tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post4630282653244358436..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: Breed prejudices: they always surprise meJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-37810970265886322712011-09-03T22:07:10.985-04:002011-09-03T22:07:10.985-04:00That was really my vision of English Bulldogs, so ...That was really my vision of English Bulldogs, so I'm glad somebody can first hand confirm for me that they are not in fact ravening maniacs and vicious killers ;)<br /><br />I have, however, hear that they snore!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-30114200957892755922011-09-03T21:00:34.513-04:002011-09-03T21:00:34.513-04:00This is hilarious! I have an English Bulldog and t...This is hilarious! I have an English Bulldog and that representation could not be further from the truth. The English Bully should be shown laying on a couch, on his back, tounge part way poking out, snoring, with his big droopy lips flopping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-84938142925923084092011-08-11T23:56:36.887-04:002011-08-11T23:56:36.887-04:00Hello yourself! I'm always thrilled to have a ...Hello yourself! I'm always thrilled to have a comment as well.<br /><br />It's funny, there's something I adore about a natural Rottweiler; their tails seem remarkably uniform and just fit. With a Doberman, sometimes the natural ears are adorable, others not, and I've only rarely seen a natural tail that wasn't all wonky. I'm not an expert on natural Dobies by any means, but I can definitely see how natural can be perceived as "less threatening", only by merit of the pricked ears not being present. <br /><br />I've heard that a lot of Australian Doberman breeders are having New Zealand litters, as a result of the ban (can't comment on the Rottie breeders).Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-54641744117556960642011-08-11T03:38:34.439-04:002011-08-11T03:38:34.439-04:00Hi Jen,
thanks for the visit, I love it when some ...Hi Jen,<br />thanks for the visit, I love it when some one comments.<br />Breed prejudiceis very strong I think. If you lived here in Melbourne, a lot of people would be very afraid of Elka, because she has cropped ears and a docked tail . <br />The law has been changed and it is now illegal to dock, consiquently dobermans and rotties do not look like the stereo type [ ferocious guard dog]any more, therefor people who were afraid, will now come up and pat the lovely big "black and brown" dogs with the smiley faces. They definately do not look like the animals on the guard dog posters.<br /> Anne -- mum of MidnightAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373259618011613478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-40172285800482771522011-08-08T22:23:13.547-04:002011-08-08T22:23:13.547-04:00A person does enjoy being the special one who can ...A person does enjoy being the special one who can sooth the savage beast, that's for sure. That's certainly what a lot of stories revolve around: <i>White Fang</i>, <i>Call of the Wild</i>, and <i>The Black Stallion</i>, for a few. Granted, a lot of people are scared by the sight of any dog, not just my own personal "vicious killer" (who is currently curled up on the couch next to me, in fact).Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-32989345407911048972011-08-08T21:12:20.575-04:002011-08-08T21:12:20.575-04:00The funny thing is some of the people who love hav...The funny thing is some of the people who love having a "tough dog" seem to love their affectionate natures most of all. It's like having a dog that scares some people curl up in your lap says something about you.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768027087753712341noreply@blogger.com