Guys and Gals,

 

Tough one this, most of you know that my personal circumstances went t1ts up in Jan this year when my ex passed away. Well the upshot of that was that all the animals we'd collected over our years together ended up re-homed. Cats went, horses went etc. That alone was more than enough to deal with on top of everything else!

 

But I was determined not to part with my dogs as that was more than I could take to lose them!

 

So I put them into Kennels with someone I know, 3 x Rotties and one dopey mongrel. Now me Bro being the decent lad that he is offered to take Jake my mongrel and looked after him but the Rotties have been in Jail since Feb and I decided about a month ago that with Jen being pregnant (and she's not keen on dogs) that I would keep the Mum Cali and re-home the two pups Stripe and Gizmo. But that hasn't really happened and I'm now in a position to take them back.

 

But...I now live in a semi-detached house with an average size garden but I still think that I can keep them, but family and friends on both sides are saying that it's not good to have them with a newborn baby! :(

 

I do understand what they're saying but do you think that I can make this work so that I can keep them?

 

I really don't want to get rid of any of them to be honest! I'm also well excited about getting them back this weekend. Any comments + or - will be appreciated.

 

Cheers TT

Bit of problem Tim as I know how much the dogs mean to you.

 

IMHO I would not risk it,the dogs are getting on a bit now and they will be moody just like grumpy old people are LOL.

 

If you brought them all up together when the dogs were puppys then it could work,however too much of a risk not alot left if a Rottie sticks its nashes in a kid :(

 

 

PS I remember when they would not let you in your own bed,they would have got my foot up their arse if they nicked my Kingsize duvet LOL

ok have any of the dogs been around children before and how much contact have you had with them this years as my initial thought was yes it can be done but dogs are very teritorial and can be jealous creatures but if the house is new to them and the baby is already there then they should accept the changes as it will seem to be a complete package for them.

 

 

i used to own belgian sheppards and had small children at the same time

Cheers Iain I know what you're saying, I'm hoping that I can sort of re-programme them!

 

I know that sounds stupid but Heidi used to let them run riot when I was working away so I thought that with them being out of it for a while I can train them up with new ground rules!

 

I dunno it's doing my nut in at the moment but I have no choice for now, I have to get them this weekend. It's cost me over 4K to keep them in kennels this year not that the money means anything to me but like I said...I have given up everything else and really don't want to abandon them.

Personally I would not trust a Rottie with a new born baby or even a toddler. They may be ok but there is always that risk...if it was a labrador or something similar then maybe..

 

If anything happens, you will never forgive yourself mate...

never had a problem( touch wood), mine did not like my child when she was crawling. we did not allow them in the room unattended. Once she stood up on two legs the dogs new the score, she now will stand in front of my mastif and she makes sure he does what she wants. but it is a risk.

HAd a rottie for years, was dating a girl at the time with a crawler/ toddler which the dog only saw infrequently. Was never a problem. But as said, its a big dog to get a hold of a kid, try them out, if there seems to be an issue, seperate the two.

 

 

Dont really see the distinction with a lab tho, wouldnt want my kid to get snapped by any dog, and in my experience, a rottie is no more or less likely to attack thean any other dog, the only difference is the damage it will do if it does attack.

Rotties and labs are different dogs with different breeding. Labs have never been known to attack anything which we cannot say about Rotties. Don't get me wrong, I love the dogs, in fact I love all dogs but as a parent and animal lover I do not think Rotties, Pit Bulls etc and kids mix...

 

Story on the news last night about a 6 yr old mauled by 3 pit bulls...not sure if the kid is gonna make it..

 

Up to you mate....

A few years ago, all we could hear on the news was of Rotties attacking kids...one of the main reasons why they brought out the muzzle laws etc. It wasn't just rotties but they were the majority at that point...

I have had a MRS, two Children & two Dogs. I would say Trust the dogs & the Children.

 

The Mrs is the one to keep an eye on....Their Bite is bigger than a Rottie's Bark. ;)

 

Keep the dogs....I think they will love the kids. Good luck hope you can work it out & the dogs are ok with the changes.

 

All the Rotties I know are very soft within the home if they have a good owner then the dogs are fine. I don't see a problem but you will have to use your judgment on your dogs as I don't know them....it's your call you know your dogs.

Story on the news last night about a 6 yr old mauled by 3 pit bulls...not sure if the kid is gonna make it....

 

All dogs are pack animals that need to know thier place in the family unit. If you get any multiples of any dog breed that start to attack anything, the others will instinctively join in.

 

 

The biggest problem with dogs that attack are the owners & the way they are bought up. A dog needs discipline as well as love & the need to feel part of your pack. As long as the dog knows its place is below the children in the pecking order, you shouldn't have a problem. The main thing is Tim is to make sure the dogs know where they stand in a way that doesn't make them resent the children.

As long as the dog knows its place is below the children in the pecking order, you shouldn't have a problem. The main thing is Tim is to make sure the dogs know where they stand in a way that doesn't make them resent the children.

 

I agree 100% however Tims Rotties wont even let him in his own bed :shock: :wack:

Tim, I will have a word with Wendy. She used to breed Rotties many moons ago and had them with small children without any problems. The difference being (as I see it) the dogs (as puppies) came along after the children were born.

 

But dogs turn out however you train them. As Spinksy said, they need dicipline AND love in equal amounts. We have 2 kids (3 & 7) & 2 dogs (Goldie & Cocker) at the mo, all of them get along famously. We have 100% trust in the dogs with my kids.

 

HTH

 

R&W

LOL oh and wtf are the dogs doing in your bed Timmy? lmfao :D:D:D

PMSL :D

 

That was a one off incident, my dogs used to sleep on the bed but that was coz Heidi let them!

 

When they come back new rules will be put in place, have been out and bought a baby gate for the stairs yesterday as they WILL NOT be allowed upstairs when we goto bed!

 

I'm going to try and make it work.

Well as i said, dogs (and children ;)) need rules. The closer they stick to your rules, the easier your life becomes. Now where did i put that 2x2 with the 6" nails................................... ;)

 

 

But it is great to see the dogs and kids rolling around having fun. It will be worth it if you can make it happen. :D:D

Hi Timmy you tart xxxxxxxxxx

 

Rob is right i did breed rotties for a long time, and i never had one problem ever, they taught my sons how to walk, the boys could also take food from their mouths, i had 16 rotties at one point and i resuced them too..............

 

You have an advantage you know these dogs and they know you, start how you mean to go on, your top dog make sure you put them in their place, they are clever and intelligent and can be exceptional pets even around kids from babies to teens...

 

so my opionion is go for it

 

as for the comparison to labradors........if you check the bite charts that are out every year, labs and spaniels are the worst offenders, they are working dogs and get bored. the big difference is that a rottie has a bigger harder bite than the other two as they are soft mouthed dogs ..... i.e. they retrieve game so they dont leave teeth marks..... send a rottie to retrieve a pheasant and you will have teeth marks all over the bird.

 

kids and rotties can and do mix real well...........as for trusting any dog 100% with a child is just foolish.......always aways beaware. i do trust my dogs with our little ones, but i do not leave them alone for long periods of time, nor do i let them hurt the dogs, thats just asking for something to happen.

 

Timmy i wish you and your new lady all the luck with the baby, and i am sure the dogs will guard it with their lives if it came to it.

 

lots of love and hugs

 

Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Cheers Wendy and Rob that means alot to me!

 

Well we'll see how we get on this weekend, they should be coming home Sat or Sun depending on when my Bro can take me to get them seeing as they won't fit in the MR and he's got a nice Volvo T-5 Estate! LOL :D

might be a problem with jeleousy fella if the rotties c the newborn being spoiled over and neglecting them they might not like it but share the love fella and keep and eye on em all times bud should b ok