Since I'm posting this everywhere else, lol.

[Joey 9]

"British tabloid the Daily Mail has highlighted the dangers of Nintendo's pet sim Nintendogs, following an animal attack on a 9-year-old girl.

 

Megan Walker was mauled by Saracen, a bull mastiff, while playing the game at a friend's house. The dog dragged Megan from the sofa and sank its teeth into the girl's face, removing her lip.

 

The Daily Mail attributes the attack to the sounds of barking emanating from Megan's DS "game station" during a bout of Nintendogs.

 

The girl's grandmother, Jean Taylor, told the paper, "I think this game should carry some kind of warning. People should be told not to play it when there are dogs in the room. I blame the game for what happened to Megan. If they hadn't been playing it I don't think the dog would have gone for her."

 

The Daily Mail concludes that the friend's mother was unavailable for comment, but "it is understood that she told police that Megan may have kicked Saracen and that is why he attacked her".

 

Doctors managed to re-attach Megan's lip following the attack and the dog was later destroyed."

 

Can't wait to see what happens with the +Cats version. lol

Also, IGN; "the dog was later destroyed."...WTF?

[Polraudio 122]

Lol Destroyed.

 

Thats just crazy.

[Broken Messiah 20]

DESTROY!!!! Dont you just love the British?

[Marked 197]

Poor girl. Some dogs just shouldn't be kept as pets.

 

Haven't you guys ever heard the term destroyed used when putting down animals? Its just jargon I think.

[Dark Den 4]

Thats why i prefer cats i find them to be more peaceful :)

[Joey 9]

Thats why i prefer cats i find them to be more peaceful :)

Until Nintendogs + Cats comes out and they hear the cats in the game meowing. Then your cats will go all Kung Fu on you. xD

[isaacsol 10]

Man, I hate articles like that. It makes the British sound like stupid people that don't understand a thing T.T I feel ashamed :/

[Ecowolfsteen 14]

xD! That little girl probably deserved it. She most likely did kick the dog. AND THEN IT WAS DESTROYED!!!

 

 

[Rya 0]

That is flipping ridiculous. If the game had that sort of effect on dogs, we'd be hearing about it long before now. Or games with similar situations containing dogs barking. The fact that the woman hinted that the daughter may have kicked the dog, means the girl has done it before. Wow...just pure nuts.

[Noob Saibot 38]

Thats why i prefer cats i find them to be more peaceful :)

 

I like cats as well, but a dogs behavior is based on how the OWNERS TREAT IT. If they trained it to be a guard dog or just are abusive to it will aslo make it attack people. Especially if the dog was tormented by children when it was a puppy then it would not like children and may attack them with out cause.

 

Bullmastiff

 

Description

 

The Bullmastiff is massive, very powerfully built, but is not a cumbersome dog. The large, broad skull is wrinkled and the muzzle is broad, deep and usually darker in color. The forehead is flat and the stop is moderate. The black nose is wide and has large nostrils. The teeth meet in a level or undershot bite. The medium sized eyes are dark hazel. The V-shaped ears are set high and wide carried close to the cheeks giving a square appearance to the skull. The strong tail is set high, thicker at the root and tapering and is either straight or curved, and reaches to the hocks. The back is short, straight and level between the withers and the loin. The short, dense, slightly rough coat comes in brindle, fawn, or red, often with black markings on the head.

 

Temperament

 

The Bullmastiff is a devoted, alert guard dog, with a good-natured temperament. Docile and affectionate, but fearless if provoked. Although unlikely to attack, it will catch an intruder, knock him down and hold him. At the same time, it is tolerant of children. Intelligent, even-tempered, calm and loyal. These dogs crave human leadership. The Bullmastiff is extremely powerful and needs a firm master, who is confident and consistent with the rules set upon the dog. They should be thoroughly obedience trained, and should be taught not to pull on the leash. When going in and out gateways or doorways the dog should allow the humans to enter and exit first out of pack respect, because in the dog's mind, the leader goes first. The dog must heel beside or behind the human. This is most important as not only do dogs have migration instincts and need to walk daily, but instinct tells a dog the pack leader goes first. Be sure to socialize extensively with both people and other dogs at an early age. They can be okay with other pets, depending on how well the owners communicate with the dog. The Bullmastiff is a more dominant breed than the Mastiff. He tends to drool, slobber and snore. Puppies may seem uncoordinated. These dogs are very sensitive to the tone of your voice and need someone to speak with an air of assertiveness, but not harshly. It is not a difficult dog but does require a handler who can assert his authority. The Bullmastiff should never be banished to a kennel. Meek or passive owners will find it hard to control this dog. It will appear willful, possibly aggressive with other dogs and reserved with strangers if owners do not take the time to socialize, and know how to properly communicate what is expected in a meaningful manner.

 

 

Edited October 2, 2010 by Kage Kazumi

[Joey 9]

*reads Kage's post*

...Yeah the child kicked him. xD