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[Judith]

No he never barks, in fact as we got nearer to the cow on the left I had to give way to a tractor I had both windows down and had to stop right next to it it almost had it's head in the car he never made a sound, but he's been brought up with livestock so he just never sees them anymore.

 

[Judith]

 

[MyBuddy]

Such a lover, Buddy!



He's never met this man! But maybe he can tell he's a doberman lover. This guy was telling me he had a doberman once a few years ago.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Such a lover, Buddy!
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View attachment 77103 He's never met this man! But maybe he can tell he's a doberman lover. This guy was telling me he had a doberman once a few years ago.

Have you ever noticed that people either exclaim joyfully "It's a Doberman" or exclaim with dread and fear "OMG it's a Doberman." There is never a middle of the road with this breed.
I have had many people that looked at Dobermans negatively change their minds after meeting Gracie and these two knuckleheads. I am sure that is the case with many of you all on the forum.

 

[MyBuddy]

I've never has anyone that came to the house who said, Oh my God, would you please lock your dog up?? Most of the time I just give a quick, "Are you okay with the dogs? One's going to lean on you and was going to jump all over you because she thinks everybody loves her!" And most everybody says they're fine and end up like the guy above. With a doberman attached to their hip.

 

[Kaiser2016]

Their sweet eyes and low ears are just so endearing aren't they! Give him an extra treat. He has earned it!

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I have had several people request we put up our dogs. It is usually workers giving estimates. When I walk Bogie or Bacall in Home Depot people will either gravitate to them or turn and go the other way.
I never know who will do what, but usually they want to pet them and or take their picture.
Bogie loves little girls. He will see one and his nubber and whole rear end will start wagging. He is totally enamored with them.

 

[Drogon]

Have you ever noticed that people either exclaim joyfully "It's a Doberman" or exclaim with dread and fear "OMG it's a Doberman." There is never a middle of the road with this breed.
I have had many people that looked at Dobermans negatively change their minds after meeting Gracie and these two knuckleheads. I am sure that is the case with many of you all on the forum.

I've said many times people either love my dog or they fear him, there's no middle ground. I bet PitBull and Rottweiler owners get the same or very similar reactions from people.

 

[Regalis]

I've said many times people either love my dog or they fear him, there's no middle ground. I bet PitBull and Rottweiler owners get the same or very similar reactions from people.

Huskies, too. Yes, seriously lol I was so perplexed when people feared my old boy. It just never dawned on me but he was so chill and loved eeeeeveryone. You also get it with shepherds.

 

[Regalis]

Oh and apparently Belgian tervurens get it, too because people think they are funny looking German shepherds lol I really don't think any breed is immune from ignorant assumptions.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I usually react this way to chihuahuas.

 

[Kaiser2016]

I usually react this way to chihuahuas.

Cuz they are mean little biters!

 

[Regalis]

Chi's aren't even dogs they're slightly over grown rats. I feel the same way about my gmas Yorkies. Evil, happy little demon creatures.

That said - I have actually met a few really awesome littles. But most of them have crappy owners.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Cuz they are mean little biters!

I was at the specialty food shop the other day and had Bogie in the truck. A truck had pulled up next to mine that had 4 Chihuahuas in it. I did not see the people come into the store so I had no idea who they were. I was at the checkout and watched as the little dogs were barking their fool heads off at Bogie, who was just staring at them. I made a comment to the cashier that they were a nice selection of hors d'oeuvres for Bogie. A voice behind said; "Those are ours...what you don't like little dogs?"
My response was a bit awkward. Back peddling was no use, so I said I like all animals, it's just that my experience with purse pooches is they tend to be untrained and aggressive. The lady had the smallest of the five in her arms and said I could easily pet her dog. Then she had me walk out to the truck and greet the other four. Let's just say they proved my point of being untrained and aggressive. Bogie never uttered a sound.
He was just watching his hors d'oeuvres simmering in their own aggression.

 

[Ingrid H]

Such a lover, Buddy!
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View attachment 77103 He's never met this man! But maybe he can tell he's a doberman lover. This guy was telling me he had a doberman once a few years ago.

Awww... Hans is exactly the same with the leaning on completely new people in the house. There is the initial barking phase, the greeting phase, and then the leaning phase

 

[Drogon]

Most untrained dogs bite out of fear. Often little dogs have are fearful. I suppose it makes sense. A big dog is roughly 50% of the weight of an adult human where a little dog is 1% lol

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Most untrained dogs bite out of fear. Often little dogs have are fearful. I suppose it makes sense. A big dog is roughly 50% of the weight of an adult human where a little dog is 1% lol

However not an excuse to allow aggressive behavior. They should have been trained and socialized and trained in things that boost their confidence. No matter the size, all dogs should be trained to have good manners.

 

[Drogon]

However not an excuse to allow aggressive behavior. They should have been trained and socialized and trained in things that boost their confidence. No matter the size, all dogs should be trained to have good manners.

I often have to say to their owners 'Can you imagine if my dog acted that way?' hoping that it will register with them

 

[Kaiser2016]

It's always been little dogs that have been most aggressive with K. We had 2 tiny furball dogs run in a straight line toward K while he was tethered to a large column near us. Both were off leash in a public place and both were barking. For being so small I can understand that they want or need to be defensive but that behavior was straight up aggressive. Kaiser just stood there. No growl, no bark, no hackles, no lunging. It was a proud moment for us.

 

[Kaiser2016]

I often have to say to their owners 'Can you imagine if my dog acted that way?' hoping that it will register with them

Perfect response. I will have to use that one.