CanteringCarrot
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I find that Lab x Pitbull mixes are common here, idk about over there. Not out of the realm of possibilities to have a Lab bull terrier mix, and naturally, they'd focus on the Lab part.
Another fatal dog attack
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marmalade76
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking, the colouring, the eyes and something about the head shapes makes me think that it could be a pit bull cross, they are here despite the 30 year ban, disguised as Irish Staffs, LabxStaffs and now Bullies.
Clodagh
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He looks like a Labrador to me. The show bred ones are often blocky headed. His eyes look weird because the silver gene lightens those as well.
twiggy2
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Looks like a lab to me too, albeit he is a colour I dont favour but looks like a lab all the same
CanteringCarrot
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Ok, glad he looks like a Lab to other people too 
He looks similar to the dogs from a breeder in Germany that breeds Charcoals and Silvers. His dogs are all pretty much ugly faced to me.
He looks similar to the dogs from a breeder in Germany that breeds Charcoals and Silvers. His dogs are all pretty much ugly faced to me.
Birker2020
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Goldenstar
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Vets will get used to putting bullies to sleep
ester
Not slacking multitasking
I don't think you get 'used to' putting anything to sleep.
Goldenstar
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It needs to be done any vet working with small animals in cities is going to have to do it
The RSPCA officers have to learn to accept it
AmyMay
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Except the vets put the animals down, not the RSPCA Officer…..
ester
Not slacking multitasking
I guess you don't know any vets particularly well.
Goldenstar
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My closest friend is a vet and I have many vets as friends
RSPCA’s officers are trained the euthanise animals it’s part of their job
I watched them do it
RSPCA’s officers are trained the euthanise animals it’s part of their job
I watched them do it
Birker2020
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You are right Goldenstar.
I wanted to be an RSPCA officer years ago. But I read somewhere that they have to go to a slaughter house and use a humane captive bolt on a cow and also put to sleep a puppy or kitten as part of their training. I didn't think I would be capable of doing either in a non emergency situation so I didn't proceed with my application.
How true what I read was, I have no idea. I'm usually pretty cool in an emergency situation as I've been faced with a few over the 30 years or so of horse ownership so I think I have a level head. Shame really. Its the ongoing relentless heartache over a single animal of my own that I'm not so good at coping with.
rabatsa
Confuddled
I wonder if the current Dogs Trust adverts about helping people keep their dogs at home is because they are not taking in the dogs which will be banned from being rehomed?
AmyMay
Situation normal
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Indy
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I have to ask because I've seen you do it a couple of times and I've always wondered, but what does you mean when you just post a full stop.
skinnydipper
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'There is no reason to believe that genetics doesn't play a role in dog aggression'
Veterinary Record October 2023
Veterinary Record October 2023
Clodagh
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Replied and then calmed down and deleted it.
SilverLinings
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I don't know how anyone can say this breed* isn't any more dangerous than others when that article states XLBs make up 0.1% of the dog population but over the last year have been responsible for nearly 70% of fatal dog attacks on humans. Having seen other stats earlier in the year I was aware that the number of attacks were disproportionately being carried out by XLBs, but that ratio is fairly shocking.
Other breeds are also owned by numpty owners, so it can't all be down to the type of people owning XLBs as many defenders of the breed keep saying.
*As a whole, I realise there will be some individual dogs who never attack.
Mrs. Jingle
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I think I might have to take a leaf out of your book. Your wisdom and restraint is impressive.
Clodagh
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I need to do it when I’ve sobered up.I think I might have to take a leaf out of your book. Your wisdom and restraint is impressive.
gunnergundog
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ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
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Indy
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Thank you all for clearing up one of those things I've always wondered about
Ditchjumper2
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Me tooThank you all for clearing up one of those things I've always wondered about
skinnydipper
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Nottinghamshire Police. 27.10.23
We are appealing for the public's help after a dog attack is believed to have claimed the life of a beloved family pet.
The eight-year-old Chihuahua was walking with its owner in Nobel Road, Clifton, when it was attacked by a bull-breed type dog and carried away in its jaws.
The injured Chihuahua, which was set upon at around 10.45pm on the evening of 8 October, has not been seen again and is believed to be dead.
Our officers, who have carried out extensive enquiries in the local area, are now appealing for additional footage from doorbell, CCTV and dashboard cameras.
PC Kane Dunker said: “This was a shocking incident that has understandably caused a huge amount of distress to this animal’s owners.
“We understand that dogs can be an integral part of a family home and are determined to track down the animal responsible and its owner.
“We have already viewed a large amount of footage and carried out door-to-door activities, but now want to hear from anyone else with relevant information – particularly those who may have dashcam or CCTV footage recorded at around the time of this incident.
“We particularly want to identify a large bull terrier type dog and a small number of men in tracksuits seen in the area at the time.”
Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 807 of 8 October 2023.
We are appealing for the public's help after a dog attack is believed to have claimed the life of a beloved family pet.
The eight-year-old Chihuahua was walking with its owner in Nobel Road, Clifton, when it was attacked by a bull-breed type dog and carried away in its jaws.
The injured Chihuahua, which was set upon at around 10.45pm on the evening of 8 October, has not been seen again and is believed to be dead.
Our officers, who have carried out extensive enquiries in the local area, are now appealing for additional footage from doorbell, CCTV and dashboard cameras.
PC Kane Dunker said: “This was a shocking incident that has understandably caused a huge amount of distress to this animal’s owners.
“We understand that dogs can be an integral part of a family home and are determined to track down the animal responsible and its owner.
“We have already viewed a large amount of footage and carried out door-to-door activities, but now want to hear from anyone else with relevant information – particularly those who may have dashcam or CCTV footage recorded at around the time of this incident.
“We particularly want to identify a large bull terrier type dog and a small number of men in tracksuits seen in the area at the time.”
Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 807 of 8 October 2023.
cauda equina
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That's heartbreaking, the not knowing what has happened to their dog (although I expect they can guess) must be torture for the poor owners
Smitty
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I read that a couple of days ago. I can't stop thinking about it. I hope the morons with the offending beast are found. Sadly, a lot of people don't see small dogs as worth having.
AmyMay
Situation normal
Jesus 
