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[C-dub]

Bubba, maybe there was something you could have done differently and maybe not and it was inevitable. Many years ago, if I'd had my gun with me, I would have come very close to having to do this with a rescued Rottie. The only thing I had available at the moment was a shovel and thankfully I did not have to use it either. Some dogs just ain't right in the head and can't be fixed no matter how hard you try.

Sorry.

[strider67]

Man, that stinks! Sorry to hear that. Glad your son is ok!

In a weird sort of way, maybe you WERE meant to get him because of your size and training, to protect the younger/older/weaker who may not have been so lucky had they adopted him...I hope that makes sense to you.

[cb1000rider]

We adopted a basset hound mix, and she had some of the same traits when we first got her. Shelter life can do that to a dog, and the hound breed does not help it. Without trying to blame you, that situation could have been prevented. A new dog in the house needs to know very soon off who is in charge. I corrected the problem with ours the first time she tried to bite my other dog over a treat. Never had the issue again.

We had a male Basset. He eventually lived with a Rottweiler and they were brought up together, with the Rott being younger.. That darn Basset didn't like the Rott and attacked him, at least 6 times, largely unprovoked. Every single time the Basset got the bad end of that deal. It never really changed his behavior.

Sweet dog to people... Just not real smart.

[puma guy]

Bubba, maybe there was something you could have done differently and maybe not and it was inevitable. Many years ago, if I'd had my gun with me, I would have come very close to having to do this with a rescued Rottie. The only thing I had available at the moment was a shovel and thankfully I did not have to use it either. Some dogs just ain't right in the head and can't be fixed no matter how hard you try.

Sorry.

I hadn't looked at this thread for a while, but my daughter came home with 7 week old Bloodhound puppy last night (named it Ammo) and I was reminded of it. I agree some dogs "just ain't quite right". As the son of a veterinarian I've been around animals all my life and some are prone to viscous behavior for unknown reasons. I encountered a few and it may seem strange, but I could look a dog in the eyes and tell; not always 100%, but often enough to keep from getting bit. (didn't work with cats ) Our niece had a Golden retriever that had that look. I told her about my perception and she ignored it. His first outburst was an unprovoked bite on a friend of hers that she chalked off to the dog being "protective". Her friend let it go, too. About 6 months later she had several friends over and the dog, according to everyone, was perfectly normal until it walked over to a woman on the couch, attacked her and ripped off one of her ears.

[WildBill]

I hadn't looked at this thread for a while, but my daughter came home with 7 week old Bloodhound puppy last night (named it Ammo) and I was reminded of it. I agree some dogs "just ain't quite right". As the son of a veterinarian I've been around animals all my life and some are prone to viscous behavior for unknown reasons. I encountered a few and it may seem strange, but I could look a dog in the eyes and tell; not always 100%, but often enough to keep from getting bit. (didn't work with cats ) Our niece had a Golden retriever that had that look. I told her about my perception and she ignored it. His first outburst was an unprovoked bite on a friend of hers that she chalked off to the dog being "protective". Her friend let it go, too. About 6 months later she had several friends over and the dog, according to everyone, was perfectly normal until it walked over to a woman on the couch, attacked her and ripped off one of her ears.

Did you ever notice it more in pure breeds versus mutts? I know that excessive inbreeding causes various physical problems, but maybe mental issues also?

[puma guy]

Did you ever notice it more in pure breeds versus mutts? I know that excessive inbreeding causes various physical problems, but maybe mental issues also?

I never really thought about that until you asked. In the 50's and 60's it seemed we had more pure bred than mixed. the most popular large breeds were German Shepherds, Boxers, Cocker Spaniels and small breeds were Fox Terriers, Min- pins, Manchesters and Pekingese, some Chihuahua's with a liberal mix of sporting breeds (mostly bird dog breeds). Breeder were more reputable then and inbreeding and puppy mills weren't epidemic. I was introduced to Australian Shepherds by a Cajun lady long before (some 30 years) they were a recognized breed here. I never had one but always thought they were really cool dogs. The weirdest dogs I ever encountered were a White Spitz and a German Shepherd. The Spitz was left to board for a long long time and was a total schizo and the Shepherd which also stayed a long time was fine unless my twin brother and I were in front of his run at the same time. We could stand there alone and pet him through the wire but when were together he'd be trying to get though the wire. If one of us left he'd go back to his docile behavior. To answer your question just from a demographic standpoint I'd have to say pure breeds. Now as for the owners..........that's a whole other story

[WildBill]

The weirdest dogs I ever encountered were ... and a German Shepherd. The Shepherd which also stayed a long time was fine unless my twin brother and I were in front of his run at the same time. We could stand there alone and pet him through the wire but when were together he'd be trying to get though the wire. If one of us left he'd go back to his docile behavior.

I understand that a dog might freak out if he was seeing double. I don't think that dogs can comprehend the concept of twins.