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Topic: Doing Research Project...Need Input!
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Dakota
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posted November 24, 2003 05:52 PM
Hey guys! I am doing a research project and my topic is that people need to research dog breeds before they adopt them. What I need to know is, did you research your breed? Were you surprised by any of its personality quirks? Thanks a bunch!
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lou3
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posted November 24, 2003 06:19 PM
Yeah i researched, everyone should.
Some dogs are different to their breed normal though. My Cavalier King Charles is typical, so are my Wolfdog, my norwich and one of my pointers, but Jodie my second pointer is Totally different to Willow. English pointers are supposed to be quiet and slightly retiring with strangers but full of energy and loyal to their owners.
Willow is like this but Jodie is as bouncy as a labrador with strangers and barks almost as much as the yappy little Cairns some of the rest of my family own. Shes also not picky in the slightest who she goes off with which is very atypical of the breed as they usually pine for their owners. Dont think Jodie would care if she ever saw me again as long as someone fed and walked her twice a day!
It can depend entirely on the bloodline a particular breeder favours, generally a good rule is to meet BOTH parents (NEVER buy a dog if you havent met mom and Dad) and if they both have good temperaments then the pups will probably be the same - with correct training of course.
It helps to know the particular quirks common to a breed though - like rhodesian ridgebacks tendancy to be aggressive with everyone except their own family, border collies needing a minimum of 2 hrs of exercise a day, labradors being good with children, pit bulls not being good with children, terriers and toys being yappy, boxers not liking being left on their own, and Staffies not being happy around other dogs. that way you can take appropriate action when they are very small puppies to try and minimise these problems or buy/not buy the particular breed that does/doesnt suit your lifestyle.
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posted November 25, 2003 12:40 AM
I did a lot of research on Huskies before we purchased one - and pretty much everything we read is true. I encourage everyone looking to get a dog to find out as much information as possible about the breed. And make sure to read up on it's bad points alos. We did a lot of research on the bad points of Huskies - so that we could be prepared. We found out that they like to run - and run away. So we put up a fence to keep him from running away. They also like to dig - so he's supervised when he's outside (and in - he tried to dig a whole through the carpeting!). Just be prepared for the bad stuff - cause it will happen. You just got to not let it get to you. Having an affectionate pup run to mme when I come home from work makes me forget about all the naughty sutff he did earlier in the day!
*also - pitbulls can be good with children. We have one pitbull mix - and we recently lost another one. They were great with my kids - loved every kid that came over. Wilson the one we had to put to sleep didn't like it when strangers came over - but if it was a kid he would love them to death! It all depends on how they are raised and socialized.
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lou3
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posted November 25, 2003 08:24 AM
*also - pitbulls can be good with children. We have one pitbull mix - and we recently lost another one. They were great with my kids - loved every kid that came over. Wilson the one we had to put to sleep didn't like it when strangers came over - but if it was a kid he would love them to death! It all depends on how they are raised and socialized.[/QB][/QUOTE]
That was my point, u gotta know what you're dealing with so you can raise a dog appropritely. Personally i will NEVER trust a pit bull because any breed that is aggressive enough to be completely banned in some countries and under severe restrictions in others is probably one to avoid at all costs.
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posted November 25, 2003 08:34 AM
Pit bulls are not banned because they're aggresive. They're banned because their the fighting dog of choice. They are actually one of the gentlest and child-safe breeds out there.
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Dakota
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posted November 25, 2003 11:07 AM
Thanks for the replies so far guys but i think it is starting to stray from my topic. i really need answers to my question regarding research so i can persuade my audience and so i can get a good grade. thanks for the input and keep it coming please!!! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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fullhouse9873
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posted November 26, 2003 12:34 AM
Pit bulls would be a good point for your project. Lets say someone was looking for a dog - and all they heard were that pit bulls are blood-thirsty, crazy viscous dogs only put on this earth to attack anything that moves - then they probably wouldn't get a pit. But if people cared to learn more about they breed they would find out they can gentle, loving, caring dogs.
and by the way - any dog can be viscous. I never once thought twice about letting my two kids (ages 4 & 1) play with my pit mixes. I WILL NOT let them play unsupervised with my mom's dachshund. That is a viscous dog - snaps at anything. The point is - any dog can snap - it just takes responsible pet owners to teach them not to.
(By the way - you should go with the whole discrimination against pits - now THAT would be a good project) (OK- I'm a little biased!)
But - I did research my Husky - and everything that every book, breeder and website said was true.
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Dakota
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posted November 26, 2003 09:17 AM
thanks for the input fullhouse. my topic is kinda centered around my border collie and my research. however, i am doing an ivestigative research into other breeds and the pit bull is a wonderful choice! thanks becuz truly i didn't even think to critique them. thanks again and please let others that you know that i;m taking this poll. thanks!
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posted November 26, 2003 12:19 PM
In 48 years of marriage we have always had a dog or two or three. Every dog but one was a castaway. The only research we ever did was to search our hearts for one good reason to walk away from this expression of Love. We have not regretted one decision. Each one has brought their own method of wriggling into our hearts...one could not replace the other. I will have to agree, Dakota, that the border collie mix we have now is about as special as they get. Had I researched her ancestry and what it takes to live with a herding/working breed, I would have missed out on some of the happiest experiences I've ever had. There is a reason that dog spelled backwards is God! What unconditional love EACH ONE brings. There is much to be said for the need to know what you are getting into... but, there would probably be a lot less children in the world if parents knew what they were getting into!!!! But, look what we would have missed.
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posted November 26, 2003 08:57 PM
I have 1 13 yr old and 8 month old Brittany. They are wonderful dogs and just the right size. I guess thats why I got a new puppy. The are high energy and need alot of exercise. I researched with the first one and knew what to expect with the second one. Very gentle and good natured dogs.
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posted December 03, 2003 11:46 PM
Hello!
When growing up we had a lot of dogs, my parents never researched one of them, they all were good dogs; we raised them to be good. Me, I did a lot of research before buying my Chow Chow and Yorkshire Terrier. I read anything I could put my hands on; I still do now after purchasing them. I just think it is imperative to know all there is to know; health problems, general personality traits etc.
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posted December 04, 2003 03:24 PM
i personally think that, you should be aware of that kind of breed. if you've bought a dog that has been abused, be aware how scared they can get, and how to properly train them.
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