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Old 04-08-2016, 10:22
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My bull terrier x is uber-friendly towards just about everyone and every thing.

One aspect of his training that I have to continually work on is him not getting over-excited when he meets anyone, or when we have visitors. He thinks anyone who turns up is there to play games with him, and will invariably go and get his tennis ball before greeting them with a tail wag that would knock you over, and lots of verbals.

It's a shame but I have to tell everyone to ignore him. Poor sod.
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Old 04-08-2016, 11:22
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I have a pug, beautiful wonderful dogs, so loyal very funny & playful.
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:47
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I have a memory like that to, another breed.

I was about 15 at the time, I was with one of my brothers, in a clients property and I was told to sort out a dripping stop cock under the kitchen sink. I hadn't been at it long and I came out from under, turned around and there staring at me was this huge,--gun metal grey in colour,---huge--huge

I am so, so, to write this,--I yelled Mum!---but I had never seen one before, frighten the bejazus out of me,----I yelled Mum!
Well I dont blame you could have been anything lol...Funny how you see something and it brings back a memory lol..When ever I see a Pyrenee my first thought is always Woolworths Manchester with brown counters and brown wood floors oh and the whizzy things that went overhead lol
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:49
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At the end of the day its not the dogs ...its the way the owner treats it.
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Old 04-08-2016, 12:57
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At the end of the day its not the dogs ...its the way the owner treats it.
Not necessarily some breeds it wouldn't matter how they were treated they have such strong characteristics, we've done much as we can and best we can achieve with chihuahuas is they ignore other people or tolerate them, they will never be most friendly dogs IMO same with our late retriever I don't think anything would have made her less than friendly with people she just didn't have it in her.
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Old 04-08-2016, 13:15
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Hi,

A Pit Bull will allow you to do/be all of those things, has all those traits in most cases a good dog, what you get out of it is down to its owner.

The Andrex Puppy, which is a Labrador Retriever is particular known for all of the above as are the Black ones.

There are many breeds that have, can be what you are looking for not forgetting the humble mongrel.
Thank you. I once had a lurcher/lab/dunno what really cross (stray) from a rescue centre. Turned out to be the soppiest, sweetest, friendliest lump you could ever meet.
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Old 04-08-2016, 16:00
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Not necessarily some breeds it wouldn't matter how they were treated they have such strong characteristics, we've done much as we can and best we can achieve with chihuahuas is they ignore other people or tolerate them, they will never be most friendly dogs IMO same with our late retriever I don't think anything would have made her less than friendly with people she just didn't have it in her.
That's what I was thinking? I mean isn't that why we have some banned breeds because they can't be ameroliated by a good upbringing and good training?
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Old 04-08-2016, 16:07
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That's what I was thinking? I mean isn't that why we have some banned breeds because they can't be ameroliated by a good upbringing and good training?
no we have banned breeds because the government are stupid, they banned the breeds that were used for dog fighting at the time and dog aggression and human aggression are entirely different.

Also BSL is one of the most disgraceful laws, not too mention waste of money in this country. A pitbull "type" can be a lot of cross breeds, some of the stories of owners who have had their dogs taken away, some destroyed and some ruined by their kennelling whilst in custody is heartbreaking.

There is no difference between a dogo argentino and a Japanese tosa than there is a presa or cane corso really yet two are banned and two aren't. Both mastiff types, none bigger in size, or bite size neither one more liable to attack dogs or people just stupid people who know nothing making laws
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Old 04-08-2016, 17:14
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no we have banned breeds because the government are stupid, they banned the breeds that were used for dog fighting at the time and dog aggression and human aggression are entirely different.

Also BSL is one of the most disgraceful laws, not too mention waste of money in this country. A pitbull "type" can be a lot of cross breeds, some of the stories of owners who have had their dogs taken away, some destroyed and some ruined by their kennelling whilst in custody is heartbreaking.

There is no difference between a dogo argentino and a Japanese tosa than there is a presa or cane corso really yet two are banned and two aren't. Both mastiff types, none bigger in size, or bite size neither one more liable to attack dogs or people just stupid people who know nothing making laws
But haven’t many governments all over the world banned some breeds of dog's rather than it just being a case of the"stupid UK government"?
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Old 04-08-2016, 17:31
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It really does depend on the dog and the way they're brought up. With that said, my parents have two dogs: a staffie and a pomchi (pomeranian/chihuahua mix.) I really notice the difference in terms of friendliness when I go round. The staffie is always absolutely delighted to see me, will be smiley (staffie smiles are the cutest), trying to climb all over me when I sit down and generally won't leave my side. The pomchi is friendly enough but quite aloof when she realises you want to pet her. She'll only really let you do it on her own terms.

So yeah, I do have a soft spot for staffies, I have to admit.

On the other end of the spectrum, I've met two different dachshunds who have both been aggressive, nippy little buggers. So I don't have the best impression of them.
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Old 04-08-2016, 17:42
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Well I dont blame you could have been anything lol...Funny how you see something and it brings back a memory lol..When ever I see a Pyrenee my first thought is always Woolworths Manchester with brown counters and brown wood floors oh and the whizzy things that went overhead lol
Hi Lainey

It was a Giant Poodle btw---and I yelled Mum!

The piss taking around the kitchen table that night---but I had never seen one.

Beautiful animal tho', extraordinary colour, huge, friendly as anything.
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Old 04-08-2016, 18:02
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But haven’t many governments all over the world banned some breeds of dog's rather than it just being a case of the"stupid UK government"?
doesn't make it right, just means they copy each other like sheep instead of putting time and effort into trying to improve things for all dogs and the people who own them and interact with them.

It all starts with breeding and what I cant understand quite frankly is why the government haven't got on that to regulate it as they could get a nice piece of the pie through tax
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Old 04-08-2016, 19:13
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It varies from dog to dog, how their bought up and the traits of the breed itself.

I see many different dogs of all breeds, two dogs in the same breed can have totally different temperaments, one might be quiet, friendly and laid back, the other crazy, snappy and unsociable. As a general rule of thumb, big breeds tend to be aloof, docile, more laid back and tolerant and small breeds tend to be more sensitive, highly strung, and aren't afraid to have a go at anything or anyone. In my experience the friendliest and most easy going breed is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and the least friendly/ tolerant is either the Jack Russell or Westie. These are the only two breeds I see that can be difficult to work with but also won't hesitate to growl, snap or nip if they feel like it. I do know a couple of placid ones, but they are very much exceptions!
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Old 05-08-2016, 03:20
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My girl was a German Sheppard, Initially very vary of anybody due to poor solicitation in her past and no very self assured, the complete opposite what she was supposed to be.

Although I had people employed to help me out, she was very much by the time she became confident, she was very much a Dads girl, When my help waked back who my girl became very fond of I behave like a loon, she's always run back into where ever I was as if to say you later Dad

She was fiercely loyal to me I remember one occasion I rolled my wheelchair and it landed on top of me, someone made the mistake if you like of tying her up while they helped me, she went absolutely MENTAL I had to tell them to release her, once she seen I was alright she calmed down.

I fell off a chair in a hotel room I was on the floor for half an hour, she lay over the top of me, until help appeared

I miss my beautiful furry girl, I don't know how but she was starting to help me stand up before she died, she had no training what so ever but she was incredibly smart

Yeah German Sheppard, wonderfully loyal and smarter than some humans
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Old 05-08-2016, 11:23
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It's hard to answer your question as it's down to their upbringing, mainly.

I have a young Labradoodle, he's a big boy weighing in at 26 kilos, and he is the friendliest, most happy, bouncy dog I have seen. He loves people and dogs - far too much lol in my opinion, hasn't a bad bone in his body and has never growled once in his entire life. He has been attacked by loads of dogs unfortunately, and he just stands there looking confused.

Every dog and every person he sees is his 'long lost friend'. Oh, and he was really easy to train.

He is adorable, loyal and a joy to own.

He is kept in 'check' my my Springerdoodle girl who tells him off he he's having too much fun.
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Old 05-08-2016, 13:35
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Hi Lainey

It was a Giant Poodle btw---and I yelled Mum!

The piss taking around the kitchen table that night---but I had never seen one.

Beautiful animal tho', extraordinary colour, huge, friendly as anything.
Never mind it was still a big dog when your little lol...

Oh please dont tell me you was 21 at the time
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Old 05-08-2016, 13:44
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My girl was a German Sheppard, Initially very vary of anybody due to poor solicitation in her past and no very self assured, the complete opposite what she was supposed to be.

Although I had people employed to help me out, she was very much by the time she became confident, she was very much a Dads girl, When my help waked back who my girl became very fond of I behave like a loon, she's always run back into where ever I was as if to say you later Dad

She was fiercely loyal to me I remember one occasion I rolled my wheelchair and it landed on top of me, someone made the mistake if you like of tying her up while they helped me, she went absolutely MENTAL I had to tell them to release her, once she seen I was alright she calmed down.

I fell off a chair in a hotel room I was on the floor for half an hour, she lay over the top of me, until help appeared

I miss my beautiful furry girl, I don't know how but she was starting to help me stand up before she died, she had no training what so ever but she was incredibly smart

Yeah German Sheppard, wonderfully loyal and smarter than some humans
Your German Shepherd sounds like an absolute heaven sent angel 😍
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Old 05-08-2016, 15:27
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Never mind it was still a big dog when your little lol...

Oh please dont tell me you was 21 at the time
I was about 15 at the time, the thing is I couldn't compute, my brain crashed, looking back I knew what I thought it was but it was 8-10 times larger, couldn't reason,---and I yelled Mum.

The thing was my brother couldn't have been more then a few feet away, I didn't yell his name--he behaved so stupid afterwards,---I had embarrassed him.

The dog showed me no aggression, just looking at me,--it was such a fright, never seen a large one before and they are not that thick on the ground now.

Beautiful colour,--nice dog.
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Old 05-08-2016, 15:41
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Nicest dogs I've met tend to be Staffies. Always smiling happy dogs. I've also met some nice Whippets too and Greyhounds tend to be nice.

Least pleasant breeds I've met have been little terrier types. Next to them has been Lab crosses. Also Collies from what I've met tend to be uncomfortable around people.
Staffies are the only dogs that attack my very docile (on the lead) Labradoodle.

Each to their own but a Staffie is the last dog I would get, personally. I tend to prefer the cuddly cute types - with hair - not the hard, mean looking Staffies. If you want the majority of dog walkers to avoid you, then buy a Staffie.

Agree with you about Collies though. Also I was brought up with Whippets, they are lovely, delightful dogs.
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Old 05-08-2016, 15:54
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Your German Shepherd sounds like an absolute heaven sent angel 😍
That's a good way of putting it, Its left a massive hole in my life

Sounds horrible to say but I only took her to stop her being destroyed 18 months ago when her owner died and rescue centres apparently didn`t want to know. I had no idea how I'd end up feeling, One of best decisions I ever made was take that lass
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Old 06-08-2016, 18:02
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That's a good way of putting it, Its left a massive hole in my life

Sounds horrible to say but I only took her to stop her being destroyed 18 months ago when her owner died and rescue centres apparently didn`t want to know. I had no idea how I'd end up feeling, One of best decisions I ever made was take that lass
Awe Bless You. The bond between humans and dogs really is so special and unique with real emotional bonding and love on both side's the dog and those humans who look after them.
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Old 06-08-2016, 18:19
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This story appeared on my FB news normally I dont bother but this one is lovely.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/wo...sert-for-126km
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Old 06-08-2016, 20:49
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What about shih-tzu?
Shih Tzu, simply the best. That's why I got 2
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Old 10-08-2016, 20:13
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I grew up with a succession of Border Collies fantastic dogs but they like to chase car wheels bogeys or skateboards anything that flys past them. But I have to say my current dog is a Yorkshire Terrier and I'very never had a dog interact with me as much as him, in his own way he actually talks to me.
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Old 10-08-2016, 20:17
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I have a labrador, and he's lovely, but he was quite a challenge as a puppy and quite frankly I think he'd walk off with a stranger if given any kind of treat.
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