Dogs

[Kris75]

I’ve seen it mentioned that it’s to counter insecurity and feelings of vulnerability, so a big angry dog makes them feel secure.

Unsure if that’s true or not, perhaps a large dog owner can confirm.

@MaupsGoat?

 

[neil999]

A cat scratche d me the other day, but no-one talks about that tho DO THEY

 

[Moomin]

As a cat owner I can confirm this. I'm pretty confident it won't kill my kids though so I'm willing to put up with it.

My cat is an ignorant little get unless he wants food or some attention but he has on occasions decided that I'm some sort of a plaything and gently bites my arm or hand.

I'm not so sure this would be the case with a massive devil dog.

 

[Moomin]

A cat scratche d me the other day, but no-one talks about that tho DO THEY

You shouldn't have tried to stick your cock into it.

 

[neil999]

You shouldn't have tried to stick your cock into it.

Yeah that's a good point

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

I’m allergic to some dogs.

I think it’s their coat.

My mate was until he met his current squeeze who has 5 dogs and 12 cats.
Obviously sex must be a great anti histamine..

 

[Tigger]

If you wouldn't back yourself in a scrap against it you shouldn't have the dog. See an old dear near me walking what must be a 90kg monster dog daily, if that thing fancied a snack on a unsuspecting passer by she could do nuttin.

 

[Muggins]

My mate was until he met his current squeeze who has 5 dogs and 12 cats.
Obviously sex must be a great anti histamine..

I quite like dogs. My mate says some have fur, and some have hair.

It’s only certain breeds. I get sore eyes, and if their coat brushes my skin I get little bumps. Dead weird, but harmless, I just crack on!

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Yeah that's a good point

People laugh an that but I have learnt a lot from this forum.

 

[degsy]

Been reading a lot of debate on the keeping of larger more aggressive breeds of dogs like mastiffs and Staffordshire bull terriers etc. Some calling them “devil dogs” and “kid scranners” and others who obviously like and keep dogs disagreeing.

I can see both sides really so I keep an open mind but thought it might be good to read other’s opinions on it on here.

Depends which study you Cherry Pi sorry, read, but here's one I found without too much digging.

• Chihuahua
• English Bulldog
• Bulldog
• Pit Bull
• German Shepherd
• Australian Shepherd
• Lhasa Apso
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Cocker Spaniel
• Bull Terrier
• Pekingese
• Papillion

As you can see, it's not all the 'Usual Suspects'

 

[chicoazul]

Depends which study you Cherry Pi sorry, read, but here's one I found without too much digging.

• Chihuahua
• English Bulldog
• Bulldog
• Pit Bull
• German Shepherd
• Australian Shepherd
• Lhasa Apso
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Cocker Spaniel
• Bull Terrier
• Pekingese
• Papillion

As you can see, it's not all the 'Usual Suspects'

Yes, Jack Terrier/ and Chihuahuas scran loads of kids and pensioners, mate.

Take your peculiar need for contrarianism to another thread while we discuss this serious matter please friend. I shan’t reply to you in here no more.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Never trust anyone who doesn't like dogs.

While I'm dishing out invaluable life advice, also never trust a farmer.

Or a top level chef.

 

[slipstream86]

I find certain dog culture in the UK quite confusing and somewhat disturbing.

There are small parts of society that attach glamour to a dogs physical capability to cause serious harm (the "dangerous breeds"), and it then becomes some sort of must-have chav fashion accessory.

"Ahhhhh lad, he's an XL Bully, American Rednose, banned in 90 countries, I jab him up with my steds and mix protein supplement into his food, make him run uphill on the treadmill for an hour a day to bulk up, he's proper buff lad, feel his muscles lad, enough jaw pressure to crush bone of any large mammal.......but he's sound with kids, wouldn't have any other dog around them"

Not all "dangerous breed" dogs are owned by d*ckheads, but all d*ckheads seem to own a "dangerous breed" dog.

 

[chicoazul]

Thank you all for your contributions. We need more from devil dog owners please.