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Originally Posted by Alan A
Retrievers bite more than bullies.
But don’t let facts stand in the way of your feelings.
If it’s from a reputable rescue it’ll have been temperament tested, so that’s one worry taken out of the equation.
They are terriers. Strong prey drive. They’ll chase anything - from deer on down.
They are also high energy. A tired bully is a happy bully. Long walks with plenty of fetch is a must.
Conversely they also want to be with you 24-7 and don’t realize or care that 75lbs is on the upper side for a lapdog. They don’t do well left alone for long periods. They are very very affectionate in a family setting - lick bull is the commonest appellation, but can be protective of -your- children. Don’t leave unsupervised when your kids are roughhousing with the neighbor kids.
They are also strong for their size. Walk on a harness or a gentle leader and expect to take time to train to stop pulling. They’ll literally damage themselves on a prong collar and choke themselves on a martingale to get to something they want to chase after..
They can be animal aggressive. The key is socialization. This is unlikely to be a real issue from a rescue - the worst ones aren’t adopted out. The chiahuauas may be an issue if they try to be dominant. Yappy pushy dogs annoy everyone. Dogs are no different.
They are intelligent and easy to train - they respond well to reward based training.
Make sure the adoption papers say mixed breed terrier or insurance can be an issue.
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I'd say this post gives as good reasons as any to NOT to get one of those unpredictable, POS.