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johnmcnab, my first dog with my wife and son was a pit mix
apparently pitbull/golden lab from her conformation. She snapped at a kid and became a handful, but it was due to us working, and moving her from a large country lot to a little city one. We found her a home with a stay-home mom, and she immediately settled down and lived to be about 15, I beleive.
Oh, yeah. She had odd dentition and a hidden cavity. I've bite you also if that were the case
posted by
majroj
on February 3, 2008 at 6:22 AM
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Spitfire, just the facts, ma'am. Thanks!
I sit at the local dog park and watch the owners and their dogs. No middle aged or elderly pit owners, just some enthusiastic young adults, usually with tats and a baby. No middle-aged pits, all youngsters. But that's part of life too.
One of the deputies at work rehabbed mastiffs and had permission on weekend shifts to bring one with her. they were marvelous dogs, but she was also a former animal control officer and able to patiently hold that line while being affectionate to them.
posted by
majroj
on February 3, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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majroj
We have a brindle lab/pit bull/something else that I can't remember, who is as sharp as a rock. But as Ell lived on her own (she used to own a boarding kennels until life got in the way) she needed a big dog. Samantha (said mix) was the one that gave her the saddest look at the pound. It is so brave that it is scared of sno-cats, flashing lights, rain, snow, breathing - you know the kind.
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johnmacnab
on February 3, 2008 at 4:43 AM
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Majroj,
Wow, I was just going through my favorites list and here I find this. Anyway, I am glad you brought up the part about "backyard breeding" (that's what we call it in the vet field) and all the problems due to the current popularity of a breed. (Dalmatians were a huge problem!) That Chow that had to be sedated just to breed is a perfect example...When you breed aggressive dogs, the puppies will be the same. VERY irresponsible. Pitbulls simply just got a bad rap thanks to the news, mostly. ANY breed of dog can be aggressive. You should meet my Rottweiler, Stonci. She'd lick you to death but if you attempted to harm me, she'd attack. I wouldn't change a thing about that. Thanks for a great post.
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SpitFire70
on February 2, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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Thanks all.
Benzinha, I propose we pry their pitbulls from their cold dead fingers.
I was joshing, no way and shouldn't anyway. But some people need not to have dogs, especially big strong ones.We can do it like Britain, take the exams at age 12 and frmo then on your level of pet ownership is determined, from Sea Monkeys to dolphins.
posted by
majroj
on February 2, 2008 at 6:17 PM
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My animal days are behind me, but you have written a very good article! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 2, 2008 at 8:25 AM
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Hmmmm interesting
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on February 2, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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that's supposed to be YUP, maj....but I wrote too quickly, B4 page loaded..
posted by
benzinha
on February 2, 2008 at 7:54 AM
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p, maj, an eHarmony dog adoption test.....
Too flighty for serious dogs, too stupid for big ones, too much an idiot to even adopt....no empathy, no compassions, like that....
A national test, yup, let's confine freedom of choice to even smaller parameters.....the dogs and neighbors would be grateful, I think.
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benzinha
on February 2, 2008 at 7:53 AM
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