Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: Chat:Behavior, pyr that bit

["Mitzi Potter" <Pyrs-R-Us@popline.com>]

On Mon, 8 Jun 1998 16:18:53 -0700, Judith Stroh Miller wrote:

>I do not breed and have not owned pyr's that long, just 7 years.
>All legalities aside on this one....   
>I have been told that any pyr that bites, should be euthanized.
>It is my understanding that even pyr's working as LGD's usually do 
>not attack a predator.  They posture, threaten, stand their ground or 
>chase the predator away. < Edd, are you there to respond?>
>It is my understanding that a  pyr that perceives a threat to his 
>territory,  will growl, threaten, even knock a person down and stand 
>over them, as well as 'hold' them until help arrives.  This is a 
>serious issue regarding behavior/temperament and we would all be well 
>served with continuing dialogue.

I agree with Judy. I know it sounds very harsh and there's tons of
reasons and excuses, but can you ever *really trust a Pyr (or any
dog) not to bite again? I know there are some (Dave Lam comes to mind
with his previous dog) that are cautious and knowlegeable enough to
make double sure their biting dogs are never put in the "wrong"
positions. But are there many people willing and able to do that? I
know I could if I HAD to, but I don't want to *have to. And I just
don't think I have whatever it takes to trust a dog again if he had
bitten someone. Pyrs are NOT bred to attack, it doesn't matter how
many times it happens, they're still not bred to do that. Take my
opinion for what it's worth, I've only got 4 Pyrs and I've only owned
Pyrs for 5 yrs. I just feel how I feel and know what I know.
Mitzi Potter    OKC OK
Pyrs-R-Us@popline.com
http://www.popline.com/quinnz/mit.html