I lied!

Same here Game4. I think I was 6 when I started feeding Mordecai. I was never that big on animals in the house though so my kids where only around a few dogs through there early years and Black was one of them. As for animal aggression being a problem I guess you just had to know Black. It wasn't his style. Especially in his elder years. It was almost as ifhe thought an animal was really a threat of being his equal for him to even pay attention to it more or less get a rise out of him. In the show ring it was another story. Their has been several laid back dogs like Black through the history of our dogs. Speaking of which I wouldn't surprise me to see Black or his pop in some of the dogs peds that some of you feed today. But thats neither here nor there.

 

I don't know what I would do could you imagine the man showing up to your house with bitch in heat then he noticed the dog is missing his balls... Some people would start a a smear campaign after that..

 

Yes cableguy for at least 2 years afterwards from time to time. I would usually just jog by his new home and see him and the kids hanging out in the back yard. Rarely did I stop and say hey but a couple times I did. Same old Black. Like I was invisible. Why is this guy petting my head? He loved children and my big screen tv but he could care less about me in a passive way of course. I had a litter off of him when he first came back to the states probably 6-7yrs before all of this. None of those dogs took after him as far as demeanor goes. They were crazy! Hell only one came out black and he past as a pup. Damn fine dogs though.

 

Yea, each dog is different. I only own 3 now and all 3 are different personalities. One being like you said or similar, he's only aggressive to dogs his size or larger. The smaller ones are more of a toy to him it seems. Then I have another that just hates everything with 4 legs. The 3rd, still young so not 100% sure. Still a pup for the most part in personality. Only gets aggressive during feeding with other dogs, but my son can reach in the bowl and grab food out no problem. I got the breed knowing they are dog aggressive, I was prepared, and now as a owner it's my job to be responsible and identify the trait in the dog. I don't go to dog parks or pet smart and they dang sure don't run loose lol. To me, the a well bred "Game Dog" is far more stable than a mix breed or most other pure Breds. I say that because I been around the individual dog and breed in general long enough to know what I got. There's no way to mistake it. The breed traits being dog aggression but human aggression is a fault. That's pretty cut and dry. While the couple I had, being like the one you said about other dogs being his equal, that's fine, I get it. Had a couple like that myself. I still never put 100% stick in it and kept a watchful eye. And didn't add any fuel to the fire like giving them something to fight over. Can't afford for my wife's relatives to be like, your dog killed my dog. Wouldn't sit well lol. So really it's a judgment call and being a responsible owner. Nobody knows the dog better than the one who feeds it. Hell, I've had one that died at the ripe old age of 15. But literally got loose and got into a scuffle with the neighbors pit mix the day he died. But I as the feeder knew he was like this and did my best to take the proper precautions to keep him isolated from 4 legged creatures. But really, bury the hatchet my friend. Don't beat yourself up over it. The dogs happiness meant most and I can't fault you for that. Nor was I there or even know the dogs disposition. Was it right? I dunno, was it wrong? I dunno that either. Only you know.

 

We'll there it is the dog lived dog lived a happy life and most likely didn't have any problems because you know when these dogs have a problems bad news travels fast..

 

...know the type your talking...there some that look right threw ya...but as soon as the kids show up...would be all over them..like a pup..and god help anybody who went to try and touch them kids while he/she with them..and your just there to bring there food...and scoop the crap...but when the time comes do's his job,,then back to the way it was...would make you think who owns who..lol...???

 

Now that I think more about it that wasn't a great example game4. Mordecai(my dads pit when I was a kid) was one of the few "iffy" gamedogs I've been around in my days. He was ok as long as you didn't try to stop him from doing whatever he wanted to do at the time. And my dads cousin owned his brother Roscoe. A very good show dog I'm told but there was no doubt in all parties minds that he would kill us if we went near his chain. He didn't bluff. A few of my dad and his cousins friends could attest to that. But other than those two and a couple others I tend to agree with you. Most gamebred dogs are very people affectionate animals.

 

well 1 thing is you lied then you didn't get dog back when you had the chance . now even my kids will say even if the dog wasn't HA he would be DA if he got excited . that there is a big problem for someone who has no idea on how to get the dog off the kids friend dog the neighbors dog or anything that got the dog excited . that's in know way a responsible dog owner . i'm glad it turned out to be fine but that was a lie and not a responsible thing to do . the responsible thing would of been to give the dog back on or put it down . to me it might not be for everyone else but for me it is .

 

Thanks for the story Brubaker, as much as I am a moralist, I downright enjoyed the story.
I still don't think what you did was right but you know that and said you felt pretty bad about lying to your friend.
Well if the old man is not dead yet, maybe it's time to tell him the truth... Anyway, your story, your lies, your life and your decision... I still enjoyed the story and just so you know I have lied in my life as well, made me feel as bad and rightfully so and like you it either ate my conscience or urged me to finally speak the truth.

 

I read it again, just a wild story. I would have crapped when I opened the door and seen little "black". In my mind, you told a fib. But it's not like you did it for personal gain. You did it to cover your rear. I get that. We have all lied to cover our rear end in every way of life at some point. To me, no harm no foul in the situation. The dog was alive and happy. Being the warrior he was, he earned it. To be fat lazy and happy. That's what retirement is about.

 

Not aimed at anyone. Just saw it and it reminded me of this thread. Pretty sure it fits us all at least one time or another. I know I've made my share.

 

...I..Have to ask....OG...are ya saying you never told a lie...in this thing...if so we going to have to call ya the NEW REVEREND...lol...

 

i lied many times when i was a kid . but when you grow up it's time to stop all that .

 

..that was'nt the Q;ing...have you ever lied in the dog world...even a little white lie..or not bother tell somebody something they should know about a dog there going to get for example..??..any-way we all have different opinions ....slim it's easyer makeing deals than getting some to stick to there word....on the deal...some seem to forget what the deal was...lol...

 

never lied in the dog world and i'm know for telling the truth and keeping my word . it's just how i am .

 

..well congrats...og...i too keep my word when given,,,and you know thats a very rare thing in this world to-day.....in anything...but important...i have held my tongue once or twice about a dog..but it was none off my buss;..so..???taught the person should have done more homework or just asked.....

 

i have held my tongue once or twice about a dog..but it was none off my buss;..so..


don't try tu pul things out of contekst but
what are you saying ?

 

Lol. Nice sign bgblok68 and yes you did mean me! lol I have a smallblock69 btw.
Old goat your my inspiration and while I don't know you I get the feelin you chose the perfect handle and avatar.
Once again cheers yall
especially you old goat

 

Oh and no Saint. The oldtimer is no longer with us. He is missed.