Staff and mastiff in them, and bred to be aggressive enough to protect the drugs, usually meth or coke, the owner has. Pound per pound most Yorkshire terriers are more aggressive, but they are small enough to pick up and lock in a cage if they get aggressive. Many people who have "pit bulls"
are using then for purposes that require the dogs be aggressive and dangerous. Those people should not have dogs,period. Never ban a breed just have better laws that mandate dogs that seriously harm a person be put down. For instance the "pit bull" that ripped off half a child's face last week, should be euthanized as soon as his rabies observation period is up. Instead a group of moron PETA people are whining and collecting money to save the dog. Donations should be made toward the child's surgery not the damn dogs life.
One of the problems with banning a breed of dog is that most animal control officers or policemen couldn't tell the difference between a French Bulldog and a "Pit bull".

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

If I were to have a Setter it would be an Irish RED AND WHITE they are still sane capable hunting dogs with few genetic problems and not so much coat as to be a problem in the field.

Never heard of them? Look them up on the AKC site. and no, I don't have an Irish red and white, but do have a mastiff, great dog but requires space and a strong hand to train them.

emarine

All dogs deserve a fair shake... although pit bulls are not my breed of choice ....http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/dog-behavior/truth-about-pit-bulls

Blacksheep

Yes. Take your pit bull by the head, lift it off the ground, and shake it vigorously until dead.

emarine

Try reading the link...Now your a poet... don't quit your day job :lol: