Rottweiler Situation

[debsandben]

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AS A ROTTWEILER OWNER I AM GREATLY SADDENED AT THE RECENT HEADLINES

AND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THOSE POOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

I OWN A FEMALE ROTTWEILER AND HAVE A SON JUST UNDER ONE YEAR OLD.

WE LIVE IN A TINY VILLAGE AND HAVE NO NEIGHBOURS ON THIS SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF VIOLENT ATTACK TWICE IN MY LIFE AND AFTER THE SECOND TIME , A STALKER WHO WENT TO JAIL, VOWED TO ALWAYS HAVE A DOG THAT WOULD PROTECT ME. I WOULD HATE TO LOSE THAT RIGHT TO HAVE A DOG THAT MAKES ME FEEL SAFE AT HOME.

SEEING SMALL CHILDREN WITH HORRIFIC INJURIES ON THE NEWS ITS OBVIOUS THINGS HAVE TO CHANGE. TO MANY UNSUITABLE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING TOTALLY UNSUITABLE DOGS.

I NEVER LEAVE MY CHILD WITH ANY ONE OF MY DOGS.

 

[rach125]

i can understand how you feel about the current situation as there is most likely going to be a severe backlash on the breed. I was talking to one of my neighbours who have a gorgous rottweiler bitch called maddie who has and will probably never hurt a fly and they were saying that today a elderly woman with her young grand daughter crossed the road just to avoid the lovable maddie. However I do hope that your dog is a pet and companion foremost than being just a guard dog.(if that makes sense? :blink: ) It made me very sad to hear about the 2 rotties that were just used as guards. Wats wrong with a burgular alarm?

 

[midlanderkeith]

AS A ROTTWEILER OWNER I AM GREATLY SADDENED AT THE RECENT HEADLINESAND MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THOSE POOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

I OWN A FEMALE ROTTWEILER AND HAVE A SON JUST UNDER ONE YEAR OLD.

WE LIVE IN A TINY VILLAGE AND HAVE NO NEIGHBOURS ON THIS SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF VIOLENT ATTACK TWICE IN MY LIFE AND AFTER THE SECOND TIME , A STALKER WHO WENT TO JAIL,  VOWED TO ALWAYS HAVE A DOG THAT WOULD PROTECT ME. I WOULD HATE TO LOSE THAT RIGHT TO HAVE A DOG THAT MAKES ME FEEL SAFE AT HOME.

SEEING SMALL CHILDREN WITH HORRIFIC INJURIES ON THE NEWS ITS OBVIOUS THINGS HAVE TO CHANGE. TO MANY UNSUITABLE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING TOTALLY UNSUITABLE DOGS.

I NEVER LEAVE MY CHILD WITH ANY ONE OF MY DOGS.

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A son under one yr old, well id hate to come on here in the nr future to read of another tragedy involving your rottie, so i will say my pennies worth, reading the above it seems to me that your dog is mainly used for guarding, well im truly concerned, ok you never leave your child alone with any of your dogs, but accidents happen, have you got eyes in your backside, i think not, as i know nothing of your setup at home, i will stop now, just be careful, if i was in the company of your rottie, i would know within 10 mins what its capable of

keith :luck:

 

[Joanna]

I think it is a terrible shame that Rotties have received this type of exposure in such a short space of time. I genuinely have never met a nasty Rottweiler, but I do think the breed needs to be treated with great respect, and in the wrong hands (as with many other breeds) have the potential to be a lethal weapon. I sympathise with owners who have well balance, socialised, loving pets as they are going to have a very tough few weeks/months. As for the lady who wants a dog that makes her feel secure, I can understand that. We did that years ago after being burgled, we chose a Doberman! She was the softest, most loving dog I have EVER known. We had a new baby when we got her, and I insisted she was an outdoor kenneled dog, just to be on the safe side. Having a big dog with the potential to guard was much more of a deterrent to any-one who would consider entering the property. In actual fact, she would let any-one walk in and give them a big lick, not an iota of malice in her at all. We shouldn't judge this breed, just the owners who are sometimes cluless and iresponsible.

 

[Evie]

AOL are running a poll to ban Rotties

If you wish to cast your vote, click here:

AOL Rottie Ban

 

[george06]

Hope it`s just a freak occurance whats happened over the last week,think all dogs have the potencial to turn like that whether a rottie or a toy poodle.I personally aren`t fond of rotties,not because i watched `The omen` as a kid but me and a few mates got lost on a rough council estate in liverpool once,aged about 14,and one appeared from nowere charging at us,i always got told to stand still if a dog runs at you but thought `sod that` and dived over a hedge while i had time,but another mate froze,and it nearly ripped his arm off.The owner was a young girl who obviously had no control over it.When we informed the police they done nothing said it was too dangourous to go on the estate and investigate.Comes down to the owners again!

 

[wilfred]

My own thoughts on the matter are these:

I consider any dog has the potential to turn/attack. I speak as a dog lover who has always owned dogs, but I am realistic about dogs. Obviously the bigger and stronger the dog, the greater potential for damage if they bite, etc etc.

We have had dogs since before our son was born (he is now 21) and I grew up with dogs. (Altho I have only owned whippets for the last 3 years). However, I have never left a child of any age alone with a dog, and never would. It is not fair, because it would be the child and the dog that would suffer the penalties if anything went wrong, and it was not a risk I would ever want to take.

These attacks are heartbreaking for the child and their family to endure, and I sincerely hope there isn't a backlash against all Rotties. Undoubtedly many dogs (of all breeds) are in the wrong hands, wrong types of owners etc.

 

[Trish]

i would just like to say debs and bens rottie is one of the most obedient and loyal dog ive met,she is an absolute sweetheart with her son and other dogs,debbie she is a credit to you :thumbsup:

 

[tinabow]

I HAVE ALWAYS SAID ITS THE OWNERS NOT THE DOGS NO MATTER WHAT THE BREED OR HOW SOFT THEY ARE

 

[Trish]

I HAVE ALWAYS SAID ITS THE OWNERS NOT THE DOGS NO MATTER WHAT THE BREED OR HOW SOFT THEY ARE

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100% agree with you there tina. :thumbsup:

 

[julieleigh]

I believe as with ALL breeds of dogs the tendency to attack has alot to do with how the dog is raised as a puppy & during its younger years... alot of rotties, staffies, german shepards, english bull terrior ( the list is endless ) are very much misunderstood..... it is a shame as alot of these breeds end up in the wrong hands... alot of the time they are wanted for a status symbol...

I adopted a rottweiler 14 years ago when my son was nearly 4..... the poor mite was abused & when he was brought into my home he was petrified of brooms, mops & many other items, it was obvious that he was beaten with such like objects. With alot of time & love he turned into a wonderful pet who adored my son & i, he would go through a brick wall if need be to protect us... I never left him alone with my son mainly because of his history but i truly feel he wouldnt have done anything to harm him. This week theres alot of negativity towards the rottweilers, it wasnt long ago it was the staffies, pitbulls etc.... you can not tar all the dogs in that breed with the same brush.... because one or two have attacked it doesnt mean that they will...

 

[Evie]

Just wanted to clarify my post above re: the AOL vote thing. I have voted that they shouldn't be banned.

I just re-read my post and thought it might have read as being anti rotties, which I'm not. I do believe though that they need experianced hnadlers/owners. Too many of these animals are in the wrong hands and it's the animals and children are suffering as a result.

 

[FeeFee]

I believe as with ALL breeds of dogs  the tendency to attack has alot to do with how the dog is raised as a puppy & during its younger years... alot of rotties, staffies, german shepards, english bull terrior ( the list is endless ) are very much misunderstood..... it is a shame as alot of these breeds end up in the wrong hands... alot of the time they are wanted for a status symbol...
I adopted a rottweiler 14 years ago when my son was nearly 4..... the poor mite  was abused & when he was brought into my home he was petrified of brooms, mops & many other items, it was obvious that he was beaten with such like objects. With alot of time & love he turned into a wonderful pet who adored my son & i, he would go through a brick wall if need be to protect us... I never left him alone with my son mainly because of his history but i truly feel he wouldnt have done anything to harm him. This week theres alot of negativity towards the rottweilers, it wasnt long ago it was the staffies, pitbulls etc.... you can not tar all the dogs in that breed with the same brush.... because one or two have attacked it doesnt mean that they will...

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Well said. I've met some gorgeous rotties, in the right hands they are fabulous family dogs. Staffies too get a bad press, but all the ones I have met have just wanted cuddles. I did a tranport run recently which involved taking a staffie who had been badly abused out of the local dog pound to take him to a rescue placement, and all he wanted to do was sit on my lap and lick my face all the way (lucky I wasn't driving, lol).

Any combination of dogs/young children should be supervised carefully, but isolated incidents shouldn't be used to stigmatise a whole breed.

 

[wild whippies]

I HAVE ALWAYS SAID ITS THE OWNERS NOT THE DOGS NO MATTER WHAT THE BREED OR HOW SOFT THEY ARE

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I agree too and also think that the breeders show responsibilty to vet potential owners of their skills / experience and ability to cope with the particular breed they are interested in purchasing.

There are a number of Rottweiler club websites on the net, all of them stress that only a particular type of individual are appropiate to keep a Rottweiler and the work in keeping these dogs trained and under control is an ongoing affair due to the dogs predisposition to dominance.

I really don't see a need for banning the breed, the disreputable characters that choose this dominant type breed (for status symbolism) will only move on to find another 'type' and encourage breeding / cross-breeding of particular dogs that have poor character traits.

IMO, I think licensing should be introduced and a document made of all dogs previously owned by an individual. People who would wish to purchase a dog of dominant character would have to prove they have previous experience of other breeds. I would also think any previous criminal history of violence should also be documented along with any incidences of animal abuse.

If I wanted a shotgun licence I would have to have my past investigated and provide my licence for any new purchases, why shouldn't there be legislation in place for owning a dog, they're all capable of harm if the owner fails to be responsible.

 

[kim & Tilly]

AOL are running a poll to ban Rotties
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AOL Rottie Ban

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Why would you want to ban rotties??

ANY dog can turn if given the right circumstances

Are we to ban ALL dogs?? saying EVERY dog needs to be muzzled when outside

(i know what a dog can do remember Sam (my sons) injuries)

 

[midlanderkeith]

AOL are running a poll to ban Rotties
If you wish to cast your vote, click here:

AOL Rottie Ban

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Why would you want to ban rotties??

ANY dog can turn if given the right circumstances

Are we to ban ALL dogs?? saying EVERY dog needs to be muzzled when outside

(i know what a dog can do remember Sam (my sons) injuries)

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Hows your son doing kim, i was only thinking of him this morning

keith :cheers:

 

[hellybobs]

I too believe its down to owners and its how the dog is raised and trained.

I also believe any dog has got it in them to be nasty, the most placid and loving dog could turn under stressful circumstances.

I also know 2 rotties and both of them are loving and as soft as a brush.

This breed is getting alot of bad press and its going to get worse but I personally think they are a lovely breed and in the right hands make a fantastic pet.

 

[Strike Whippets]

Its very sad what happened to the baby .......but now any bad Rotties are going to be a story ........I bet the retrievers, labs and cockers (being the top biters of people) will be over looked 'cos hey they don't carry the same scare factor :angry: ........I've worked with dogs most of my life and have only ever been scared of 1 Rottie and 2 GSD's ........now i've lost count how many pet springers and retrievers that i've met that should have been put to sleep :- " .......Its unfortunate that some types of breed really do appeal to the wrong type of owners for the wrong reasons ..........look what happened to the staffies and pitbull types all that time ago .......lets hope this dosn't become yet another anti dog witch hunt

 

[kim & Tilly]

AOL are running a poll to ban Rotties
If you wish to cast your vote, click here:

AOL Rottie Ban

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Why would you want to ban rotties??

ANY dog can turn if given the right circumstances

Are we to ban ALL dogs?? saying EVERY dog needs to be muzzled when outside

(i know what a dog can do remember Sam (my sons) injuries)

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Hows your son doing kim, i was only thinking of him this morning

keith :cheers:

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TBH i notice the scar every day, and i weep inside for him...he has had someone at school say he looks ugly and he holds his hand over his face to cover it...

Every day i wish he had been with me that day....

 

[Evie]

Erm, if you read my next post after that you would see that I was actually voting no, they shouldn't be banned.

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