Last time, I promise...till next time!

"I don't think it's wise for anyone to have pitbulls. They're killers, they only know one thing.

"But the little Jack Russells like George, they're harmless."

Really? like I said, tell that to our cats.

Here we go again...

A feisty Jack Russell terrier has given his life to save five children from a mauling by two savage pitbulls.

Listen to the tone of the reporting here, one dog is 'feisty' because it rushes in to attack a perceived threat, while the other dogs are 'savage'.

All the dogs involved were doing what they believed was the right thing.

That's all we dogs ever do. Our perception of what's necessary is shaped by the environment we live in. I'm sorry to say that the two "savage" dogs here will need to be destroyed for something that is NOT THEIR FAULT.

Just ask my cats about "feisty Jack Russell terriers." A type of dog bred to CHASE and KILL small animals. How come it was able to race to the defence of those kids?

Don't tell me it was off its leash in a public place!?

Am I to assume that the local council will be prosecuting its boss also, it did after all rush in to attack another dog, whatever the odds against it were.

We don't count the odds.

The wee dog was a hero you say. Rubbish. He was being a dog. We're brave and loyal and protect the ones we love. That's why you humans keep us around.

Repeat after me:
DANGEROUS DOG = DANGEROUS OWNER.

So let's stop talking about breed, and focus on deed.

PLEASE!!!

My Dad's a Royal!

This is my Dad.

Aus. Ch. Belleden Golden Prince (Imp-Aust).

Handsome or What!!


(if you know who should be credited for the image, please let my boss know here)

Does this mean I'm a PRINCE TOO?

From here on I shall answer only to "Your Majesty".

Oh yes, things are going to be different around here now I know about my Dad!

BSL article by Diane Blackman

The link to read this article in entirety...

Conclusion:

Breed specific legislation is not a practicable approach to regulation of dogs. Breed specific regulations may alleviate the anxieties of those who are particularly concerned about the reputation of particular dog breeds. Breed specific regulation is very controversial and difficult to administer. It requires training of enforcement personnel in the identification of those breeds and in distinguishing those breeds from others. It might not be possible to enforce such ordinances against mixed breed dogs that had only some of the physical characteristics of the named breed. Breed specific regulation is usually intended to avoid specific types of behavior believed to predominate in the breed. Whether aggression or other behaviors are so predictable in certain breeds as to justify separate treatment of the breed is a hotly debated topic.

Available statistical evidence is poor and, therefore, readily subject to manipulation to support the desired point of view. Opponents of breed specific legislation will point out that such regulation fails to adequately address the problem (aggressive dogs). They are also likely to argue that it treats unfairly owners of the specified breeds when the individual animal does not exhibit the feared characteristics. Proponents are likely to present statistical or testimonial evidence and argue that it supports treating certain breeds according to group characteristics even if it excludes individual dogs not exhibiting the undesirable behavior.

A more direct approach is to regulate the behavior. This has the advantage of wider acceptance and clearer standards resulting in easier administration. Legislation focusing on inappropriate and prohibited dog behavior is readily supportable legally, and creates fewer evidentiary problems. It also more directly addresses the concerns intended to be addressed by breed specific legislation.

Sourced from:

http://www.dogplay.com/Articles/MyArticles/pitbull.html

Just call me Sir Jake...

I always knew I was special...and today I caught a look at my registration papers while the boss was reading something about my vac-see-nations...I swear they just invent difficult words to confuse me sometimes. Anyway, turns out that my Mum & Dad were both national champions, and same with all my Grandparents too! A dog does his best to be modest, but quality will shine through.

The Boss said we're goin' to the vets today which is GREAT. I love the vets. They always make a big fuss of me and give me a pigs ear to chew on!