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Orrex

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41. Just for reference...

Thu Jul 27, 2023, 05:26 PM

Jul 2023

Are Pomeranians and Chihuahuas often used as security or enforcement dogs?

Or do the parties that employ dogs in such roles generally choose larger, more muscular dogs? Is it because these powerful animals inflict the same damage as a Pekinese or Corgi?

I did a job today at a site with two Rotweilers, each weighing over 180 pounds. They were friendly (ridiculously so, in fact), but I'd have to guess that "they can inflict more damage" than the two Dachshunds at the site where I worked yesterday.

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DoGs KnOw!!11!!!!!111!!!!!! WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #1

I have had dogs my entire life (until 2018 when my last one passed) and only once did sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #2

Right, but dogs biting people is very, very common. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #27

Your anecdote is not data ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #76

Some people own dogs as weapons orthoclad Jul 2023 #3

It is never a good idea to leave a dog and a child alone together. milestogo Jul 2023 #4

We don't know if they were left alone together. Mariana Jul 2023 #11

I mean it's pretty obvious the child's body stopdiggin Jul 2023 #5

My first question would be about exactly how this dog was trained niyad Jul 2023 #6

My first question would be ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #77

when a dog has ten bites on its record that's a warning nt msongs Jul 2023 #7

So, pitbulls should not bamagal62 Jul 2023 #8

There's always this back and forth regarding pit bulls, Abolishinist Jul 2023 #10

How vague. Share the statistics and the facts, feel free to use your resource. flvegan Jul 2023 #13

Based on the strength of their jaws. pnwmom Jul 2023 #15

Jaw strength isn't that big of a factor IMO Johnny2X2X Jul 2023 #19

Bullshit. DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #61

Those other super bully breeds are not as common as pit bulls. Hence, we don't hear as much about LeftInTX Jul 2023 #69

Cesar Millan? Come on. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2023 #25

Cesar Millan MorbidButterflyTat Jul 2023 #51

Just for reference... Orrex Jul 2023 #41

I'd have to be an absolute idiot to even ask flvegan Jul 2023 #54

I like how you called me an idiot and a liar, as if you're neither Orrex Jul 2023 #57

180 pound Rotts? BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #55

Well, I didn't weigh them, but that's what the owner said Orrex Jul 2023 #56

Lol, a six foot man weighs 180 or so. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #58

I'll give you his number and you can take it up with him Orrex Jul 2023 #66

Absolutely agree. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #68

They may not be obese, so quite assuming that they are ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #79

I dare you to ask this 195lb Rottie's owner that question ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #78

Based on the fact they operate in prey drive DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #65

I watched a pit bull suddenly attack another dog and saw all of that strength, determination and GoodRaisin Jul 2023 #14

I personally think the American bulldogs are worse. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2023 #20

Facts NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #26

Are humans breeding these dogs to be dangerous, both physically and temperamentally? CTyankee Jul 2023 #36

Unfortunately ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #80

Thank you for that reminder. Of course! CTyankee Jul 2023 #90

There are plenty of stories of dogs attacking children while adults are present. Mariana Jul 2023 #12

I grew up with a family that the bamagal62 Jul 2023 #9

The problem with pitbulls is that the good ones are leftyladyfrommo Jul 2023 #16

+1. BeckyDem Jul 2023 #18

Inbreeding inthewind21 Jul 2023 #29

The genetics are VERY predictable DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #62

Those dogs have a propensity to inflict much more damage. BeckyDem Jul 2023 #17

Funny, haven't seen any of the "dogs know" folks on here to explain what the kid did wrong yet. BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #21

They were known as Nanny Dogs XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #23

That is a blatant lie DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #63

Ok nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #64

+1 Celerity Jul 2023 #75

That breed should be banned. nt LexVegas Jul 2023 #22

Horrific. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #24

You seem to have a lot of contempt for "dog people". BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #30

I've met a lot of dog people who are very openly rude about cats. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #32

Never really saw it as team thing. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #33

It shouldn't be a team thing, but Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #37

I'm sure that cuts both ways. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #43

And I've known plenty of dog owners ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #88

Another gem. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #89

Cat owners allow their cats to run wild killing birds and walking all over people's cars MichMan Jul 2023 #38

Ours are indoors and have a catio. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #39

What percentage of cats are always leashed when they go outside? MichMan Jul 2023 #42

I'd be interested in seeing some data on that BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #44

I don't know. We and our neighbors all keep our cats inside. Sky Jewels Jul 2023 #46

they also kill bunnies orleans Jul 2023 #72

I know very few cat owners who let their cats run loose! LeftInTX Jul 2023 #70

They must all live around me I guess MichMan Jul 2023 #73

I'll admit that my cats do go outside without being leashed. ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #86

None of the cat owners I know... Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #71

Well, there are plenty of cat owners who do ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #83

And plenty of dog owners do the same ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #87

Some of them have earned it ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #81

I think maybe you're a little over invested. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #82

And you're not? ExWhoDoesntCare Jul 2023 #84

Post removed Post removed Jul 2023 #85

Looks like the 2023 edition of DU Dog Wars have started! BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #28

Seems like there should be a parade and food trucks for this. Xavier Breath Jul 2023 #31

Yes, if someone posted a jpeg of Petey from Little Rascals it's likely to start a riot. BannonsLiver Jul 2023 #35

I shouldn't laugh considering the subject, but LuckyCharms Jul 2023 #50

The article gives no information on the circumstances. The circumstances are crucial. Coventina Jul 2023 #34

The OP is in response to a post about the president's dog biting SS agents 10x MichMan Jul 2023 #40

Commander and this situation have nothing in common with each other, as far as I can tell. Coventina Jul 2023 #47

The child didn't get nipped, he was killed by the dog MichMan Jul 2023 #48

From the dog's point of view, the child did. Coventina Jul 2023 #49

+1 Celerity Jul 2023 #74

Dogs know... sarisataka Jul 2023 #45

Lol, did Shrub's dog ever bite him? BlackSkimmer Jul 2023 #59

sad BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2023 #52

There are many reasons a dog will bite you Bayard Jul 2023 #53

Because the prey cycle in pitbulls DenaliDemocrat Jul 2023 #60

Dogs know ripcord Jul 2023 #67