Hillbilly Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 When I was about 6 to 7 years old. My family had two dogs, that were called spits. They were white dogs, about the size of a herding dog. Size of Border Collies, these dogs were owned by Amish here in southern Indiana. we go two of them A female name Daisy and a Male named Champ. During this time we owned our own pigs for 4-H and these dogs were protecting them at all time and our family too. These two dogs risked their lives for my family and the livestock we had. We both ran off one day while chasing off some Yotes, and never came back. But these dogs before being killed protected my brother and I once while waiting on the bus, from a pitbull. Was wondering if the breed is still around??? And was wondeirng if anyone got the great oppurtunity of having a great protective dog like they are?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Very Good Dog...Especially protective of a loving and caring family. The American Eskimo Spitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Thanks GWSmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? We had two but had to give them a hair cut cause of the summer heat here in Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? We had a neighbor that had a little spitz. High strung dog for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? i have a french mastiff. that is a very protective breed of dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Sounds like a very nice breed. I have a chocolate Lab right now, will turn a year old in 2 weeks. She protects her throw dummies LOL. I have always had mosly hunting breeds. Mostly labs and pointers. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? I do not want to sound like I am belittling your memories or anything like that but I have found something that has interested me and I have tried to provoke thought about it elsewhere. Here is my theory...we will call it: "The Theory of Norm" Anyway... I have found it is not so much the breed of animal as it were just the personality of the dog. I raised Rottweilers for over 12 years and found that not all of the dogs I raised were as protective or nurturing or personable as others. They each had their own personality and offered each a different way of being. I feel that just some dogs, same as some people are just meant to be protectors (Police men, armed forces, etc.) were meant to be nurturing (nurses, caregivers, etc.) were meant to be compassionate (counselors, artists, etc.)..you know what I mean? I don;t think it is so much the breed of the dog, but the surroundings they were brought up in... Now, before you get mad at me.. I noticed the same things with my children. I am divorced and have re-married.. I have two children.. My son is very compassionate, he is a gentle and caring person. He tries to please everyone and is a very protective person... My daughter ( and I am NOT slamming my EX, but it fits the "Theory of Norm" ..My daughter is self serving, selfish, could care less and is having difficulties with personal issues. My son will take a shower a couple of times a day, just so he will not be dirty (never knows when he will meet that "girl"..LOL..Really he just like to be clean).. My daughter is the opposite...and they are opposites on MANY things. She is learning this from my EX because my EX does not push her to do thses things..she just is almost the same way in many things...except for the showering thing..LOL SO, "The Theory of Norm" concludes it is not the breed of the dog that makes it what it is, although it may contribute some. It is the environment in which it is brought up that makes it what it has become. Do I make sense or should I go take another pain pill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? My brother has 2 American Eskimo dogs. They are beautiful dogs and pretty smart. They are also very hyper dogs, there's hair everywhere and they bark alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Well, Norm, I personally dont try to get upset with people's messages, but I was wondering what you meant by your message?? I mean I was 6 to 7 the dogs never bit anyone to my knowledge. I dont think im lying about what my dogs did in the past. So I dont know why your trying to bring me down. I wanna know why you posted a message. I dont understand your message?? These dogs were raised from the Amish. They were work dogs. Probably fed very little and protected the farm animals from Coyotes and other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? I don't think Norm meant to offend you by what he said. What I get out of his message is that you could get another dog of the same breed, and it could have none of the traits that you so much admired about your first dog. (even from the same litter) .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? gotcha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Exactly!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? [ QUOTE ] Exactly!!!! [/ QUOTE ] I have 2 Rotts. which we all know have a bad rep. But the reputation these dogs have is not at all a statement of the breed. My oldest dog Abbey is 5 years old and is the friendliest dog in the town. She keeps the kids away from the road, plays football with them and has never shown any aggression to anyone. My other dog Ginger is the daughter of Abbey and is the same way, except when we are not home. if a stranger comes to the door, let me tell you, they leave in a hurry. She is this way at night when we are all sleeping too. But put her in the yard with the kids or my wife and she is just as friendly and playfull with the neighborhood kids as her mother. Two different dogs same breed two different personalities, one owner. Wigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? my bad norm, didnt get what you were saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? [ QUOTE ] my bad norm, didnt get what you were saying. [/ QUOTE ] Never a problem. I knew someone would understand and make it simpler for everyone else...See what those pain meds do to me? I just have seen that in dogs we have had and the different breeds.. They are almost like humnas..we are all different, but someof us do the same things, have the same professions, like like things and so on... is really funny if you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? I will agree with "Norms theory" to a point. If a dog is brought up differently than others...they could act differently. However, I have a Rotty and a Yellow Lab...both raised the same and act pretty much the same. But when we are outside...the lab puts his nose (bred hunting dog) on the ground and searches things this way. The Rotty (bred herding/protection) goes mostly on sight first. If I throw a ball in the woods...my lab will watch it for a second and smell his way to it. My Rotty will watch it all the way to the ground and then run straight for it. Neither dog was bred for hunting or protection...just pets. I believe its in their genes and just instictive. If someone broke into my house (would be stupid considering the spitting/slobering 120lb. Rotty barking at the glass) I'm afraid my Lab would lick them to death and my Rotty would attack. I don't know this for a fact...niether dog ever attacked anyone, just think my Rott would attack if someone came in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? The American Eskimo and Spitz are actually two different breeds I believe, the Spitz is slightly larger. I have had pitbulls my entire life and they too have that same rep. It makes me mad when people say a breed needs to be done away with because they are a danger to people. This goes hand and hand with anti-gun people saying guns kill people. Its the stupid mother ****ers that pull the trigger and train these dogs to be aggressive that are to blaim. Most any breed of dog will make a good family pet. Ofcourse sporting dogs are hyper for a couple of years. [ QUOTE ] I have 2 Rotts. which we all know have a bad rep.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bronco_mudder Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? I have nothing against any bread of dog, but would like to here some thoughts on this. My neighbour, when i was growing up had a pit bull. The dog was great with everybody, including kids, we could use her as a pillow and do anything with her. Unfortunately she got out of the fence and was hit by a car and killed. So the neighbour knowing that he had such a good dog got pup from the same breeder (same blood). Now this dog was raised by the same people, had the same blood as the other one, but was very vicious and after bitting a couple of people, the neighbour had it put down. What do you think was the difference?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? bronco im not sure about that one, but sounds like they made the right decision. I used to have pics of kittens nursing from a pit of mine but lost them in a fire. Someone once told me that there were more reports of poodle bites than any other breed. Not sure how much truth there is to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted February 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? Well, I know when I get my own place, I'll get some Spitz again. Cause they risked their lives for our livestock and my brother and I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Re: Breed of Dog?? [ QUOTE ] i have a french mastiff. that is a very protective breed of dogs. [/ QUOTE ] Mastiffs of all sorts are very protective dogs, and are huge. Great working class dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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