Comments on: Doggie Profiling

By: Kathi

Kathi — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:45:31 +0000

Don’t be fooled by the easy going laid back look of the bloodHOUND.They are high energy dogs that need constant supervision and plenty of exercise. Don;t get me wrong, they are the best pets in the world , they are just BIG puppies until they are about 3 years old. They need and give affection,love kids, and greet guests(wanted or unwanted) with big slobbery kisses!!!! As far as trainability goes they will have you eating out of their paws in no time!!!! Got to love them!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:57:52 +0000

Very interesting article.

As for Pit Bulls – The breed themselves are not the monsters people portray them to be. They get a bad rap because the gang–banger, criminal, thug types are attracted to them and they breed and train them towards aggression. Any breed dog that has strength, game and go can be taken advantage of by we humans.

Terriers in general – Most are true terriers and act like terriers. Though a few are called terriers, they don’t even share many of the same genetic backgrounds as the majority of terriers… Like the Boston Terrier for example. Rat Terrier, Jack Russell, whatever terrier out there – if they are bred from sound lineage, they won’t have a lot of the aggression issues. But you can’t lump all Rat Terriers into the same category either because they are not all bred the same. Some are true terrier acting with a lot of prey drive.

For me, there is nothing greater than a well bred terrier!

Sheila
connemaraterrier.com

By: tramp

tramp — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:55:20 +0000

whare are the MASTIFF?

By: Pookie

Pookie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:58:40 +0000

Boxers? No way. I’m genuinely surprised to hear Boxers are in the 3rd group. I would have never guessed they were ANYTHING but Group 5. I’ve NEVER EVER heard anyone say Boxers are bad with kids. My Boxer, as high strung as she is, has been around kids her whole long life and still loves kids almost as much as bacon. Whenever there are kiddos at the dog park or on the playground they are her favorite playmates and babies in strollers are not allowed to pass without a little kiss. My neighbor’s Boxer loves playing with the kids also, and the parents of Boxers I meet all say the same thing, and all the research we did on Boxers said they were WONDERFUL family dogs. My dog has never bitten anyone (minus the vet that time they had to stick needles in her butt but no one blamed her there) and I could not even recommend a better dog for a family with small children and we’d always heard Boxers are easily trained. I DID IT MYSELF AT 10-YEARS-OLD!!

And Pit Bulls are very similar to many other Terriers. Please don’t discriminate. There’s no such thing as a bad Dog, only a bad owner.

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:28:32 +0000

I have a Samoyed, an Alaskan Husky and a Bichon Frise. My dogs seem to be the exact opposite of the descriptions in the article. Sampson, the Samoyed, needs the most affection, he loves to play and has low to medium aggression. He is excellent with my 6 year old daughter. Aspen, the Alaskan Husky, is probably most comparable to a Siberian Husky and she too is nothing like the article. She needs LOTS of affection has very low aggression and would let my daughter do anything to her, if we allowed it. Our Bichon Frise, Donte, is the most aggressive out of the 3. But, we have only had him for a week and a half. All of our dogs were shelter dogs and I’m guessing that has a lot to do with the major differences.

By: Laurel Adams

Laurel Adams — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:33:49 +0000

There are at least 29 different terriers. Don’t think it’s fair to place them all into one general group called “terrier”. They are as different in temperment as they are in size and shape. I have Rat Terriers and know several other people who do as well. This breed is known for being highly trainable with very low aggression. They are great with kids and other animals. Definitely wouldn’t consider them comperable to a Pit Bull Terrier.

By: The Dog Lady

The Dog Lady — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:20:21 +0000

As for my personal opinion, I have to agree with you, Suzie. I have only known a couple of Danes in my life, but they were all incredibly sweet!

By: Suzie

Suzie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:22:24 +0000

I disagree about Great Danes being “high aggression.” Though they may be protective of their households, they are by NO means aggressive – rather, Danes tend to be incredibly docile animals. IMHO, they are more or less like a less fluffy version of the St. Bernard Nana of Peter Pan.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:55:39 +0000

Treasure – I think you may have misunderstood. The hounds are in group 2, which is known for not reacting badly to children and for having very low aggression. Thanks for writing!

By: TREASURE

TREASURE — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:47:37 +0000

I AM SORRY YOU FEEL HOUND DOGS AREN’T GOOD WITH KIDS.BUT I KNOW PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD EVERY HOUND DOG BREED OUT THERE AND THEY HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THEIR DOGS AND KIDS.I MYSELF AM A COLLIE DOG LOVER AND TO ME FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD COLLIES AND HOUND DOGS ARE EXCELLENT WITH CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.