Dogs in bars, Like, WTF??

[SumJongGuy]

In my lifetime I've had a shepherd, collie, cockaterr, toy poodle, coon hound, and a pit bull. Hands down the smaller dogs were smarter. Bigger dogs were a little more cuddly but not much. Bigger dogs are better watch dogs, smaller dogs are good alarm systems.

[smartyiak]

In my lifetime I've had a shepherd, collie, cockaterr, toy poodle, coon hound, and a pit bull. Hands down the smaller dogs were smarter. Bigger dogs were a little more cuddly but not much. Bigger dogs are better watch dogs, smaller dogs are good alarm systems.

My parents raised and showed Old English Sheepdogs; we had as many as 8 of them in the house. They were beautiful creatures and I loved them; for sure, I'd own one if upkeep wasn't such a PIA. They certainly weren't the sharpest, but they were instinctual; my parents had old 8mm films of them herding us kids.

Somehow, we ended up with a Border Terrier...that dog was ugly...but was smartest goddamn dog I've ever met.

We also had a Shih Tzu b/c my dad wanted one...I don't know if that dog was smart or dumb...b/c it didn't give a shit what you thought anyways.

I now have Grumbles...an American Bulldog. He's not so smart...but he's sweet, loyal, lovable, and always happy to see me...best dog I've ever owned.

Grumbs:

[Cono Este]

People bringing their animals in to bars and restaurants like they're kids? Sometimes letting them stroll around and beg for food from other customers.. saying ain't that cute?

Discuss!

How a society treats its animals is usually a good indicator of how advanced that society is. Take England for example. Dogs in pubs, dogs on trains, the pinnacle of civilization.

[SumJongGuy]

My parents raised and showed Old English Sheepdogs; we had as many as 8 of them in the house. They were beautiful creatures and I loved them; for sure, I'd own one if upkeep wasn't such a PIA. They certainly weren't the sharpest, but they were instinctual; my parents had old 8mm films of them herding us kids.

Somehow, we ended up with a Border Terrier...that dog was ugly...but was smartest goddamn dog I've ever met.

We also had a Shih Tzu b/c my dad wanted one...I don't know if that dog was smart or dumb...b/c it didn't give a shit what you thought anyways.

I now have Grumbles...an American Bulldog. He's not so smart...but he's sweet, loyal, lovable, and always happy to see me...best dog I've ever owned.

Grumbs:

This was taken about 5 years ago not long after we got the rescue pit. She now has taken her rightful place in whichever kids' bed she chooses on any particular night. Didn't initially want to allow the dog in people beds but the kids pretty much just kept breaking that rule so now they are stuck with her hahaha!


And, we have a doggie door for her. NOBODY hops our fence to take garden tools anymore. Used to happen fairly often before we got dogs, hound before this pit also did a great job keeping crooks away.. I will say this is the STRONGEST dog I've ever had and her jaws can crush anything. Cinder block head will knock you silly if you bend down while she's bouncing around too happy to see you. I can totally see why people are afraid of these dogs and why a mean one is absolutely beyond dangerous. Kinda like a gun. In the wrong hands with bad motives a HUGE problem for everyone else..

[SumJongGuy]

Hound dog keeping critters away from my bike about 18 years ago..

[Deebased]

In my lifetime I've had a shepherd, collie, cockaterr, toy poodle, coon hound, and a pit bull. Hands down the smaller dogs were smarter. Bigger dogs were a little more cuddly but not much. Bigger dogs are better watch dogs, smaller dogs are good alarm systems.

Get yourself a Boerboel. It will change your perception of big dog intelligence

[PNWbrit]

How a society treats its animals is usually a good indicator of how advanced that society is. Take England for example. Dogs in pubs, dogs on trains, the pinnacle of civilization.

English pubs were ruined when they let young kids in though.

1994?

[garyfromterrace]

English pubs were ruined when they let young kids in though.

1994?

haha! Ever the pragmatist. Well played Rob!

[irul&ublo]

[SumJongGuy]

Dogs prefer the back room game..

[ThreeRidges]

Every Wednesday is Dog Club

[stuckathuntermtn]

Health department been cracking down on dogs in breweries. Even ones that don't have food. Fuckers.

[ill-advised strategy]

I love how it's unhealthy to have a dog near food, but every single day of my life I cook food with my dog at my feet, and eat food with my dog in my lap. Good thing the gov has that menace under control.
this took place this morning, thankfully I escaped with my life