[missy8]

The feeling you get when your dog is prejudged because of the breed never goes away. We got our first rottweiler as a pup in 1997, my kids were all young, I used to get so mad, like I would have some killer dog with 3 young kids! Remarks came from family, neighbors, and strangers, you name it. The bandana is a good idea, I even let my daughters paint my 115 lb. rottie's nails pink and green, because I'd read when people see that they have to smile. We now have our second dog, and she is not quite as big and intimidating looking, but you still get reactions, I try to ignore it, but it is always there. People who don't have dogs like ours don't understand how hurtful it is. By the way I was told never to muzzle my dog(unless it was absolutely neccesary of course) because it breaks down their trust in you. I never had to resort to a muzzle and hope I never do.