I probably interact with about 1000 dogs a year. The number really well trained dogs I see I could count on one hand. I'm guilty like everyone else. We have 6 dogs, and although they listen to me most of the time, they are not what I would call trained. I keep telling my wife the next one will be a puppy, and I'm going to do it right. One of my dogs comes with me to work, and is very chill, greats people and other dogs with no drama, but still runs off on occasion to investigate a dumpster or group of college kids at the housing annex next door.
Perro de Presa Canario, Red Fawn (most are brindled). And no, for 99.99% of the people in the world, I heartily *do not* recommend them. You need to right kind of owner and the right kind of environment.
That said, I love my boy and he's a great dog - for me and my pack - basically family and other pets. Everyone else? Not so much. He is very slow to accept others and best practice is physical separation no matter how much someone thinks they are 'good with dogs'. But once you are accepted you are golden, even with years of separation.
A rare bit of sharing. This kitty is part of the pack and gets defended as well. Best to get out of the way when he charges in to break up a cat vs. cat/possum/coon/armadillo fight though. She's come back after such encounters dripping with mastiff slobber - but not dead.
Are you now, or have you ever been a member of the Doodie Project?
I am familiar with the breed.
He is a very good looking example of of the breed.
That's a good looking Mal. Guanolocos Presa is a handsome boy, too....Though those dogs scare the crap out of me. I saw first hand what they can do to a person....Who did not survive the attack. It was a national news story full of crazy people and salacious details....But I won't forget what that dog did to that woman. On another note....The title of this thread is vastly depressing. I can't think of anything I'd rather shoot less than a dog. That said.....Though I love my girl dearly, I agree with Littlebowski. She bites a child, I'd shoot her. She's my best dog......But she's a dog.