aurelius_victor

[color=blue]All Ivan seems to like is squeaky toys. Here he is enjoying one. [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/toy2.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/toy3.jpg[/img] Aurelius Victor :shiny: [/color]

[color=blue]I just love Bassett Hounds, ever since I was a child! Before I got my Bulldog Ivan, I seriously considered a Bassett Hound; but decided in favor of a Bulldog because of the Bassett Hound's reputation for barking/baying due to its hunting instincts. They sure are cute though! :biggrina: Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]

[color=darkred]I think Ivan's pouting even made him more cute. I'm trying to get him used to wearing a costume before the Bulldog Club's Halloween Party. He'll finally be old enough and vaccinated accordingly to socialize with other dogs. :grins: Here's a slightly different (and hopefully clearer) picture of Ivan in his costume. :evil22: [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/halloween3.jpg[/img] Aurelius Victor :shiny: [/color]

[color=blue]I like the name 'Bella'; which means 'pretty' in Italian. I like names with characteristic meanings (i.e. my name is Victor, which is latin for 'conqueror'). :evil22: I know you wrote you couldn't use Rayn; but is 'Reina' (pronounced 'Rain - ah' and means 'Queen' in Spanish) still too close to your grandchild's name? Aurelius Victor :shiny: [/color]

[b]sheltie lover wrote[/b][quote]I wish Honey and Licky liked to be dressed up......[/quote] [color=darkred]I know what you mean; as you can tell from his expression in the photo, Ivan didn't like his devil costume too much. :eviltongue: [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/halloween1.jpg[/img] I think Ivan's just too young to not fuss over a cumbersome costume. :watpliwy: Aurelius Victor :shiny: [/color]

[color=blue] :biggrina: :jumpie: :biggrina: :jumpie: :biggrina: Truly a magnificent breed; the blue dog is one of the most gorgeous colors I have ever seen! :shocked!: Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]

[color=blue]Congratulations and welcome, Montie! :grins: Ivan says, "Helloooooooooo! [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/Diablolito.jpg[/img] Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]

[color=blue]I completely agree with abker17, Betty Fisher's [u]So Your Dog's Not Lassie ...[/u] is my doggie training bible! It's just a well written book with some pictures to demonstrate proper positioning and body language. Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]

[color=blue]Great puppy pics everybody. :puppydogeyes: Here's my Bulldog Ivan perfecting his house training: [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/peepad1.jpg[/img] Here is Ivan perfecting his 'puppy dog eyes:' [img]http://www.mypetpages.com/sites/aurelius_victor/Images/Ivan/face1.jpg[/img] Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]

[b]ThePoutyPitbull wrote:[/b][quote]Dog fighting and human aggression, or ANIMAL aggression and human aggression are not the same thing. A dog can have both animal and human aggression, but if a Pit bull is animal aggressive it will not lead to human aggression. They are not related. [/quote] [color=blue]Outstanding post, PoutyPitbull! :klacz: :thumbs: :grins: I completely agree that agression toward other animals & agression toward humans are totally unrelated. The Bulldog is a perfect example of a breed that has overcome a ferocious tempermant through the actions of responsible breeders. At the height of the 'baiting' era in 16th century England, Bulldogs were bred to fight not only other dogs; but monkeys, bulls, bears, and even lions! :shocked!: Athough the average Bulldog today wouldn't harm a fly (my puppy Ivan runs from 2 inch lizards and praying mantis's); one Buldog trait that have survived is his unwavering loyaty to man. In the 'baiting' era, any Bulldog that displayed agression toward man was not only not bred from, but killed. :cry: Obviously, the evolution of the Bulldog took centuries, and it was due to the actions of resposible breeders and owners who recognized the breed had merit beyond baiting other animals. I'm sure the Pit Bull will also survive, as long as there are those who love the breed, or dogs in general; and understand that the entire breed should not be punished for the actions of a few irresponsible humans. Aurelius_Victor :shiny: [/color]

[quote]Victor, you're a Basset Hound! No bones about it, you're a friendly, easy-going Basset Hound. Laid-back and very low-maintenance, "down time" is your favorite activity

[color=blue]Although I definitely believe both breeders and owners share the blame for the horror stories we all hear about pit bulls, I think owners share a bigger share for two reasons: 1. Although instinctual behavior is signigicantly more prevalent in canines than in humans; I firmly believe that a dog that was bred to be vicious can 'beat' his genes with a strong, dominant, yet loving owner. However, someone who is getting a pit bull that was bred for ferociousness probably isn't going to be very responsible or loving. :hmmmm: This leads to the more significant conclusion that, 2. The demand for vicious pit bulls by irresponsible potential owners drives irresponsible breeders to supply ferocious pit bulls. If society can get rid of the demand (through harsher penalties that are actively enforced); or if society could make it unprofitabe to supply (again using the previous tactics) - maybe the problem wouldn't be so bad and everyone could benefit - especially the poor dogs who are depending on man to do the right thing for them. Aurelius Victor [/color]

[color=blue]My Bulldog, Ivan, loves 'killing' any toy that squeaks. He also enjoys playing chase with me, and chasing down critters in my front yard, including lizards, ants, praying mantis's, and he even killed a shrew once! :o I really have to keep an eye on him! Between the squeaky toys and the critters, I think Ivan has a really strong predatory instinct which I did not think was that prevalent in Bulldogs as a breed. I thought the predatory instinct was more indicative of the terrier and hound groups - any thoughts? :hmmmm: Aurelius Victor :shiny:[/color]