Re: [pyrnet]Reply/ Joe

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/22/01 4:21:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rene1@sprint.ca 
writes:

<<-Is this not a contradiction, "they do not" or they are "less likely" to>>

No, puppies (very young dogs) are less likely to be dangerous than adults.  
That is no contradiction, do you think?

<<but I think you forget (do to you wonderful love of the breed) That a Pyr 
is a canine, and all canines have the potential through circumstances, to 
become their wild ancestors>>

I do not forget this, even if this was true, it is not what you have 
described.  Your dog was not wild was it?  It was a puppy that you have 
raised in your home with your children.  

<<I just wanted to know if this is a growing problem with Pyrs as it seems to 
be with >>

We do hear of this and much worse on occasion, but at least at the present 
time it is not a problem with well bred dogs.  Back yard bred and many 
working dogs bred with very poor examples including aggressive temperament is 
only asking for it to happen and is not normal for the breed.  I will tell 
you that most of the time when we hear this, if the problem is not fixed, the 
results are fairly tragic.  Pyrs are not like most other dogs.  They are one 
of the oldest breeds in existence and not a manufactured breed. Their 
instincts are so ancient and ingrained that they are very reliable if bred 
properly.  That is what we are most likely talking about here. A poorly bred 
dog that is now showing signs of that unfortunate breeding.  All our good 
wishes for the welfare of this dog cannot change that.  Rescue is full of 
them and the numbers are growing (rescue that is, not sure about the 
aggressiveness towards humans).  When rescue puts down dogs that are 
aggressive towards humans, does this not give you some clue about the 
dangerous nature of this poor dogs?


> Again, I wanted insight and support from experts of the particular breed, 
> insight on the mind of Pyr's as each breed of dog has their own quirks.


That is what is being given.  It just does not quite conform with what you 
have decided is correct.  I think you wanted support and you did get some.  
Normal Pyrs do not attack children.  Quibble with the language as you will.

If you already knew all this then you never needed to ask us.  I wish you the 
very best and have only good hopes for you and your children.  I hope you 
will be very realistic about this dog.  You described him to us and that 
description concerns me greatly.  I pray you are right and my 30 years 
experience that sent up all the warning flags are not that important to this 
situation.  

Joe