Author Topic: Dog Question (Read 2422 times)

nadieimportante · « **Reply #15 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:04:29 PM »

Quote from: s2srea

Look at the Argentinian Dogo. A dog outlawed in a few countries in Europe, I believe, especially England. But if I walked around with one in the US, no one would think twice, I'm sure. Try the same in England, and people would freak out.

If I saw someone walking around with one, I'd think it's an American Pit Bull. It looks like it comes from the same lineage. I'd call it an Argerntine Stafforshire / American Pitbull. Same thing, different package.

nadieimportante · « **Reply #16 on:** December 02, 2011, 08:16:44 PM »

Quote from: s2srea

Personally, I would think not cropping the ears would help- plus it kind of annoys me when people do that. Dogs need their ears. And thely look better too. Look how beautiful these doberman's are:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images24/DobermanPincherWhiteVeraDogsWhiteDob.jpg
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images12/DoB6-month%20old%20DobeIMG_5999.JPG

If I saw that white doberman in the picture, I'd think it was a Weimaraner. Amazing how just the ears can change the look so dramatically. The other Doberman has the standard Dobie colors so the "ears look" was not as confounding, nevertheless, I would have thought that it was some kind of a dobie mix.

Thanks for the info too, makes me look at Dobermans with a different mindset.

I had a man that I did business with that had a giant muscular Dobie, that was an excellent dog. What do they call the bigger Dobies? The "regular" Dobies are less muscular, some are just too small boned, in my opinion.

s2srea · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2011, 09:29:24 AM »

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Quote from: s2srea
Quote from: Cupertino

The key is "black". Yes, I do.

The key is black?

Looks like I have to spell it all out!

Labarador Retrievers are fairly big dogs, and when they are purely black, a stranger feels much more intimidated when first encountering them, especially after the sun goes down when they can easily be suspected of being a more menacing breed. This is good for security, yet excellent family dogs as I understand it.

Thanks. Sorry, I'm not a mind reader, and I think our writing styles differ :wink:

Excellent point, by the way!

Antony · « **Reply #18 on:** December 03, 2011, 11:38:14 AM »

The white Doberman and the regular one without the cropped ears are beautiful animals. Reminds me of a well bred horse. Thank you all for the info and thoughts. And no offense to anyone, the day I am caught dead with a poodle is the day my wife can take me out in the woods and shoot me. Just kidding of course. I do appreciate everyone's imput. And speaking of the Dogo Argentino, my brother had one and the dog was one of the most impressive dogs I have ever seen. The reason I think they must be banned in England is because those dogs could potentially be man killers. My brothers dog was extremely nice and well mannered. But if that dog attacked me I could not stop it and I am very large and pretty strong. It could have killed anyone of us. My brother also had a Rhodesian Ridgeback and they would fight sometimes. And keeping in mind the ridgeback was a hundred pounds and full of muscle, the dogo would destroy it everytime, easily. Of course it would be broken up and no injuries would occur. Well, I've rambled long enough. Though, I am considering a doberman.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #19 on:** December 03, 2011, 12:21:40 PM »

Antony, Antony I am begging you to use Google images and take a look at standard poodle uncut

Come on, they look like bears! But they are so awesome and noble!

Antony · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2011, 12:40:34 PM »

Quote from: Elizabeth

Antony, Antony I am begging you to use Google images and take a look at standard poodle uncut

Come on, they look like bears! But they are so awesome and noble!

I actually had two toy poodles as a child. They were given to us by relatives who could no longer care for them. I have to admit, I really liked those dogs. They were very loyal and excellent lap dogs. On the other hand, my grandmother's best friend had a poodle and it bit me twice on two different occasions. But I really do understand why you like the breed. I must admit they were good dogs.

wisconsheepgirl · « **Reply #21 on:** December 03, 2011, 12:41:44 PM »

LOL! I have to agree with Antony. Though Elizabeth is correct with poodles being considered the smartest of the dog breeds; I personally think poodles are ugly. Have you ever petted their nappy fro? Yuck.

I have two dogs: Yorkshire Terrier/Shihztu mix and a full blooded Shihtzu. They fit my life style, lovable, cuddly, smart (the mixed one), and extremely loyal.

s2srea's posting of the link for the photos of uncropped doberman's---wow! Beautiful animals, completely look different. My personal experience with dobermans was my father ran a company that was located out in the boonies. To keep possible burglars away he had two trained doberman's outside keeping sen try. We'd go over to the shop over the weekend to feed them and they were fantastic to me and my sisters (we were 11-12 years old). They were very docile to us, polite, and extremely protective. But when first meeting them, I was terrified as they really do look menacing. (Ears cropped...until today I've never even seen a dobie with uncropped ears) Thanks for sharing!

Elizabeth · « **Reply #22 on:** December 03, 2011, 05:13:28 PM »

Quote from: Antony

I actually had two toy poodles as a child. They were given to us by relatives who could no longer care for them. I have to admit, I really liked those dogs. They were very loyal and excellent lap dogs. On the other hand, my grandmother's best friend had a poodle and it bit me twice on two different occasions. But I really do understand why you like the breed. I must admit they were good dogs.

I think the toy and teacup breeds tend to be fear biters.

For big dogs, I love Bermese Mountain dogs and St. Bernard's. Tragically, I heard the old monastery which traditionally bred these loyal servants of men has gone under. (can't remember its name.)