| When I was 4 years old, my babysitter had a boxer named Bo. He instantly took to me, and let me "ride around" on him. He followed me everywhere, and when I was quarantined with measles, he demanded to be let in the room with me FOR 6 DAYS!! He was also known to not like adults, and when adult company came to my babysitter's, he was quickly put in the back yard where he couldn't threaten anyone. My Rotties are the same way... Out in public, children can approach me and my dogs, and the dogs just love the children. I would never dream of leaving any dog with any child unattended, but with the proper introduction, and guidelines set down for the child, they should get along great. One of the characteristics(sic) of the Rottie is that they are very devoted to their family. They will protect their family to the N'th degree, and they adore their family members. I shouldn't think that with the right training, on both the child's and the Rottie's part, that you would have any problems. Now, with a terrier, well...... that is a different story.......
[This message has been edited by bearkat (edited March 03, 1999).]  |