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Tiny Terrier Rescues 5 Children From Pit Bulls (Dog lovers story - Tissue Alert)
FoxNews.com ^ | May 2. 2007 | The Associate Press and Taranaki Daily News contributed to this report.

Posted on 05/02/2007 11:23:42 AM PDT by Chgogal

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — This is a dog story.

It's about a plucky little Jack Russell terrier named George, who stood like a giant against two marauding pit bulls and gave his own life to save five kids from the steel-trap jaws and razor-sharp teeth of the vicious attack machines.

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TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: jackrussell; manaia; newzealand; rdo; terrier
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To: mutantcoil
Many bird dogs have webbed feet, love water, and point by instinct. This was bred into them. Breeders did the same thing with pit fighting dogs. Their instincts are to be aggressive, fight, and kill.

Look, I'm not going to try to tell you that there are not "red zone" dogs in the so-called "pitbull" breed. As with humans, the canine species can have a few Cho Sieug Huis among its kind. These must be euthanized.
But so-called pitbulls have gotten a bad rap because of the type of breeders you describe...mainly, these backyard (gang members, doper and dogfighting) POS's have looked for dogs who have been successful in the pit and have inbred them back to their mothers, sisters and daughters. The result is a nasty animal that is extremely violent and dangerous.

My argument is simply that ALL pitbulls are not red zone dogs. As I have said, I have had four in my lifetime. My current dogs are a Labrador Retriever, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Chow mix. They are all neutered and spayed--which my so-called pitbulls were--because they are not show or field trial quality. They are simply pets. I do not own pitbulls today because basically I don't have the time that it takes to train one as it should be trained (a pitbull needs an e-collar, a training collar, constant supervision and a lot of patience). but, if I did have the time, I would own one again.
Before buy one, though, I would research its pedigree to ensure there were no ring fighters and neuter or spay it if it wasn't show quality.

I suppose we'll have to agree to disagree on this...but I'll give you this much. Many of the so-called pitbull owners I have met in my lifetime shouldn't own one. I had a friend who had an Amstaff that I begged him to let me train or have put down as he was neglecting a proper regimen. He wouldn't listen to me. The result was 176 stitches in his next-door neighbor.

61 posted on 05/02/2007 2:42:23 PM PDT by meandog (But)
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To: cspackler
So, if my neighbor has a dog that decides to sit in my yard and growl and snarl at me, I don't have the right to kill it? Guess again, my family is more important than anyone's dog.

I specified its territory, not your yard so here I would agree with you...I would try to warn my neighbor first...but I will certainly kill any dog who shows aggression to me or my family if its on my property or out of its own territory (i.e. attacking someone on a neighborhood walk).

62 posted on 05/02/2007 2:46:37 PM PDT by meandog (But)
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To: Rightfootforward
You are so right. Luckily, I found a trainer who has four dogs one of which is a terrier. Upon the arrival of her first visit, within 5 seconds she had Hero sitting at attention, eye contact and eating out of her hand without out saying one word. She uses eye contact, hand signs as well as one word commands. It’s quite impressive. I have learned quite a bit. It is an adventure. Hero will be attending a good doggie day care while I’m at work (includes hours of dog play, training and exercise) along with private training sessions. He has way too much energy to just crate him all day and then expect a nice quiet dog when I come home. It just ain’t going to happen.
63 posted on 05/02/2007 2:49:40 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: B-Chan
If a strange dog of any breed came at me or upon my property, I’d watch it over open sights until the catchers got there. If it were a pit bull, I’d likely simply drop him. Not all pit bulls are dangerous, but they’re statistically much more likely to be dangerous than any other breed. Better safe than sorry.

A word of advice -- Stake out the high ground if at all possible. If you have to fire, aim downward. Make sure that a miss won't go into another home or into a bystander, but into soft earth.

I've had rabies reports near my neighborhood in recent years. I haven't seen a rabid animal. But if I had to, I know where I'd stand -- on the bench on the front porch. On the back porch. Hood of my car. Draw a bead and hold it, and wait for the cavalry to arrive. If the animal makes a run at a child or pet, end it. But it is not worth the risk of a miss or a ricochet to open up in a residential neighborhood.

64 posted on 05/02/2007 2:50:56 PM PDT by ReignOfError (`)
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To: Chgogal

A friend of mine in Las Cruces has a Jack Russell. They live by the Air Rescue heliport. The dog LOVES to chase the helicopters on their way in and out. The first time the dog got out of the yard, he jumped into the helicopter after it landed. The dog currently knows all of the air crew members. The helicopter crews fly by the house on their way in and out looking for the dog!


65 posted on 05/02/2007 2:51:07 PM PDT by wjcsux ("You leave out God, and you substitute the devil."- Winston Curchill)
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To: ReignOfError

At that range I never miss!

Good advice, though.


66 posted on 05/02/2007 3:02:00 PM PDT by B-Chan (Catholic. Monarchist. Texan. Any questions?)
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To: ReignOfError

we have both a rotty terrier mix and a JRT. Our JRT is a cuddler, thinks hes a lap dog, and unlike what we have come to expect is quite laid back because we exercise him daily . He does like to play but after a time will sit up on his hind legs next to you with those sweet eyes pleading to be held. He lets the older rotty take the lead most times but when they play he stays right in there.
they both are great dogs ..great with kids...and adults..i would get both breeds again in an instant.


67 posted on 05/02/2007 3:03:06 PM PDT by donnab
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To: ReignOfError
The problem is that animals are inherently unpredictable -- ask Roy Horn, who certainly didn't lack for expertise before he was almost killed.

What a BS analogy...dogs have been around humans, helping them, hunting for them, protecting them, since man discovered fire. Lions and tigers in circuses and shows only go back to the 19th Century.

Pit bulls, Rottweilers and some other breeds have the physical capacity to crush a child's skull in their jaws. Regardless of how kind, and well-tempered, and well-trained they are, they could have dire consequences if they go nuts.

However, Einstein, the qualifier is "IF" and they don't if well-trained and well-socialized. I would trust my dogs around my grandson before I would trust my grandson around my locked-up firearms.

Keeping one is like having a sweet, well-tempered, well-controlled and carefully monitored bomb that couldn't possibly go off in the trunk of your car.

Keeping one is gaining the best friend you'll ever have!

68 posted on 05/02/2007 3:07:24 PM PDT by meandog (But)
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To: Chgogal

Well, George had something that most of our politicians don’t have, especially the Democrats. That is a ‘pair’.


69 posted on 05/02/2007 3:14:03 PM PDT by Parmy
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To: Chgogal

What a good dog...


70 posted on 05/02/2007 3:22:40 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Taz Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge)
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To: Chgogal
Officials also are investigating reports that the dogs could have been given methamphetamines to make them more aggressive and very unpredictable.

A tox screen would answer that question, and if it comes up positive, the owners of those dogs need to be arrested, or at least fined HEAVILY for allowing them to run free, because they were a danger to society.

71 posted on 05/02/2007 3:30:27 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: ReignOfError
“My understanding is that Jack Russells are high-energy, high-maintenance, but also very, very smart. They like to snuggle up next to you on the couch, but also like to run up carrying the leash as if to say “Let’s go for a run! Huh? Righ now! Let’s run. Now NOWNOWNOWNOWNOW!! Wanna run!!!”

LOL! Your understanding is right on! I thought that I may higher a jogger to run a few miles with him each day. I walk him about 2 hrs a day....and he loves chasing bunnies, birds, plastic bags and anything else that catches his fancy. He’ll rise up on his hind legs pulling me along chasing that darn bunny here and yonder. Could be fun in winter. ;) HOW can you say no to him, when he is so enthusiastic?

72 posted on 05/02/2007 3:33:39 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: ReignOfError

I have found the Smooth Rat Terrier a similar, but lacking the aggression, pet. Total people dog.

He keeps every squirrel and bird up in the trees.

A family Jack Russell just never became a loving pet.

Mine looks much like the RCA Victor dog with a little more color to the face. It is also small 10-11 pounds. Some are much larger.


73 posted on 05/02/2007 3:36:17 PM PDT by 3D-JOY
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To: keat

Nah, it’s a coward. My beagle thinks she can take down things 10 times her size, lol. :p


74 posted on 05/02/2007 3:40:12 PM PDT by Constantine XIII
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To: ReignOfError
“That — and the fact that they’re so damn cute....”

Unbelievably cute...Hero could be in movies if the typecast is scruffy with the sweetest face and most soulful eyes. For real!

75 posted on 05/02/2007 3:40:57 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: donnab
That’s my experience. I was warned to make sure he gets lots of exercise. And those eyes...where do they get those eyes???? ; )
76 posted on 05/02/2007 3:44:14 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: Parmy
“Well, George had something that most of our politicians don’t have, especially the Democrats. That is a ‘pair’.”

So very true!

77 posted on 05/02/2007 3:45:36 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: wjcsux
Your friend is so lucky to have such a wonderful dog. I bet all the aviators just love him. Talking about jumping into helos.......”A Jack that stands 12 inches high can easily jump five feet.”

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/jackrussellterrier.htm

78 posted on 05/02/2007 3:59:41 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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To: meandog
What a BS analogy...dogs have been around humans, helping them, hunting for them, protecting them, since man discovered fire.

So have cats.

Lions and tigers in circuses and shows only go back to the 19th Century.

I have to call BS on that. Wild cats were captive in gladiatorial games and "tamed" in circuses around zero AD/CE.Unless you're claiming that the tales of early Christian martyrs being thrown to the Lions are pure fiction. But hey, what's a couple of millennia between friends?

However, Einstein, the qualifier is "IF" and they don't if well-trained and well-socialized.

You're simply wrong there. Animals, including humans, sometimes wig out. No matter how well-trained and -socialized.

I have a friend who was nearly killed by a German Shepherd. From a good bloodline, a reputable breeder. It was a trusted family pet until it flipped one day and almost ripped her throat out. It came out of nowhere. I never knew that dog, but I met his brother -- and he was loving and loyal as a dog could be.

Unpredictable. That's all I'm saying. Best to make sure we can ensure that we can control them if that happens. And that a human will be held responsible in that exigency.

79 posted on 05/02/2007 4:02:41 PM PDT by ReignOfError (`)
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To: Slings and Arrows
My neighbor’s huge, giant, (did I say big?) rottweiler is so very gentle. You are correct that it is the owners fault. Thank you for the links. I like the article because they do blame the owners more than they do the dogs. Unfortunately, all three dogs will have to perish because of the loathsome owners.
80 posted on 05/02/2007 4:10:16 PM PDT by Chgogal (Vote Al Qaeda. Vote Democrat.)
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