Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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Cruelty to dogs has risen by one third in the last year in the South East. What possesses people to do these dreadful things?
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#2
i think it is the "status symbol" dogs that are suffering the most, when people discover that they actually need to be taken for walks and taken to the vets every so often.
i would like to see a clampdown on puppy farms and unregistered breeders.
#3
Same here Howard also a heavy clamp down on dangerous dogs being breed constantly so many of them these days being advertised .
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#4
Puppy farms and unregistered breeders, like Howard says, are a menace and should be very strongly controlled and dealt with. Advertising should be much more strongly controlled.
It is true - people see dogs (and other pets) as status symbols, and do not see their responsibility of caring for the dog for many years to come - and having to make many sacrifices in order to do so.
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Guest 732- Registered: 8 Nov 2011
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#5
So whats a dangerous dog then ? Any dog with teeth can be dangerous. and where are these dangerous being advertised.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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#6
Yes any dog can be dangerous but these fighting breeds are known just for that never as family pets.
I would like to see the end of puppy farms as well, horrible places as they are not run by responsible breeders just those out for easy money.
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#7
My wife's cousin in Los Angeles had a neighbour who bred Doberman/Rottweiler crosses. After about 10 generations of careful selective breeding, these creatures were fearsome guard dogs, fed only 3 times a week on raw meat. They weighed 150 pounds. Now that's a dangerous dog.
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Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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They can badly disfigure small children Mel.
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#10
yes but i was refering to staffs and such pitbull type dogs
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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#11
Why is it that staffs have got such a bad name?
Answer, because of some of the idiotic thugs that own them. The breed are no worse than any other, my son's rescue staff is as soft as tripe.
The only time I have ever been bitten was by a small dog, I was lucky it missed my eye the little b...... suddenly turned for no reason.
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Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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#12
Staffordshires are also known as 'Nurse Dogs' as they are so good around children. Look at the owner would seem to be the best advice.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#13
we seem in general agreement that staffordshires are a great breed but sometimes attract the wrong kind of owner.
there is one down the road from me in a rescue house that wants to adopt me every time she sees me.
#14
But there are still to many unwanted staffs looking for homes , being rehomed or sold so why carry on breeding them when sadly they do have a name tag now.
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
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yes of course there are symbol dogs, because the owners think it makes them look COOL when in reality in makes them look stupid.
but all dogs left alone can be a danger and shouldnt be trusted.
but can make lovely if looked after in a responsible way
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Guest 732- Registered: 8 Nov 2011
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#16
Found this on the net,
It may surprise you, but Cocker Spaniels are right near the top of the list... and have been for seven or eight years now. Most of the bites reported tend to be from large dogs, and that's simply because they do the most damage. However, I wouldn't be at all shocked to learn that the real "bite leaders" are small dogs like Toy Poodles, Pomeranians, and Chihuahuas. People get bit by these little guys every day - but no one reports the bites because they aren't serious. There's a big difference between the imprint in your leg left by a Rottie vs. a Shih Tzu.
Dalmatians can often get aggressive and snap, as well as Chow Chows
German Shepherd dogs are at the top of the list, then wolf-hybrids. However, those are only of the reported cases. Bites from small dogs are rarely reported & happen very often.
Like I said all dog not just pitbull type dogs what ever they are.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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#17
like i say vince
all dogs can be a problem
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i have never had a problem with any dog other than a few muddy paw marks when they got excited other than when a proiblem family round the back used to encourage their dog to climb into my garden and attack me.
still waiting to hear from the council about it.
still 4 years is not that long.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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#20
I thought Howard was being serious bit slow today
