rescued pit bull pup saves boy
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Airstrip One
Completely Effed
Don't worry, when it gets older it will probably take that life back.
Annie
Not So Junior Member
Nice story. Pit bulls get a bum rap.
Taft2016
Verified User
I've met nice pitties, but I have a chocolate Lab that wouldn't hurt a fly ... she got attacked by a pitbull. I admit, I'm a breed bigot.
They're unpredictable. They're not people, they've been bred to a certain temperament. They can be great around people and then completely lose it when around other animals.
When I'm at the local dog park, if someone comes in with a pitbull I just take my dog and leave. It's not worth the risk.
Pitbulls require the most responsible dog owners to handle them, but unfortunately, it's pretty much the rule that the least responsible dog owners are attracted to them.
They're unpredictable. They're not people, they've been bred to a certain temperament. They can be great around people and then completely lose it when around other animals.
When I'm at the local dog park, if someone comes in with a pitbull I just take my dog and leave. It's not worth the risk.
Pitbulls require the most responsible dog owners to handle them, but unfortunately, it's pretty much the rule that the least responsible dog owners are attracted to them.
evince
Truthmatters
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chow_Chow#Temperament
Temperament[edit]
Most commonly kept as pets, Chow Chows tend to display discernment of strangers and can become fiercely protective of their owners and property. The American Kennel Club standards, however, consider an all-too aggressive or all-too timid Chow Chow to be unacceptable.[5] For that reason, some owners have attributed a cat-like personality to the Chow Chow.[8][9]
Owning a Chow Chow can raise the cost of homeowners insurance because some companies consider them high-risk dogs.[10] In a study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, out of 238 fatalities related to dog bites from 1979 to 1998, Chow Chow were responsible for eight.[11]
Chow Chow are not excessively active, meaning that they can be housed in an apartment. However, Chow Chow living in apartments will need daily exercise to prevent restlessness and boredom. Upon realizing that exercise is a daily occurrence, Chow Chow will tend to be more assertive with owners in anticipation of such activities.
This breed of dog has many strong loyal bonds with friends and family, however the Chow Chow dog is usually overly protective of one or two main family member(s).[12] It is in the breed’s nature to be quiet and well behaved. However, it is also resistant to training. Chow Chows become very stubborn and attach to certain individuals, as they age. This is why training them when they are puppies is so crucial; they gain respect for those who care for them. In order to avoid aggressive and over-protectiveness as an adult, continuous socialization as early as possible could allow the dog to adjust. When Chow Chows have reached adolescence they reject authority from any other owner who failed to earn its admiration. Aggression can be one distinctive behavioural characteristic in this breed, though while some are of an aggressive nature, many are known to be easy-going in nature - sometimes adopting an aloof disposition to individuals other than their owners. Aggression when it does appear is often towards other dogs of the same sex, especially Chows. Due to their strong hunting instincts, it is recommended that these dogs stay fenced, leashed, and away from cats and small dogs. This is why it is crucial that they are socialized early and consistently in order to act appropriately with strangers. At first, chow chows are very hesitant in interacting with strangers. However, this problem can be avoided if the owners train the chow chow at a young age.
Temperament[edit]
Most commonly kept as pets, Chow Chows tend to display discernment of strangers and can become fiercely protective of their owners and property. The American Kennel Club standards, however, consider an all-too aggressive or all-too timid Chow Chow to be unacceptable.[5] For that reason, some owners have attributed a cat-like personality to the Chow Chow.[8][9]
Owning a Chow Chow can raise the cost of homeowners insurance because some companies consider them high-risk dogs.[10] In a study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, out of 238 fatalities related to dog bites from 1979 to 1998, Chow Chow were responsible for eight.[11]
Chow Chow are not excessively active, meaning that they can be housed in an apartment. However, Chow Chow living in apartments will need daily exercise to prevent restlessness and boredom. Upon realizing that exercise is a daily occurrence, Chow Chow will tend to be more assertive with owners in anticipation of such activities.
This breed of dog has many strong loyal bonds with friends and family, however the Chow Chow dog is usually overly protective of one or two main family member(s).[12] It is in the breed’s nature to be quiet and well behaved. However, it is also resistant to training. Chow Chows become very stubborn and attach to certain individuals, as they age. This is why training them when they are puppies is so crucial; they gain respect for those who care for them. In order to avoid aggressive and over-protectiveness as an adult, continuous socialization as early as possible could allow the dog to adjust. When Chow Chows have reached adolescence they reject authority from any other owner who failed to earn its admiration. Aggression can be one distinctive behavioural characteristic in this breed, though while some are of an aggressive nature, many are known to be easy-going in nature - sometimes adopting an aloof disposition to individuals other than their owners. Aggression when it does appear is often towards other dogs of the same sex, especially Chows. Due to their strong hunting instincts, it is recommended that these dogs stay fenced, leashed, and away from cats and small dogs. This is why it is crucial that they are socialized early and consistently in order to act appropriately with strangers. At first, chow chows are very hesitant in interacting with strangers. However, this problem can be avoided if the owners train the chow chow at a young age.
evince
Truthmatters
I love Dogs of any shape and size.
they just make me feel good.
they in turn love me back.
I have had people say to me things like " Im amazed he allowed you to pet him he usually tries to bite people".
They can tell that I like them.
I was walking down the street a few years back aand a guy was walking his dalmation.
at first the dog didn't see me and then he spotted me and looked all surprised and rushed me barking and mad.
I leaned towards him and called him like he was my best buddy.
slapping my legs and saying "come on boy come on boy".
by the time that dog got to me he was all wiggles and kisses and I walked him back to his owner.
I would take a pit over a chow ANY day.
I would still take a chow.
I would just be much more careful with the chow.
they just make me feel good.
they in turn love me back.
I have had people say to me things like " Im amazed he allowed you to pet him he usually tries to bite people".
They can tell that I like them.
I was walking down the street a few years back aand a guy was walking his dalmation.
at first the dog didn't see me and then he spotted me and looked all surprised and rushed me barking and mad.
I leaned towards him and called him like he was my best buddy.
slapping my legs and saying "come on boy come on boy".
by the time that dog got to me he was all wiggles and kisses and I walked him back to his owner.
I would take a pit over a chow ANY day.
I would still take a chow.
I would just be much more careful with the chow.
Taft2016
Verified User
Maybe chows will take the place of the pitbull in the ghettos as the option to carrying an illegal firearm. Because that's what pitbulls have become.
Go to an animal shelter, see how many pits are dumped there. I went from shelter-to-shelter, at least 80% of the dogs in the shelters in NY are pits.
Go to an animal shelter, see how many pits are dumped there. I went from shelter-to-shelter, at least 80% of the dogs in the shelters in NY are pits.
Taft2016
Verified User
Maybe chows will take the place of the pitbull in the ghettos as the option to carrying an illegal firearm. Because that's what pitbulls have become.
Go to an animal shelter, see how many pits are dumped there. I went from shelter-to-shelter, at least 80% of the dogs in the shelters in NY are pits.
Go to an animal shelter, see how many pits are dumped there. I went from shelter-to-shelter, at least 80% of the dogs in the shelters in NY are pits.
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Aren't pit bulls very popular among the negro community?