Fostering: What dog breeds should we avoid?

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HKG said:
I would avoid any type of pitbull. I have heard they are very aggressive. I have a lab and she never touches the chickens. She just minds her own business while they are out.
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Most pitbull are only aggressive if they are trained to be that way. I know many that are not aggressive. If you get them as a puppy you are better off.
 
It's hard to give a proper answer here, as the dogs' temperaments, personalities, and such are probably a mystery. Its hard to place lables on breeds alone, as any breed can have a drive to chase or kill the chickens. And some breeds with known prey drive may be the best choices and least likely to harm the chickens. It all depends on the individual dogs and not their breed instincts so to speak. We have a 10 year old pit bull who adores my chickens and has no desire whatsoever to chase or harm them. They could sit on her and she wouldn't care. My neighbors chocolate lab loves to chase them and would kill them if he ever gets ahold of one. My chihuahua chases them for fun., as well as the catlle & horse. We've had bird and hunting dogs that wanted to kill, and we've had bird and hunting dogs that could care less about them and even sleep with them. Any breed and any size dog can be a threat, especially those you dont quite know their history with barnyard animals.
 
S_Drummond said:
It's hard to give a proper answer here, as the dogs' temperaments, personalities, and such are probably a mystery. Its hard to place lables on breeds alone, as any breed can have a drive to chase or kill the chickens. And some breeds with known prey drive may be the best choices and least likely to harm the chickens. It all depends on the individual dogs and not their breed instincts so to speak. We have a 10 year old pit bull who adores my chickens and has no desire whatsoever to chase or harm them. They could sit on her and she wouldn't care. My neighbors chocolate lab loves to chase them and would kill them if he ever gets ahold of one. My chihuahua chases them for fun., as well as the catlle & horse. We've had bird and hunting dogs that wanted to kill, and we've had bird and hunting dogs that could care less about them and even sleep with them. Any breed and any size dog can be a threat, especially those you dont quite know their history with barnyard animals.
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It really depends on how they are treated and trained
 
Ilovemychicks08 said:
Most pitbull are only aggressive if they are trained to be that way. I know many that are not aggressive. If you get them as a puppy you are better off.
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Yes. Any dog can be bought as a pup and become a great dog with proper training. If it is at the shelter it is probably all ready set in its ways though.
 
HKG said:
Im not totally against pit bulls just if it's from the shelter its probably not a pup anymore. I guess others weren't understanding that. If this was about what puppy someone should get it would be different.
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you are right, most dogs at a shelter are set in their ways
 

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