Dog killed another fox tonight

[Littlelebowski]

This is the second. Both foxes had a stupid habit of stealing my dog's food and insulting him with urination/defection in his food bowl. The German Shepherd did the deed. Great dog. Both dogs have had all of their shots and the fox was not rabid, it was running for its life.

[graffex]

That's awesome.

[HAMMERDROP]

Sure its not the wifes' Yorkie ? LOL

Michael

[ZDL]

That's cool. My boxer picks on turtles... does this count?

[CarlosDJackal]

Aw, poor little fox. Although it does seem like it deserved what it got!!

[Jeff S.]

Originally Posted by CarlosDJackal

Aw, poor little fox. Although it does seem like it deserved what it got!!

That's what I thought too. Foxes are cool; they're like little dogs themselves. But hey, little beasties should know not to mess with man, nor man's bestfriend.



To the OP: good looking dogs, especially the german.

[OldNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by CarlosDJackal

Aw, poor little fox. Although it does seem like it deserved what it got!!

that poor little creature was a BABY had it been full grown, i do not believe your dog would have caught it, and if it did, you would be facing a pretty big Vet bill to make your dog whole again.

[cobra90gt]

Tastes like chicken?

[JediMindTricks]

Originally Posted by OldNavyGuy

that poor little creature was a BABY had it been full grown, i do not believe your dog would have caught it, and if it did, you would be facing a pretty big Vet bill to make your dog whole again.

I don't know much about foxes but I doubt that even full grown a fox would give much of a fight to what appears to be a full grown German Sheperd. It probably would've got away but I don't think it would do much more than that. Unless you fight like a Badger, or Wolvrine size usually wins in the animal kingdom, and although the fox is smart, so is the sheperd. In fact I believe they (the shepehrd breed) are the smartest of canine breeds.

[Jeff S.]

Originally Posted by JediMindTricks

In fact I believe they (the sheperd breed) are the smartest of canine breeds.

'cept for Jack Russell's, of course.

[ZDL]

Originally Posted by Jeff S.

'cept for Jack Russell's, of course.

You're shitting me right?

[NIGHT_OWL]

Is that a Newf next to your GS?

[variablebinary]

Originally Posted by ZDL

You're shitting me right?

No really, Jack Russell's are among the smartest breeds in the world...

[OldNavyGuy]

Originally Posted by JediMindTricks

I don't know much about foxes but I doubt that even full grown a fox would give much of a fight to what appears to be a full grown German Sheperd. It probably would've got away but I don't think it would do much more than that. Unless you fight like a Badger, or Wolvrine size usually wins in the animal kingdom, and although the fox is smart, so is the sheperd. In fact I believe they (the sheperd breed) are the smartest of canine breeds.

many years ago i hunted Foxes with hounds, Walkers, American Foxhounds, English Fox Hounds and Black & Tans plus some cross breed mutts, once in a while a fox would be cornered and put up a fight to be admired, thus the dog needed Vet care, if we couldn't sew up the wounds ourselves, so do not even rest on the idea a Fox can not do harm to a much larger animal

i also admire you spelling capabilities

[ZDL]

Originally Posted by variablebinary

No really, Jack Russell's are among the smartest breeds in the world...

The 5 that my sisters have must have missed the memo. By far the DUMBEST dogs on earth. My boxer isn't smart either but hey... he's a boxer. My mom had an old poodle that was a genius though.

[markm]

I'd be cautious about having a dog that gets into the habit of killing other animals.

[ZDL]

Originally Posted by demigod

I'd be cautious about having a dog that gets into the habit of killing other animals.

Why? They are animals. Their natural instinct is to hunt, kill, and protect.......

[markm]

Originally Posted by ZDL

Why? They are animals. Their natural instinct is to hunt, kill, and protect.......

They are domesticated animals. Wild animals hunt and kill.

Granted, a cat might kill a bird or mouse. But when you're talking about an animal that can kill a child (like a Rotty or German Shepard), I'd be cautious.

Killing is "Red Zone" behavior.

[ZDL]

Originally Posted by demigod

They are domesticated animals. Wild animals hunt and kill.

Granted, a cat might kill a bird or mouse. But when you're talking about an animal that can kill a child (like a Rotty or German Shepard), I'd be cautious.

Killing is "Red Zone" behavior.

You must have more experience in this area than me. I am under the understanding that an animals instincts are predominant regardless of the level of domestication specifically against threats. Franky, a German Sheppard that would show timidness and an unwillingness to kill an intruder (fox) would be uncharacteristic of the breed I believe.

[HAMMERDROP]

I believe would be the true reason your Shep was insulted i.e crapping in the food and water bowls etc. And your Sheps desire to keep the intruder from getting the best sleeping area and food and your attention is/was enough for most aggressive breed canines to mount a lethal attack.
But since we are their masters and we dole the rations out I would not worry about any kids unless they continually provoke ANY dog or run... something about that running thing that makes all dogs chase catch and kill. I would have been shocked had your dog(s) not re-acted in the 'Red Zone' ... it is still their nature. After the kill his/her behavior probably returned to just 'Orange' ready to protect the home and all its pack members.
BTW Dobermans' are the smartest dog. Mine gets me beer from the ice box ! And knows the diference between a .40 and .45 round he gets me those too and knows the combo to the safe and I never told him what it was ! LOL

Michael