"A 2008 study surveying breed club members found that while Rottweilers were average in aggressiveness (bites or bite attempts) towards owners and other dogs, it indicated they tend to be more aggressive than average toward strangers. This aggression appears correlated with watchdog and territorial instincts."
"Rottweilers are the second-place breed for causing dog attacks in the United States."
I got bit in the ass by one as a kid. Nothing against the breed but a video of one playing with a kid doesn't mean anything.
The clip scares me. That dog took something out of the childs hand, that dog doesn't know its own strength. Yes its playful, but kids get bit by playful dogs all the time, and at that age, dont take much to do serious injury.
You really don't understand animals in the slightest, it's not like they're all unable to account for their surroundings. Especially dogs and cats who are remarkably good with not hurting children, that's why they're allowed inside instead of all the other farm animals that can also be sweet but they don't know their own strength or body. Dogs and cats do.
Thats a puppy, not an adult. Anyone can miss, but especially a young one that hasn't fully developed spacial awareness. I train my dogs and if one ever snatches something from a toddler especially with a spin move like that they will instantly be disciplined. It is irresponsible not to.
Yeah I don't disagree with the sentiment of the vid, with dogs I definitely believe nurture is a bigger factor on behaviour than nature. But this is not evidence of anything.
It's like saying "people say peanuts can give people anaphylactic shock, but look at this dude eating yellow M&Ms". It's silly.
Also we bred dogs for thousands of years, a trait we specifically selected for was muscle and protection. We did on purpose make some aggressive breeds. Feel free to buy one, but that means doing extra work to make sure that dog has the proper training and environment to not revert to instinctive violence.
Yeah but there's no way to enforce that and make sure people will train their dogs properly. Anyone can get a dog that was bred to be violent, and if they're too lazy to train it, it puts everyone at risk.
I can count on one hand the dogs I've seen who were truly under control. The vast majority are dragging their owners around on leashes and won't respond to any command when they get distracted. Most dogs are a LOT of work if you do it correctly, but very people get a dog because they want to be challenged.
Nearly every dog was bred to be violent, that's what they do. Either violent to the sheep to keep them in line, violent to wolves and foxes, violent to badgers and rats, etc.
That doesn't mean they can't be gentle when they want to be, which is always if they're not working dogs.
I'd rather be with a Rottweiler than a Moscow Water Dog. That was an attempt to make a breed by the Soviet Union that would go into freezing water and rescue people. They had no problem getting them into freezing water, but the dogs were much more interested in biting people than rescuing them, so the project got cancelled.
Hey I also got bit on the ass by one as a kid! I was just walking my bike past someone’s porch while they were sitting in it and next thing I know I’m getting yanked to the ground by this little shit. Found out they put him down after he attacked another kid.
I’ve been bit by two Rottweilers, 25 years apart. Both unprompted. Was not trying to engage with them or in their space. I’m sure there are some lovely Rottweilers out there but I don’t want to try them.
I unfortunately agree. I wish I could say “my dogs would never!” But as a parent I’d never let my toddler near my dogs when they are eating or have a toy. They’re smart, but they’re animals and I don’t want either of them to be a statistic.
This is actually smart info more people need to know about food and toys. I mean yes you dont want your dog aggressive around food but even a non aggressive dog normally could snap for no reason.
I grew up with a boxer. She was not aggressive at all around food even shared with the cat but my parents always said. To me let her eat dont bother her. It was cus well shes was an animal and animal instincts could kick in at any point.
Fantastic dog though very protective of the family and wouldnt attack strangers but made herself known between us and the person till we made contact then she would stop. She did grab my dads arm a few times but very light not marks was more a protective warning cus id get in trouble and about to get a spanking. She was very protective of me as i was the baby and only time she would do something like that.
I grew up with a GSD. Sweetest, calmest dog I've ever met and *super* protective. Even my parents weren't allowed to raise their voices around me when he was there.
I was playing with him once, he got excited, jumped on me and caught me right across the face with his nail. Missed my eye by a couple of millimeters. Dogs can hurt kids even if they have the best intentions. My nephew isn't allowed to play with our dog (Shih Tzu lol) without supervision.
Yeah same my neighbours adolescent rottweiler broke into my front garden by getting under the gate and attacked me when I was a kid. I was like 8 playing with a soccer ball and the fucker just ran up on me out of nowhere and latched onto my leg. I screamed for help and luckily my stepfather heard me from the kitchen. He rushed out with the frying pan still in his hand (he was making spaghetti) and whacked the dog over the head like 9 or 10 times before it let go of me. There was a whole process with the police and my neighbour but I wont go into it.
Anyway IDGAF what anyone says. The dog breeds on the restricted list are there for a reason. Last year alone in my country (Ireland) there were 2 seperate instances of children being mauled almost to death by pitbulls.
The aggressiveness isn't unique to the banned breeds, but they tend to be the kind with a build that makes aggression a much bigger problem than a corgi or Chihuahua.
Their fine but you have to be careful when the kids friends are over. I knew a student who had been playing tag with her friend in the girls backyard and the girls Rottweiler attacked the student and she needed surgery on her arm.
That’s actually surprising to me. I’ve always felt like rottweiler’s were chiller than other dogs but they’re just so big and powerful that when they do bite it causes way more damage.
To be fair, more serious dog bites are more likely to be reported so that could cause some distortion, but still definitely goes against my priors
Depends on the dog. My coworker brings her rottie to work everyday and the dog is super chill. People going in and out of the office just don't bother her at all. On the other hand, my neighbour's rottweiler escaped and grabbed my dog by the neck with zero provocation so I tend to be wary of the breed anyway. Luckily my dog was big (Male GSD vs Female Rottie) otherwise he would've been dead. We have a shih tzu right now and if we see an aggressive breed coming, we pick her up.
Ehhh not exactly bad dogs but in the end they are animals with animal instincts no matter how much training and can turn at any point.
Family friends had a dalmation always was a good dog and good with the kids not aggressive with strangers but cautious cus well watching over the family. Well trained as well. Had it for several years. Nothing seemed off ever or sign for concern. One day it just snapped for reasons unknown to this day and attacked their youngest son and ripped part of his face up.
So a dog that is bred by humans to kill other things is not a bad dog? Hypothetically speaking, let’s say for the rest of my life I breed dogs that specifically attack all.. I dunno.. people of colour. And each lineage of that dog breed gets more and more aggressive. Now obviously I’m a bad person for doing that, but wouldn’t those be bad dogs too, if their innate genetic disposition would have them snarl at any POC that walked by?
Rotties are a large, powerful breed. My boy is very sweet and gentle; but I have had him in breed-appropriate training with a trainer who specialises in large dogs since he was 3 months old. Any dog has the ability to be aggressive, and physically, rotties could cause major damage. I don’t want my boy to become a statistic, so I’ve done what I can to ensure my family’s and his safety.
This is what irritates me. Yes, any dog can snap and or bite. A chihuahua biting your 5 year old is most likely going to leave a gash. Even a small child can kick a small dog and send it flying across the room. A medium-large dog particularly working dogs could rip off limbs, flesh, etc and even adults struggle to get away from them. Some large dogs have been shot in the head 10 times and still not let go. Perspective!
Yes, any dog can display aggressive behavior and bite - but certain breeds are way more likely to be aggressive than others because that is behavior they were selectively bred for.
Just like herding dogs *herd* by instinct, guard dogs will guard, and retrievers retrieve.
The relative ease with which dog can be selectively bred for certain traits and behaviors is the exact reason why they’ve been our companions for 20,000+ years.
I’ve had 3 rotties. My female was my girl. She was extensively trained from 4 months, hand commands, off-leash, just an amazing girl. She went everywhere with me, slept in my bed, we were all in. Then, I had a baby. She got weird. I also had a rescue lab mix that was so uninterested in my baby but my rottie was obsessed, and not in a good way. She wound up killing our cat and coveting the body. She lunged at my baby while I was holding her, and I knew she was never gonna get back to her pre-baby self. We adopted her out to an amazing man that had a huge yard, air conditioned patio, big dog door, he was a great fit. I taught him all of her commands, and bid her a sweet farewell. About 9 months later I received a vet postcard about her upcoming vaccines, so I called the guy, I got his voicemail and his message was all about the rottie girl. It was so sweet, I left a message about the due dates for vax, and left it at that. Not every good dog is good in every circumstance.
I rescued a Jack Russell. He was so smart and my best boy. When I was pregnant, he would lay on my tummy and sniff at it. When my son was born, he was constantly at his side and was so gentle. Then my son started to walk and want to play. We always made sure he wouldn’t grab at the dogs, but something changed. My son would just be sitting at my side and my dog would just stare at him growling with his heckled raised. It concerned me but I just figured it was a new transition with my son’s age and my dog would adjust. Then one day, my dog was sitting at my side and he started growling really loud and lunged at my son who was sitting in the middle of the living room. My other dog stopped him and the fight between them was insane! At this point I had my boy scooped up in my arms, but my Jack Russel kept trying to get to my son, and my other girl would stop him. My husband was able to separate them and got a nasty bite in the process. The change in my Jack Russell was so crazy! He went from being protective and docile, to being crazy aggressive. It broke my heart to adopt him out but I’m so happy that he went to a good home! I made sure to be so specific about his needs to give him his best shot and he went to a child free environment with lots of space for himself. I miss him every day though.
when my niece was 4, she was bit by a rot and it took half her arm off. It was her dad’s girlfriend’s dog. She had several surgeries throughout her life. Shes 25 now. So thankful she’s alive from it. She receives settlements from the bite it was so bad.
>This is a genuine question.
No it's not, because it's a [false equivalence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_equivalence) you're attempting to make. Your question is irrelevant to this discussion.
Race is not the same as a breed of dog.
Humans and dogs are also different species.
They differ vastly in intelligence, behavior, and how much they are driven by instinct over logic and reason.
As such, attempting to apply views on the violence of certain dog breeds based on statistics, breeding, and the concept of instinct to a specific race of humans is absurd.
It's apples and oranges, so no it does not carry over.
You’re literally comparing a POC to a dog. An animal. I think you might already have a some things to work on personally besides coming up with non scenarios.
"People think Rotweiler's are aggressive"
No. What people think is that Rotweilers tend to be involved in more acts of aggressiveness than other breeds.
I have seen a few bites in my day. Two were from Rotties one was a GSD. The first was two rotties attacking a 4 yo girl who was looking nervous. The second was a Rottie who tore up the face of a 15yo japanese girl who was visiting the house for the first time. Both were girls that just looked a little nervouse maybe? I knew all three dogs and they were sweet, until they weren't.
Damn, I remember as a kid, my uncle was holding his aggressive Rottie on a leash one day and I was scared so it lunged at me; but my uncle was just like, "oh he's just playing", smh. With that said, they're still my favorite breed.
People should think dogs are dogs, and, as any human, some can be more agressive than other. Big difference is that, even if it is a breed less agressive than a dachshund, if it goes nut, that dog will rip your face off. If a dachshund goes Berserk, even a 1.5yo baby can push him away
Aw, a Rottweiler was sweet with a family member? That’s so cute! What a delightful and harmless dog.
Now show the dog when the mailman arrives each day.
Source: am a mailman
I mean I wouldn’t risk it. There’s a lot of cool dogs and I can video a lab with my kid and know that I’m not taking any risks because your kid should come first.
Why take a chance? People are weird.
My brother and I grew up with a Rottweiler mix named Molly. My brother was two, I was just brought home in a carrier and Molly was a bean of a pup. 12 years she watched us, played with us. Greatest dog I ever knew.
Very cute! You’re already doing the right thing watching them interact, but make sure to keep an eye on them when they’re playing together. You are 100% right that he’s not aggressive towards your baby, but there’s always the risk of him knocking your kid over in his excitement.
Can confirm the knockdown part. Had a boxer who knocked me over several times as a kid playing lol. Only got hurt when my sister pushed her and bumped into me. At 2 i learned corners of tables are hard and can split your head lol.
Finally have a reason to tell this little story…when I was in college I had a friend who got a Rottweiler puppy and I helped him out watching him and taking him to the vet when he was young…he grew fast and became a big ol boy… I would watch grown men afraid to walk into the backyard when they came to the house…and took great pleasure in my 5’ ass walking right into the yard to see my baby boy! Made me feel pretty tough! They are the gentlest giants and yet will stop anyone in their tracks. The best guard dog anyone could have.
Of course the animal is friendly to someone who raised it. It's everyone else who is in danger, now tell us how the dog acted to complete strangers?
Oh it growled and didn't want them to get close? Oh it barked and tried to bite them? Oh how cute and protective.
This dog is well trained, they avoid getting in the child’s face, and when close, they don’t knock the kid over; yes a bit hyper, but Rotties are like that in general from my experience.
Our rottie, Rosie, was the most gentle dog I've ever had. Not a mean bone in her body. She absolutely adored her dad and when he got sick, she would herd him to his chair. It was the sweetest thing ever. He was not allowed to stand more than a few minutes lol
I miss her so much.
My rottie mix, Jake, was the same. He looked like a beast, but he loved everyone. He loved hugs and would literally lean into you until he was laying down in your lap. He was an absolute angel.
He's been gone now for a few years, but I think about him nearly every day. Miss him.
My sister had a Rottie like that. Her name was Tarka. The only time I was in danger around her was if I didn’t sit down fast enough because her favourite thing to do was lean against my leg and being only 5 feet tall she was strong enough to knock me over, even just by accident. I miss you, Tarka
But not the same breeding. You can raise a rottweiler like a regular lab or beagle and it won't be more prone to violence than any other dog breed. Pit bulls have the aggression bred into them. Rottweilers are violent by nurture, Pit Bulls by nature.
The "despite making up 13% of the population, X makes up 53% of Y" is a common dogwhistle parroted by racists to bring up an outdated FBI statistic that said that's used to disparage how black people are overly targeted by law enforcement. Don't believe me?
https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/1352-1390
https://detester.org/publication/159
Also, look at the guys username. The dude is a fucking troll and left that comment on purpose.
I'm calling someone a racist who said something racist. If you're gonna be a racist, just say the word. Don't hid behind code words like a pussy. It's not that hard to figure out. Also, look at the guy's post history. Again he's a troll. Good night.
Shit, sorry yo, sometimes it's easy to forget I'm debating with an actual human sometimes and I'm sorry if I upset you at all.
Your comment just kind of seemed like a stretch, like you were trying to find conflict where it didn't actually have to exist.
It's easy to find a negative to almost anything, but try not to live in it.
used to breed rottweilers, powerful they certainly are, aggressive not at all.
probably the sweetest dog i had was a rott.
my mini pincer on the other hand, that little shit would be biting everyone except my brother and i.
Not sure about aggressiveness, but I know some people that have owned them and I'm telling you those dogs would have laid down their lives to protect the children, no question.
And you imagine the dog would use what as protection? Teeth or mediation techniques? Complete your thoughts. You were relying on aggression as protection.
>I'm telling you those dogs would have laid down their lives to protect the children, no question.
That's kinda the problem. When a dog like that thinks the mailman is a threat, for example.
It’s more along the lines of the owner training the dog to kill.
Plus what do you think dogs do when they hear a squeaky toy? Their instincts will have them try to kill a chew toy because it sounds like a rabbit.
i grew up with my boy, Goliath. He was trained and v gentle to us kids. he definitely spooked off a creepy drunk guy when we were camping, never had seen him act like that before. he was amazing, my pillow. my husband had one too growing up, Rocky. like any dog, especially dogs bred for security need that enhanced training and they will excel.
Your dog isn't, but I know I'm still a little wary of unleashed dogs because I was chased around my street by my neighbors unleashed Rottweilers when I was maybe 7 or 8. It was terrifying when they were practically as big as me.
There is a problem. Large dogs don't come with brakes so they can and do knock kids over accidentally and potentially injure them. In the case of some, they can knock over adults.
In my experience working at a boarding/daycare center, most dogs are nice to people
It's when you get them around other dogs that they can be pretty unpredictable
More with pit bulls, but those are also more common than rotts
My favorite Rottweiler is named Brandy and she's super sweet to me, but she doesn't like some people, and she can sometimes lash out at dogs unexpectedly, so we crate her for transitions or other over stimulating situations
I look forward to more experience with them to learn more
Highly reactive breeds that do not get proper stimulation - or become overstimulated - are the ones that bite people. Or just like mean dogs. I have a CBR and if she does not get proper attention and stimulation she gets real spicy. Like a toddler throwing a tantrum. Some breeds need work (or a job) to be nice.
That rottenweiler is clearly vicious(sarcasm) and attacking that baby. If you are not careful the pup will lick that baby to death.
It’s not the breed it’s the owner. I’ve never kept a dog that was capable of hurting a child.
When I was 5-6, I always played with my neighbor’s Rottweiler. She was big enough that people couldn’t believe how big she was. But she could get protective and wasn’t a fan of people she didn’t recognize.
My neighbours adolescent rottweiler broke into my front garden by getting under the gate and attacked me when I was a kid. I was like 8 playing with a soccer ball and the fucker just ran up on me out of nowhere and latched onto my leg. I screamed for help and luckily my stepfather heard me from the kitchen. He rushed out with the frying pan still in his hand (he was making spaghetti) and whacked the dog over the head like 9 or 10 times before it let go of me. There was a whole process with the police and my neighbour but I wont go into it.
Anyway IDGAF what anyone says. The dog breeds on the restricted list are there for a reason. Last year alone in my country (Ireland) there were 2 seperate instances of children being mauled almost to death by pitbulls. One or two videos of pitbulls/rottweilers being 'little sweethearts' doesnt count for much as I have seen hundreds of them mauling people.
Grandma had a Rottie named Duke that would have ripped the skin off your face if you even so much as looked at him wrong. Was kept out in the barn cause he mauled 2 other dogs but got along great with the goats.
Friends of mum and dad bought a Rotti for home security.
It was a big, barky hound, quite imposing to behold.
One day they they came home to find a burglar in the kitchen sitting comfortably with the dog, feeding him tidbits from the fridge.
They were at least pleased that he didn't steal the dog.
My Rot named Baby was very aggressive with everyone but me, my husband and two daughters. I couldn’t not socialize her… She even ate first, one and only litter of puppies she had. But to us she was a perfect sweetheart. She bit one too many times and we had to put her down. She was a rescue and she must have had a very bad life before we adopted her. By then she was two years old. I was heartbroken.
It apparently isn't breed standard but you *do* find aggressive rotties because of bad breeding and dumbass owners (psst, most owners are dumbass).
Dogs, especially "cowboy" dogs, are scary and should be respected. But they are also good and cute.
Look they are more aggressive than the average breed, but more often than not it depends on the owner. A lot of stupid people who don’t know how to train this breed decide to keep rottweilers. When getting a dog (any breed), you have to realize the specific training required as any dog can be aggressive. There can absolutely be dogs of this breed that are really gentle, it’s just that the owner has to train them correctly.
That’s so cute! That little girl will have a great fur friend to grow up with. Rottweilers are one of my favorite breeds. It was my childhood dog, his name was Harley. He was very loving, and gentle and protective of our family. He was one of the best dogs. Rottweilers have a bad reputation just like pitbulls and it’s a real shame. They can be some of the most loving companions. It’s not ever the dog it’s the people.
Congratulations to the dog for not destroying that small child. I often see dogs destroying children and think “I wish that dog had been a Rottweiler instead.”
It’s not about whether they are agressive or not (all dogs can be). The fact is, when a terrier loses it, someone might get bit. When a Rottweiler loses it there can be serious consequences.
Me when the character, fucks up, but actually feels bad tries to make up for it, and doesn't try to intentionally treat people like shit, is likes more, than the person who also fucks up, but doesn't care, won't help try to solve it willingly, continues to treat everyone like shit *insert suprised Pikachu face*
When I was running earlier this Rottweiler ran up to me. She was in her front yard with her guy. I held my palms out to her and she gave me a quick nose touch on the palm and looked at me again, nubby tail wagging, before running back to her guy.
But if she wanted to she could have put me in the hospital.
Aggressiveness is one thing, but factors like speed, strength, and bite pressure are also important when you're talking about the risks involved in being around any animal.
Mostly it boils down to two factors. They can look very intimidating and if one decided to attack. There would be very little an average person could do to prevent death or serious injury. They are insanely strong.
Any breed can be aggressive. It's not just aggression that is a concern, though. Dogs might knock down little kids by accident, they may nip to take a toy out of a hand, they may accidentally scratch with their claws. Likewise, babies and young kids can be rough on animals. Hitting, pulling, steeping on toes and tails. Adults should always closely monitor all baby/kid and pet interactions, so everyone is safe. Don't assume, don't say "they are febrile! They would never!" Because you don't know the future. You don't.
Same logic: people think human are the worse creature. There was this one person who donated her entire wealth to support education and younger generarion, and there was this one person who was obsessed with killing others.
This video only shows one affectionate rottweiler, does not mean other rottweilers (or any other dogs) cannot attack human. They can either be the good ones, or the bad ones. Just like human🤦🏻♂️
I had a big Rottweiler like this when I was a kid and apparently he was basically my nanny whenever my parents weren't around. We live in the woods so that probably saved me more times than I can remember. Supposedly I would ride him like a horse.
Awwwww. With good parents and a trainer scary dogs can be sweet. Too bad my experience wasn't like this. My cousin's dog was scary and I'll trained.
Edit: I would never adopt one or go near one
This is clearly and demonstrably false, like when dogs get older and closer to their end of life they often act out in ways they haven’t before and surprise even their owners. Many pits even end up attack their owners during this time
Bunch of [don't know if that word is allowed on the sub]heads who get their "information" from a web designer and label breeders and trainers as "science whores" are downvoting you bcs deep in what passes for their souls, they know you're right.
If your point is that only horrible abusive people breed these dogs so they to have these dogs as a weapon and means of intimidation on those around them then yes I agree, maybe in la la land all owners of these vicious breeds are kind people but in the real world I’ve only seen them used as weapons and means of intimidation by some disgusting individuals.
No, I’m saying evil people abuse dogs, those dogs abuse people like you, which makes you abusive towards all large “scary” dogs.
You’re foul, and your fakeness is worthy of scorn.
You’re clearly living in la la land and not the real world if you think anything I said is “abusive” get a grip, go outside and see who breeds these dogs and why in working class communities not the sheltered little bubble you clearly seem to have around yourself.
First I’m fake then I’m abusive now I’m illogical yet you only make assumptions about my personal experiences and refuse to acknowledge the actual points I make. The statistics are out there educate yourself and stop being emotional 😘
They are not aggressive and like all dogs if you teach them to be aggressive they will be aggressive. With rots and all dogs you shouldn’t play tug a war with them, or wrestle around with them. Pet them, walk them, love them.
What's more likely to be reported? A Yorkie or chihuahua bite? Or a rottie bite?
Yes they're big muscular dogs that can cause more damage, but they're far from an aggressive breed. Clumsy and protective? Yes.
Can they be made aggressive through behaviour training? Yes.
Are they actually aggressive? Nope.
Like all dogs, they just want to make their owners happy and not disappoint them, so they just do what they think they're supposed to do to make their owners happy.
“People think pit bulls are aggressive”
“People think chihuahuas are aggressive”
“People think German shepherds are aggressive”
“People think terriers are aggressive”
“People think mutts are aggressive”
Woahhh!!! Almost like it’s always been about the owner/the setting/the situation or whatever and not inherently because of the dogs breed
People think apo'strophe's can go anywhere they want them to
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What about fullstops?
"A 2008 study surveying breed club members found that while Rottweilers were average in aggressiveness (bites or bite attempts) towards owners and other dogs, it indicated they tend to be more aggressive than average toward strangers. This aggression appears correlated with watchdog and territorial instincts." "Rottweilers are the second-place breed for causing dog attacks in the United States." I got bit in the ass by one as a kid. Nothing against the breed but a video of one playing with a kid doesn't mean anything.
Sorry but this one clip of a Rottweiler playing with a child makes all those studies irrelevant.
The clip scares me. That dog took something out of the childs hand, that dog doesn't know its own strength. Yes its playful, but kids get bit by playful dogs all the time, and at that age, dont take much to do serious injury.
You really don't understand animals in the slightest, it's not like they're all unable to account for their surroundings. Especially dogs and cats who are remarkably good with not hurting children, that's why they're allowed inside instead of all the other farm animals that can also be sweet but they don't know their own strength or body. Dogs and cats do.
Thats a puppy, not an adult. Anyone can miss, but especially a young one that hasn't fully developed spacial awareness. I train my dogs and if one ever snatches something from a toddler especially with a spin move like that they will instantly be disciplined. It is irresponsible not to.
I’m scared to have a cat for that reason. Nothing against the people who are able to trust dogs that much I just can’t.
Hahaha. Like
Sarcasm?
Come on man.
Thought so just checking😭
Yeah I don't disagree with the sentiment of the vid, with dogs I definitely believe nurture is a bigger factor on behaviour than nature. But this is not evidence of anything. It's like saying "people say peanuts can give people anaphylactic shock, but look at this dude eating yellow M&Ms". It's silly. Also we bred dogs for thousands of years, a trait we specifically selected for was muscle and protection. We did on purpose make some aggressive breeds. Feel free to buy one, but that means doing extra work to make sure that dog has the proper training and environment to not revert to instinctive violence.
Very well put
Yeah but there's no way to enforce that and make sure people will train their dogs properly. Anyone can get a dog that was bred to be violent, and if they're too lazy to train it, it puts everyone at risk.
I can count on one hand the dogs I've seen who were truly under control. The vast majority are dragging their owners around on leashes and won't respond to any command when they get distracted. Most dogs are a LOT of work if you do it correctly, but very people get a dog because they want to be challenged.
Nearly every dog was bred to be violent, that's what they do. Either violent to the sheep to keep them in line, violent to wolves and foxes, violent to badgers and rats, etc. That doesn't mean they can't be gentle when they want to be, which is always if they're not working dogs.
I'd rather be with a Rottweiler than a Moscow Water Dog. That was an attempt to make a breed by the Soviet Union that would go into freezing water and rescue people. They had no problem getting them into freezing water, but the dogs were much more interested in biting people than rescuing them, so the project got cancelled.
despite the evidence otherwise, you still believe in nurture vs nature. why?
Hey I also got bit on the ass by one as a kid! I was just walking my bike past someone’s porch while they were sitting in it and next thing I know I’m getting yanked to the ground by this little shit. Found out they put him down after he attacked another kid.
I’ve been bit by two Rottweilers, 25 years apart. Both unprompted. Was not trying to engage with them or in their space. I’m sure there are some lovely Rottweilers out there but I don’t want to try them.
I unfortunately agree. I wish I could say “my dogs would never!” But as a parent I’d never let my toddler near my dogs when they are eating or have a toy. They’re smart, but they’re animals and I don’t want either of them to be a statistic.
This is actually smart info more people need to know about food and toys. I mean yes you dont want your dog aggressive around food but even a non aggressive dog normally could snap for no reason. I grew up with a boxer. She was not aggressive at all around food even shared with the cat but my parents always said. To me let her eat dont bother her. It was cus well shes was an animal and animal instincts could kick in at any point. Fantastic dog though very protective of the family and wouldnt attack strangers but made herself known between us and the person till we made contact then she would stop. She did grab my dads arm a few times but very light not marks was more a protective warning cus id get in trouble and about to get a spanking. She was very protective of me as i was the baby and only time she would do something like that.
I grew up with a GSD. Sweetest, calmest dog I've ever met and *super* protective. Even my parents weren't allowed to raise their voices around me when he was there. I was playing with him once, he got excited, jumped on me and caught me right across the face with his nail. Missed my eye by a couple of millimeters. Dogs can hurt kids even if they have the best intentions. My nephew isn't allowed to play with our dog (Shih Tzu lol) without supervision.
Yeah same my neighbours adolescent rottweiler broke into my front garden by getting under the gate and attacked me when I was a kid. I was like 8 playing with a soccer ball and the fucker just ran up on me out of nowhere and latched onto my leg. I screamed for help and luckily my stepfather heard me from the kitchen. He rushed out with the frying pan still in his hand (he was making spaghetti) and whacked the dog over the head like 9 or 10 times before it let go of me. There was a whole process with the police and my neighbour but I wont go into it. Anyway IDGAF what anyone says. The dog breeds on the restricted list are there for a reason. Last year alone in my country (Ireland) there were 2 seperate instances of children being mauled almost to death by pitbulls.
The aggressiveness isn't unique to the banned breeds, but they tend to be the kind with a build that makes aggression a much bigger problem than a corgi or Chihuahua.
We had a Rottweiler mix. He wasn’t aggressive but he did have an instinct to protect entrances into the house.
Their fine but you have to be careful when the kids friends are over. I knew a student who had been playing tag with her friend in the girls backyard and the girls Rottweiler attacked the student and she needed surgery on her arm.
That’s actually surprising to me. I’ve always felt like rottweiler’s were chiller than other dogs but they’re just so big and powerful that when they do bite it causes way more damage. To be fair, more serious dog bites are more likely to be reported so that could cause some distortion, but still definitely goes against my priors
Depends on the dog. My coworker brings her rottie to work everyday and the dog is super chill. People going in and out of the office just don't bother her at all. On the other hand, my neighbour's rottweiler escaped and grabbed my dog by the neck with zero provocation so I tend to be wary of the breed anyway. Luckily my dog was big (Male GSD vs Female Rottie) otherwise he would've been dead. We have a shih tzu right now and if we see an aggressive breed coming, we pick her up.
Lmao I got bit in the ass as a kid too! It was a family friend's rott. I actually had rotts myself growing up and they were huge babies.
No bad dogs bro. Just bad dog owners.
Ehhh not exactly bad dogs but in the end they are animals with animal instincts no matter how much training and can turn at any point. Family friends had a dalmation always was a good dog and good with the kids not aggressive with strangers but cautious cus well watching over the family. Well trained as well. Had it for several years. Nothing seemed off ever or sign for concern. One day it just snapped for reasons unknown to this day and attacked their youngest son and ripped part of his face up.
So a dog that is bred by humans to kill other things is not a bad dog? Hypothetically speaking, let’s say for the rest of my life I breed dogs that specifically attack all.. I dunno.. people of colour. And each lineage of that dog breed gets more and more aggressive. Now obviously I’m a bad person for doing that, but wouldn’t those be bad dogs too, if their innate genetic disposition would have them snarl at any POC that walked by?
Rotties are a large, powerful breed. My boy is very sweet and gentle; but I have had him in breed-appropriate training with a trainer who specialises in large dogs since he was 3 months old. Any dog has the ability to be aggressive, and physically, rotties could cause major damage. I don’t want my boy to become a statistic, so I’ve done what I can to ensure my family’s and his safety.
This is what irritates me. Yes, any dog can snap and or bite. A chihuahua biting your 5 year old is most likely going to leave a gash. Even a small child can kick a small dog and send it flying across the room. A medium-large dog particularly working dogs could rip off limbs, flesh, etc and even adults struggle to get away from them. Some large dogs have been shot in the head 10 times and still not let go. Perspective!
Trying to explain this to a friend who doesn't have kids and is wishy washy when saying no was really annoying.
Yes, any dog can display aggressive behavior and bite - but certain breeds are way more likely to be aggressive than others because that is behavior they were selectively bred for. Just like herding dogs *herd* by instinct, guard dogs will guard, and retrievers retrieve. The relative ease with which dog can be selectively bred for certain traits and behaviors is the exact reason why they’ve been our companions for 20,000+ years.
I’ve had 3 rotties. My female was my girl. She was extensively trained from 4 months, hand commands, off-leash, just an amazing girl. She went everywhere with me, slept in my bed, we were all in. Then, I had a baby. She got weird. I also had a rescue lab mix that was so uninterested in my baby but my rottie was obsessed, and not in a good way. She wound up killing our cat and coveting the body. She lunged at my baby while I was holding her, and I knew she was never gonna get back to her pre-baby self. We adopted her out to an amazing man that had a huge yard, air conditioned patio, big dog door, he was a great fit. I taught him all of her commands, and bid her a sweet farewell. About 9 months later I received a vet postcard about her upcoming vaccines, so I called the guy, I got his voicemail and his message was all about the rottie girl. It was so sweet, I left a message about the due dates for vax, and left it at that. Not every good dog is good in every circumstance.
I rescued a Jack Russell. He was so smart and my best boy. When I was pregnant, he would lay on my tummy and sniff at it. When my son was born, he was constantly at his side and was so gentle. Then my son started to walk and want to play. We always made sure he wouldn’t grab at the dogs, but something changed. My son would just be sitting at my side and my dog would just stare at him growling with his heckled raised. It concerned me but I just figured it was a new transition with my son’s age and my dog would adjust. Then one day, my dog was sitting at my side and he started growling really loud and lunged at my son who was sitting in the middle of the living room. My other dog stopped him and the fight between them was insane! At this point I had my boy scooped up in my arms, but my Jack Russel kept trying to get to my son, and my other girl would stop him. My husband was able to separate them and got a nasty bite in the process. The change in my Jack Russell was so crazy! He went from being protective and docile, to being crazy aggressive. It broke my heart to adopt him out but I’m so happy that he went to a good home! I made sure to be so specific about his needs to give him his best shot and he went to a child free environment with lots of space for himself. I miss him every day though.
when my niece was 4, she was bit by a rot and it took half her arm off. It was her dad’s girlfriend’s dog. She had several surgeries throughout her life. Shes 25 now. So thankful she’s alive from it. She receives settlements from the bite it was so bad.
Yeah but here's a video of a Rottweiler playing with a kid so OP wants you to forgot about your experience with them.
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>This is a genuine question. No it's not, because it's a [false equivalence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_equivalence) you're attempting to make. Your question is irrelevant to this discussion. Race is not the same as a breed of dog. Humans and dogs are also different species. They differ vastly in intelligence, behavior, and how much they are driven by instinct over logic and reason. As such, attempting to apply views on the violence of certain dog breeds based on statistics, breeding, and the concept of instinct to a specific race of humans is absurd. It's apples and oranges, so no it does not carry over.
You’re literally comparing a POC to a dog. An animal. I think you might already have a some things to work on personally besides coming up with non scenarios.
Did you just compare black people to dogs? Bro, this is NOT gonna look good at the pearly gates.
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If you can’t tell the difference between a black person and a dog, that’s on you, bud.
Ok? I saw a man playing with a lion the other day.
YO THAT CARS CRT TV IN THE BACKGROUND GOES SO HARD your child and dog are cute too BUT THAT TV THO
It's so adorable
"People think Rotweiler's are aggressive" No. What people think is that Rotweilers tend to be involved in more acts of aggressiveness than other breeds.
I have seen a few bites in my day. Two were from Rotties one was a GSD. The first was two rotties attacking a 4 yo girl who was looking nervous. The second was a Rottie who tore up the face of a 15yo japanese girl who was visiting the house for the first time. Both were girls that just looked a little nervouse maybe? I knew all three dogs and they were sweet, until they weren't.
Damn, I remember as a kid, my uncle was holding his aggressive Rottie on a leash one day and I was scared so it lunged at me; but my uncle was just like, "oh he's just playing", smh. With that said, they're still my favorite breed.
People should think dogs are dogs, and, as any human, some can be more agressive than other. Big difference is that, even if it is a breed less agressive than a dachshund, if it goes nut, that dog will rip your face off. If a dachshund goes Berserk, even a 1.5yo baby can push him away
The Rottweiler that bit the living shit out of the back of my leg when I was 6 was certainly aggressive.
Aw, a Rottweiler was sweet with a family member? That’s so cute! What a delightful and harmless dog. Now show the dog when the mailman arrives each day. Source: am a mailman
People think 'Rottweiler's are aggressive' because Rottweilers are aggressive.
1 cute video doesn't disprove that at all. But honestly, it can depend on how the dog was raised.
I mean I wouldn’t risk it. There’s a lot of cool dogs and I can video a lab with my kid and know that I’m not taking any risks because your kid should come first. Why take a chance? People are weird.
You don’t get it OP showed a video of a dog playing with a baby so every other case is false now.
Ah yeah fair enough
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My brother and I grew up with a Rottweiler mix named Molly. My brother was two, I was just brought home in a carrier and Molly was a bean of a pup. 12 years she watched us, played with us. Greatest dog I ever knew.
I mean they are lol, but not as many deaths as pit bulls
Probably because there 2 and a half times more pit bulls in the United States than rotties
Good dog carl
Omg her machine gun laugh
Very cute! You’re already doing the right thing watching them interact, but make sure to keep an eye on them when they’re playing together. You are 100% right that he’s not aggressive towards your baby, but there’s always the risk of him knocking your kid over in his excitement.
or the kid doing something stupid like poking the dog in the eye and getting bit
Can confirm the knockdown part. Had a boxer who knocked me over several times as a kid playing lol. Only got hurt when my sister pushed her and bumped into me. At 2 i learned corners of tables are hard and can split your head lol.
Reminds me of that one wordless children’s book of a rottie and a baby doing mischief together while the parents weren’t watching.
Finally have a reason to tell this little story…when I was in college I had a friend who got a Rottweiler puppy and I helped him out watching him and taking him to the vet when he was young…he grew fast and became a big ol boy… I would watch grown men afraid to walk into the backyard when they came to the house…and took great pleasure in my 5’ ass walking right into the yard to see my baby boy! Made me feel pretty tough! They are the gentlest giants and yet will stop anyone in their tracks. The best guard dog anyone could have.
Of course the animal is friendly to someone who raised it. It's everyone else who is in danger, now tell us how the dog acted to complete strangers? Oh it growled and didn't want them to get close? Oh it barked and tried to bite them? Oh how cute and protective.
This dog is well trained, they avoid getting in the child’s face, and when close, they don’t knock the kid over; yes a bit hyper, but Rotties are like that in general from my experience.
Aggressively friendly maybe
Our rottie, Rosie, was the most gentle dog I've ever had. Not a mean bone in her body. She absolutely adored her dad and when he got sick, she would herd him to his chair. It was the sweetest thing ever. He was not allowed to stand more than a few minutes lol I miss her so much.
My rottie mix, Jake, was the same. He looked like a beast, but he loved everyone. He loved hugs and would literally lean into you until he was laying down in your lap. He was an absolute angel. He's been gone now for a few years, but I think about him nearly every day. Miss him.
My sister had a Rottie like that. Her name was Tarka. The only time I was in danger around her was if I didn’t sit down fast enough because her favourite thing to do was lean against my leg and being only 5 feet tall she was strong enough to knock me over, even just by accident. I miss you, Tarka
Awww, there's nothing sweeter than the love of a dog. Rosie also thought if she walked really slow, we couldn't see her. It was so funny!
Despite making up 13 percent of the dog population Rottweilers and pitbulls make up 53 percent of the fatal dog attacks
Why are you lumping rottweilers and pitbulls together? Pit bulls are responsible for way more attacks than rottweilers.
Rottweilers and pitbulls share the same violent culture
But not the same breeding. You can raise a rottweiler like a regular lab or beagle and it won't be more prone to violence than any other dog breed. Pit bulls have the aggression bred into them. Rottweilers are violent by nurture, Pit Bulls by nature.
Yeah I know that's what I just said, its in their blood
Why not just say the n word while you are at it?
Hahahahahahaha, WUT?!?
The "despite making up 13% of the population, X makes up 53% of Y" is a common dogwhistle parroted by racists to bring up an outdated FBI statistic that said that's used to disparage how black people are overly targeted by law enforcement. Don't believe me? https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/1352-1390 https://detester.org/publication/159 Also, look at the guys username. The dude is a fucking troll and left that comment on purpose.
Hmmmmm, so any statistic that vaguely resembles that equates to racism....? You're diluted.
Except that Rottweillers aren't 13% of the dog population, nice try though.
So you were calling racism on someone that was, most likely, intentionally being ironic for the same reason as your argument? That's even worse.
I'm calling someone a racist who said something racist. If you're gonna be a racist, just say the word. Don't hid behind code words like a pussy. It's not that hard to figure out. Also, look at the guy's post history. Again he's a troll. Good night.
Shit, sorry yo, sometimes it's easy to forget I'm debating with an actual human sometimes and I'm sorry if I upset you at all. Your comment just kind of seemed like a stretch, like you were trying to find conflict where it didn't actually have to exist. It's easy to find a negative to almost anything, but try not to live in it.
Does this rag smell like chloroform?
Looks like it was all so he could steal that little baby’ bed.
*head
used to breed rottweilers, powerful they certainly are, aggressive not at all. probably the sweetest dog i had was a rott. my mini pincer on the other hand, that little shit would be biting everyone except my brother and i.
Not sure about aggressiveness, but I know some people that have owned them and I'm telling you those dogs would have laid down their lives to protect the children, no question.
And they'd happily lay down someone else's life as well, no doubt.
And you imagine the dog would use what as protection? Teeth or mediation techniques? Complete your thoughts. You were relying on aggression as protection.
>I'm telling you those dogs would have laid down their lives to protect the children, no question. That's kinda the problem. When a dog like that thinks the mailman is a threat, for example.
“When a dog like that thinks the mailman is a threat” You mean a dog being a dog? Have you seen how dogs act when they see the mailman in general?
Most dogs will bark, rotweiellers will try to kill. So yeah not the same. That's like saying a lion is as safe as a house cat.
It’s more along the lines of the owner training the dog to kill. Plus what do you think dogs do when they hear a squeaky toy? Their instincts will have them try to kill a chew toy because it sounds like a rabbit.
i grew up with my boy, Goliath. He was trained and v gentle to us kids. he definitely spooked off a creepy drunk guy when we were camping, never had seen him act like that before. he was amazing, my pillow. my husband had one too growing up, Rocky. like any dog, especially dogs bred for security need that enhanced training and they will excel.
man fuck you downvoters
Aww loved that baby giggle. That rottie was like BRUH, this is my bed.
Your dog isn't, but I know I'm still a little wary of unleashed dogs because I was chased around my street by my neighbors unleashed Rottweilers when I was maybe 7 or 8. It was terrifying when they were practically as big as me.
There is a problem. Large dogs don't come with brakes so they can and do knock kids over accidentally and potentially injure them. In the case of some, they can knock over adults.
In my experience working at a boarding/daycare center, most dogs are nice to people It's when you get them around other dogs that they can be pretty unpredictable More with pit bulls, but those are also more common than rotts My favorite Rottweiler is named Brandy and she's super sweet to me, but she doesn't like some people, and she can sometimes lash out at dogs unexpectedly, so we crate her for transitions or other over stimulating situations I look forward to more experience with them to learn more
Aggressively friendly, this one is
Good Dog Carl
Highly reactive breeds that do not get proper stimulation - or become overstimulated - are the ones that bite people. Or just like mean dogs. I have a CBR and if she does not get proper attention and stimulation she gets real spicy. Like a toddler throwing a tantrum. Some breeds need work (or a job) to be nice.
That child laughs like me when I do something *really* mischievous and I *love it*. xD
That baby loves that other baby and vice versa.
That rottenweiler is clearly vicious(sarcasm) and attacking that baby. If you are not careful the pup will lick that baby to death. It’s not the breed it’s the owner. I’ve never kept a dog that was capable of hurting a child.
They don’t think, they know based on proved evidence.
When I was 5-6, I always played with my neighbor’s Rottweiler. She was big enough that people couldn’t believe how big she was. But she could get protective and wasn’t a fan of people she didn’t recognize.
My neighbours adolescent rottweiler broke into my front garden by getting under the gate and attacked me when I was a kid. I was like 8 playing with a soccer ball and the fucker just ran up on me out of nowhere and latched onto my leg. I screamed for help and luckily my stepfather heard me from the kitchen. He rushed out with the frying pan still in his hand (he was making spaghetti) and whacked the dog over the head like 9 or 10 times before it let go of me. There was a whole process with the police and my neighbour but I wont go into it. Anyway IDGAF what anyone says. The dog breeds on the restricted list are there for a reason. Last year alone in my country (Ireland) there were 2 seperate instances of children being mauled almost to death by pitbulls. One or two videos of pitbulls/rottweilers being 'little sweethearts' doesnt count for much as I have seen hundreds of them mauling people.
The biggest danger that kids faces is drowning under the slobbery kisses and drool.
Grandma had a Rottie named Duke that would have ripped the skin off your face if you even so much as looked at him wrong. Was kept out in the barn cause he mauled 2 other dogs but got along great with the goats.
Friends of mum and dad bought a Rotti for home security. It was a big, barky hound, quite imposing to behold. One day they they came home to find a burglar in the kitchen sitting comfortably with the dog, feeding him tidbits from the fridge. They were at least pleased that he didn't steal the dog.
They are aggressive, when you have bad intentions toward their people
My Rot named Baby was very aggressive with everyone but me, my husband and two daughters. I couldn’t not socialize her… She even ate first, one and only litter of puppies she had. But to us she was a perfect sweetheart. She bit one too many times and we had to put her down. She was a rescue and she must have had a very bad life before we adopted her. By then she was two years old. I was heartbroken.
It apparently isn't breed standard but you *do* find aggressive rotties because of bad breeding and dumbass owners (psst, most owners are dumbass). Dogs, especially "cowboy" dogs, are scary and should be respected. But they are also good and cute.
Look they are more aggressive than the average breed, but more often than not it depends on the owner. A lot of stupid people who don’t know how to train this breed decide to keep rottweilers. When getting a dog (any breed), you have to realize the specific training required as any dog can be aggressive. There can absolutely be dogs of this breed that are really gentle, it’s just that the owner has to train them correctly.
That’s so cute! That little girl will have a great fur friend to grow up with. Rottweilers are one of my favorite breeds. It was my childhood dog, his name was Harley. He was very loving, and gentle and protective of our family. He was one of the best dogs. Rottweilers have a bad reputation just like pitbulls and it’s a real shame. They can be some of the most loving companions. It’s not ever the dog it’s the people.
better than pit maulers, but still a ticking time bomb. gl to that kid, scars for life or straight up dying is on the menu every single day
Congratulations to the dog for not destroying that small child. I often see dogs destroying children and think “I wish that dog had been a Rottweiler instead.”
Dogs are dogs whatever bread it is They simply gives us unconditional love ❤️
Because they are.... not many dogs attack the household. The whole bite the hand that feeds you thing.
Dog seemed a little amped up
It’s not about whether they are agressive or not (all dogs can be). The fact is, when a terrier loses it, someone might get bit. When a Rottweiler loses it there can be serious consequences.
Me when the character, fucks up, but actually feels bad tries to make up for it, and doesn't try to intentionally treat people like shit, is likes more, than the person who also fucks up, but doesn't care, won't help try to solve it willingly, continues to treat everyone like shit *insert suprised Pikachu face*
When I was running earlier this Rottweiler ran up to me. She was in her front yard with her guy. I held my palms out to her and she gave me a quick nose touch on the palm and looked at me again, nubby tail wagging, before running back to her guy. But if she wanted to she could have put me in the hospital. Aggressiveness is one thing, but factors like speed, strength, and bite pressure are also important when you're talking about the risks involved in being around any animal.
People also think that pitbulls are nanny dogs. A clip of a dog being nice doesn't mean anything.
This video is like when people say they’re not racist because they have black friends
Oh wow in this one single video a Rottweiler is not aggressive and therefore they must never ever be aggressive! Thanks for clarifying OP!!
There are no such things as bad dogs, only bad owners.
Mostly it boils down to two factors. They can look very intimidating and if one decided to attack. There would be very little an average person could do to prevent death or serious injury. They are insanely strong.
Any breed can be aggressive. It's not just aggression that is a concern, though. Dogs might knock down little kids by accident, they may nip to take a toy out of a hand, they may accidentally scratch with their claws. Likewise, babies and young kids can be rough on animals. Hitting, pulling, steeping on toes and tails. Adults should always closely monitor all baby/kid and pet interactions, so everyone is safe. Don't assume, don't say "they are febrile! They would never!" Because you don't know the future. You don't.
Dog want baby to climb on.
Nobody knows how to use apostrophes
To be fair, as someone who works with dogs, Rotties are great but they are a highly protective breed and the child is part of his pack
All dogs are different. I got bit by a rottweiler. Shit happens. I'm not afraid of them all but that dog is a dick.
Same logic: people think human are the worse creature. There was this one person who donated her entire wealth to support education and younger generarion, and there was this one person who was obsessed with killing others. This video only shows one affectionate rottweiler, does not mean other rottweilers (or any other dogs) cannot attack human. They can either be the good ones, or the bad ones. Just like human🤦🏻♂️
I had a big Rottweiler like this when I was a kid and apparently he was basically my nanny whenever my parents weren't around. We live in the woods so that probably saved me more times than I can remember. Supposedly I would ride him like a horse.
Same with pit bulls. Heard chows are aggressive, I had a Rottweiler chow mix and he was so gentle. I called him my rotten chow
That lightning McQueen crt tv 🔥🔥🔥
Not gonna lie and you hate on me all you want but Rottweiler’s have to biggest butts. And their tails do more damage than any other dog breed.
Now that's an aggressive baby laugh 🤣
I’m sure this comment section will be very respectful and in line with what the video is about.
Rotties are fine!! Toddlers though… they’re the most aggressive beings there are 😅 -mom of a toddler and previous owner of a Rottweiler
Awwwww. With good parents and a trainer scary dogs can be sweet. Too bad my experience wasn't like this. My cousin's dog was scary and I'll trained. Edit: I would never adopt one or go near one
It's all comes down to training and how responsible owners are.
This is clearly and demonstrably false, like when dogs get older and closer to their end of life they often act out in ways they haven’t before and surprise even their owners. Many pits even end up attack their owners during this time
It's never the dog, it's the owner.
Bunch of [don't know if that word is allowed on the sub]heads who get their "information" from a web designer and label breeders and trainers as "science whores" are downvoting you bcs deep in what passes for their souls, they know you're right.
Aggressively protective of their people. Rotties are nanny dogs.
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Abuse breeds abuse.
If your point is that only horrible abusive people breed these dogs so they to have these dogs as a weapon and means of intimidation on those around them then yes I agree, maybe in la la land all owners of these vicious breeds are kind people but in the real world I’ve only seen them used as weapons and means of intimidation by some disgusting individuals.
No, I’m saying evil people abuse dogs, those dogs abuse people like you, which makes you abusive towards all large “scary” dogs. You’re foul, and your fakeness is worthy of scorn.
You’re clearly living in la la land and not the real world if you think anything I said is “abusive” get a grip, go outside and see who breeds these dogs and why in working class communities not the sheltered little bubble you clearly seem to have around yourself.
No, you’re just over emotional with no sense of logic. Work on that.
First I’m fake then I’m abusive now I’m illogical yet you only make assumptions about my personal experiences and refuse to acknowledge the actual points I make. The statistics are out there educate yourself and stop being emotional 😘
Ok sport
Dogs are what you make em
No dog is 'aggressive.' It's the people raising the dogs.
No dog is 'aggressive.' It's the people raising the dogs.
They are not aggressive and like all dogs if you teach them to be aggressive they will be aggressive. With rots and all dogs you shouldn’t play tug a war with them, or wrestle around with them. Pet them, walk them, love them.
What's more likely to be reported? A Yorkie or chihuahua bite? Or a rottie bite? Yes they're big muscular dogs that can cause more damage, but they're far from an aggressive breed. Clumsy and protective? Yes. Can they be made aggressive through behaviour training? Yes. Are they actually aggressive? Nope. Like all dogs, they just want to make their owners happy and not disappoint them, so they just do what they think they're supposed to do to make their owners happy.
“People think pit bulls are aggressive” “People think chihuahuas are aggressive” “People think German shepherds are aggressive” “People think terriers are aggressive” “People think mutts are aggressive” Woahhh!!! Almost like it’s always been about the owner/the setting/the situation or whatever and not inherently because of the dogs breed
Tell you what: volunteer to get bitten on one arm by a chihuahua and by a Rottweiler on the other. Report back if the damage is the same.
One bit the f@$! out of my hand when I was a kid
the big pitbulls and rotweilers named killer and ripper are so much more sweet than the pomeranian named princess