Spicy_Bulldog
Posted : 7/15/2008 1:08:46 PM
Well I'm not a man..lol but my fav would have to be RR on that list.
I didn't appreciate the Pit Bull disclaimer either. It is good to discourage just anyone from getting them, but they could have done that in a much better way instead of stupid hype like *far too volatile or simply can’t be domesticated* They are a domesticated animal, therefore they are already domesticated and it gets tiring hearing that they are violent, volatile, ect and how they don't belong in domestic backyards, how it is like having a tiger, how you can never trust a wild animal. They are a breed of dog like any other, yes they have different needs and different owner, just like any other. Some breeds take more training, more socialization, different kind of training, ect, ect. At least when you click on the link it seems to have some decent info, I didn't read it all but seemed good. I think you can discourage people from getting something without making it sounds dangerous or evil. Because that gives people the wrong idea just like saying they are ok for anyone to own just on the other extreme.
I do know it said can't be domesticated with commitment right from the start but then thats hardly true at all since they take so much and get nothing in life and come out as awesome dogs. Besides the fact that this is true of any breed. There are some very nasty dogs out of there of many breeds small and large because spoiling the dogs, missing early socialization, not giving any training. A Ridgeback is not a dog you want a lax owner to have. Even really a Lab while some thing are all born friendly and safe needs someone to be committed to be a good dog.