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17-10-2009, 07:51 AM
Originally Posted by John Bull 
Can I throw this one at you ?
I have a Rottie and he is a bundle of love and affection, but when he spots somebody walking past the house or anything strange, he is a One Dog Apocalypse.
John Bull
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17-10-2009, 09:28 AM
Originally Posted by Boxer Boy
Sounds to me you have a ticking time bomb on your hands, what are you doing about it ?
Never use my burglar alarm now. I could leave £1,000 in notes on my kitchen table and it would still be there when I got home. Full marks to Rotties.
John Bull
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17-10-2009, 09:45 AM
On the list of breed characteristics thing, I think they're a useful general guide but completely useless when you get to individual dog level. Unless you happen to have a wholly typical of the breed individual, of course. For example. Labs are supposed to be rubbish guard dogs? Our Jake has scared the living daylights out of numerous visitors with his very loud bark. I don't think it's intentional on his part, more a very loud greeting but it would more than deter a burglar I feel.
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17-10-2009, 10:04 AM
Originally Posted by Boxer Boy
Sounds to me you have a ticking time bomb on your hands, what are you doing about it ?
Don't you have some billy goats to scare off?
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17-10-2009, 10:26 AM
Originally Posted by buzzie
Well isn't a junior member a young person?? Also a username does not have to be your name does it? I
just thought he might have left that breed off so we
would bring it up and start world war two for him. JMO
Or maybe his signature is just alot of Bull
Sorry Mr. Bull if I have it all wrong.
you mentioning it, sounded like you were trying to start world war 3... 2 has already been and finished
Originally Posted by John Bull
Then, all this chat about my name ? John Bull is at least a sensible nom-de-plume, most of the names used are so riduculous, but nobody pokes fun at them.
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17-10-2009, 11:48 AM
Originally Posted by Anne-Marie
Well I don't class a dog guarding it's property as aggressive - Marius sometimes gives voice at strangers passing by.
I guess it changes from being a natural guard, to aggression when it is out of control?
I think Rotties are one of the best natural guard dogs in the world (as are GSD's which I've also owned), but wouldn't agree that they are naturally the most aggressive. Of course, if someone channels these natural instincts in the wrong way, they can become outwardly aggressive and certainly would be a formidable dog to content with if so.
Some of the most highly aggressive dogs I have met in recent years have been breeds that most people would have in their top ten of ideal family pets!!!
I think a lot of breeds who are made out to be aggressive would not be so if given the correct training, socialization, walks and mental stimulus!
but i agree with this statement 100%
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17-10-2009, 12:20 PM
Originally Posted by Ramble
I understood the name John Bull to just be a very English' name...that and the picture by the side made me think that the gentleman posting is older rather than younger. He also posted a picture of his wife I think...unless he is a toy boy I think I presumed correctly (although apologies if I didn't).
As for the 'junior' member...that is all to do with the number of posts you have made.Nothing to do with age.
As for aggressive dogs? I do think some breeds do have a predisposition to display aggresion....BECAUSE of poor breeding...SOME breeds in SOME of their lines. It can happy if poor breeding happens in ANY breed IMO. If you put a poorly bred pup with someone who shouldn't go anywhere near a dog...it can be a recipe for disaster in terms of aggression.
I guess the title of the thread got me going and the list he posted was so wierd. Anyway sorry about not knowing he was married and the Junior part anyway. Krusewalker he was not talking about you, it was me. Joan
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17-10-2009, 12:49 PM
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs
imo,there is a big difference between 'guarding' and aggression!!.
John Bull's reference to his dog as a "One Dog Apocalypse" however, depicts a dog out of control, one destined for the front page of the tabloids.
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17-10-2009, 12:52 PM
Originally Posted by Boxer Boy
Of course there is.
John Bull's reference to his dog as a "One Dog Apocalypse" however, depicts a dog out of control, one destined for the front page of the tabloids.
......or an impressive guard! lol.
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