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lol,was just wonderin cause i gettin pup from rex,and the one i want has bit of white on chest,think i read that ur dog from rex too?either ways they v nice dogsNot completely. But there's only a small bit left. I was told more often than not it all falls out eventually. Nothing a bit of Just for Men won't sort
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I have to agree with all of the above posters. What you said makes no sense to me and I agree with Antomagoo that you'd want to rethink things. These "faults" mean sweet f all unless your showing the dog. One of my dogs has blue eyes, a "fault" to all the pedigree fanciers out there but to me it's something unique that sets him apart and makes him even more special than all the show quality dogs out there. I hope your missus doesn't surprise you one day after dying her hair or you might go after her sister instead 0
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I've had 6 of these fantastic dogs. At one stage I had 3 at the same time (we had the space). Each had its own VERY distinct personality and quirks - one of them would complain loudly and refuse to eat if he didn't get sliced tomatoes with his food
Had to be sliced. Wouldn't touch a whole tomato. Never found out how he got to eat them in the first place, but Vet said that it was ok.
The one thing they all had in common was an incredible temperament. I raised 3 kids (boys) when I had the rotties and NEVER, not once, was there any sign of aggression towards them. This in spite of a constant stream of poking, prodding pulling of varous bits of their anatomy or even when trying to ride them like a pony!! In fact, with my oldest boy, the dog would try and shield my son when he was in trouble.
In fact, I think the 2 biggest problems we ever had revolved around an acquired taste for the next door neighbour's prized cockrells (my wallet still cries...) and their insane notion that they were 'chihuahua' sized and graceful, when the complete opposite was true. Bull in a china shop springs to mind.
The problem with ignorant people is not limited to Ireland. In South Africa, where I come from, we had the exact same issues. I was even visited by the police's Child Protection Unit after a complaint. The allegation was that my kid's lives were in danger due to killer dogs. Ummm....yeah.... right....:rolleyes:.... most likely as a result of excessive licking!
Unfortunately, when we decided to come to Ireland, we were told this breed was not welcome and so we left our last baby with my brother. I'm glad to see that what we were told is false.0 -
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that remark was just stupidI have to agree with all of the above posters. What you said makes no sense to me and I agree with Antomagoo that you'd want to rethink things. These "faults" mean sweet f all unless your showing the dog. One of my dogs has blue eyes, a "fault" to all the pedigree fanciers out there but to me it's something unique that sets him apart and makes him even more special than all the show quality dogs out there. I hope your missus doesn't surprise you one day after dying her hair or you might go after her sister instead0 -
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First off the smiley face implies a joke.that remark was just stupid
And after reading your follow up posts I too apologise for judging harshly but like others have said, your initial post didn't reflect well on you. I also wrongly assumed youd been to see the pups and changed your mind afterwards. Anywyays, I'm sorry (that smiley doesn't imply a joke) 0 -
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Grason is at that stage now that he barks if he sees someone out the window in the sitting room. Or if he's out the back garden and hears/sees the neighbours and other dogs barking. 99% of the time he'll stop when he's given a 'SSSSSSSHHHHHH'. Oh and for whatever reason he'll randomly bark when he see another dog. No particular breed or anything that will set him off. He even started barking in the car at a dog that was about 30 feet away with it's back to us. I was told he just getting braver as he matures, like a cranky teenager :rolleyes:
In saying that though, he's had 2 different Labs charge him while I've had him for a walk and he didn't react at all. He was on the lead and both times each Lab was off lead. The only things I need to work on are his recall from a distance and responding to instructions from a distance.
Unfortunately I don't know anyone that has a similar sized/temperament dog to let him play with. I stopped bringing him to the dog park when I felt his size would be an issue for some. Long gone is the puppy cuteness and now it's replaced with others crossing the road when they see him coming
If only they knew...........
I totally understand what you said there! I have a rottie, he is 2 now & whenever I have him in the park people just look at him wierd, that is when he is off leash. He is very obedient, just like your rottie. He never barks though, very very rarely! Only when there is something very strange going on! Anyway don't let his size put you off from bringing him to meet other dogs in the park, that is how he will learn to interact in the right way with dogs. I gather that he is not a puppy but he is not an old dog, so a fairly young dog should have as much interaction with other dogs. If you keep him away from other dogs, it will probably lead to frustration and there is a chance he might not behave himself one day. If you want to teach him to obey you from a distance, get a clicker or something & practice for a week and he will learn very quickly, so if he strays, just use the clicker & he should come running back. I taught my dogs with my whistle 
What happens sometimes is that they dont come back or dont obey you 100% of the time. I just start walking in the opposite direction away from them, so a minute or 2 later they realise oh sh*t where is my master!! And they come running to me, when they do this a few times they realise, I strayed the last time & my owner walked far away, its like a little bit of a bad experience for them so they're discouraged to do it cos they're pack animals & there goal in life is to stay with the pack! Hope this helps! What area of dublin do you live in? I wouldn't mind getting my fella to say hello to him! But you gave him a home & I am sure you love him, dont let the fact that he is a big dog put you off anything. Enjoy him and let him enjoy his runs in the park too! What I am trying to say is you got him because he is a rottie in the first place, so don't let the fact that he is a rottie put you off anything! 
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IRUSHE where are you doing the agiltiy?is it with the kennel club on a sun?I going to start with my one but the trainer told me too wait till my rottie is about 10 months because they are a heavier breed it can damage their bones and growth if you start it when they are too young.
I'm doing it with Dog Training Ireland. Your trainer is correct, no extensive running or jumping higher than their elbow until their growth plates have closed, around 18 - 24 months. Brook is almost 13 months and she is starting the Foundation Agility which is basically teaching the commands which will be used during agility ie. left, right, wait etc. and also increasing their flexablity and familiarising them with the equipment. Should be fun and a good outlet for Brooks' energy 0 -
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