What kind of Dog do you have?

[nefertiti]

Pitbulls are ugly as shit.

And not even like a pug or bulldog ugly where they're so ugly that they're cute.

lol I'm not too fond of the look of fully grown pit bulls (I don't think they are ugly...I just don't think they are all that great looking either....muscly heads and little ears and stocky bodies), but these puppies were ridiculous. Just the sweetest things ever.

Cindy, I'm kinda with you on that just because children can sort of undo the necessary training which leaves risk that the dog will get aggressive with them at some point. Not really a young children family dog. That said, I understand where this girl was coming from....she was trying to avoid giving them to anyone who would intentionally raise them aggressive.

Speaking of so ugly it's cute....this handsome fella was also at the same festival. Had to snap a picture.

 

[AFeedz]

Awwww. Cutieeeee. I don't like the look of adult pits though, and I'd never own one. I do have an english bulldog though and hes the so-ugly-it's-cutest thing ever. lol

 

[nefertiti]

More doggies:

My best friend in the entire universe:

(he's not mine...but don't tell him that. This is the one who would follow me to the bathroom if I let him, he's the definition of a velcro dog when it comes to me)

Him and his sister waiting for me to say they can have their treats lolol:

The red heeler is a trip....she talks. Not barks, talks. She has a specific bark for when she wants water, when she needs to go out, and when she wants a butt scratch. And sometimes she just kinda woowoowoos like she's saying hello, or complaining about her "brother" bothering her. I've had pretend conversations with her (I'm a nerd) that go something like this:

me: What, molly?
Molly: woowoowoo
me: really?
Molly: woowoowoowoowoo (with a head gesture or two, maybe directed at her bowl, the door, or another dog)
Me: you sure?
Molly: (affirmative bark)

This fella used to live with us, not anymore though (a louisiana catahoola):

Not sure why he likes me so much (When he lived here and when we dog sit him, I'm constantly having to yell at him because he's getting into things he's not supposed to, or getting up on my bed, or chewing remotes, etc), but he does - this was taken thirty minutes or so after I kicked him out of my room; he plopped outside my door and didn't go any farther. He's an aggravating stubborn adolescent dog who makes me nuts. I think his owner was irresponsible getting this breed because the poor thing needs so much more stimulation/play than he gets.

All my roommates friends have multiple dog homes too so when we all hang out it becomes a big dog park lol. Overwhelming at times but fun too. They all have such distinct personalities.

 

[nangiggles]

Pitbulls are ugly as shit.

And not even like a pug or bulldog ugly where they're so ugly that they're cute.

http://i53.tinypic.com/xdgpj8.jpg

I also love the twirly tail

 

[nefertiti]

I love pugs. Such little comedians. And the rooroo noises the make, gah. Too cute. Probably the only small dog i'd ever get.

 

[zwhit]

I question the judgement of anyone who lets their kids or other animals around a pitt.

Agreed...but I question the judgement of anyone who leaves their children around ANY animal unattended.

My parents family dog of ten years, a lab, attacked my one year old nephew. Scarred his face up pretty good. But he's fixed up now, no worries. And the dog was put down immediately.

You just never know...no matter the breed.

 

[Kaasblokje]

English bull-terriër ftw

I let him excersize by throwing balls

And let him play with other dogs

 

[musclemom]

The fact is, Rottweillers, Pitbulls and the other strong/aggressive/fighting breeds are not responsible for the highest overall percentage of bites, not at all. That honor will always go to the most commonly owned dog breeds because most nonfatal dog bites occur to a person (usually a child) by a dog they know or own, and only a relatively small percentage of nonfatal dog bites are reported.

The "fighting breeds" are, however, responsible for the highest percentage of fatal dog bites. That's the big difference.

As for keeping children away from animals ... obviously little babies certainly, and toddlers only around animals under supervision, but I grew up around Shepherds and was around horses from the time I was in first grade. I'm more an advocate of education. You have to teach a child how to treat an animal appropriately, you can't just throw them together and expect the animal is going to think "oh, a lovely human offspring, I shall protect it."

 

[trex74]

Agreed...but I question the judgement of anyone who leaves their children around ANY animal unattended.

My parents family dog of ten years, a lab, attacked my one year old nephew. Scarred his face up pretty good. But he's fixed up now, no worries. And the dog was put down immediately.

You just never know...no matter the breed.

Accidents happen. I was attacked by an Afghan hound that had been left tied up outside our house by a visiting friend of the family. I was about seven and just walked by it to go into the backyard, and it attacked. It left a scar on my arm, but I don't recall any consequences for the owner. The dog's name was Monster btw- lol. Taught me to be careful around strange dogs, that's for sure.

 

[trex74]

The fact is, Rottweillers, Pitbulls and the other strong/aggressive/fighting breeds are not responsible for the highest overall percentage of bites, not at all. That honor will always go to the most commonly owned dog breeds because most nonfatal dog bites occur to a person (usually a child) by a dog they know or own, and only a relatively small percentage of nonfatal dog bites are reported.

The "fighting breeds" are, however, responsible for the highest percentage of fatal dog bites. That's the big difference.

As for keeping children away from animals ... obviously little babies certainly, and toddlers only around animals under supervision, but I grew up around Shepherds and was around horses from the time I was in first grade. I'm more an advocate of education. You have to teach a child how to treat an animal appropriately, you can't just throw them together and expect the animal is going to think "oh, a lovely human offspring, I shall protect it."

Exactly. Even horses can be dangerous if you don't hand feed them the right way (I almost lost a finger that way- it was so dumb of me), and of course, if you walk up right behind them and not from the side. Hoof sandwich anyone?