Rugers-Kris
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I understand why that statement made you think that but more than anything I was saying that I was leaning in the direction of CAFIB. The point to this post and to the research that I have been doing is to get the dog I want and not what everyone else likes but in order to do that I have to understand the sides. Also, I like to think that I am fairly intelligent and not easliy hoodwinked. I have never owned a Fila prior to this obviously but I do not take pet ownership lightly and I would think this discussion proves that. In the beginning of this post I pointed out that I was not only waiting for research reasons but because I am building a house on some property that I own and felt that was a better placement for this particular breed. Prior to Ruger (EM) I have only ever owned APBT and I understand that thier temperment is not the same but Iowned them and for all of the good and the bad ,they were mine. We spent 15 years together and death was the reason I let them go. I appreciate the good wishes and there is no doubt I will succeed in getting the Fila puppy that is just right for me and I have no doubt that I am the perfect owner for a Fila puppy as well.
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For the record, I had two APBT's adn anyone that has ever owned them knows that they are not an easy breed in many aspects. My dogs were Healthy, polite, well mannered, happy and loved with all of my heart. I am not perfect by any means but I can honestly say that I am one of the best pet owners that you willever find. I am dedicated and capable and do not enter into the idea of a new pet without the absolute knowledge that it is a forever situation no matter what may happen..........
This led me to believe you already made up your mind based on "facts" you read without ever seeing actual dogs. I was trying to make sure you did not get hoodwinked and formed your own opinion not bought into hype. Too many people who have no business owning this breed own them and give them up which hurts the breed. Many of these dogs end up getting gassed because people thought this was the breed for them. You can never understand the unique, and sometimes annoying as well as dangerous qualities these dogs posses until you spend significant time observing them. No one can put that into a PM. The less people that own them the better. If you have owned hard temped dogs before and have the appropriate living situation I wish you the best in your search.
Juan we have been around the block. I made a point of the generally accepted makeup, in reality it is all theory. And I was describing the Temp style of the old bloodhound in relation to those dogs compared to the new bloodhound, which in reality are completely different dogs temp wise. BTW Cafib breeders have switched to CBKC stock as well as the other way. If any of the CAFIB dogs I have seen were better in any significant way I would own them, period. And the Borghetto mix breeding thing, I believe we have completely different understandings of that story. No slap on the backs here, the truth hurts, and I have never publicly recommended a breeder online and probably never will. I have called out breeders selling unhealthy pups and with HD problems as well as dishonest breeders on my type and yours. I would never defend these breeders. You shouldn't defend Itanhandu, but you have a business relationship with them.
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For the record, I had two APBT's adn anyone that has ever owned them knows that they are not an easy breed in many aspects. My dogs were Healthy, polite, well mannered, happy and loved with all of my heart. I am not perfect by any means but I can honestly say that I am one of the best pet owners that you willever find. I am dedicated and capable and do not enter into the idea of a new pet without the absolute knowledge that it is a forever situation no matter what may happen..........