Can a cute dog also be a fierce hunter?

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This discussion centers on the juxtaposition of pet cuteness and hunting instincts, particularly focusing on dogs. Participants share anecdotes about their pets, including a Labrador named Sir BarksaBearylot and a Great Pyrenees. The conversation highlights the affectionate nature of these breeds while also touching on their hunting behaviors, such as a dog that has killed gophers. Additionally, the discussion includes humorous exchanges about pet ownership challenges, including the use of shock collars and the compatibility of different pets.

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  • #31
Moonbear said:
Though, they are sooooooo cute.

...Nerds turned pirates...?Yaaaaaaarrrrrrrhhhhhh,me agree...:-p

Daniel.
 
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  • #32
dextercioby said:
...Nerds turned pirates...?Yaaaaaaarrrrrrrhhhhhh,me agree...:-p

Daniel.

Yaaarrhh, but I be needin' a new parrot. Do they be makin' Gummi parrots? Tastier for bitin' their 'eads off.
 
  • #33
To make an attempt to turn this thread back to its original theme,why don't you try to bite the head off a dog,preferably a Pitbull/Rottweiler...?:wink: :-p

Daniel.
 
  • #34
Are ye suggestin' a mutiny there matey? We pirates've taken over GD, and anyone attemptin' a mutiny will be walkin' the plank, ye will!
 
  • #35
That's MY THREAD,I AM GOING TO KILL IT,no matter who's going to oppose it...:devil:

Daniel.

P.S.What pirates are u dreamin'about,hunny...?
 
  • #36
well, my college has 10 cute ducks, and they roam around the whole day. sometime near the engineering department, sometimes the pharmacy.....

and they always walk in a straight line.do all the ducks do that??
 
  • #37
Evo! I LOVE your puppy! TOO CUTE! But, whoever said it looks like ME - yer freakin' NUTS! :smile: We are entirely different breeds! Look again, sweetie!

Monique, I, too, would absolutely LOVE to have a Great Pyr. They are WONDERFUL dogs!
 
  • #38
dextercioby said:
To make an attempt to turn this thread back to its original theme,why don't you try to bite the head off a dog,preferably a Pitbull/Rottweiler...?:wink: :-p

Daniel.
How about this, its close? My dog bounced open my rat's cage a couple years ago and killed the poor rat, then left it lying in the middle of the floor. On the other hand she also kills gophers, I've seen her flip one about ten feet in the air before killing it.
 

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