[libstripper]

You should see my Great Dane. Occasionally, very occasionally, he might deign to get off his (formerly my couch) to mosey to the door to greet somebody who knocks on it. When he and my American Staffordshire Terrier cross are in the yard they usually don't even bother to bark at visitors. Nevertheless, just to help maintain their self-esteem, I keep calling them my guard/attack dogs. It's gotten so bad that I don't even dare to threaten neighbors, delivery people, and trades people with sicking my dogs on them, lest those people laugh at me while making obscene sounds and gestures.

[chris37]

Lol!

Great Danes are quite something to behold.

Please see my post #58 in this thread.

[Flaming Conservative]

I saw what you did there. American Staffordshire Terrier, otherwise known as a pit bull. Years ago, Dr. James Hereford wrote about the breed, and how wonderful they were. But something has gone terribly wrong since then. I’m sure there are thousands of pit bulls who are loyal, well-behaved companions. But as you are the owner of one, I would like to ask you, why take the risk? There are hundreds of dog breeds that do not suddenly turn and attack people, unprovoked, breeds that are just as loyal, just as beautiful. I just don’t understand why anyone would get a dog that is overwhelmingly responsible for most of the mailings and deaths from dogs. I think they should be illegal, but I know there are very active pro-pit bull groups, which go around the country, legally challenging communities that outlaw them. I just don’t get it. I hope your dog never goes off and hurts or kills anyone. I really do. But I would not take that chance. Good luck.