Comments on: Dog Temperament Data

By: SayUncle » Sen. Tim Burchett advocates breed specific legislation

SayUncle » Sen. Tim Burchett advocates breed specific legislation — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:07:10 +0000

[...] Pit bulls have a temperament rating similar to a Golden Retriever. [...]

By: BSTommy

BSTommy — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The folks have a black lab and they inherited a pug. The two come in at 157 and 158. They’re two very laid back dogs, and their owners are two very laid back people.

But it’s like you said….if the folks take the time to socialize a dog, most dogs will turn out okay.

Except Chows. In my experience, a Chow Chow in a good mood is surly and territorial….but then, I’m biased by a childhood of being terrorized by the neighbor’s Chow.

By: SDN

SDN — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Whereas my Chow, Fuzzy, is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. Even the vet loves her. This in spite of being confiscated off an abuse case.

There are NO bad dogs, only bad owners!

By: SayUncle : Pit Bull Bigots, wake up

SayUncle : Pit Bull Bigots, wake up — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

[...] ard other dogs can be curbed somewhat by socializing them. And, statistically speaking, a pit bull is comparable to a golden retriever in terms of temperament. Accor [...]

By: SayUncle : Still wrong but better

SayUncle : Still wrong but better — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

[...] wners. So, he almost gets it. It is the fault of the owners. And your Dachshund has the worst temperament of any dog. | Link | | Category: Pets | Comments& [...]