My buddy Bubba. Great dog!
He is a lab/mutt mix.
We had a Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle Dog) growing up. He was a great dog as well. Smart as hell and very athletic.
The mighty and fearless Chia Pom aka Bruiser and the petulant and pugnacious pug dog aka Boomer. Well, there my dogs anyways and I love those two goofy bastards.
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I would say any kind of sled dog, be it a Huskie, Alaskan Malamute, etc. They are one of the most independent breeds of dog I’ve heard. They will pretty much do what they want, when they want, and not give a shit about your feelings on it.
They also have the tendency to want to kill everything that isn’t a person. My first dog was an Alaskan Malamute named Mel. He was my best friend growing up. He also swallowed rabbits whole, tried to bite garbage trucks, mutilated the county sheriff’s accessory dog, and enjoyed killing porcupines.
Cane Corso. Like the Dogo but bigger. I think smarter too. Descendant of the Roman Molosser and bred as a guard dog. My father has one and I’ll tell you, the things have great people sense. Can tell if a person is good or bad, dominant or submissive, in other words the dog knows its role. Smart as Lassie, just not a pussy.
I like the look of the Dogo too. Both are like Bull Terriers but a lot bigger.
I think an essential part of being a T-Man is responsibility. So, any well trained and well mannered dog proves the owner is at least a somewhat responsible person. Of course, my wife is a dog trainer, so good “dog-people” are always on our radar.
[quote]meangenes wrote:
Cane Corso. Like the Dogo but bigger. I think smarter too. Descendant of the Roman Molosser and bred as a guard dog. My father has one and I’ll tell you, the things have great people sense. Can tell if a person is good or bad, dominant or submissive, in other words the dog knows its role. Smart as Lassie, just not a pussy.[/quote]
I wrote a post for this thread naming this dog, but I guess I hit the wrong button. A friend of mine has one and the first time I saw it I thought it was the scariest mutt ever. Then he ran right up to me with his little nub wagging, begging to be petted. I’ve wanted one ever since.
Just in case I’m ever able to get one, where did your father get his?
The pit bull family is for looks and protection, IMO. I don’t need a dog to make me look tough and I don’t need a dog that has an uncanny ability to maul a passing toddler; I need a dog that will work it’s butt off all day long, doing a job it’s been trained to do.
My T-Man dog is my Vizsla.
[quote]Doug Adams wrote:
meangenes wrote:
Cane Corso. Like the Dogo but bigger. I think smarter too. Descendant of the Roman Molosser and bred as a guard dog. My father has one and I’ll tell you, the things have great people sense. Can tell if a person is good or bad, dominant or submissive, in other words the dog knows its role. Smart as Lassie, just not a pussy.
I wrote a post for this thread naming this dog, but I guess I hit the wrong button. A friend of mine has one and the first time I saw it I thought it was the scariest mutt ever. Then he ran right up to me with his little nub wagging, begging to be petted. I’ve wanted one ever since.
Just in case I’m ever able to get one, where did your father get his?
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I’ll have to give him a call and see if he remembers. I’m going to assume he got it in Italy when he was stationed there about 10 years ago. I’m going to guestimate the dog is about 10 now.
Yea, I was just looking for a bunch of breeders online. I’ll definitely have one some day. His name will be Kane.
Check this out.
[quote]meangenes wrote:
Doug Adams wrote:
meangenes wrote:
Cane Corso. Like the Dogo but bigger. I think smarter too. Descendant of the Roman Molosser and bred as a guard dog. My father has one and I’ll tell you, the things have great people sense. Can tell if a person is good or bad, dominant or submissive, in other words the dog knows its role. Smart as Lassie, just not a pussy.
I wrote a post for this thread naming this dog, but I guess I hit the wrong button. A friend of mine has one and the first time I saw it I thought it was the scariest mutt ever. Then he ran right up to me with his little nub wagging, begging to be petted. I’ve wanted one ever since.
Just in case I’m ever able to get one, where did your father get his?
I’ll have to give him a call and see if he remembers. I’m going to assume he got it in Italy when he was stationed there about 10 years ago. I’m going to guestimate the dog is about 10 now.
Yea, I was just looking for a bunch of breeders online. I’ll definitely have one some day. His name will be Kane.
Check this out.
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question.
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question.[/quote]
It demonstrates the strength and strength endurance of their jaw. In addition to being guard dogs as previously mentioned, they were dogs used for “corsing”, which is a type of hunting.
Other dogs used for this type of hunting are whippets and greyhounds. Those dogs would chase and kill rabbits and other small game. The Cane Corso on the other hand would take down deer.
Deer aren’t just going to fall down dead after a bite. They’re going to try to buck off the dog, so the dog’s jaws have to be incredibly strong.
That’s a lockjaw. Meaning that German shepherds can’t do that. Meaning that if the dog was to fend of a would-be attacker it wouldn’t let go until you told it to, so you better train it to let go. Or until it’s dead.
It’s usually seen with Staffies but this dog is about 70lbs heavier than a Staffy. Meaning it hits heavier and bites harder. It’s cool to know that your dog can do that if need be.
[quote]Doug Adams wrote:
Big_Eats wrote:
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question.
It demonstrates the strength and strength endurance of their jaw. In addition to being guard dogs as previously mentioned, they were dogs used for “corsing”, which is a type of hunting.
Other dogs used for this type of hunting are whippets and greyhounds. Those dogs would chase and kill rabbits and other small game. The Cane Corso on the other hand would take down deer.
Deer aren’t just going to fall down dead after a bite. They’re going to try to buck off the dog, so the dog’s jaws have to be incredibly strong.
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So you hunt deer or plan on hunting deer?
[quote]meangenes wrote:
That’s a lockjaw. Meaning that German shepherds can’t do that. Meaning that if the dog was to fend of a would-be attacker it wouldn’t let go until you told it to, so you better train it to let go. Or until it’s dead.
It’s usually seen with Staffies but this dog is about 70lbs heavier than a Staffy. Meaning it hits heavier and bites harder. It’s cool to know that your dog can do that if need be.[/quote]
Attacker? Like while walking down the street? So you’re a “T-Man” that needs a dog to protect himself?
I guess New Jersey is more dangerous than I thought.
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
Doug Adams wrote:
Big_Eats wrote:
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question.
It demonstrates the strength and strength endurance of their jaw. In addition to being guard dogs as previously mentioned, they were dogs used for “corsing”, which is a type of hunting.
Other dogs used for this type of hunting are whippets and greyhounds. Those dogs would chase and kill rabbits and other small game. The Cane Corso on the other hand would take down deer.
Deer aren’t just going to fall down dead after a bite. They’re going to try to buck off the dog, so the dog’s jaws have to be incredibly strong.
So you hunt deer or plan on hunting deer? [/quote]
No.
I want one because I think they’re cool dogs and think they’d make a good companion. Keep in mind that it’s a “perfect world” kind of idea, where I’d have a place with lots of land so the dog could run around and enjoy itself. I have no clue when/if I’d be in the situation to get my ideal pet.
I like smaller dogs, and cats, and I’m sure I’ll have a pet of some kind for as long as I can.
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
Attacker? Like while walking down the street? So you’re a “T-Man” that needs a dog to protect himself?
I guess New Jersey is more dangerous than I thought.[/quote]
This response contradicts the response you wrote earlier:
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question. [/quote]
People want to feel protected. If that means having a trained dog, so be it. I won’t use the dog for that purpose, but that doesn’t mean other people shouldn’t be able to.
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
meangenes wrote:
That’s a lockjaw. Meaning that German shepherds can’t do that. Meaning that if the dog was to fend of a would-be attacker it wouldn’t let go until you told it to, so you better train it to let go. Or until it’s dead.
It’s usually seen with Staffies but this dog is about 70lbs heavier than a Staffy. Meaning it hits heavier and bites harder. It’s cool to know that your dog can do that if need be.
Attacker? Like while walking down the street? So you’re a “T-Man” that needs a dog to protect himself?
I guess New Jersey is more dangerous than I thought.[/quote]
Actually if you’re not up on your statistics. Camden, New Jersey is ranked number 5 most dangerous city in the U.S. in 2007, Trenton was 14 and Newark was 22. No other state in the nation has three cities ranking that high. So uhm yea, Jersey is definitely more dangerous than you previously believed.
Anyway do away with the “T-man” personification. It’s old.
Do I need a dog to protect me? Well does that dog need a master to train it to protect me, in a sense aren’t I protecting the dog as well? Not a dog owner are you?
Better yet, do you need your brain to protect you? Does a dog have stronger sense of smell, sight and hearing than I? Scientifically speaking, yes. But am I more intelligent than a dog? Scientifically speaking, yes. They call it a guard dog for a reason, they’re good at guarding.
That’s beyond the point though. No I specifically don’t need a dog to protect me because I’m still here and Oh, I don’t have a dog. But it’s cool to know that your dog can do that if need be. I mean on second thought I could just carry a gun.
And I am actually attending school in Philadelphia, right over the Ben Franklin Bridge from Camden, New Jersey. But my home is Jersey.
Another interesting statistic. Philadelphia has the number one highest murder rate in the nation.
As far as I know four eyes are better than two, two noses better than one, and four ears better than two. It’s not only smarter but it’s actually advisable.
And what “T-man” doesn’t enjoy a companion every now and again. After all don’t they call them “mans best friend”?
[quote]Doug Adams wrote:
This response contradicts the response you wrote earlier:[/quote]
Just a casual observation and question. If you find such a simple question as diatribe, perhaps the reasoning behind the answer is a bit more loaded.
[quote]Doug Adams wrote:
Big_Eats wrote:
Attacker? Like while walking down the street? So you’re a “T-Man” that needs a dog to protect himself?
I guess New Jersey is more dangerous than I thought.
This response contradicts the response you wrote earlier:
Big_Eats wrote:
What is the point of that dog? Other than being able to hang on a rope for extended period of time? I’m not trying to be an ass, this is a serious question.
People want to feel protected. If that means having a trained dog, so be it. I won’t use the dog for that purpose, but that doesn’t mean other people shouldn’t be able to.
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Exactly. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with this idea.
[quote]Big_Eats wrote:
Doug Adams wrote:
This response contradicts the response you wrote earlier:
Just a casual observation and question. If you find such a simple question as diatribe, perhaps the reasoning behind the answer is a bit more loaded.[/quote]
Oh. Damn, I didn’t realize I was defending myself.
This is the ultimate real total maximum super hyper T-man’s dog :