dogs

[trev]

I like Staffies personally and they're great with kids if they grow up in a family environment.

Marvo you're dead right mate, staffies are great dogs but there's an element in this country that has them because they look hard. They don't treat them right and so their dogs sometimes have behavioural issues. As a result the entire breed gets an underserved bad reputation

 

[Top Cat]

Terrier, jack russell! My case exactly, both should be put down at birth, and good riddance!

 

[Marvo]

Some of the most loyal and well behaved family dogs I've ever seen are Staffies, unfortunately some of the most abused and misused dogs I've seen are also Staffies. It's a shame to tar the whole breed with the same brush when it's some of the owners that need euthanasing not the dogs.

 

[ruston]

Some of the most loyal and well behaved family dogs I've ever seen are Staffies, unfortunately some of the most abused and misused dogs I've seen are also Staffies. It's a shame to tar the whole breed with the same brush when it's some of the owners that need euthanasing not the dogs.

That's true of a lot of breeds . Most dogs are nice , it's the owners that need the training.

 

[Adam]

bit different i think..

Yes, but still ended with loss of life.

I couldn't resist a google, and wasn't really expecting to get a result. Obviously, larger dogs are more likely to cause fatal injuries. I can control my dogs, and trust them with the children. However, I would never leave them alone together as any dog can turn, and is usually due to victim scaring or threatening it.

 

[Adam]

That's true of a lot of breeds . Most dogs are nice , it's the owners that need the training.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[tazz]

We`ve had a few from Battersea now, only problem we always end up with older dogs, and ofcaurse the reach 12-15 and thats that. But all have been great, last one Badger cross Learcher/greyhound ugly thing but fantastic with kids, and just wanted human contact been left outdoors for years. Best thing as we have , is to give one of these guys a chance, just walk around with your family and see which dog greats you first.

 

[alarm man]

Yes, but still ended with loss of life.

I couldn't resist a google, and wasn't really expecting to get a result. Obviously, larger dogs are more likely to cause fatal injuries. I can control my dogs, and trust them with the children. However, I would never leave them alone together as any dog can turn, and is usually due to victim scaring or threatening it.

fs man,ive said i like all dogs,in fact id say i like dogs more than people,but the op seems wary of dogs and kids,im the same thats why i prefer small dogs around kids,id love a german shep or a doberman both of which i think are great dogs,but im a what if when it comes to dogs and kids

 

[ruston]

We`ve had a few from Battersea now, only problem we always end up with older dogs, and ofcaurse the reach 12-15 and thats that. But all have been great, last one Badger cross Learcher/greyhound ugly thing but fantastic with kids, and just wanted human contact been left outdoors for years. Best thing as we have , is to give one of these guys a chance, just walk around with your family and see which dog greats you first.

Take my hat off to you.

 

[trev]

I trust our german shepherd in the vast majority of situations but he still is never left alone with the grandson.

 

[rsp84]

Got a border collie, soft as anything. Like said before staffies get a bad rep even tho it stems from the owners. But I can control my collie anyway I want, even lifted him off the ground and walked away in the past when he went barking at another dog. had to jump on him too when he decided to back up a rottie (for his benefit incase the rottie decided to fight him).
Also consider size of your home, commitments during any puppy stages, time taken out to walk, and allergies(or potential allergies ie if anyone has asthma in your home)

 

[rsp84]

Oh and if considering an older dog, it may be very costly to buy insurance (if anyone covers them at that age)

 

[ruston]

I trust our german shepherd in the vast majority of situations but he still is never left alone with the grandson.

Thats the sensible thing to do .

 

[tazz]

Has to be said, it`s how you treat a dog, or how a dog has been treated in the past......but I can see alarm man`s point of view, can you take this chance..?, as you no chances were kids are involved. But the way some of us treat these animal what can expect.

 

[ruston]

Oh and if considering an older dog, it may be very costly to buy insurance (if anyone covers them at that age)

Our dog was seven when we got her , we could not get insurance for her at that age. They can work out expensive when they get older but she is worth every penny.