Poll: Dog stereotypes

[FairlyFrightenedFeline]

I see a lot of certain stereotypes in dogs. People believe Rottweilers, Pitt Bulls and big dogs to be vicious-bite-your-face-off-war-machines. And little dogs to be yappy-never-quiet-annoyance-machines. And middle sized dogs to be perfect family dogs which go around saving peoples lives in space. Well I'll tell you, I had a Rottweiler named Kiya [sub]R.I.P[/sub]. i loved her, she was beautiful and , sure she could be a bit rough when you play fight with her because of her size, but she wouldn't purposely cause us any harm. She was allowed freely near my small 8-year old brother, and would be let off the lead normally on walks. However, people jumped making un-evidenced[sub]Is that a word?[/sub] claims, picing up their little dogs, crossing the street and keeping their children extremely close, even shouting at me for having one of those hell-dogs. So, I ask you, some of the last remnants of intelligent people on this world, what are your views on dog stereotypes.


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P.S , anyone flaming this with comments like "LOL YOU CALLED A DOG PRETTY YOUR A POOFTA" and "I HATE DOGS THEY ARENT UBER 1337" will get personally Sparta-kicked down a well.

 

[Armored Prayer]

I believe some of them (like little dogs barking all the time) but not all of them.

 

[DazZ.]

Dogs can't look up

Don't believe them, I've met some vicious Alsatians and some lovely ones. It just depends how they are trained, but I'd guess it's easier to train a Rottweiler to kill than a Poodle.
(Not the small dogs though, those things are born evil)

 

[Soxafloppin]

My dogs are small yet quiet.

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Tess 4 years old

Toff 11 Years old

 

[Monkfish Acc.]

Well, there is a certain truth to them.
Like, some dog types will have a tendancy to be impatient with children, and some will have a tendancy to be violent unless kept in check, but not all of one particular breed will be like that.
I mean, one of the sweetest dogs I ever met was a pitbull.

Really, any breed of dog, with a good temperment and the right upbringing, could turn out as a harmless family pooch, just like any dog with a bad temperment and a bad upbringing could turn into one of those "mean dogs" all those twats who really shouldn't have dogs want.

 

[FairlyFrightenedFeline]

My dogs are small yet quiet.

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Tess 4 years old

Toff 11 Years old

EYES. MELTINTG. FROM. CUTE. GAAAAAAARGH.

 

[Starnerf]

Some dogs are naturally capable of causing more damage because that's how they were bred, but their temperament is always a function of their environment. Rotties, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, and German Shepherds were all bred to be strong so they could defend/guard/fight for their owners. But that doesn't mean they're mean.

 

[Hobo Joe]

I think that because of their size many dogs would be more effective killing-machines but I don't believe many of them - my brother's German Shepherd called Max is literally the FRIENDLIEST thing I've ever seen; my nephew (4) rides the thing, I've never seen him bear his teeth or growl either.

 

[Captain Schpack]

I don't know most of them but Pitbulls can be nice and Rottweilers are fucking annoying. My neighbor has two and they never shut the fuck up and I' can't go into my bloody yard because they jump of the bloody fence.

 

[Froobyx]

I think some dogs are more likely to aggressive than other dogs, just like people. But it is to do with how their brought up too... Like people.

We had a Staffy, who was soft as anything. Never once lashed out at us even though we got her when I was 3 and my sister was still a baby.

But small dogs are always yappy and annoying.

 

[Disaster Button]

My dogs are small yet quiet.

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Tess 4 years old

Toff 11 Years old

What is with the large amounts of dogs being called Tess? I know 7 people with dogs with that name where I live alone.

It depends on the ubringing I suppose although you do get dogs now and then that are just bad. Like people and cats. Although cats are more subtle about their evil.

 

[Z of the Na'vi]

I really depends on how the dog was raised.

I prefer my middle size dog, my 12 year old Beagle, Skip.

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He's my baby. : )

 

[Trivun]

Depends on how the dog was brought up. We had a puppy a few years ago, a Dobermann Pinscher we called Zack. Now, this is the stereotype of a Dobermann:

Spoiler: Dobermann stereotype

This is the type of dog we had:

Spoiler: Nice Dobermann puppy

Now, Zack was probably the most loving dog ever. He'd jump up at you, specifically to lick you. He was a brilliant dog, albeit quite crazy (he'd run around a lot and jump around when the doorbell went). And one of the nicest dogs you'd ever see.

When he died, at an elderly age, we waited a while, then got a new dog, another Dobermann. Instead of a puppy though, we had one we called Max, from a dog shelter. Turns out the dog had been abused by previous owners which was why he was in the shelter. After about a fortnight of him being in our house, we had to have him put down because he bit my brother's hand, my dad's wrist, and tried to bite me and my mum. He was vicious.

About a year ago last October, we had another Dobermann, who we called Olly. My dad really likes the breed, you see. Here are pictures of him when he was a puppy, and now, a year on:

Spoiler: Olly as a puppy

Spoiler: Olly as an adult

He's much calmer than Zack ever was, and he's a really good dog. Plus he loves to jump up you to get his treats when youtake him for a walk . He also gets on really well with our cat, who we had a few months ago (sadly I don't have any pictures of her). And this is all because of the way we raised him.

So no, I don't believe that dog stereotypes have any merit whatsoever. There is no scientific evidence I know of that suggests that certain types of dog are more or less likely than others to be good or bad. Any dog can snap and become vicious with the way it's treated, just as any dog can be a good and loving pet because of how it's treated.

 

[Scaredpanther0101]

I've got a Jack Russel it's not that annoying although she does seem to like...*cough cough*...Humping a stuffed Gorilla

 

[FairlyFrightenedFeline]

I've got a Jack Russel it's not that annoying although she does seem to like...*cough cough*...Humping a stuffed Gorilla

Ah, the little ones.

 

[mobsterlobster]

Rottweilers can grow up to be violent if not trained properly, but if they are trained properly they're one of the best breeds to own. I'd love to have a big scary looking dog that's as soft as a kitten.

 

[El Poncho]

Stereotypes give you a rough idea on how they will react, better safe than sorry right?

Although my little dog would try and play with every dog she see's and if we don't let her go over to them or she can't reach them she will whine, which is bloody annoying.

 

[Fox1789]

ok i had a pitt and she was beautiful and sweet, she used to watch my baby cousin like a hawk too.. as for rotties i love them, every one i met was a big baby. the dogs i hate are them dam jack russels.. too high strung for me

 

[YoUnG205]

I know a guy with a pure pit-bull, and it would not harm anyone.
However it is soooo strong and can n=knock me off my feet.

 

[Calgetorix]

Spoiler: Olly as a puppy

Spoiler: Olly as an adult

Aw, Dobermanns are so cute. I have a friend who owns a Dobermann as well and damn it's big. It doesn't bite or anything but can get rough when wanting to lick you or play. I love dogs, though, so it doesn't bother me.

It's funny though... My sister owns a small dog which she says thinks it is a large dog while my friend's dobermann thinks it is a small dog according to him. It seems dogs have identity problems!

It's difficult to say what exactly makes the dog behave the way it does. I'm sure there are multiple factors, though, not just upbringing. Maybe 75% upbringing and the rest is because of genes. Of course, those are just numbers I pulled from nowhere but my point is that upbringing matters the most.