Dags.....Do ya like Dags...
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He/she's a beauty, how old?
jpenno
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First pic he is about 6 months old, second pic was last month he is now 2 and weighs about 12 stone!! bath time is like wrestling a bear
Lol, Big boy, bet you can't go anywhere without people smiling or asking about him, great dogs.
jpenno
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No we cant, we take him down town a bit and just before Xmas he got more attention of the kids than Santa 
TonyN
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I'm gonna second the Staffordshire Bull terrior shout. I have an 18 month old Staff cross. Rescued him at 10 weeks. He is absolutely fantastic with everyone and other dogs. Very well trained, very intelligent and as affectionate as any dog I have ever had or known.
Out of the 197(?) breeds of dog the kennel club recognise, there are only 2 breeds they recommend to keep with children. Staffies are 1, I cant remember the other. If you want a dog that will be friendly, affectionate, loyal, well trained and guard the house. Staffs are a great choice!
Out of the 197(?) breeds of dog the kennel club recognise, there are only 2 breeds they recommend to keep with children. Staffies are 1, I cant remember the other. If you want a dog that will be friendly, affectionate, loyal, well trained and guard the house. Staffs are a great choice!
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thecraw
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Man, I feel your pain mate. I've got a wonderful boxer dog, red. He's about to turn 9 and I dread the day that I'll have to say goodbye. Boxers are simply amazing. He was an offspring of a former Crufts champion so obviously of good stock.
As you say wonderful family dogs but boy do they also know how to look after themselves if required.
My 2 year old girl sleeps on top of him at times, lies on the floor beside him and like me loves him to bits.
I'll be getting another boxer.
Whoever mentioned Jack Russell's they in my opinion are mad. Horrible horrible little vicious rats with teeth. My mate had one which would bite you as soon as it looked at you. It would jump up beside you and lie there getting clapped, next thing its teeth would be into your hand going mental. Vicious wee rat!
American Bulldogs are great dogs, not to be confused with an American Pittbull big strong, loyal and workers.
As you say wonderful family dogs but boy do they also know how to look after themselves if required.
My 2 year old girl sleeps on top of him at times, lies on the floor beside him and like me loves him to bits.
I'll be getting another boxer.
Whoever mentioned Jack Russell's they in my opinion are mad. Horrible horrible little vicious rats with teeth. My mate had one which would bite you as soon as it looked at you. It would jump up beside you and lie there getting clapped, next thing its teeth would be into your hand going mental. Vicious wee rat!
American Bulldogs are great dogs, not to be confused with an American Pittbull big strong, loyal and workers.
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Slime
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Hi thecraw,
it was me, I mentioned Jack Russells.
Had mine for 15 years now, never bit anyone. Maybe your mate should have trained his dog! A badly behaved dog is nearly always a reflection of it's owner. JR's, for me, are wonderful, affectionate dogs & will stay loyal for life..........if looked after properly. Keep 'em away from rabbits though!
When mine was younger he used to share his bed with my cat, but, always knew that the cat was the boss as the cat was already living here when we got the dog.
He was a rescue dog & had one or two issues with male humans & cyclists, but, after a few weeks guidance he was absolutely fine. Wouldn't hesitate to get another one.............great with kids too!
Don't slam a whole breed of dog because you know of one that misbehaves, if you were to apply that logic to humans you would become a hermit or live in a monastery!
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All the best,
Slime.
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thecraw
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Horrible little dogs end of. The vicious wee bitch went through about 3 phantom pregnancies and god help you if you approached her bed during that time. She if she was mine would have been destroyed.
Mick47
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Agree had one for eleven years no problem at all, at the other extreme when the Russell departed I got an Irish Wolfhound, best dog ever, sadly they don't tend to live long mine had a stroke at little over 6yrs and had to be put down, Was so upset that I've not owned a dog since. Now that I've recently retired I'm mighty tempted and if I have another dog it would be a toss up between a Russell and a Wolfhound.
Slime
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Sorry mate, you're talking baws, and you know it!
SocketRocket
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You read so many horrible stories of children being savaged by dogs that were considered placid family pets.
Certain types of dog have been breed over the ages for their agressive traits and I would be very nervous of having such a dog in a house with children. Staffies, Dobermans, Mastifs and Rottweilers are some of the dogs that are in these categories.
I think you either have children or this type of dog, not both. If you have a need to protect yourself from your neigbours then If I was you I would do everything in my powers to get as far away as possible from the area you live.
Certain types of dog have been breed over the ages for their agressive traits and I would be very nervous of having such a dog in a house with children. Staffies, Dobermans, Mastifs and Rottweilers are some of the dogs that are in these categories.
I think you either have children or this type of dog, not both. If you have a need to protect yourself from your neigbours then If I was you I would do everything in my powers to get as far away as possible from the area you live.
Mungoscorner
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There are no bad dogs,only bad owners.Certain breeds have a bad rep,and understandably so when you hear some of the horror stories.Allowing inexperienced dog owners to have such breeds is just asking for trouble,its as bad as allowing a 5 year old to play with dynamite.
Dogs should be treated like dogs,they need discipline,structure and routine.Any potential owner should establish who the boss (alpha male) is from the start.A dog that is fed correctly,exercised correctly and disciplined correctly is a worthy addition to any family/household,regardless of breed.
Dogs should be treated like dogs,they need discipline,structure and routine.Any potential owner should establish who the boss (alpha male) is from the start.A dog that is fed correctly,exercised correctly and disciplined correctly is a worthy addition to any family/household,regardless of breed.
Slime
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I’ve only ever had one dog and that the one we have at the moment, she a German Pointer and lovely dog she is. Very faithful, obedient and protective as well a great fun. I have her principally as a gundog, they have a very soft mouth, great nose. Have tones of energy so need a lot of exercise.
Not sure why you would have a staffie, vicious things. Every chav in Inverness has one of these and pretty much all they want to do is attack other dogs. If ever I take her to the park there’s some fool with a staffie going for every other dog in the vicinity.
Not sure why you would have a staffie, vicious things. Every chav in Inverness has one of these and pretty much all they want to do is attack other dogs. If ever I take her to the park there’s some fool with a staffie going for every other dog in the vicinity.
SocketRocket
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Not bad dogs but dogs with geneticly engineered agression traits. These dogs have been bred over many generations by selecting the agressive strains to produce a breed that can be used to either fight other dogs or animals.
Dogs are naturally pack animals and will tend to try and position themselves as high up the pack order as possible. They may see you as the pack leader and higher up the chain but also may see a child as inferior to them and wish to assert themselves by the only way they know how. This is especially the case with certain breeds.
Dont misunderstand me, I have an English Springer Spaniel, it is my third Spaniel and they are delightful animals. They have been bred for their working instincts though and dont tend to have an agressive nature. It is best to neuture male dogs early to reduce their agressive instincts.
Mungoscorner
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Castrating male dogs to control there aggression is a waste of time,yet another myth created by vets,alongside the so called health benefits they promote when brainwashing people into having dogs neutered.Most vets also suggest that a BARF diet is bad for dogs,and that Kibble is the way forward,apparently dogs can choke on raw chicken bones lol.
I may not be an expert where golfs concerned,but when it comes to topics of a canine nature i've forgotten more than most of the so called experts.Dogs are now bred for looks which is why they are riddled with hereditary health problems,all in the name of breed standards.Any working instinct that most breeds had is now so diluted that its virtually non existent,so behavoural traits are nothing more than poor discipline/correction.
ANY breed of dog can be trained to behave/act as we wish,and a dog that see's children as subordinates needs correction,and/or a change of owner.
Contrary to popular belief,dogs of any breed prefer to use aggressive posturing and facial expressions to determine ranking within the pack,and biting/fighting is normally a last resort.Your Springer is as capable of biting somebody as a Rotweiler,
SocketRocket
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Capable but not likely.. How often do you hear of Springers savaging children? Never, thats how much. Staffies, Wilers etc are fairly common. They are bred to be aggresive, I cant see how you can deny that.
Neturing does change the characteristics of a dog, it removes their sexual appitite and sent marking instincts. It does in most cases also make the dog less agressive, they no longer have the desire to position themselves in a pack position with domenant mating rights.
The OP did say that he wanted an agressive breed of dog due to the neigherhood he lived and that he also had children. Do you support this type of thinking?
Mungoscorner
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If you read one of my earlier posts you'll see that i highlighted the problems of having over protective dogs around children.As for your comments about neutering,if certain breeds are bred to be aggressive how can neutering prevent them being true to breed ? Do you know what Rottweilers were originally bred for ?
Did you know that castrating male dogs at a young age cause's massive problems with skeletal development,in particular "bone density" ?
Did you know that the Leptospirosis booster that vets recommend your dog has on a yearly basis,only protects against certain strains of the Virus ?
Did you know that the two health problems vets use to promote castration as a preventative measure,are extremely rare in dogs,and to be quite honest in all the years my father and grandfather kept and bred dogs none ever suffered with either illness,and all were intact.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is generally a docile and good natured breed,but they are very strong and muscular dogs,with hugely powerfull jaws.They are also popular with the Chav element,which is where most of the horror stories concerning the breed stem from.
As i said, bad owners,not bad dogs.
Evesdad
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We had a cocker spaniel as a youth and to be honest he was a Nasty little bugger! I could do anything to him as I was boss and would go nose to nose with him snarling and I would be fine. My sister and father on the other hand could of been bitten as he was also very protective of me!! As an adult I now have two lurchers who are soft as, great with our two kids(trod on, tails pulled etc) they just get out the way when it's too much. Also bark slot at the door and back gate etc. plus side dong need loads of exercise!
