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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 26, 2013 22:58:45 GMT -5
And you come off as drinking since you seem to continually misinterpret or misquote what is written... I never said I wanted to call their landlord. Just like I never identified the dogs as purebred, never assumed the owners were renters because they were foreign, never said the dogs were well mannered or any of the other stuff you claimed.
It's funny that you seem to be criticizing me for jumping to conclusions when you're the one that hasn't even read closely enough to understand what I'm posting, so are constantly jumping to the wrong conclusions.
Ummmm.... But you did do all of those things... And based on the title of the thread, coming across people minding their own business was not what you wanted for Christmas. Come on over and join the "we don't know how to read" club. We serve cocktails and have cheese! ;D Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 23:02:26 GMT -5
I can't post pics. Look up argentine dogo, but I only see white?
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Post by mmhmm on Dec 26, 2013 23:04:49 GMT -5
Milee, didn't I read the male dog was about "hip high" to the man of the couple? Was this a really short man, or of average height or taller? If the guy was average height, or taller, you may have been looking at a Great Dane. That's about the only dog I can think of, offhand, who would come to an average man's hip when the dog is standing on all fours.
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:05:50 GMT -5
Ummmm.... But you did do all of those things... And based on the title of the thread, coming across people minding their own business was not what you wanted for Christmas. Come on over and join the "we don't know how to read" club. We serve cocktails and have cheese! Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards Interesting how the "can't read" club all are all espousing one particular opinion... You're not doing your case any favors with that whole "we can't read and have no understanding of the facts but will tell you exactly what we think" thing. Just sayin'.
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:09:36 GMT -5
Milee, didn't I read the male dog was about "waist high" to the man of the couple? Was this a really short man, or of average height or taller? If the guy was average height, or taller, you may have been looking at a Great Dane. That's about the only dog I can think of, offhand, who would come to an average man's waist when the dog is standing on all fours. No, sorry, if I posted that the dog was waist high, that was an error. He's a big dog, but not that big.
I'm short, so that probably plays into it. The man appears to be average height to me. I don't think he was as tall as my husband, who is 6'. The dog wasn't waist high on him, either. I thought the dog's head was around where the leg meets the hip bone, but DH thinks it was a little below that.
I know, not very helpful. Sorry. It's a big dog, but not a Great Dane or a monster. Just a big, strong dog. Easily as tall as the big Husky, but I don't know exactly how big he is, either.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 26, 2013 23:11:58 GMT -5
Milee, didn't I read the male dog was about "waist high" to the man of the couple? Was this a really short man, or of average height or taller? If the guy was average height, or taller, you may have been looking at a Great Dane. That's about the only dog I can think of, offhand, who would come to an average man's waist when the dog is standing on all fours. There are dozens of breeds that have a shoulder height of two feet (maybe even two and a half feet) and if you add a 6 or 8 inch head on top of that, you are looking at 30 - 38 inches. I would think that would easily look hip-height for an average man. Especially since her husband disputes the hip-height claim.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 23:12:53 GMT -5
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:12:54 GMT -5
I can't post pics. Look up argentine dogo, but I only see white? I don't think that's what these are. But as you can tell from my other posts, I don't know so your guess is as good as mine.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 26, 2013 23:13:50 GMT -5
Come on over and join the "we don't know how to read" club. We serve cocktails and have cheese! Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards Interesting how the "can't read" club all are all espousing one particular opinion... You're not doing your case any favors with that whole "we can't read and have no understanding of the facts but will tell you exactly what we think" thing. Just sayin'. I can't even figure out what the "facts" are anymore... No one know what the dogs are, who the people are... And now the fear of you child being attacked was in jest, so I can't even begin to figure out what are facts of this situation. I have no case... I offered up some "facts" to try and ease your mind but apparently you seemed offended by them so I am just a bystander with wine and cheese for those who join me. Who doesn't love wine an cheese?!?! Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:15:21 GMT -5
That looks very similar to the shape of these dogs, especially the females. I think the male is taller and has a little bigger chest. And either the man standing next to the one in the picture is way taller than the guy in my neighborhood or the male dog in my neighborhood is a few inches taller than this dog in the picture.
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:17:10 GMT -5
Interesting how the "can't read" club all are all espousing one particular opinion... You're not doing your case any favors with that whole "we can't read and have no understanding of the facts but will tell you exactly what we think" thing. Just sayin'. I can't even figure out what the "facts" are anymore... No one know what the dogs are, who the people are... And now the fear of you child being attacked was in jest, so I can't even begin to figure out what are facts of this situation. Again, it's that whole reading thing. I said that my post about my child being eaten was a joke, not my concern about him being attacked.
Seriously, people. I'm writing in English here.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 26, 2013 23:20:44 GMT -5
I was good friends with a German Shepard/Mexican Wolf mix. That dog was huge. He was 5'7" when on his hind legs. I only know that because once he gave me a "hug" and his big ass teeth were right at my face. He was a very protective dog. I don't think he ever attacked anything or anyone, but if he was with me when I was approached by a stranger, he would stand between me and the stranger and wouldn't take his eyes off of them.
He had an intense need to protect any small children. He would usually keep his eyes on them, just to make sure he would know when he was needed. I can't say that is true for all dogs, just this particular dog. I can understand how strangers might have not interpreted what an awesome dog he was because they got the stink eye from him. But, once he got to know someone, he could let you hang around without the suspicion. I've always assumed that is how all protective breeds are, and I've used caution, but not fear. I don't blame the poor dog for not knowing me yet.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 26, 2013 23:24:05 GMT -5
I can't even figure out what the "facts" are anymore... No one know what the dogs are, who the people are... And now the fear of you child being attacked was in jest, so I can't even begin to figure out what are facts of this situation. Again, it's that whole reading thing. I said that my post about my child being eaten was a joke, not my concern about him being attacked.
Seriously, people. I'm writing in English here.
Quit insulting everyone's reading comprehension and have some wine. You'll feel better. Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:26:00 GMT -5
Quit insulting everyone's reading comprehension and have some wine. You'll feel better. Funny you should mention that, I just broke out some of my homemade Limoncello. And I do feel better.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 26, 2013 23:29:59 GMT -5
Quit insulting everyone's reading comprehension and have some wine. You'll feel better. Funny you should mention that, I just broke out some of my homemade Limoncello. And I do feel better. I'd feel better if you shared. I have an affinity for limoncello. Sent from my Nexus 4 using proboards
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Post by milee on Dec 26, 2013 23:35:10 GMT -5
It's easy to make. Use organic lemons (I made some with both organic lemons I bought and organic lemons off my Meyer lemon tree). Some people like it made from Vodka, but I prefer the Everclear base. Cheers!
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Post by Miss Tequila on Dec 27, 2013 7:43:57 GMT -5
I was good friends with a German Shepard/Mexican Wolf mix. That dog was huge. He was 5'7" when on his hind legs. I only know that because once he gave me a "hug" and his big ass teeth were right at my face. He was a very protective dog. I don't think he ever attacked anything or anyone, but if he was with me when I was approached by a stranger, he would stand between me and the stranger and wouldn't take his eyes off of them. He had an intense need to protect any small children. He would usually keep his eyes on them, just to make sure he would know when he was needed. I can't say that is true for all dogs, just this particular dog. I can understand how strangers might have not interpreted what an awesome dog he was because they got the stink eye from him. But, once he got to know someone, he could let you hang around without the suspicion. I've always assumed that is how all protective breeds are, and I've used caution, but not fear. I don't blame the poor dog for not knowing me yet. That dog would scare the hell out of me. That is not a house I would be visiting alone let alone wih my kids.
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Post by The Captain on Dec 27, 2013 9:05:59 GMT -5
My Aunt had a German Shepard/Wolf hybrid. They are notoriously unstable. Everytime we came to visit as kids the dog was chained (and I mean CHAINED) in a fenced in section in the back yard (more like a wayyy oversized cage, fencing on all four sides). We were not allowed anywhere near him. The dog would not let anyone in his territory without going berserk.
My dad was never so relieved as when his sister called him to tell him the dog had passed.
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Post by swamp on Dec 27, 2013 10:44:26 GMT -5
Quit insulting everyone's reading comprehension and have some wine. You'll feel better. Funny you should mention that, I just broke out some of my homemade Limoncello. And I do feel better. <<drool>>
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 27, 2013 10:53:29 GMT -5
Sooo - here is a little hilarious note. Last night I had a dream that I was walking in a neighborhood and met the offending dogs. I took some pictures and spoke at length to the owners about the dogs. LOL. Sorry Milee - for some reason my subconscious thinks you live in a trailer park.
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Post by swamp on Dec 27, 2013 10:54:12 GMT -5
Sooo - here is a little hilarious note. Last night I had a dream that I was walking in a neighborhood and met the offending dogs. I took some pictures and spoke at length to the owners about the dogs. LOL. Sorry Milee - for some reason my subconscious thinks you live in a trailer park. <<diet pepsi on screen>>
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Post by milee on Dec 27, 2013 11:00:30 GMT -5
Sooo - here is a little hilarious note. Last night I had a dream that I was walking in a neighborhood and met the offending dogs. I took some pictures and spoke at length to the owners about the dogs. LOL. Sorry Milee - for some reason my subconscious thinks you live in a trailer park. Eh, I'm kinda hick so I can see where you get that. No worries.
So, can you reassure me that these are nice dogs with good, responsible owners?
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Post by 973beachbum on Dec 27, 2013 11:03:10 GMT -5
I used to show my dogs. From all those years in dog shows I have seen most of the breeds listed here up close and personal. Most were actually nice dogs, even the ones whose breed standard isn't supposed to be the cute and cuddly kind. That said the owners were quick to say that I shouldn't get any wrong ideas about the breed based on their dogs fairly easy going nature. These are highly territorial dogs and aren't what anyone ever called a family friendly dog. As far as safety if it comes to siding with the dog or the child I am always going to side with the child. Chindren have an absolute right to be walking, running or biking in the street in safety. Any dog that can't watch kids, or anyone, do that type of things without trying to chase, grab or worse needs to never be out in public unless they can be gauranteed restrained. I had some pretty big dogs and there were a couple I didn't walk for that reason and they didn't have a mean bone in their body. But that said people had a right to not be jumped on by my dog and I respected that right, knowing even on a leash I really couldn't gaurantee they coldn't bolt and get away from me. I had one in particular that had a stinking OTCH that could have been in the next county before I got out the command to sit or heel, if he wasn't in the ring.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 27, 2013 11:14:05 GMT -5
Sooo - here is a little hilarious note. Last night I had a dream that I was walking in a neighborhood and met the offending dogs. I took some pictures and spoke at length to the owners about the dogs. LOL. Sorry Milee - for some reason my subconscious thinks you live in a trailer park.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 27, 2013 11:16:26 GMT -5
It's easy to make. Use organic lemons (I made some with both organic lemons I bought and organic lemons off my Meyer lemon tree). Some people like it made from Vodka, but I prefer the Everclear base. Cheers! Once I finish off my last bottle from the Amalfi coast, I might just try that. I remember my friends in italy telling us how to make it, but i had 2 bottles of house wine clouding my mind.
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Dec 27, 2013 11:28:13 GMT -5
I didn't read the whole 7 pages because I abhor dog/pit/biting drama, but my suggestion, if it hasn't already been made - is to try and assess the dog yourself when you see them out walking.
I realize they don't speak English but I'm pretty sure you could ask to pet or 'say hi' to the dog and they would understand what you wanted just based on gestures. If they say no and pull the dog away - you've got your answer. Maybe the dog is a giant fuzz ball and just wants some belly rubs. Bring along a treat or two and offer it to the dog if the owners will allow you to. My friend has an enormous Rhodesian ridgeback... and she posted a picture of it sharing a Xmas bone with a CAT. You just never know. Assess him yourself, and then make decisions based on your personal experience of the dog.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 27, 2013 11:57:50 GMT -5
I used to show my dogs. From all those years in dog shows I have seen most of the breeds listed here up close and personal. Most were actually nice dogs, even the ones whose breed standard isn't supposed to be the cute and cuddly kind. That said the owners were quick to say that I shouldn't get any wrong ideas about the breed based on their dogs fairly easy going nature. These are highly territorial dogs and aren't what anyone ever called a family friendly dog. A huge part of a dog's personality and actions have to do with what they are raised to do, and what they are rewarded for doing. Also, show dogs are never going to be the crazy misbehaved dogs. Show dogs are born AND raised. If they start out wrong and it can't be worked out of them, they don't get shown.
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Post by milee on Dec 27, 2013 12:59:19 GMT -5
I can't help it if you can't read English. Or if you get so worked up about something that you're reacting to what you think you read rather than what is written.
Still waiting on you to provide a quote that shows I said any of the things you claimed... Because the only thing ridiculous here was you writing some nasty comments about things that I didn't even post.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 27, 2013 13:23:54 GMT -5
I can't help it if you can't read English. Or if you get so worked up about something that you're reacting to what you think you read rather than what is written.
Still waiting on you to provide a quote that shows I said any of the things you claimed... you started calling me a "pit bull advocate" and telling me my input was biased. so really, you're doing the same thing that you keep accusing everyone else of doing. does this mean you can't read English?
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Dec 27, 2013 13:32:31 GMT -5
Milee, you are normally more level-headed than this. You said the owners were walking this dog. Have you seen the dog wandering randomly loose in your neighborhood? Does your community have a leash law? If so, call animal control. But if the dog is only out with his owner, then notch your concern down to low. Teach your son how to behave around all unfamiliar animals who are not leashed. It doesn't matter if it is a big dog or a small dog. I know you are just venting and not asking for real solutions because you can hardly ask these people to have their dogs put down just because they are large and stared at your son as if he were a potential meal. See how silly that sounds? What you can do is watch your child just as you expect them to watch their dog. There are also a lot worse human animals that look at children like your son as prey. That's an even better reason not to allow him to ride his bike alone than the dog in your post. Makes sense. Thanks.
Just to clarify, I didn't want these owners to put their dogs down. Keeping them at home behind a secure fence would be OK.
Dogs that don't get walked and exposed to normal human society are more likely to overreact in a scenario that you don't want (screaming children, kids on bikes, etc). The owners are being responsible pet owners by walking them on a leash.
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