Dogs

by Jhenry, Saturday, December 15, 2012, 18:50 (4307 days ago) @ Otony

I live on 6 acres in the semi sticks. We have had 2 AKC boxers, great dogs, real loyal family types BUT they are tumor factories, run wild if they get off the property, and kill chickens and cats with regularity. I now have a rescue american bulldog with what I suspect is a bit of boxer mixed in. He still runs if given a chance, has killed 3 cats, a coyote, a boar coon, and tag teamed a badger with the other dog, killed it and had to go to the vet for the wounds. Very loyal, friendly, and intelligent. Too smart to be a dog. Weighs about 70 pounds, a bit light for the breed.

The other dog is also a rescue from Joplin's big ol tornado. I met the mother and she appeared to be all staffordshire terrier. Who knows what the father is. She stays at home and does not run unless she follows the big dog. She helped with the badger, both dogs were bloody beyond belief. She has unreal bite strength. I have had tire damage before I realized she was biting them as I pulled out to go to work. She bit a state car and flattened the left front tire. Went right through the sidewall. She weighs 50 pounds. I have since trained her to not do this, but I can tell she wants to pretty bad.

I am of the opinion that a staffy is a pretty neat dog. I like the big guy too, but he will go after small animals, or other dogs. He does not go after farm animals.