Pitbull gathering

Last Sunday we took Suki to a pitbull get together on the beach.  There were other large breeds there as well and suki and I saw our first Staffie.  

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Suki and the Staffie

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Suki and the Pressa Canario

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Pressa Canario and two Tosa

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Suki and Sarah, they got along really well

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Just thought this one was cute

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Getting ready to go.  It took awile to get them all to sit quietly.  Overall a great day since Suki doesn't get to interact with large dogs very often.  Happy to say all the dogs got along great and not a single irresponsible handler.

wow lee

awww look at suki giving her paw   

them Pressa Canario are huge!!!

Awesome pics Hun, love this one :x

That was right before Suki tried to wrestle him   He was a little over 60kg I think.

Looks like a really good day out. I think the first pic is great.. it's like WTF are you doing   

Ah wow, how lucky! Suki looks in her element

RoxysMum wrote:Ah wow, how lucky! Suki looks in her element

She was a bit undersized. She was a bit hesitant to interact with the other dogs at first but after a little time she started to really enjoy herself

Roxy and Vinny tower over breed-standard sized saffies and I think they're slightly taller than pitbulls too. The other day they met an Irish wolfhound, though, who they were in awe of.

Maybe Suki's recall wasn't great the other day 'cos she was looking for her friends   

I watched a program the other night on Japan and they were showing there are parks divided into sections for large breeds and small breeds?

RoxysMum wrote:Roxy and Vinny tower over breed-standard sized saffies and I think they're slightly taller than pitbulls too. The other day they met an Irish wolfhound, though, who they were in awe of.

Maybe Suki's recall wasn't great the other day 'cos she was looking for her friends   

I watched a program the other night on Japan and they were showing there are parks divided into sections for large breeds and small breeds?

The other day she was after her enemy "Hawain hat guy". No idea why she reacts like that though. I used my command voice which everyone in about half a click heard and she didn't even turn around. The park has a strict on lead policy that we ignore since Suki is so good natured. The employees were laughing as well when she wouldn't listen. The only places here I've seen with divided sections based on size are on US military installations and that isn't strictly enforced.

Ahh alright - thought it was such a different concept!

Makes some sense though and would prevent accidents. Suki has a Corgi puppy she likes to play with but she outweighs her by 20kg or so. Suki knows how to adjust to a smaller dog but the Corgi is relentless. I've been worried a few times when Suki tries to asset herself because of the size difference.

Good point that. I actually have no idea what Vinny would be like with a smaller dog - Roxy is very gentle but usually the little ones they encounter are quite aggro   

We are lucky here in the fact that people normally take great care of dogs and make sure they are well socialized. If they aren't the handlers will pull their dogs close when you are approaching. Suki even has a Chiwawa (yes I can't spell) that she play with. She will run away and let him chase her which is funny to see

That sounds so amazing - really responsible people which makes for relaxed, happy dogs!

Yeah a pitbull gathering in the US would make me nervous but here it's stress free.

Great pics   what a fab day out   

Wow looked great

Brilliant pics there Lee, looks like everyone had a great day, I love the idea of an on lead park   would save a lot of heartache for me.