gina2007 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 so when cats kill a mouse should they be killed as well? Most dogs if given the chance would love to kill cats not just bull breeds either. No they wouldnt! Not if theyre taught correctly. Zeus - Staffy, little git. Escape artist, chewer, bit me [playfully] quite often. Couldnt trust him around my son, dont know why, just never could trust him, 100%. Put a cat in the same room as him, he'd try to grab it with his mouth and mother it, wash it, and sleep with it! He tried it all the time with my cats but they wouldnt stand for it. Yes he would give chase if they ran away but that wasnt to hurt them. Molly - collie cross. puppy, nightmare, chewed my kitchen floor up, generally dosile etc never once chased the cat, just wants to play with her and be friends. Again, cat wont put up with it. Teach your dog NOT to do it, and guess what, chances are it wont. The dog in OP obviously has been taught to give chase and maul animals! To the OP: I think its exactly why irresponsible people shouldnt own ANY dog. Bull breed or toy breed, any breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scozzie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No they wouldnt! Not if theyre taught correctly. Zeus - Staffy, little git. Escape artist, chewer, bit me [playfully] quite often. Couldnt trust him around my son, dont know why, just never could trust him, 100%. Put a cat in the same room as him, he'd try to grab it with his mouth and mother it, wash it, and sleep with it! He tried it all the time with my cats but they wouldnt stand for it. Yes he would give chase if they ran away but that wasnt to hurt them. Molly - collie cross. puppy, nightmare, chewed my kitchen floor up, generally dosile etc never once chased the cat, just wants to play with her and be friends. Again, cat wont put up with it. Teach your dog NOT to do it, and guess what, chances are it wont. The dog in OP obviously has been taught to give chase and maul animals! To the OP: I think its exactly why irresponsible people shouldnt own ANY dog. Bull breed or toy breed, any breed. Agreed ! ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsNlaffs Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 It has been taught to kill. It isn't a pet - its a weapon. I have two dogs that have issues with cats, squirrels, rabbits, hares neither are Staffs and neither has been taught to kill..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s35owl Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 No they wouldnt! Not if theyre taught correctly. Zeus - Staffy, little git. Escape artist, chewer, bit me [playfully] quite often. Couldnt trust him around my son, dont know why, just never could trust him, 100%. Put a cat in the same room as him, he'd try to grab it with his mouth and mother it, wash it, and sleep with it! He tried it all the time with my cats but they wouldnt stand for it. Yes he would give chase if they ran away but that wasnt to hurt them. Molly - collie cross. puppy, nightmare, chewed my kitchen floor up, generally dosile etc never once chased the cat, just wants to play with her and be friends. Again, cat wont put up with it. Teach your dog NOT to do it, and guess what, chances are it wont. The dog in OP obviously has been taught to give chase and maul animals! To the OP: I think its exactly why irresponsible people shouldnt own ANY dog. Bull breed or toy breed, any breed. most dogs i've known really dislike cats. I guess some dogs have a stronger prey drive then others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s35owl Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have two dogs that have issues with cats, squirrels, rabbits, hares neither are Staffs and neither has been taught to kill..... same here my lurcher hates all little fury animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Gina, your dogs were clearly brought up living with a cat, not all are. I know LOADS of lovely sweet gentle dogs who just cant resist a cat chase, most would never be able to catch one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsNlaffs Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Perhaps its a question of no life values rather than an issue with aggression it was after all the kids that let the dog loose. Had it stayed on the lead the cat would still be alive so maybe the age limit should be raised regarding when exactly a person can be legally responsible for an animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 At the end of the day, its animal instinct to prey on smaller animals. You cant blame an animal for that. A dog will prey on cats, rabbits or birds, just the same as a cat on mice, birds and frogs. The only problem here is the owners that actually actively encourage it. Fair enough if the dog had got off Its lead and gone for the cat, but this was a calculated act of evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffsNlaffs Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I hope some other dog rips into them and see how they like it. Makes me sick how some children can do such things I hope its not a bull breed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 same here my lurcher hates all little fury animals. As does mine, with the exception of cats as she lives with my two cats and has never chased or harmed them in any way. I still however would not dream of letting her off her lead anywhere near someone else's cat, I simply would not trust her and have more respect for other people's pets than that anyway. I don't think the dog is the issue it's the children who should never have been in charge of it and who are clearly mentally damaged in some way. They shouldn't have had charge of any dog whatsoever never mind what sort it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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