Toy Dog Owners

[LOST_FAN]

Please, PLEASE, protect them from larger dogs. I was walking Baby the other night and a pit attacked her. I tried to pick Baby up but the pit was on her so fast and I tried to grab the dogs collar, but she was moving to fast. Fortunately, the owner of this dog was able to get it off of my Baby in time. She was not hurt, THANK GOD! I have always been very cautious around big dogs that are not on leashes (especially after hearing all the horror stories), but this whole occurrence happened so fast.

So please, protect your little dogs from aggressive dogs.

I'm sorry if this subject has been discussed before, but it never hurts to be reminded of such an important subject.

[Novel]

Its always our responsibilty to protect our dogs from any danger, big, little, young and old.

I'm glad your Baby was not injured. I'm disappointed that a "pitt" acted like this, but I'm also disappointed that you labeled it blandly as a "pitt". Every stocky, large dog out there is not a "pitt" and feeding the frenzy against these breed types is irresponsible in itself. I would much rather hear the actual breed, not an assumption. "Pitt" could be anything from Boxer to Bull Terrier, I've even heard people mistakingly refer to Rotties as pitts. Lets not be biased against these sweet dogs just because the media has brainwashed half the viewing public.

[LOST_FAN]

I labeled it a pit because it was a pit, if it had been a collie or my sisters Vizsla I would have named the breed in those instants as well. I'm not saying anything against pit bulls it just so happened that the dog that attacked my dog was indeed a pit. If I told you the story about my neighbors dalmation biting a dog I would not be saying that dalmations are bad.

So again, I say protect your little dogs from aggressive dogs whatever the breed.

And I'm saying toy breeds because we all in the toy breed section. I have nothing against big dog, my Chihuahua grew up with a German Shepherd.

[Novel]

It's usually nothing more than a label. Was it a Stafforshire Bull Terrier, a Bull Terrier, an American Bull Terrier, etc.... many dogs get labeled as pitts, which really aren't. That was my point!

[CTDog]

This is exactly why I don't walk my little schnauzer girl to often in public. I work in an animal hospital and I have seen several small breeds that have been attacked and maimed by large breeds. Two died instantly with one bite. Don't shoot the messenger...but over 50% of the dogs doing the attacking on small dogs were german shepherds. Of course it doesn't mean a dog aggressive dog is people aggressive.

[Novel]

Agreed CT, and the number of GSDs helps the odds. All dogs bite, they all have teeth, its just the extent of damage that makes the papers. There have been a few people Weim attacks documented this year. A horrid thing, yet, the damage is usually less severe because they're just made differently than say a Boxer, which has amazing jaw muscles and tenacity, or a Rottweilier that has lots of body mass to back up the jaw and neck muscles. With GSDs being such a popular dog breed it really stands to reason that we would have more attacks from that breed of dog.
I've been bit by a couple different breeds of dogs over the years. My numbers put the Chi as top biter, then the Dachshund, Chow Chow, Shar-pei (the one that left a scar), and a Boxer, GSD and Bullmastiff round out the list. All were glancing blows made by dogs that were in stressful situations, except the Shar-pei who came after me, based on fear, but working on a completely different level than the other dogs who were temporarily unstable.
I don't remember exactly where I was going with this, but... all dogs can bite, they all have teeth, its just the size of the dog being attacked that can quickly sway a bite into a mauling or death.
Do be careful with your little ones, they require quite a bit of dog socialization to react appropriately when confronted with dogs larger than themselves.

[LOST_FAN]

My main thoughts in starting this thread was to remind small dog owners that bigger dogs (in all my cases) tend to view them as prey. And that the larger dog doesn't even have to be aggressive to hurt a small dog, they can get hurt in play too. I never thought that the analyzing of all the different breeds was going to be the main subject, yes, I know all dogs can bite and be aggressive. It's the fact that small dogs get hurt so much easier, even puppies sometimes have to be protected from their mothers sitting on them.

The owner of the dog that attacked my dog said that she was very aggressive and that she would bite any dog. (why he lets his dog run out of the house into the street to attack other peoples dogs is beyond me.) I'm glad I don't know that person.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

I never thought that the analyzing of all the different breeds was going to be the main subject

I wasn't aware that the thread was closed for any other discussion along the same lines or am I misunderstanding your statement?

[LOST_FAN]

Maybe, we are all over analyzing each others posts and taking too much to heart (myself included).



I just wanted to warn people. You know this happened to me in a different forum, but I thought the subject would be gladly recieved, but people just turned it into what they wanted. So, what can I do *sigh*.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

Originally Posted by LOST_FAN

Maybe, we are all over analyzing each others posts and taking too much to heart (myself included).



I just wanted to warn people. You know this happened to me in a different forum (not dog), but I thought the subject would be gladly recieved, but people just turned it into what they wanted. So, what can I do *sigh*.

I don't have a problem at all with you warning others, its an excellent post and I'm sorry that Baby had to go through it but the post hasn't changed, Novel simply made comment on the different breeds and which she felt were "worse" when it came to a bite. At least thats what I got from it ....is that right Novel?

She also stated " all dogs can bite, they all have teeth, its just the size of the dog being attacked that can quickly sway a bite into a mauling or death." In other words, yes watch the smaller breeds because a bite that could injure a larger dog may very well be critical or fatal to a smaller breed.

[Pugdawg1]

I try to be quite careful when walking the pugs. Have had a couple of scary situations. There's a lab up the street that's run at me twice.. the last time, I had 28 lb Oscar up on my shoulders before I knew it, thankfully the owner was there and called their dog back. There are two pits (yes they ARE pits), that seem quite aggressive, that occasionally I see loose.. and there is a mix breed two doors down that I've seen attack a stray dog before. I've called animal control on it, and they picked up the stray that was attacked, and they've been to the house where that particular aggressive dog is, but I see that dog is still there. The mother of that dog, who was so sweet, was killed last summer.. hit by a car. Those are the type of people that do not deserve to own a dog. They do not care.

So I'm on my toes around here. I am glad your little one is ok. It's horrifying when something like that happens. It really is.

[Cassiepeia]

I'm always very careful when I walk Jesse. The thought that he might be attacked frightens me because I've seen so many people let their dogs loose all the time to wander around the streets. I've been fortunate not to have met any dogs (unleashed ones) on our walks. I still keep an eye out for them though.

Sorry your little one was attacked. That must have been terrifying.

Cass.

[Novel]

Originally Posted by Crossfire Bulldogs

I don't have a problem at all with you warning others, its an excellent post and I'm sorry that Baby had to go through it but the post hasn't changed, Novel simply made comment on the different breeds and which she felt were "worse" when it came to a bite. At least thats what I got from it ....is that right Novel?

She also stated " all dogs can bite, they all have teeth, its just the size of the dog being attacked that can quickly sway a bite into a mauling or death." In other words, yes watch the smaller breeds because a bite that could injure a larger dog may very well be critical or fatal to a smaller breed.

Thanks Crossfire, yes, I did comment off to the side a little bit, but, brought it back to the topic at hand with the statement that you quoted. LOST FAN, sorry if you've felt that I have taken it in a direction you did not want. That's the great fun about forums, you post your thoughts, and I post mine!!

[Charlie_boy]

Lost-Fan i am sorry your Baby was attacked by another dog, is she ok from it in temrs of being fine around other dogs now? I read that she wasnt hurt which is really good to hear!
When i fist took Charlie to our local park after he had all his needles (he was about 14 weeks) Every one was stopping us and giving us the whole awwwww isnt he cute thing. Anyway some guy stopped me with his little Yorkie and they where doing the whole sniffy thing and Charlies tail was going although he was weary, the next thing this little Yorkie was on top of Charlie with in a blink of an eye and really trying to have a go at him. Luckily the dog was only small so i was able to drag it off Charlie and he wasnt hurt but shaken up (he wet him self when i picked him up bless him). It is a horrible thing to experience so i know how you must feel and how you felt at the time! If i was you i would be fuming at that stupid man for letting his dog out anyway with out a leash of muzzle on it! How irresponsible is he the idiot!!! The really annoying thing is that dog has probably learnt all those bad habbits from the moron who owns it as well

Sharon and Charlie

[gilda25]

Lost Fan - thank you for the reminder and Im sorry to hear about your dog. But im glad he/she is okay....
My 4 month old Maltipoo gets his last set of shots today so i can start walking him. I was so excited about it but after reading this post it worried me a bit (Im not blaming you by the way! ) I was already a little concerned anyway b/c since its the first time I'll be walking him, I just naturally thought of the 'big dog preying on small dog' thing since it'll be new to me. And with him weighing only 6 lbs its a little scary.
I've seen people in our neighborhood walk their dogs and theyre usually the bigger breeds. But seeing people walk their small dogs also makes me feel like if THEY are okay walking their small dogs in my area, then it must be safe (somehow).
But i will still be on high alert. Thanks again.