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23. They were known as Nanny Dogs

Reply to BlackSkimmer (Reply #21)

Thu Jul 27, 2023, 03:45 PM

Jul 2023

I'm afraid of pitts and even those that resemble pitts

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DoGs KnOw!!11!!!!!111!!!!!! WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #1

I have had dogs my entire life (until 2018 when my last one passed) and only once did sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #2

Right, but dogs biting people is very, very common. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #27

Your anecdote is not data ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #76

Some people own dogs as weapons orthoclad Jul 2023 #3

It is never a good idea to leave a dog and a child alone together. milestogo Jul 2023 #4

We don't know if they were left alone together. Mariana Jul 2023 #11

I mean it's pretty obvious the child's body stopdiggin Jul 2023 #5

My first question would be about exactly how this dog was trained niyad Jul 2023 #6

My first question would be ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #77

when a dog has ten bites on its record that's a warning nt msongs Jul 2023 #7

So, pitbulls should not bamagal62 Jul 2023 #8

There's always this back and forth regarding pit bulls, Abolishinist Jul 2023 #10

How vague. Share the statistics and the facts, feel free to use your resource. flvegan Jul 2023 #13

Based on the strength of their jaws. pnwmom Jul 2023 #15

Jaw strength isn't that big of a factor IMO Johnny2X2X Jul 2023 #19

Bullshit. DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #61

Those other super bully breeds are not as common as pit bulls. Hence, we don't hear as much about LeftInTX Jul 2023 #69

Cesar Millan? Come on. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #25

Cesar Millan MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #51

Just for reference... Orrex Jul 2023 #41

I'd have to be an absolute idiot to even ask flvegan Jul 2023 #54

I like how you called me an idiot and a liar, as if you're neither Orrex Jul 2023 #57

180 pound Rotts? BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #55

Well, I didn't weigh them, but that's what the owner said Orrex Jul 2023 #56

Lol, a six foot man weighs 180 or so. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #58

I'll give you his number and you can take it up with him Orrex Jul 2023 #66

Absolutely agree. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #68

They may not be obese, so quite assuming that they are ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #79

I dare you to ask this 195lb Rottie's owner that question ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #78

Based on the fact they operate in prey drive DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #65

I watched a pit bull suddenly attack another dog and saw all of that strength, determination and GoodRaisin Jul 2023 #14

I personally think the American bulldogs are worse. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2023 #20

Facts NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #26

Are humans breeding these dogs to be dangerous, both physically and temperamentally? CTyankee Jul 2023 #36

Unfortunately ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #80

Thank you for that reminder. Of course! CTyankee Jul 2023 #90

There are plenty of stories of dogs attacking children while adults are present. Mariana Jul 2023 #12

I grew up with a family that the bamagal62 Jul 2023 #9

The problem with pitbulls is that the good ones are leftyladyfrommo Jul 2023 #16

+1. BeckyDem Jul 2023 #18

Inbreeding inthewind21 Jul 2023 #29

The genetics are VERY predictable DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #62

Those dogs have a propensity to inflict much more damage. BeckyDem Jul 2023 #17

Funny, haven't seen any of the "dogs know" folks on here to explain what the kid did wrong yet. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #21

They were known as Nanny Dogs XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #23

That is a blatant lie DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #63

Ok nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #64

+1 Celerity Jul 2023 #75

That breed should be banned. nt LexVegas Jul 2023 #22

Horrific. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #24

You seem to have a lot of contempt for "dog people". BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #30

I've met a lot of dog people who are very openly rude about cats. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #32

Never really saw it as team thing. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #33

It shouldn't be a team thing, but Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #37

I'm sure that cuts both ways. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #43

And I've known plenty of dog owners ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #88

Another gem. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #89

Cat owners allow their cats to run wild killing birds and walking all over people's cars MichMan Jul 2023 #38

Ours are indoors and have a catio. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #39

What percentage of cats are always leashed when they go outside? MichMan Jul 2023 #42

I'd be interested in seeing some data on that BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #44

I don't know. We and our neighbors all keep our cats inside. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #46

they also kill bunnies orleans Jul 2023 #72

I know very few cat owners who let their cats run loose! LeftInTX Jul 2023 #70

They must all live around me I guess MichMan Jul 2023 #73

I'll admit that my cats do go outside without being leashed. ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #86

None of the cat owners I know... Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #71

Well, there are plenty of cat owners who do ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #83

And plenty of dog owners do the same ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #87

Some of them have earned it ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #81

I think maybe you're a little over invested. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #82

And you're not? ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #84

Post removed Post removed Jul 2023 #85

Looks like the 2023 edition of DU Dog Wars have started! BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #28

Seems like there should be a parade and food trucks for this. Xavier Breath Jul 2023 #31

Yes, if someone posted a jpeg of Petey from Little Rascals it's likely to start a riot. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #35

I shouldn't laugh considering the subject, but LuckyCharms Jul 2023 #50

The article gives no information on the circumstances. The circumstances are crucial. Coventina Jul 2023 #34

The OP is in response to a post about the president's dog biting SS agents 10x MichMan Jul 2023 #40

Commander and this situation have nothing in common with each other, as far as I can tell. Coventina Jul 2023 #47

The child didn't get nipped, he was killed by the dog MichMan Jul 2023 #48

From the dog's point of view, the child did. Coventina Jul 2023 #49

+1 Celerity Jul 2023 #74

Dogs know... sarisataka Jul 2023 #45

Lol, did Shrub's dog ever bite him? BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #59

sad BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #52

There are many reasons a dog will bite you Bayard Jul 2023 #53

Because the prey cycle in pitbulls DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #60

Dogs know ripcord Jul 2023 #67