Guest Anonymous Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 looking for photos and/or insights of breeds for site to help potential dog owners make an informed decision. info regarding the stereotyped breeds most appreciated as we are working to present the most accurate data thanks, Jill@dogsindepth.com Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 you post this same thing about every 3 months........, Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 I just checked out the website and its actually not that bad... BUT, they have the weight of the APBT to be between 30-80lbs? 80 is about 20lbs too much. They have the AmStaff between 37-50lbs. I think they got their info mixed up. Also, it says the AmStaff was bred for fighting and that is not correct. Should be they are bred for show. I also dont know where they got their info for life expectancy. Site shows bot hbeing at only 12 yrs and most of my dogs live well over that. I also dont like the dog they use for their example of an APBT... Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted July 3, 2005 Posted July 3, 2005 the shar-pei info is better now-thanks for ajusting it Quote
courtnek Posted July 4, 2005 Posted July 4, 2005 [quote name='CoalSky']I think the site's not too shabby... I was looking at the Lab info (of course :lol: ) and it says their origin is Newfoundland... I think it should be changed to Labrador :wink: I think a good way to get GOOD solid info is e-mail a GOOD reputable breeder of each breed you want to post, and ask them if they would mind sending you back a bunch of info for the site. You're more likely to get the correct info from a good breeder, than random websites, or even books. A lot of dog books have different info in them, and a LOT of websites have different info too. I'm sure even comming to dogo and asking, many people would have their facts wrong, or it's just in their personal opinion. For example: reading the Lab write up, you said that they are friendly to all and not a good watch dog. Well, my pup's only PART lab, but he's a pretty good darn watch dog. I don't expect him to ATTACK anyone, if that's what you mean on the site, if so you should change it to "not a good ATTACK dog", but I don't think any dog's a good attack dog, because they shouldn't be used for that :-? Also, Friendly to all isn't a good statement for ANY breed. You have your defects in everyone, and I'm sure someone will read that on your site and think "well this just goes to proove even FURTHER that labs are the perfect family dog!" then get a dog from a petstore or a puppymill and what do ya know? The dog turns out to have some kind of behavior problem... but the site said they're friendly to all... :niewiem: I think in today's society, where many people don't do their proper research before getting a dog, that it's not right to state such stuff on a website. People will take it as a good resource. Which I'm sure the site COULD be if you make sure to get all the propper facts... Anyway, the point of my ramble is, you can't just come to some dog forum and ask for some doggy facts, and expect to get all the correct ones. I think the way to go about this is to contact good dog breeders and ask them. (of course there are many really good dog breeders HERE too though that you could get some good facts from...). But I think it's a great idea! And it look pretty good... I think a "Mutt" section should be added :D To explain to people about how while mutts aren't as suseptable to genetic disorders they can STILL get them, and also that mutts make just as good a pet as any purebred! Only difference is you can't show or breed the dog realy (well you CAN breed it, but around here it's highly frowned upon), and if you wanted to breed and show, you would get a purebred for that anyway... Ummm... maybe some info on doggy sports too? :D Like Agility and Flyball and Disc Dogs and Diving etc. etc... Another note: Has anyone e-mailed this person to tell them we're all replying here? I think she comes back posting the same thing because she expects to get an e-mail back, not a response on here... sorry Coal, but the origin IS Newfoundland. the Lab today was originally bred from a Newfie, to a smaller, also waterproof dog, that may or may not have come from Labrador, for this specific purpose. the original Lab was bred to carry fishing nets to shore, so needed a water resisitant coat, webbed feet, and a smaller more compact size, and short hair to perform the job. they didnt become bird dogs til they were brought over to England, where it was realized that this dog could go anywhere and bring anything back, without injuring it in the process. thats where "soft Mouth" breeding started. their original purpose accounts for the thinck head, and wide chest,. to attach a fishing net to, swim it to shore and drag it to land without hurting the dog. there are still alot of inaccuracies on the page though... Quote
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