Dogs were used to protect herd
I AM replying in response to Branwyn Welsh's letter (Sentinel, August 28) following the stories about Posh and Becks, pictured below.
I have to say it is shocking and very sad that a 'dog owner' can think the way you do.
Rottweilers were not used to attack dogs, they were used to herd livestock.
They are one of the oldest herding breeds and were used to protect the cattle from robbers.
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Only now in this day and age are they used as guard dogs. They were never used to attack dogs.
A true Rottweiler is a wonderfully- natured animal.
Have you ever known any rotties?
I have. They make great family dogs and I'm surprised you didn't know what they were used for years ago.
Staffies were used for dog fighting, Boxers were used for fighting bears and others things, Collies are working dogs and Greyhounds race. Does this mean none of these breeds should be family pets and are dangerous?
All dogs were made to do these things by humans.
I worked at a dogs' home for nearly four years and came across lots of Rottweilers and I will one day own one myself as they are an amazing breed and the majority of them get on with other dogs.
I am an owner of an English Bull Terrier. He is my third Bull Terrier and all of them were fantastic with dogs and cats. Please do not criticise a breed you know nothing about!
KAYLEIGH GARNER Blythe Bridge
Comments
by Scarlett74
Monday, September 03 2012, 9:21PM
“If this is the case Bamstoker then shouldn't it be the same for staffies, masti*** and the like? NO it shouldn't. If these breeds of dogs are trained properly and socialised from the moment you bring them home, there should be no aggression issues. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, but that can be said of any breed. In my experience the smaller breeds, especially 'lap dogs' are the worst for biting. The problem is that when a smaller dog bites it never makes the papers, but when it is one of the larger breeds it is big news. How the press loves to demonise these breeds. My own fur-kid, who is a rottweiler has been brought up with my own three children and has had regular visits from my friends children. My youngest used her as a pillow for years, he was her shadow, they were always together. If fact my nephew, who had a severe fear of dogs, after being backed into a corner by a labrador and separated from his mum, is no longer afraid of dogs thanks to my gentle giant. If anyone actually took what you say seriously, most breeds would have to be banned due to the roles that we made play over they years.”
by BAMStoker
Monday, September 03 2012, 3:56PM
“Is not protecting cattle from robbers actually being a "guard dog".. These dogs have no place with the general public as there are too many people who own them with no idea how to deal or train them. I am sure there are some who would make terrific owners and would have these animals trained properly. But the needs of the few cannot out way the safety of the many.”