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Post by bamapitbullmom on Dec 9, 2008 3:19:45 GMT -5
Ugh.
Not even an upgrade from 'Breed All About It'.
Thoughts?
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Post by DiamondTiger on Dec 9, 2008 4:33:05 GMT -5
I've watched the show a couple of times. Nothing I'd write home about. I'd still like to see some type of show... a series on AP or even the Discovery channel... that follows Pit Bulls and their owners, showing how wonderful and loving these dogs are. Also one that shows the true effects of BSL... might reach out to peoples emotional sides because they'll get to see just how tragic these ridiculous laws are and how they effect responsible Pit Bull owners and their dogs that have done nothing wrong.
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 9, 2008 8:18:55 GMT -5
I haven't watched it yet, I kinda thought it probably wasn't worth my time. Some dog trainer told me it wasn't bad, but they got their language kinda mixed up and at one point it was talking about 'sensitization' instead of DEsensitization, in the context of helping a dog learn to relax around kids. Really, how can you screw that up?  |
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 9, 2008 8:20:11 GMT -5
I'm moving this, BTW, to the Pit Bull board, since technically this is on topic since it's dog-related.  |
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Dec 9, 2008 13:18:09 GMT -5
For some odd reason, I was up way late last night and I don't regularly watch this show unless me daughter sees it on and wants to see it.
But last night the covered the Shar Pei (among other breeds) and they just went on and on about this breed being a fighting breed and can be aggressive, I mean really drilled it home. Imagine them covering Amstaffs or APBT's the same way.
I assume they felt it was *okay* because the Sharpy puppies are so stinking cute, which they also drilled home.
Another gripe on this particular breed profile was when they went their bulletted list of breed summary stuff...under grooming, they said that little grooming was required. Huh? I guess when new owners haul their new Shar Pei puppy home and realize how important it is to keep those folds clean, they'll realize that sources like this show aren't that reliable.
Then again, I may just be in a mood. When Breed All About It was on, their show about the Amstaff p*ssed me off b/c they said that the Amstaff is NOT a "pit bull" as aggression has been bred out of the Amstaff breed.
People simply don't understand that dog-dog aggression is not the same as human aggression and the two don't intertwine. And I have met some very unsound, questionable well-bred Amstaffs and some fabulous, marshmallow APBTs which were poorly bred.
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 9, 2008 14:07:54 GMT -5
What the :  : Little grooming for Peis? Hmm...I can't remember the AmStaff Breed All About It. I'm sure I would have been yelling and throwing things at the TV. Not dog-aggro? YAH, how about Luca my AMSTAFF is the most dog-aggro dog I have ever MET. |
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Post by emilys on Dec 9, 2008 14:26:52 GMT -5
I only saw the end, summarizing the Rottweiler. Did you know that they have the strongest jaws of any breed?
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I just PRAY they stay away from our dogs...
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Post by bamapitbullmom on Dec 9, 2008 14:49:45 GMT -5
The sad (scary) thing is that the public is watching this!
They (surprisingly) touched on the reason for the Shar Peis wrinkles though I disagree a little with what they said.
They said that the wrinkles allow their opponent (in dog fighting) to grab the wrinkles instead of puncturing the body cavity and not affect internal organs. (not quoted here)
I more agree with the development of the wrinkles allow the Shar Pei to be latched onto and still enable them to turn and attack their opponent. A bit more graphic theory, I suppose.
Shar Peis are right up there on my list of breeds that are for a small percentage of people on many levels. Too many are purchased b/c they're cute and then grow into something rather concerning.
I find myself shaking my head and rolling my eyes MUCH more than nodding in agreement. This show is a disservice to prospective dog owners trying to do the right thing.
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Post by coolhandjean on Dec 9, 2008 16:17:07 GMT -5
I haven't seen the Amstaff one.
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Post by purplepaws121 on Dec 9, 2008 20:32:46 GMT -5
haven't seen the show yet. probably won't, unless like you i'm up late or just happen to catch it on. I actually don't get to watch much TV anymore!!
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Post by valliesong on Dec 10, 2008 0:06:40 GMT -5
Yeah, I wouldn't consider shar pei easy to groom, either. Aiden is only half shar pei, and I still have to clean his folds frequently to prevent skin infections. Not to mention extra eye, ear, and paw care.
I don't get Animal Planet, but maybe that is a good thing.
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Post by bubsy on Dec 10, 2008 0:35:45 GMT -5
It's not terrible, but not great LOL. I think I've seen most of the episodes so far...some of the "expert" opinions make me want to scream LOL. I've found that a lot of the health issues listed for each breed are waaaay off. For Dobermans they listed vWD as one of the top concerns (while it's definitely an issue, it's not a big killer of the breed) they didn't mention cardio at all! I don't recall if they mentioned cancer and CVI. Hello, what planet are they on?
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Post by emilys on Dec 10, 2008 11:21:05 GMT -5
The sad (scary) thing is that the public is watching this! They said that the wrinkles allow their opponent (in dog fighting) to grab the wrinkles instead of puncturing the body cavity and not affect internal organs. (not quoted here) I more agree with the development of the wrinkles allow the Shar Pei to be latched onto and still enable them to turn and attack their opponent. A bit more graphic theory, I suppose. . Except that from pictures of oldtymey Shar Pei's I've seen: they weren't that wrinkly! I wonder if this isn't in the same category as "bulldogs are undershot and have noses on top of their snout so they can breathe while holding the bull". That is, completely bogus justifications for stupidly exaggerated physical features, that are NOT historically correct |
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 10, 2008 11:23:23 GMT -5
The sad (scary) thing is that the public is watching this! They said that the wrinkles allow their opponent (in dog fighting) to grab the wrinkles instead of puncturing the body cavity and not affect internal organs. (not quoted here) I more agree with the development of the wrinkles allow the Shar Pei to be latched onto and still enable them to turn and attack their opponent. A bit more graphic theory, I suppose. . Except that from pictures of oldtymey Shar Pei's I've seen: they weren't that wrinkly! I wonder if this isn't in the same category as "bulldogs are undershot and have noses on top of their snout so they can breathe while holding the bull". That is, completely bogus justifications for stupidly exaggerated physical features, that are NOT historically correct Shar Pei history always struck me as kinda fantasy-driven, actually. LOL |
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