LarryUK Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I took this yesterday and I think it's a great pic of my George. Pity about the background though. It's surprising how people say he looks evil and vicious. My answer is 'Guns aren't dangerous until Humans get involved'. It melts me to look at him. I love him to bits. It's not the dog, it's the owner. As a matter of interest. He's an Irish Blue Staff. I believe the Pit Bull was bred from this breed. Do any of you own Pits? They're banned here. But they're great loyal loving dogs. Stop blaming the animal and blame the human for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Big George is wonderful. Thanks for showing him off. Skid the Awesome Pitbull was mine from the time he came home from the parking lot in a cardboard box 'till his dying day at the age of 12 1/2. He was our protector. He feared nothing. 8 of our 11 grand-children knew and loved him. He never hurt a human in his life...except for the ones he ran into while playing. Best buddy I ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Here's my Jack. Some say he looks like a Pit. Most stories you hear these days about Pit Bulls aren’t pit bulls at all. Any dog with a short muzzle and pit coloring can be classified as a pit bull for news stories. Pit bulls are being killed out in many places due to the lobbyist group PETA and their psychotic hatred of the concept of pet ownership and human, animal interaction and humanity in general. They have successfully lobbied policy makers to outlaw breeds. Raving lunatics that bunch. I hate PETA. Their “shelter” in Virginia killed 95.9% of all the dog and cats they took in last year. That's up from 93.8% in 2010. Honestly the facilities in their VA headquarters isn't big enough to house more than a few dogs or cats so they kill most of them in the van as soon as the pic them up some times dumping them in dumpsters. They even lobbied to get custody of Micheal Vicks dogs so they could kill them all. Thankfully another group won custody of those animals and was able to place every one of them with families for adoption. Vick was responcable for the deaths of about 10 dogs. Since 1998, a total of 27,751 pets have died at the hands of PETA workers. Here's a quote from PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk. “I don’t use the word 'pet.' I think it’s speciesist language. I prefer 'companion animal.' For one thing, we would no longer allow breeding. People could not create different breeds. There would be no pet shops. If people had companion animals in their homes, those animals would have to be refugees from the animal shelters and the streets. You would have a protective relationship with them just as you would with an orphaned child. But as the surplus of cats and dogs (artificially engineered by centuries of forced breeding) declined, eventually companion animals would be phased out, and we would return to a more symbiotic relationship – enjoyment at a distance.” — Ingrid Newkirk, The Harper's Forum Book, Jack Hitt, ed., 1989, p.223 Stone****nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Staff's are GREAT family dogs!! Its a shame they are status symbols for the average ***k wit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 All George wants is his tennis ball thrown for him, his walk and peace. He's a lovely calm dog. I think that's what most dogs want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 All George wants is his tennis ball thrown for him, his walk and peace. He's a lovely calm dog. I think that's what most dogs want. ...and tummy rubs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buliwyf Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hey Lashurst thats a good looking boy you have but I've never heard of a Irish Blue Staff.You might be thinking of a Blue Staffordshire terrier that is one of the correct names for a pit bull as well as a few others.But I admit the UK does have a few different breeds than us. Ours (Hazel) is now 12 years old and still runs around like a puppy.She plays with her Very large 210 lbs and 135 Irish wolf hound brothers and I find it funny she's still boss with them.We rescued her from the people who lived next door to us as when she was about 4 months old.They had gotten her a a 10 week old puppy and got tired of her and was going to take her to the humane society and they have so many pits they more than likely have put a lot down.She was definatly the runt of the litter and pretty small (still is). She loves everybody she sees or can reach to give a kiss to them and loves life and play and definatly being comfy as she loves to hide under blankets with just her eyes being seen.I hope George has a long fun life with plenty of love from everyone he comes across. Hazel brindle under black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hey Lashurst thats a good looking boy you have but I've never heard of a Irish Blue Staff.You might be thinking of a Blue Staffordshire terrier that is one of the correct names for a pit bull as well as a few others.But I admit the UK does have a few different breeds than us. Ours (Hazel) is now 12 years old and still runs around like a puppy.She plays with her Very large 210 lbs and 135 Irish wolf hound brothers and I find it funny she's still boss with them.We rescued her from the people who lived next door to us as when she was about 4 months old.They had gotten her a a 10 week old puppy and got tired of her and was going to take her to the humane society and they have so many pits they more than likely have put a lot down.She was definatly the runt of the litter and pretty small (still is). She loves everybody she sees or can reach to give a kiss to them and loves life and play and definatly being comfy as she loves to hide under blankets with just her eyes being seen.I hope George has a long fun life with plenty of love from everyone he comes across. Hazel brindle under black. I've copied this from the web. The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a powerful and muscular dog, very strong for his size with a broad head and very strong jaws. The muzzle is short and the cheek muscles distinct. The stop is clearly defined. The round eyes are brown and the nose, black. The teeth should form a scissors bite. The ears are either rose or half-pricked. The neck is short and muscular. The front legs are spaced wide apart. If they have rear dewclaws they are generally removed, front dewclaw removal is optional. The short coat is soft, sleek and close. Comes in black, blue, fawn, red, white or brindle, often with markings. Temperament The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is intelligent and does everything full throttle: play, work and love. It is extremely courageous and obedient, affectionate with a sense of humor. One owner of this breed says "Staffordshire Bull Terriers are very people friendly. They are not particularly wary of strangers in almost all circumstances - although I've heard a few anecdotes about some being wary of particular people. My dogs are always happy to meet new people!" The breeds reputation with children is second to none. Adored and adoring within its own family circle. Excellent with other dogs and always ready to play. If they sense their owners are meek or passive they can become stubborn and persistent as they believe they need to run things since their humans are not strong minded enough. The Irish Staffordshire needs firm and consistent training. They are an active breed for the active family. Without enough mental and physical exercise they can become destructive and hard to handle, even going as far as tearing down fencing to get to the other side. Staffordshire Bulls who are hyper active or high strong are not getting adequate exercise. Dogs have an instinct to migrate and therefore going for daily pack walks is a must. As a puppy they tend to chew a great deal so make sure you provide them with plenty of chew toys. Be sure to only give your Staffie strong toys. Do not allow it to be off its leash unless it is safe to do so. They can be trained for agility, competitive obedience, weight pulling and jumping. The breed competes in the UK at the highest level. It holds the world record for jumping 7feet. Irish Staffies love a challenge and variety. Owners need to protect these dogs from injuring themselves. Totally fearless and curious, they're liable to jump off of a deck or walk through broken glass. These dogs are not recommended for most families because they need consistent, firm, experienced handling and training. They do best with children who know how to be little pack leaders. Good with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood and/or properly socialized. They will bark at wild animals such as birds, rabbits and hedgehogs and must be corrected if this is an unwanted behavior. Generally very friendly by nature, however it depends on the stranger, if the stranger seems scared or frightened of the dog then the dog seems to pick this up and take advantage. With experienced dog handling the breed is very friendly. They can be difficult to housebreak. Height, Weight Height: 17 - 24 inches (44-60 cm.) Weight: 55-77 pounds (25 - 35 kg.) Health Problems - Living conditions The Irish Staff will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and will do okay with a small yard. Exercise The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier possesses tremendous stamina and must have plenty of exercise. They need a daily long, brisk walk or they will become restless and difficult to manage. While out on the walk make sure the dog heels beside or behind the person holding the lead, never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Life Expectancy 10-16 Years Grooming The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom. Brush every day with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as necessary. The coat will gleam if rubbed with a piece of toweling or chamois. Origin The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was developed in the region of Staffordshire, England in the nineteenth century from crosses between Bulldogs and various Terriers. The Staffordshire Bull was developed for the then-popular sport of bull baiting. The breed's popularity waned as interest in the sport waned. Irish breeders then attempted to create a taller and leaner type of dog that could be used primarily for dog fighting. When dog fighting was banned the breed became rare although it is becoming more and more popular now. These days the breed is used mainly as pets however there are some owners who use the breed for jumping and weight pulling competition as athletics is where this breed excels. The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not a dog for every family, but in the hands of a dominant, experienced owner; it can be a successful pet and family guardian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 http://m.examiner.com/inspirational-pets-in-orlando/stray-pit-bull-saves-a-woman-and-child-from-attacker Stray Pit Bull saves a woman and child from attacker. Angela was leaving the playground in Port Charlotte with her two year old son, when something unimaginable happened. An unknown man attacked them at knifepoint. When most people see a stray Pit Bull running around, they get nervous, and even scared. Although on this day, he was Angela's guardian angel. A 65 pound male pit bull charged the man and drove him off. “I don’t think the dog physically attacked the man, but he went at him and was showing signs of aggression, just baring his teeth and growling and barking. It was clear he was trying to defend this woman,” Animal Control Lt. Brian Jones told Pet Pulse. The remarkable part of this story is this dog had never seen Angela before, and selflessly defended them. The dog probably saved their lives. After the man ran away, Angela grabbed her child and ran to get in the car to drive away, when the dog jumped into the backseat. They then waited for police. Angela says if the dog's owners do not come forward to take him home, they will be adopting him. Angela calls him their "angel", which will be his name if they are able to adopt him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 It was the Doberman, the Alsation. The Rottweiler and now the Pit Bull. When will they blame the human? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 "The remarkable part of this story is this dog had never seen Angela before, and selflessly defended them. The dog probably saved their lives" That's what I'm talkin' about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 A couple I know own a Pit Bull each and the dogs are big babies,they are actually docile.We had a couple of instances here where pit bulls attacked and killed other dogs and even attacked people but it was found in all cases that the owners trained them to be agressive and over protective.I have a German Shepherd that weighs 100 lbs. and she's the biggest sooky baby you could ever see.I literally can't move anywhere in or out of the house where she follows me.Even if I go to the bathroom she's right behind me.She had pups a couple of years ago and after the pups were weaned and sold she actually "adopted" one of the cats and treats him just like she treated her pups.The cat goes up to her and lies down between her front paws and she licks him clean just like she did with her pups and the funny thing is that when she's done he reciprocates by washing her face and head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 My Dog Maggi. Best dog ever.... This one she was excited about going for a walk ( some people think otherwise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 My Dog Maggi. Best dog ever.... This one she was excited about going for a walk ( some people think otherwise). LOL! GREAT dog, Dave! And I know exactly how you feel about her. When a Pit gets the zooms it's just not like anything else you've ever experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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