kelpiecuddles Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Haha, I was just thinking the same thing Jules. My kelpie just looked at me like i was a crazy person and hid her face under her paw when I tried to encourage her to get out of her bed and go outside for a while :laugh: We're pretty much exactly what that article says not to do. A kelpie and a basset hound, three young children, living in a suburban black. Edited July 21, 2013 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Talk about over-generalizations. I guess their follow-up article for the next day was about people. And how all red heads have quick tempers, blondes are none too bright, plump people are lazy & small men want to boss everyone. Everybody would be stunned if such stupid stuff were published. And consider it downright dangerous in producing totally wrong social stereotypes. Which is what they've done about dog breeds. Dogs are social animals.... same as people. And this article hasn't a clue about how the behaviour of both dogs & people is shaped by their social environment/training... as well as individual genetic traits. We've owned working-type breeds... like Shelties. And had 2 radically different. One who would/ve 'worked' sheep all day, if he could (he had to settle for the cats)... & another whose idea of 'work' was to holler for her humans to come fix things. My brother's 2 p/b ACDs were the same. The girl, Jessie, would've organized the whole world, if she could. The boy, Harry's, idea of work was to watch others do it & bark suggestions from the sidelines (preferably while lying down). Stupid articles like this, will see people buying dogs based on a stereotype.... then sitting back waiting for the stereotype to get to work for them. Edited July 21, 2013 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJJ Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 we managed to get one of each (best and worse) for families with children - a staffy and a BC(x), I guess they cancel each other out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 What a ridiculous article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Do they forget Labradors are in fact a working breed??? Young Labs can be more boisterous and full on than a young dog of many of the working breeds. Plus they are not a small dog. Bloody ill informed idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I know kirty! What?! Only if you make em fat Love the way the article is about what breeds are best for families then the clanger - a lab or a lab cross Cross what cross kelpie? Wont even go near the training needed or the attention required to temperament on the part of the breeder - idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 It's funny because I have two working bred dogs but most labs I've met are too much like hard work for me LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbie_tabbie Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) What is with people suggesting a Chih when people say no time for walks/training/attention?! They are dogs and need everything any other dog needs. The walks maybe shorter but they still need them. Lol @ scary looking staff's ; p Edited July 21, 2013 by Tibbie_tabbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinabean Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 1374362039[/url]' post='6258636'][For what it's worth, if I had a breed popularly thought to be "not a great kids dog" I'd be cheering. Kids don't raise dogs, FAMILIES do. Will see the BYBs and puppy farmers leave it well alone. It might help stem the flood of working and bull breed crosses into pounds also. Indeed. Boxers fare badly in this article but maybe that's not a bad thing. At least, I hope that people buying them are choosing boxers after doing their own research. And not relying on simplistic, inaccurate articles like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shapeshifter Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Comments are on the link on their fb page, so so nice to see people saying breeding is horrible go to the pound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah write an article and give advice on what breeds are best then moan about the fact they are bred - just goes to show you cant speak logically to an illogical person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Very true Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 - When your children are babies, delay adopting any kind of guard dog, including rottweilers, mastiffs and pit-bulls. They can be gentle, but it's not worth the risk. *sigh* From the breed standard, regarding temperament: Behaviour and character. Being good natured, placid in basic disposition and fond of children, he is very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. His appearance is natural and rustic, his behaviour self assured, steady and fearless. He reacts to his surroundings with great alertness. I considered being offended by the article but then I thought about all the nuf-nufs that might not buy my breed now and am happy. Ok, yes - good point! I take back my offended feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lol, Love the photo saying what families with babies should have, I don't have time to brush my hair or goto the hairdresser let alone get a dog groomed as needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 - When your children are babies, delay adopting any kind of guard dog, including rottweilers, mastiffs and pit-bulls. They can be gentle, but it's not worth the risk. *sigh* From the breed standard, regarding temperament: Behaviour and character. Being good natured, placid in basic disposition and fond of children, he is very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. His appearance is natural and rustic, his behaviour self assured, steady and fearless. He reacts to his surroundings with great alertness. I considered being offended by the article but then I thought about all the nuf-nufs that might not buy my breed now and am happy. Ok, yes - good point! I take back my offended feelings. I hate to inform you, that the dog third from the left isn't a Rottie. Agree it's a ridiculous article, so many ignorant people out there. OH & Staffies are vicious looking, WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Better stay away from a "Terrier" if you have a baby... I wonder which terrier they are referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 As my grandfather used to say: "All the fools ain't dead yet." That was 50 years ago, but it's as true as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I hate to inform you, that the dog third from the left isn't a Rottie. Don't you dare tell HER that - she's convinced that she is! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 For what it's worth, if I had a breed popularly thought to be "not a great kids dog" I'd be cheering. Kids don't raise dogs, FAMILIES do. Will see the BYBs and puppy farmers leave it well alone. It might help stem the flood of working and bull breed crosses into pounds also. I considered being offended by the article but then I thought about all the nuf-nufs that might not buy my breed now and am happy. I rarely recommend my breed anyhow as I don't think that most people are good enough [\b]I wouldn't even sell my brother a puppy years ago. Hehe oops I might be a bit like that as well :laugh: :laugh: But on topic, what a bloody stupid article. We can only hope that nobody takes it too seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Yes get a Beagle, don't exercise it & feed it treats so it gets fat, lazy & unhealthy Great advice. So many wonderful breeds of dogs & only a few get a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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