Worlds bravest dog?

9mmfan · 04-30-2008, 02:45 AM

One year ago today, on April 29th, 2007, a Jack Russell Terrier named George saved five children in New Zealand from an attack by two pit bulls. He was reported to have charged at them and held them at bay long enough for the kids to get away. He had to be put down due to injuries and was posthumously awarded a medal of bravery, normally reserved for humans, by the SPCA. A former US Marine also donated a Purple Heart award he received for service in Vietnam to George's owner.

SwedeSteve · 04-30-2008, 02:57 AM

Have a link?

Rambo · 04-30-2008, 06:50 AM

A homeowner here in Iowa was watching his son's pitbull when it attacked him, twice. The second time he shot the dog, killing it. Charges are pending against his son. One less pitbull.

Windwalker · 04-30-2008, 07:06 AM

+1 for the Jack Russell Terrier. We have one and when he is protecting our grandchildren he thinks he is 10 feet tall and bullet proof.

CalifgirlinOk · 04-30-2008, 07:21 AM

It sounds to me like George was one brave soldier-he gave his life..!!!!

Seabeescotty · 04-30-2008, 10:28 AM

The smaller breed of dog is the fiercest I have ever come across, and bonds tighter to it's human counterpart. They have no fear of injury or death, and will fight to the death, in order to protect their human. They are unbelievably brave, and loyal. God bless that little terrier, for giving his life to protect those children!!

stalebiscuit · 04-30-2008, 01:10 PM

i dont like pit bulls for a reason

9mmfan · 04-30-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Have a link?

Yes, I was getting some information on-line about Jack Russell Terrier's when I found a article about them on Wikipedia. Just look up Jack Russell Terrier's on Wikipedia and you will see the article.

Jack Russell Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

troy2000 · 04-30-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Windwalker

+1 for the Jack Russell Terrier. We have one and when he is protecting our grandchildren he thinks he is 10 feet tall and bullet proof.

Jack Russels tend to think they're built that way even when they aren't on the job, Windwalker.

I was meter-reading one day, when one came charging down a driveway at me. He was planning to eat me alive, so I reached out and flipped him onto his back with my dog stick, then spun him around and around for a while. When I stepped back to let him up, the homeowner was watching me.

I said, "sorry about that," and she answered, "don't be. Maybe it'll teach the little b-----d some manners. But I doubt it..." Then she picked the dizzy little guy up, tucked him under her arm and told him to shut up, and headed back into the house with him.

Brother Bob · 04-30-2008, 07:55 PM

I have two pit bulls and I assure you they're not a threat to anyone. When someone comes to the house, my dogs think the humans came to see them! They wag their tails and have never met a stranger. It's all on how they are raised. Period!

squirrelbaster · 04-30-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Brother Bob

I have two pit bulls and I assure you they're not a threat to anyone. When someone comes to the house, my dogs think the humans came to see them! They wag their tails and have never met a stranger. It's all on how they are raised. Period!

+1!

MrsS · 04-30-2008, 08:34 PM

I had a jack russell about 7 years ago and I loved him dearly! He was hyper as heck and yappy but he was one loyal dog, especially to the kids. He is gone now and although I have 3 other dogs, I miss him dearly. Thanks 9mm for the heart-touching post.

Brother Bob · 04-30-2008, 09:53 PM

Some pics of my puppies

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04-30-2008, 02:45 AM	#1
9mmfan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Anywhere The Department of Homeland Defense sends me. Tennessee, is my home. Posts: 448	Worlds bravest dog? One year ago today, on April 29th, 2007, a Jack Russell Terrier named George saved five children in New Zealand from an attack by two pit bulls. He was reported to have charged at them and held them at bay long enough for the kids to get away. He had to be put down due to injuries and was posthumously awarded a medal of bravery, normally reserved for humans, by the SPCA. A former US Marine also donated a Purple Heart award he received for service in Vietnam to George's owner. __________________ Peace Through Superior Firepower !

04-30-2008, 02:57 AM	#2
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,659 Images: 1	Have a link? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

04-30-2008, 06:50 AM	#3
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 949	A homeowner here in Iowa was watching his son's pitbull when it attacked him, twice. The second time he shot the dog, killing it. Charges are pending against his son. One less pitbull. __________________ If you run, you'll just die tired.

04-30-2008, 07:06 AM	#4
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,017	+1 for the Jack Russell Terrier. We have one and when he is protecting our grandchildren he thinks he is 10 feet tall and bullet proof. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

04-30-2008, 07:21 AM	#5
CalifgirlinOk MY CAT RUDY ATE SANTA..!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,602	It sounds to me like George was one brave soldier-he gave his life..!!!! __________________ "Most of the troubles in the world is caused by people wanting to be important". T.S.Eliot

04-30-2008, 10:28 AM	#6
Seabeescotty The ol' Coot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jay, Oklahoma, God's country. Posts: 4,605 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	The smaller breed of dog is the fiercest I have ever come across, and bonds tighter to it's human counterpart. They have no fear of injury or death, and will fight to the death, in order to protect their human. They are unbelievably brave, and loyal. God bless that little terrier, for giving his life to protect those children!! __________________ Adapt, improvise, overcome.-Gysgt Highway, Heartbreak Ridge

04-30-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,805	i dont like pit bulls for a reason

04-30-2008, 07:55 PM	#10
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 3	I have two pit bulls and I assure you they're not a threat to anyone. When someone comes to the house, my dogs think the humans came to see them! They wag their tails and have never met a stranger. It's all on how they are raised. Period! __________________ The Most Expensive Commodity In This Country Is Ignorance!

04-30-2008, 08:34 PM	#12
MrsS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 16th state. Posts: 1,815	I had a jack russell about 7 years ago and I loved him dearly! He was hyper as heck and yappy but he was one loyal dog, especially to the kids. He is gone now and although I have 3 other dogs, I miss him dearly. Thanks 9mm for the heart-touching post. __________________ "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the LORD." Luke 2:11

04-30-2008, 09:53 PM	#13
Brother Bob The Mayor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Olive Branch, MS. Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 3	Some pics of my puppies i.jpg i4.jpg __________________ The Most Expensive Commodity In This Country Is Ignorance!