I'm sick and tired of the "bully" stereotype

[allanimals21]

I have people that are afraid of my boxer. I've gotten the whispers from behind of "oh no watch out for that pitbull" "be careful those dogs like to bite" yea ok.

 

[redhen]

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Yup... I agree.

 

[Moabite]

Most of the bull dogs I've met are just a bunch of clowns who would do anything to please. Did anyone else hear of the story about APBT that rescued about seven farm animals during a flood in California several years ago? My bull dogs (one 1/2 pit, 1/2 boarder collie, the other a purebred "round head" ) defend our chickens from other dogs and predators.

s there a stastic chart somewhere..(an up to date one..)
That says what dog breeds have the most bites.. and what breeds have the most fatal attacks....
Just wondering..
But i bet the bully isnt at the top of that list...

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http://www.dogbitelaw.com/PAGES/statistics.html In 2008, 23 people in the US died of dog bites.
But in '04, 450 people in the US died from falling out of bed http://www.kgbanswers.com/how-many-people-have-died-from-falling-off-the-bed/4194098

You are 20 times more likely to die from your bed then from a bad dog?​

 

[Miss Red]

well mama dog was definitely pure, and she was scarred up. The male that I've seen off and on on that trail had a longer nose like Blue, but he looks pure too. I'm not sure if dad isn't a curr mix, or if he's even the dad. But he stays in the same place I found mom and pups.

It is true they bite more, but like Moabite says it's not exactly their fault. They're just popular among certain groups, and they are the mose over bred breed (at least in my area.) Out here there are very few places they are outlawed, mainly in apartments by the college.

I always tell people Blue is a rescue, tell them his story, all while he's laying on his back getting attention from them. Only half stick to their opinions and a few are open to listening in on why the breed is how it is. I've seen (personally) more GSD's and Heelers, who are family bound and protective of their people, bite than a good bully. That doesn't mean I am going to never own them, because these are my three favorite breeds. I just know to take special precautions with them, and to watch closely for their clues on being angry. I actually have a picture of my Heeler with a bowl of food, teeth showing and that "look" in her eyes at the cats.

Again, I know there are a LOT of bad dogs out there. But it's not how I raise mine. My heeler was also a rescue, and had been being trained to guard so that's just how she is. Blue was raised a family pet surrounded by screaming and playful kids, and he's the friendliest dog in the world. He injured his tail last month (and I can't make this up) he was wagging too hard.

It's all in how they're raised. Want to do stereotypes? Fine. But don't get mad when I defend MY dog because YOU instantly think he's out to kill you. Look at that face? And those big brown eyes... He doesn't want to bite you, he wants to lick you to death. And then lick you some more, and get his belly rubbed and a treat for doing good.

Blue does "smile" though, where half his teeth are showing and his eyes are squinting. But his whole body is wagging and his tail is going a hundred miles an hour.

 

[Miss Red]

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In 2008, 23 people in the US died of dog bites.
But in '04, 450 people in the US died from falling out of bed [url=

You are 20 times more likely to die from your bed then from a bad dog?

Don't forget the people who die every year from choking to death or eating too much. Guess I'll stop sleeping now.[/url]

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

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This is actually common among long-tailed dogs - in fact sometimes the injury re-occurs so often that the tip is amputated

Best for the dog as it is not hurting itself all the time but still, poor puppers.

 

[sourland]

Sadly enough, as long as there are people who do not know how to breed or handle them, the stereotype will exist. Bad incidents will occur and they will be publicized. At one time my wife and I did obedience competition at UKC shows. These trials were held in conjunction with breed shows, and pitbulls were always a very large entry. Under normal circumstances they were cheerful, mellow, outgoing dogs. The judges were tough, and a growl or even an aggressive stance got a dog excused from the ring. An attack disqualified a dog from any further shows. They are great dogs but only for the right people.

 

[Miss Red]

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couldn't have been said better. I'm hoping to get Blue trained as a service dog to go visit retire,emt ho,es and hospitals. Were still working on stay, and lay he isn't so great on but hopefully he will make the cut.

 

[CalebtheChicken]

I have trouble with my cousin's Rotties, he lives below us and when his dogs get out all of my family stays in the house, while I go outside and do all their chores cause they say those dogs can "flip" at any moment and kill you, even though they know my cousin trained them, and they play with my Beagle and Beagle/Jack Russel mix and are affraid of the cats and chickens. They say,"Yeah but if you turn your back they could attack." They say this as they run from my roo.

 

[geepy]

my pit mixes would never hurt any of my critters,(hog, chickens, turkeys. sheep, horses, rabbits) I really hate the sterotypes with these dogs. I do know of some of them that were so inbred that they really went crazy. I kinda think that was because of the way they were raised. (I knew the people that raised them and would not let them raise one of my chickens). I rally think that if you are aware of the breed and know how to raise them they are the best dog you will even have. I had a pitt that I raised from a pup that would not hurt a hog in my yard but would catch a wild hog if I asked him too. I really could go on about the breed for ever. It is really sad that because of homeowners insurance that after the pitt mix that I have now passes because of old age I will be looking into getting a hound mix. It really makes me mad that insurance has decided what kind of dog I canhave in my own home. Sorry for the rant.