not again, in a space of a few days

[YORKIE7]

http://news.aol.co.uk/rottweiler-att...27045709990001 Yet another child mauled by a rottweiler, days after a 5 month old baby was killed by 2 rotties outside a pub. Luckily this little boy survived, the dog was destroyed!

[Peters]

who in their right mind would leave a chld alone with such a large breed dog to being with the owners and the childs parents should be held responsible!

[cheryl000]

It looks like the grandma was there, she just couldn't handle the dog or get him off when it started attacking. Thank god the neighbor was there and he fought him off with that hammer. The boy was almost killed. I think people who own an animal like that need to be able to control it.

[Peters]

i have a rottie well over 100lbs and i do not leave my small dogs or child around her unattended if she can't control the dog she shouldnt have it! poor kids!
i don't believe my rottie would hurt anyone but i wouldn't even think of taking a chance with her at all period !

[JCarlson2004]

Aww what a sad story. I hope the little boy will be ok.

[cheryl000]

Originally Posted by Peters

i have a rottie well over 100lbs and i do not leave my small dogs or child around her unattended if she can't control the dog she shouldnt have it! poor kids!
i don't believe my rottie would hurt anyone but i wouldn't even think of taking a chance with her at all period !

You have a beautiful dog. My sis has a rott that she saved from the shelter, he is the sweetest thing, but we still don't give it the chance of something bad happening. My sis also has a 4lb minpin and 3 little boys. The rott is always under control and is leashed when the little ones are outside playing in the yard. I agree that she shouldn't have a dog that she can't control. Unfortunately that little boy will be scarred for life in more ways than one and that grandmother has to live with the guilt of it all.

[LauraMichelle]

It makes me so angry when I read about another Rott attack. I own a Rott and my family has always had Rotts. I have only nothing, but good things to say about them. We have never had a problem, EVER, with any of our dogs. They never have been chained, starved for food, love, attention or exercise. We treat our pets as members of the family, we respect them and they know who's boss- Not them.

Children are not allowed to play alone with them, only because of sheer size (Bruno jumps and scratches sometimes). I can also say that any children that were in my family learned from an early age, what is appropriate behavior around a dog. No hitting, pulling, pushing, or screaming and to never run from a dog. Some dogs have high prey drives, Rotties are one. Chasing becomes a game to them, especially a small child. When will people understand you have to pay attention to your children 24/7? Even with my Yorkie, very rarely will I let a child hold them, I can count the times. I don't care if people call me a bitch, "Look, but don't touch". I am more afraid of Marilynn and Melvin snapping, then the 100lb Vicious Rottweiler.

All dogs bite! Little ones (dogs) don't get reported nearly as much because a Yorkie bite may hurt, but a Rottie bite does damage. I figured to see "Ban the Rottweiler" proposals in the story, I did not figure to see a intelligent idea. I think making a license, for owning a dog based on breed, would help with a lot of problems. Tests on that breeds temperment, history, exercise requirements, everything from A-Z would be fantastic. I know so many people that just get whatever is "cool" or popular and are severly disapointed in their dog. Because they know NOTHING about it!!! Rotties take a long time to mature, can be smarter than the owner and will test you endlessly. I see unhappy Rottie homes all the time. I believe everyone has a dog out there suited to their lifestyle and needs, with time everyone can find their dog. Rotties and Yorkies are my dogs, we get each other. I got a Rottweiler because I love the breed and every goofy quality they posses. I love Rottweilers. I hate ignorant people and parents, those who think it is the dogs fault. There is always some kind of underlying reason a dog becomes dangerous, we are at fault.

Sorry that was so long, I get so upset when I hear about these. I know what the back lash is coming too, BSL. The general public freaks out and never even gives them a chance. Ruining it for the dedicated and genuine breed lovers. In the mean time, because they have gained media attention, thugs and criminals everywhere rush out to get one of these "Mean dogs". Its a dirty cycle, and it will continue until every dog has a bad rap. Ban one breed, irresponsible people will just find another breed to ruin.

Pictures below are of Bruno, my baby. L-R: Finishing off his soccer ball, 6 months old with his Snake, and Me, Shane, Melvin & Bruno-Family portrait, before Marilynn.

[LauraMichelle]

Well here is a larger picture, those don't do anyone justice.

Bruno, Melvin & Soccer Ball
Bruno & Snake
Bruno and the Soccer Ball
Lap Dog

[YORKIE7]

The grandma didnt own the rottie, it escaped from its garden and ran round the neighbour hood, it jumped a gate into that poor ladies garden and attacked the little boy, so it wasnt her fault, she was just sat there playing with her grandson and then this dog comes from no where.

I thought rottweilers were bred to be mean, but i dont know much about them.

It is mostly irresponsible owners, and licenes would be good, so that these dogs are with experienced knowledgable handlers.

If only more people were like you then maybe there wouldnt be so many attacks?

[LauraMichelle]

I thought rottweilers were bred to be mean, but i dont know much about them.

It is that general idea that is killing our breeds. No one takes the time to learn and get to know a breed. And the ones they hear about are on the news for something terrible.

No, Rotts were originally bred for herding, if you have ever been around one, they are very physical dogs and natural herders.


Rotties have a "Wait and See" attitude, they generally wait to see what a strangers intentions are before reacting. People that have dogs that attack "for no reason" need to look at the dogs environment. Was he excercised enough? Neglected? All too often children taunt dogs, I put a really quick stop to that. I was coming home and finding sticks in the yard, and then one day I caught a group of small children (3-8 years old) squirting Bruno in the face with a water gun. He HATES that. Let it happen a few more times, he will start to hate them, and boom! He bites one and I loose my dog. That is how it happens. And try to explain to the parents that theory, they look at me like I've got a killer in my yard. No, your kid is a punk and needs disipline, my dog is minding his own buisness in his own yard. It starts with the parents of child and dog, morons shouldn't be able to reproduce.

[YORKIE7]

Originally Posted by LauraMichelle

It is that general idea that is killing our breeds. No one takes the time to learn and get to know a breed. And the ones they hear about are on the news for something terrible.

No, Rotts were originally bred for herding, if you have ever been around one, they are very physical dogs and natural herders.


Rotties have a "Wait and See" attitude, they generally wait to see what a strangers intentions are before reacting. People that have dogs that attack "for no reason" need to look at the dogs environment. Was he excercised enough? Neglected? All too often children taunt dogs, I put a really quick stop to that. I was coming home and finding sticks in the yard, and then one day I caught a group of small children (3-8 years old) squirting Bruno in the face with a water gun. He HATES that. Let it happen a few more times, he will start to hate them, and boom! He bites one and I loose my dog. That is how it happens. And try to explain to the parents that theory, they look at me like I've got a killer in my yard. No, your kid is a punk and needs disipline, my dog is minding his own buisness in his own yard. It starts with the parents of child and dog, morons shouldn't be able to reproduce.

well im not trying to kill the breed, and yes that is the general thoughts about this breed,because they always get a bad rap. i dont have time to research this breed, i personally have no interest in larger breeds. I only put the story on here as i thought it was awfully sad, i would have still put it on here if it was a jack russell terrier. I have nothing against big dogs, i just happen to only be interested in small breeds.
On the news it said that rotts were bred for basically being vicious, but i have been around a few rotts that were very nice and i have also been around some nasty ones, its the same with all dogs i guess?

[LauraMichelle]

Oh I think you took my reply the wrong way! I wasn't coming down on you at all, I was stating the general public has a misconception about bully breeds. It is the general public that has that conception as well, its not your fault, the media has a lot to do with the way that works. I'm glad you put that up there, it lets me know what I'll be hearing about anyway. Don't think I was angry with you!

I get a lot of flack from other dog owners for my rottie, they seem to think I'm just as bad as the people that give them a bad name. Guilt by association I suppose. I don't fight my dog or mistreat him in ANY way, he is spoiled rotten, just as much as my yorkies. Its a shame that people don't care about their animals more and respect them like they should. The consequences to those actions hurt everyone, not just that owner and dog. Dogs are accessories and status symbols now, not companions and friends.

And yes, some are mean and some are not, the ones that aren't are product of good homes. Bruno can be nasty, however I have never seen him at his breaking point. I have only seen him warn people that come up to the door or car. And even then he is selective, he usually has a reason. Just like any other dog, they are pack animals and territorial. When you threaten his leader (me) and come into his territory (our home and yard), he will respond, weather it be a friendly woof or demonic growl. It just is more meanacing coming from a 100lb Rott than a 3lb Yorkie. My Yorkies will charge, my rott stands his ground with me. I guess its a good thing that the meaner of the two breeds happens to weigh next to nothing and couldn't inflict too much damage. Otherwise we would have a problem!

[YORKIE7]

Originally Posted by LauraMichelle

Oh I think you took my reply the wrong way! I wasn't coming down on you at all, I was stating the general public has a misconception about bully breeds. It is the general public that has that conception as well, its not your fault, the media has a lot to do with the way that works. I'm glad you put that up there, it lets me know what I'll be hearing about anyway. Don't think I was angry with you!

I get a lot of flack from other dog owners for my rottie, they seem to think I'm just as bad as the people that give them a bad name. Guilt by association I suppose. I don't fight my dog or mistreat him in ANY way, he is spoiled rotten, just as much as my yorkies. Its a shame that people don't care about their animals more and respect them like they should. The consequences to those actions hurt everyone, not just that owner and dog. Dogs are accessories and status symbols now, not companions and friends.

And yes, some are mean and some are not, the ones that aren't are product of good homes. Bruno can be nasty, however I have never seen him at his breaking point. I have only seen him warn people that come up to the door or car. And even then he is selective, he usually has a reason. Just like any other dog, they are pack animals and territorial. When you threaten his leader (me) and come into his territory (our home and yard), he will respond, weather it be a friendly woof or demonic growl. It just is more meanacing coming from a 100lb Rott than a 3lb Yorkie. My Yorkies will charge, my rott stands his ground with me. I guess its a good thing that the meaner of the two breeds happens to weigh next to nothing and couldn't inflict too much damage. Otherwise we would have a problem!

no we're cool, you sound like a very responsible owner, i think rottie owners should follow in your footsteps! and good for you, for sticking up for this breed! i promise i will research the breed and come back here and post what ive learnt, then you can tell me how ive done yeah? i love projects lol

[LauraMichelle]

Sounds great! I am glad I could interest someone in them, with all the negative press they need all the friends they can get! They are a wonderful dog, I love almost all dogs anyway, but Rotts and yorkies are it for me!

[YORKIE7]

Rottweilers descended from the italian mastiff,they were origionally bred in Germany, and were some what exstinct during the 18th century, however the breed became popular again at the start of the 20th century.
The rottweiler is a strong muscular dog, with a well developed muzzle and strong scissor bite.
They have a natural guard instinct, but have a mellow temperment, they are devoted to their master, and will be quite protective of them.
Rottweilers are highly intelligent, therefore making training fairly easy. They have many talents including herding, police work, guarding, competitive obedience and schutzhund.
Rottweilers should be trained and socialised from a young age, this breed loves socialisation and companionship.
They thrive on exercise, but are happy and calm in a home.
Their life expectancy is 10-12 years, and are prone to over eat, snore, and develop hip dysplasia and entopion.

How did i do? marks out of 10?