Best/Worst liked Dog Breeds

PhillyPhreak54 · March 23, 2017, 11:07:31 PM

My roomies back in the day had a Rottweiler and she was awesome.

I've always wanted a Rhodesian - my buddy's friend has one. Great dog

smeags · March 24, 2017, 08:09:14 AM

my son actually applied for a cathoula cur (leopard dog) but wasn't quick enough. beautiful dog too. tan with some white and black spots.

rusty is fine though, he already heels, sits and stays, well kind of, ok not so much stays, and is starting to give his paw, although he gives both paws.

ice grillin you · March 24, 2017, 08:45:32 AM

http://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-police-officer-arrested-case-dog-crammed-trash-bag/

Tomahawk · March 24, 2017, 09:37:42 AM

Quote from: Diomedes on March 23, 2017, 11:01:21 PM
I have a fantastic female rottweiller, who has won me over to the breed. Smart dogs, and not too easily perterbed. Kinda makes sense. When you're that imposing, there is no need to bark at every goddamn thing that walks by. You can just look at it.

All the same my next dog will be a german shepherd or a rhodesian ridgeback. When the rott dies, I'll probably just put in a request for a rescue of a puppy at organizaitons for both and whichever comes up first will be the one I take.

German Shepherds are awesome, but when my chow dies (probably from stupidity), I'm thinking of getting a boxer or maybe a rott.

smeags · March 24, 2017, 09:47:53 AM

I am a huge fan of the boxer. finally got one 6plus years ago. excellent family dogs and very social. luckily Otis never had much of a shoelace issue so our house and everyone in it never endured the slobber attacks.

ice grillin you · March 24, 2017, 04:47:26 PM

8 friggin months

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/8-month-old-boy-killed-by-family-dog-in-calvert-county/2017/03/23/c96116ba-100b-11e7-8fed-dbb23e393b15_story.html?utm_term=.1860fccc6500

SD · May 25, 2017, 12:25:51 PM

I get a 30 minute lunch break and I always use it to walk my dog. We walk the same route everyday. Today a rotweiler came darting out of the back yard (no fence and it obviously wasn't leashed) at my dog. So I tried getting away from the dog as it was being aggressive. My dog is a solid 65 lbs., this thing was probably closer to 80. So I kept my dogs back to the dog and kept yelling and kicking at it to get away. Finally it came along side me and lunged at my dogs neck. I cracked my fist against the side of its head before it could latch on and it ran away. I'm going back to the house today after OT and leaving a note in their mailbox. I farging hate irresponsible pet owners. They lived in a nice house so I half wanted to let the thing bite me so I could sue their ass.

Diomedes · May 25, 2017, 12:37:15 PM

May I suggest:

Keep the tone of the note civil, and don't accuse them of being irresponsible iceholes from the outset. They might be just as mortified as you were upset. The dog might have broken through a door that was previously secure, the stupid contractor might have left a gate open, etc. Start by assuming they'll take your complaint seriously, and couldn't have meant to let their dog run free. I mean, it was a scary scene and you don't like being afraid, so you're angry and all that, but there was no harm in the end and since these people live nearby, and you're gonna keep walking your dog, maybe starting off nice and easy is the smart go.

Also...consider carrying a weapon. I know a guy carries a heavy walking stick when he walks his pit. People think it's to beat his own dog off people but it's not, it's for other, unleashed dogs, that approach them. If you don't want to carry Gandalf's staff, find something smaller that you can really use to do some damage. A baseball bat. Maybe dog mace?

Glad it all worked out and you're welcome for the advice that you meant to ask me for.

SD · May 25, 2017, 12:46:48 PM

Thanks for the advice. In a nutshell the note says I was walking my dog in front of your house today and your dog was loose. I was able to fend your dog off without injury to myself or my dog, just want to give you a heads up for the future so your dog doesn't damage a person, dog, or possibly a child.

There was no gate. People are idiots and think they can let their dogs out without a leash and it will just do it's business and come running back in.

This isn't the first time I've encountered dogs off their leash approaching my dog with no owner in site. The other 3 times (a pit, a boxer, and a jack Russell terrier) the dogs just came up playfully, they sniffed each others ass, then the dogs went along their happy way. This dog was aggressive from the get go.

hbionic · May 25, 2017, 12:49:27 PM

You got lucky SD, and your balls have more brass, than my rusty trombone.

Nice advice Dio. I heard walking around with a baseball bat is illegal though.

hunt · May 25, 2017, 03:09:39 PM

i'm not really a dog person but my family has finally worn me down about getting a dog. we're looking at a lab mix...possibly a lab/golden retriever mix. good choice? i don't know a damn thing about dogs so this should go really well.

Rome · May 25, 2017, 03:59:16 PM

SD should invite his ex over to walk his dog.

Just a thought...

PhillyPhreak54 · May 25, 2017, 04:29:08 PM

Quote from: Rome on May 25, 2017, 03:59:16 PM
SD should invite his ex over to walk his dog.

Just a thought...

lmaoooo

ice grillin you · May 25, 2017, 04:31:43 PM

Quote from: hunt on May 25, 2017, 03:09:39 PM
i'm not really a dog person but my family has finally worn me down about getting a dog. we're looking at a lab mix...possibly a lab/golden retriever mix. good choice? i don't know a damn thing about dogs so this should go really well.

really the only choice...actually an argument can be made for eliminating all species of dog from the planet except for labs

SD · May 25, 2017, 04:59:39 PM

Quote from: hunt on May 25, 2017, 03:09:39 PM
i'm not really a dog person but my family has finally worn me down about getting a dog. we're looking at a lab mix...possibly a lab/golden retriever mix. good choice? i don't know a damn thing about dogs so this should go really well.

Labs are great dogs. I was going to adopt a 2 year old Lab from the shelter I got my pitbull. Long story short I went to Denver for the Phils series and when I got back he was gone. It actually worked out great because my dog is awesome.

If you're getting a Lab puppy just be prepared, they're a lot of work. I had one growing up. He was easy to house break but he chewed everything. He had cancer really bad so my mom decided to put him down. I was in the Navy at the time and tried taking leave to fly back home to see him one last time, but my chit got denied because the ship was going to be underway for 4 days. farging iceholes.

Aforementioned note was dropped off in the neighbors mailbox about 15 minutes ago. I forgot to mention their house is 'literally' across the street from an elementary school. So I added that to the note.