Opinions on this story???

**wolfsoul** · 10-17-2003, 03:27 PM

I'm having some troubles believing some of the things that have been said. Sounds more like another "oooh pit bulls and chows are evil" stories. I also don't believe that a five and a half week old puppy would be able to chew on four -- or any -- fingers. Their teeth are sharp, but they aren't yet designed for cutting through bone. I know I don't usually enjoy comparing wild dogs and domesticated dogs -- but their teeth are the same. Wolf pups aren't weaned onto solid food until 2 months, and even then it's regurgiated for them, because the bones and hide are too hard for them to chew off.

Maybe some of the story has some truth, but it just sounds like another publicity scandal.

**Kfamr** · 10-17-2003, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I'm having some troubles believing some of the things that have been said. Sounds more like another "oooh pit bulls and chows are evil" stories. I also don't believe that a five and a half week old puppy would be able to chew on four -- or any -- fingers. Their teeth are sharp, but they aren't yet designed for cutting through bone. I know I don't usually enjoy comparing wild dogs and domesticated dogs -- but their teeth are the same. Wolf pups aren't weaned onto solid food until 2 months, and even then it's regurgiated for them, because the bones and hide are too hard for them to chew off.

Maybe some of the story has some truth, but it just sounds like another publicity scandal.

Good points--

Iwish it wasn't a truth or a lie, but I do hope it's a lie, i hope they wouldnt put such a young puppy to sleep because it chewed.

Come to think of it, I havn't heard anything on the news about it...
But, I have found other articals.

**CamCamPup33** · 10-17-2003, 03:30 PM

WTF..

Kayann is totally and completly right.. Im sorry but it sounds a little stupid when you say that a puppy chewed off someones fingers.. I cant believe they are gonna be putting the dog down.. kay your right now chows and pitt bulls are gonna even have a worse reputation then they already have.. GIVE me a break.. its a little stupid for a 6 year old kid to have a dog with him in the room obviously the puppy isnt gonna be perfect and not do anything.. puppies do need something to keep them occupied if they arent in the cage.... So now the little puppy is a finger eating monster?

um..

**Kfamr** · 10-17-2003, 03:34 PM

Here's another story...
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/10/15/Hi...y_loses_.shtml

"I believe the dog didn't know what he was doing," Thomas said. "He was friendly. Everybody loved him."

**Soledad** · 10-17-2003, 03:35 PM

Yes, the puppy is a finger chewing monster. I'm sure there were shoes, furniture or any number of things the dog COULD have chewed on.

And I don't think the next door neighbor is the utmost authority on this issue.

**wolfsoul** · 10-17-2003, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Kfamr
Here's another story...
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/10/15/Hi...y_loses_.shtml

I found a few grammar mistakes in this one. You'd think a real editor would check over it..........

**Kfamr** · 10-17-2003, 03:42 PM

I really can't believe this lady....... oh my gosh...

**CamCamPup33** · 10-17-2003, 03:44 PM

Soledad- maybe there wasnt anything the dog could chew on.. how do u know the kid isnt homeless and doesnt have furniture? ..

that story seems full of more explanation.. Maybe it was just like a corn dog tasting rawhide bone.. But no its a vicious cruel animal who needs to be euthinized because he scented food and chewed.. its not like the dog could actually say.. "hmm this tastes like finger lets stop chewing" the dog didnt know what he was doing.. but yet their gonna euthinize him... stupid kid shoulda washed his hands..

**Soledad** · 10-17-2003, 03:46 PM

CamCam - I guess I'd take your arguments a lot more seriously if you tried to learn how to spell. The child is clearly NOT homeless!!? I can't believe I'm dignifying your post with a response.

**Kfamr** · 10-17-2003, 03:47 PM

Oh dear, That post REALLY made you sound mature!

**wolfsoul** · 10-17-2003, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by CamCamPup33
Soledad- maybe there wasnt anything the dog could chew on.. how do u know the kid isnt homeless and doesnt have furniture? ..

Cuz it said he was in bed?

**Soledad** · 10-17-2003, 03:54 PM

Yes, I am greatly concerned with what a fifteen year old internet stranger thinks of my maturity level. Intensely. Passionately.

**popcornbird** · 10-17-2003, 03:55 PM

Sad sad story. I feel for the child. Poor thing will have to live his life without his fingers now.

As for the breed getting a worse name, the breeds with bad names only have bad names because they do such things much much more than other breeds. Its a fact that cannot be denied. Most likely, because people do not raise them properly, but still, the reason their name is bad is because they do such things a lot more commonly than other dogs.

*shrugs*

Camcam? Homeless? You don't know how much that made me laugh! LOL LOL LOL

**Kfamr** · 10-17-2003, 03:55 PM

Obviously!

**wolfsoul** · 10-17-2003, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by popcornbird
Sad sad story. I feel for the child. Poor thing will have to live his life without his fingers now.

As for the breed getting a worse name, the breeds with bad names only have bad names because they do such things much much more than other breeds. Its a fact that cannot be denied. Most likely, because people do not raise them properly, but still, the reason their name is bad is because they do such things a lot more commonly than other dogs.

Actually it's the exact oppisite. The reason they get such publicity isn't because of how often they bite -- which isn't often at all -- but the extent of damage the bites cause.

It's a fact that you are ten times as likely to be bitten by a golden retriever than a pit bull. 1.) because they are more common 2.)because they are bred more unscrupulously. But it's still a fact.