Why do people keep rottweiler and pitbulls?

Overheal · 15-07-2010 2:15am

Barr wrote: »

I'm not, just looking for an insight into any owners. Why not buy a King Charles if u want affection from a dog.

They aren't even comparable!!

Thats a little lap dog. The owner of a Rott or a Pit Bull likes to play around with their dog. I love playing tug with the big breeds and even having a little bit of a loving wrestle.

I've tried to do as much with my friend's retreivers but they're just so laid back they don't get into it. My mom's Tibetan terrier despite its size also just likes to laze about unless im teasing it with something. Granted her Austrian Shepphard is full of life but she's kinda tiny too. Again, Rotts and Pit Bulls have their own complexion, energy, and personality.

heno86 · 15-07-2010 2:36am

ironically for all the tough guy image that pitbulls have they are actually not considered a great security dog because of their friendly disposition towards people,in many cases burglars have been greeted with a wagging tail as oppposed to bared teeth...the breed is rated as one of the most reliable dogs as far as people aggression goes because any pitbull that showed any aggression towards people was immediately culled and removed from the breeding program in the old days,the reputation pitbulls have is from their possible aggression towards other dogs or animals but as these dogs are no longer bred to fight(excluding the scum of the earth of course) this is becoming less and less of a breed trait therefore leaving us with the american staffordshire terrier(the show strain of the american pitbull terrier) as an owner of two "pitbulls" personally the appeal for me is a ridiculously friendly, intelligent and loyal dog who could potentially have ended up with scumbag owners using them as a status symbol or worse,fighting them to the death the problem is not the dogs it's scumbag owners and ill informed owners...know your breed pro's and con's an behave accordingly

jill_valentine · 15-07-2010 3:09am

I think the issue isn't so much with the dog's temperament as it is with the capacity of a particular breed to do harm in the unlikely event that the worst should happen.

adser53 · 15-07-2010 7:04am

you don't seem to want to accept what's been explained to youover and over OP. these breeds are ripped apart in the media because it sells papers and the ignorant people perceive itto be true. you clearly have no experience with these, or any RBs. just because some scumbags mistreat their dogs to make them vicious doesn't mean they are naturally this way. and asking why people want to own them in the first place is no different to asking why anyone wants any breed, or any animal for that matter. have you a dog?if you do,why did you pick the breed you did?

also, we don't have the dangerous dog act here in the first place. that bit of BS legislation is in the UK

TooManyDogs · 15-07-2010 8:09am

I wonder if this thread was started as a troll...... Not sure what answer the OP is looking for

andreac · 15-07-2010 9:08am

Barr wrote: »

Why are they excluded by every insurance pollicy by the Dangerous Dogs Act if they are so good natured

They arent, you have your facts wrong. Do you mean pet insurance? Its restricted breeds by the way, not dangerous dog act.:rolleyes:

i-digress · 15-07-2010 9:12am

Barr wrote: »

I'm not, just looking for an insight into any owners. Why not buy a King Charles or such if u want affection from a dog.

Not all dogs are interchangeable. Each breed has different characteristics. I have a labrador, even though she is a lot of work for me because I have a long term illness and they need more exercise than a lhasa apso or a chiuaua. However, a lhasa isn't as intelligent as a lab and chiuaua's tend to bond with one person as opposed to a family. Yet all three are loving breeds. All dog breeds have their own personality. I love labs and my girl suits me.

I would imagine it is the same for restricted breed's. Rotties (correct me if I'm wrong) have quite a stubborn streak, are very intelligent, and like to be active, so they suit active people with lots of time to train them. They are great family pets, and are often used as therapy dogs because they are gentle. In America rotties are among the top ten family pets.

It annoys me that responsible owners are lumped in with irresponsible ones. And it's not just restricted breeds that suffer. My lab is chocolate (I sometimes think people don't know that labs come in any colour other than yellow! :rolleyes:) and when I was walking her a couple of weeks ago a woman said to me. 'They're lovely as pups, but be careful or she'll eat you in your bed when she's older.' Words fail.

andreac · 15-07-2010 9:13am

Barr wrote: »

So ur equating divorce with dangerous dogs:D

Why do you think these breeds are dangerous?? Any dog can be dangerous, you cant generalise because YOU think they look dangerous. Its people like you that gives this amazing dogs a bad name.:mad::mad:

andreac · 15-07-2010 9:16am

i-digress wrote: »

I would imagine it is the same for restricted breed's. Rotties (correct me if I'm wrong) have quite a stubborn streak, are very intelligent, and like to be active, so they suit active people with lots of time to train them. QUOTE]

I have to correct you there actually:D, i wouldnt find rotties stubborn at all.

i-digress · 15-07-2010 9:19am

andreac wrote: »

i-digress wrote: »

I would imagine it is the same for restricted breed's. Rotties (correct me if I'm wrong) have quite a stubborn streak, are very intelligent, and like to be active, so they suit active people with lots of time to train them. QUOTE]

I have to correct you there actually:D, i wouldnt find rotties stubborn at all.

Oh ok, sorry! I just got the impression from reading this forum and others that they were a little harder to train than other dogs, despite being so intelligent. Anyway they're a lovely breed

andreac · 15-07-2010 9:29am

i-digress wrote: »

andreac wrote: »

Oh ok, sorry! I just got the impression from reading this forum and others that they were a little harder to train than other dogs, despite being so intelligent. Anyway they're a lovely breed

I wouldnt say stubborn but they do need a lot of training and socialisation as they are a big strong breed, but i wouldnt find them stubborn. In fact i found my rottie very easy to train. Yes, they are a fab breed:D

antomagoo · 15-07-2010 10:17am

Our Rottie is a little stubborn but we're working on it. In terms of training she is fantastic, picks stuff up very very quickly and you get a great feeling when you see her start to correct herself before you even say anything.

As far as why people own Rotties/Bull breeds? Well speaking for myself I love the Rottie breed, cant really explain it. And its only a breed I fell in love with after seeing a friends Rottie and getting to know her. Temperment is fantastic, really friendly, respond great to training, loyalty, list goes on

The OH was very wary of big dogs untill she got to experience them up close at the rescue. Most family and friends were also wary when we said we were adopting a Rottie, but she has changed everyones opinon (misinformed opinon;)) of the breed

How can you not love a dog this good looking

Doom · 15-07-2010 10:24am

antocann wrote: »

thats the same as asking why do people keep pmeranians or jackrussels

ha ha thats are useless comparison, i've yet to see a chicken sh*t scumbag with a jack russel or pmeranian;)

antomagoo · 15-07-2010 10:29am

Doom wrote: »

ha ha thats are useless comparison, i've yet to see a chicken sh*t scumbag with a jack russel or pmeranian;)

Not really in fairness Doom, point being made was that its just down to preference, Oasis vrs Blur that sort of thing

andreac · 15-07-2010 10:31am

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My rottie

antomagoo · 15-07-2010 10:33am

Great looking dog andreac

Heres something I came across recently

http://www.workingpitbull.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL1trl1FMUw

Sorry if this has been posted before

lisar201 · 15-07-2010 10:37am

Barr wrote: »

I always thought these dogs were vicious by nature - maybe I'm wrong?

Very wrong!I have an 8 moth old rottie is the most sweetest and gentle dog ever she wouldn't say boo to a fly!she is a big softie!My grandmother also breed rotties for years.(And she breed them until she was in her 70's .so if their such a vicious dog do you think a little old woman would have kept 2 or 3 at a time)As kids we used to pull out of them and try ride on them like horse and never even a sound out of them not even a bark!It's the irresponsable few owners that have made the papers and thats why they have the repuation. Like i don't particularly like Chihuahua's and from my experience they are ill tempered ankle biters and thats what some ppl like.And when they do bite you their owners are like "ah shes only playing" and the dog gets away with it because of their size. but because rotties are a bigger stronger dog and they did it there would be uproar or "that dog tried to kill me" Personally i have found from out and about and at obdience classes it all the little lapdogs that cause most of the trouble and are the most badly behaved. Dogs only turn aggressive and vicious from the way they are treated by their owners and that can happen with any breed not just restricted ones,

cocker5 · 15-07-2010 10:38am

andreac wrote: »

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My rottie

he is stunning looking!!
Beautiful face

lisar201 · 15-07-2010 10:40am

Barr wrote: »

I'm not, just looking for an insight into any owners. Why not buy a King Charles or such if u want affection from a dog.

Just because it on a restricted list are saying doesn't make it affectionate?Please do some research and come back look up wicapedia for rottweilers please and then come back

andreac · 15-07-2010 10:42am

cocker5 wrote: »

he is stunning looking!!
Beautiful face

Thank you, i think so too

Gone Fishin · 15-07-2010 10:43am

I've had two staffie when I lived in my Mams and my little sister, who is still living with my Mam, has one now. They are a great all round dog who just get bad press. In my experience, the smaller the dog (ie: Jack Russell, Yorkie, King Charles etc), they tend to be more jealous and bite more - fair enough they are a lot smaller and would do less damage but still they bite.

The first staffie we had we got when we sister was three and they were best pals. She grew up with him. She used to sit him out the back, put hats and aprons on him and even lip stick. He just sat there grinning. If he was in her way, she used to pull him out of the way by the tail. There aren't many dogs you can do that.

The staffie in my Mams now, is such a great family pet and such a character. My nephew is three and they are best friends. My nephew wrestles with the dog and his bone. They share everything (even though you don't want them to) - ice pops, biscuits, sandwiches etc. The first thing my nephew wants to see when he comes to the house is the dog.

That's my experience anyway.

lisar201 · 15-07-2010 10:44am

andreac wrote: »

Thank you, i think so too

He is stunning!!!

Bonito · 15-07-2010 10:47am

Moar pictures of the woof woofs.

andy1249 · 15-07-2010 10:50am

Bull Terriers have for a long time been considered an excellent family pet.

The Tabloids and there insatiable need for something to demonise is the main reason for the current incorrect image.

Anyone remember this program ....

http://www.spitefulcritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/littlerascals.jpg

This is a more correct image of bull terriers , they are the most kind and loyal dog I know. I have one , Bob. Best Dog I ever had.

My Mother still misses her Staffy , Fargo , who died last year. Again , one of the kindest , most loyal , and gentlest dogs you'd ever meet.

Theres also quite a few around my area with Staffys. All of them kind and playful. We meet them regularly on walks.

Some people are just too eager to believe everything they read in trashy sensationalist newspapers.

catthinkin · 15-07-2010 10:53am

i own a kerry blue they have the same ability to lock their jaw like the pitbulls and are therefore considered dangerous . i have to say in the nine years i have owned her she has been attacked more than attacked other dogs . A dog will give out what is put in , if the animal is loved and feels secure it will give out that if not it will be vicious . I do not believe a particular breed is more vicious than another but owners are another thing .

i-digress · 15-07-2010 10:55am

Isn't jaw locking a myth?

the_syco · 15-07-2010 10:57am

Barr wrote: »

I always thought these dogs were vicious by nature - maybe I'm wrong?

My westie is a lovely cute gentle dog. She HATES small children, though, and goes completely mental if they come too close. In saying that, I know a few people who have a westie, who is great with the kids.

Bonito · 15-07-2010 11:02am

I've had more smaller dogs go for me than bigger dogs. I've never been afraid of any dog. I've never been afraid to crouch down to them and try call them to give them a pet to show I'm a friend. The majority of them have always came over to me and allowed me to pet them. The only ones that never did were small dogs like corgies and terriers and the likes.

One of my dad's customers has 3 rott's who are so obedient. He has them primarily for security of his home but with a word from him they'll turn into teddy bears and slobber all over you and let you pet and play with them. Security + family pets all in one. They also get along with his other pets. 2 cats and a collie.

ABajaninCork · 15-07-2010 11:03am

Years ago, I had two Dobies. Not the same as Rottie/Pits, but the same bad vibe about them. One was a dog we had from a puppy. The other was a bitch we adopted after some git dumped her on the common near where my then boyfriend lived.

You couldn't wish for two more loyal, smart and loving dogs. Real characters too! People used to cross the road when they saw us coming with the dogs. They were so soft, if you scratched their ears, they would tell you where the money was!!:D

I totally agree it's NEVER bad dogs. It's ALWAYS bad owners.

ABajaninCork · 15-07-2010 11:07am

i-digress wrote: »

Isn't jaw locking a myth?

No, it's not!! My dobies used to lock their jaws round things, and only when they were told to 'drop' or 'give', did they let go. Dunno about Rotties, but Dobies love to carry things. I used to give him my purse to carry when I went into the town centre. When I got to where I was going, I could never just take the purse. I used to tell him to 'give'. He would then drop it on the floor and stand over it until I picked it up.

Why do people keep rottweiler and pitbulls?

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