Baby killed in bed by a dog called 'killer'.

[nsno-chris]

Wasn't a pop ... Just don't understand why anybody would want a dog which carries the stigma.... No smoke and all that

The only stigma with staffies is the chav, wannabe gangsters that used to walk the streets with them about 10 years ago, the daily mail jumped on it and every staff was a killer.

I've had staffs, i'd only ever get staffs if i where to get another dog. They are recommended by KC to be around small children due to the extreme patient temperament they have as well as being extremely loyal.

The total lack of understanding with staffs comes from people who don't understand the dog and only see a burly, beast with lockable jaws; it couldn't be further from the truth.

A dog only knows its environment, if it is treated poorly, or if its not trained as a pup and shown it boundaries, then its an animal and not a pet and will react like every other animal, natures instinct. The case of this poor little girl is another incident of an owner not knowing his dog, and if you even have 1% doubt about your dogs temperament that you should not allow a child around it.

 

[Kurt.]

The only stigma with staffies is the chav, wannabe gangsters that used to walk the streets with them about 10 years ago, the daily mail jumped on it and every staff was a killer.

I've had staffs, i'd only ever get staffs if i where to get another dog. They are recommended by KC to be around small children due to the extreme patient temperament they have as well as being extremely loyal.

The total lack of understanding with staffs comes from people who don't understand the dog and only see a burly, beast with lockable jaws; it couldn't be further from the truth.

A dog only knows its environment, if it is treated poorly, or if its not trained as a pup and shown it boundaries, then its an animal and not a pet and will react like every other animal, natures instinct. The case of this poor little girl is another incident of an owner not knowing his dog, and if you even have 1% doubt about your dogs temperament that you should not allow a child around it.

Fair play mate that's your call..... Personally I wouldn't have one near my family.

 

[BlueLlama]

To my knowledge no one has ever been savaged by a miniture poodle. And chicks go mad for them. Just saying.

 

[formerly manx toffee]

Did someone say a stoning was taking place??

Matthias, son of Deuteronomy of Gath,...

 

[maddison]

To my knowledge no one has ever been savaged by a miniture poodle. And chicks go mad for them. Just saying.

Originally a hunting dog, and they can develop small dog syndrome where they think they're Alpha over their owners. So yep, they can snap at children

Pomeranian:

http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/animal/2001/pomeranian.html

 

[yelyah]

We have an American Bulldog and we have a few rules for him to reduce any risk:

1) Only 1 person allowed in the same room as him. He's very protective of us all so it's best we avoid him getting too excited and feel the need to protect one of them.

2) When friends and family come round, he's locked in the kitchen until they leave.

3) Don't put your face anywhere near his.

Never caused us a single problem and when we're out the house which is the majority of the day, we feel he's an excellent guard.

 

[Kurt.]

Matthias, son of Deuteronomy of Gath,...

Sammi spidr a Garri gath




( spammy spider and Gary the cat ... Or something like that... Welsh ya see )

 

[Walken]

We have an American Bulldog and we have a few rules for him to reduce any risk:

1) Only 1 person allowed in the same room as him. He's very protective of us all so it's best we avoid him getting too excited and feel the need to protect one of them.

2) When friends and family come round, he's locked in the kitchen until they leave.

3) Don't put your face anywhere near his.

Never caused us a single problem and when we're out the house which is the majority of the day, we feel he's an excellent guard.

sounds like far more hassle than its worth, why not just get a dog that is less of a tit

 

[chicoazul]

sounds like far more hassle than its worth, why not just get a dog that is less of a tit

Hahaha, you have such a way with words.

 

[Kurt.]

We have an American Bulldog and we have a few rules for him to reduce any risk:

1) Only 1 person allowed in the same room as him. He's very protective of us all so it's best we avoid him getting too excited and feel the need to protect one of them.

2) When friends and family come round, he's locked in the kitchen until they leave.

3) Don't put your face anywhere near his.

Never caused us a single problem and when we're out the house which is the majority of the day, we feel he's an excellent guard.

He's neve caused you a problem yet you have to put in the safeguards.... Not knocking you mate but honestly.... The risk of getting it wrong just once is enough of a deterrent for me... You're making allowances.

 

[Walken]

Hahaha, you have such a way with words.

Got has helped my vocabulary massively, so I can talk good an that

 

[yelyah]

sounds like far more hassle than its worth, why not just get a dog that is less of a tit

Hardly a tit since it hasn't caused any issues, just a safety thing since it's now a lot older and bigger.

When people come round we kick the Jack Russell into another room too as that's a snappy thing.

 

[maddison]

He's neve caused you a problem yet you have to put in the safeguards.... Not knocking you mate but honestly.... The risk of getting it wrong just once is enough of a deterrent for me... You're making allowances.

For you it's hassle, but for a dog lover it's just common sense. I'm sure you have many dangerous items in your house hold that you wouldn't get rid of, and would take precautions over and not see it as a major inconvenience. Iron, Bleach, detergents, plug sockets, pots on the stove etc etc.

*Tongue in cheek* You could argue that you wouldn't want more than one child in case the other child got jealous, and it was too much of a major inconvenience to parent properly

 

[Kurt.]

For you it's hassle, but for a dog lover it's just common sense. I'm sure you have many dangerous items in your house hold that you wouldn't get rid of, and would take precautions over and not see it as a major inconvenience. Iron, Bleach, detergents, plug sockets, pots on the stove etc etc.

*Tongue in cheek* You could argue that you wouldn't want more than one child in case the other child got jealous, and it was too much of a major inconvenience to parent properly

I have a dog mate.... And kids.

 

[Kurt.]

I have a dog mate.... And kids.

And I don't have to lock her in another room when people call around.