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You remind me of people who have no idea of what they're talking about, and then go by negative stereotypes/horror stories and just repeat things other people say.
American Bulldog
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You remind me of people who have no idea of what they're talking about, and then go by negative stereotypes/horror stories and just repeat things other people say.
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and yes hip dysplasia is an issue, that's why i'd always source from a reputable breeder and get paperwork which includes the hip/elbow scores.I've 3 friends with GSDs and thankfully none of them have suffered from it.
I have another friend who got a large breed puppy from a "backyard breeder" and it's heartbreaking to see all the issues she's having (really bad elbow issues, liver issues etc). Not saying that's always the case, but personally i'd never want to take any risks.
An American Bulldog it is basically a shark on legs.
I like Labs.
I looked after one, it swam in any puddle or ditch water and got muddy. Very publically shagged a duvet in the back of my hatchback at a busy petrol station (strange for a lady dog). Rolled in fox pooh. It put it's nose in the fridge anytime I opened it. As I was going to bed it would growl looking out the window into the dark back garden; I couldn't see anything personally but after that reaction I let her sleep in my bedroom (on the floor). Sade (that was her name) would then mooch about and I would think she was poorly then I would take her to the forest for the day and she would run alongside my mountain bike for hours. A brilliant dog.
I am no dog expert but I miss that dog every time I open the fridge.
I like Labs.
I looked after one, it swam in any puddle or ditch water and got muddy. Very publically shagged a duvet in the back of my hatchback at a busy petrol station (strange for a lady dog). Rolled in fox pooh. It put it's nose in the fridge anytime I opened it. As I was going to bed it would growl looking out the window into the dark back garden; I couldn't see anything personally but after that reaction I let her sleep in my bedroom (on the floor). Sade (that was her name) would then mooch about and I would think she was poorly then I would take her to the forest for the day and she would run alongside my mountain bike for hours. A brilliant dog.
I am no dog expert but I miss that dog every time I open the fridge.
Any dog can turn. You always hear the family say it was a harmless dog and wouldnt hurt a fly when it one day snaps and kills a kid. Whatever it says online, you'd be crazy to ever leave it, or any other dog alone with your kids.
The most aggressive dogs I've seen are the little yappy ones. Our neighbour's (apparently well trained 
) will quite happily bolt out the front door or bark through the window and scare the crap out of neighbours...
I wouldn't want kids anywhere near it.
) will quite happily bolt out the front door or bark through the window and scare the crap out of neighbours...I wouldn't want kids anywhere near it.
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get one of these little fellas. (dont get him wet or feed after midnight)
The most aggressive dogs I've seen are the little yappy ones. Our neighbour's (apparently well trained
I wouldn't want kids anywhere near it.
Yup. I've been bitten by more Jack Russell types than any other breed, including some of the stereotypical "dangerous" breeds.
My brother made the mistake of getting a Bull Mastiff when he already had a Jack Russell.
The Jack Russell took an instant dislike to the Mastiff, giving it subtle raising of the jowls from across the room on the sofa and stuff. The mastiff seemed unfazed by it, until one day it just snapped and started throwing the Jack Russell around the room and mauling it. Thankfully the Jack Russell survived (she as an awesome little dog), and we had to offload the Mastiff.
The Jack Russell took an instant dislike to the Mastiff, giving it subtle raising of the jowls from across the room on the sofa and stuff. The mastiff seemed unfazed by it, until one day it just snapped and started throwing the Jack Russell around the room and mauling it. Thankfully the Jack Russell survived (she as an awesome little dog), and we had to offload the Mastiff.
A deterrent against what? Is a dog with 'presence' the best way to go about solving whatever issue there is? (if indeed there is an issue)
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what about a pitbull?
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanbulldog.htm
Slobber dog means it'd be out for me, but otherwise sounds like a good family dog assuming you are willing to be strong and firm with it.
Slobber dog means it'd be out for me, but otherwise sounds like a good family dog assuming you are willing to be strong and firm with it.
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Some breeds were bred with the express purpose of being aggressive.
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Yeah but that little jack Russell does very little damage. A larger dog gets hold of you and it can be lights out.
Like I said in my first reply to this a professional breeder had his arm ripped off by one of his own.
it still has teeth which can do a lot of damage to soft tissue. damn things never let go either.
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I wouldn't contemplate any large guarding breed with a 3 year old child in the house, and would probably defer from any large breed at all until the child is a lot older. The American Bulldog you will probably find being bred in the UK will likely be bred to appeal to wannabe thugs, by wannabe thugs, and as such bred with little regard to stable temperament.