Why does any sane person keep a dog?

The head end has three attributes:



Firstly it consumes valuable food, food which has to be processed, packaged and transported, wasting valuable raw materials and energy.



Secondly, it has the capacity to generate noise. Who has not been kept awake at night by someone eases dog yacking?



Thirdly, the head is equipped with a formidable array of teeth . Just the thing for ripping the face of a toddler (despite this I’ve seen dogs the size of a garden shed tied to a pushchair!!!)



The tail end: This has but one attribute and that is the discharge the food, consumed at the head end, over paths roads, parks etc. Apart from the obvious filth this excrement and urine carries harmful bacteria that can blind a child for example.



In between the head and tail we have a fee infested fur.



All this and it costs the owners a lot of hard earned cash in food ,vets bill etc.



Given the above, I really am totally bemused as to why anyone should keep a dog.



This is not a rant

Why does any sane person keep a dog?
They might get hungry one day!!
Reply:shut up cat lover
Reply:well everyone likes different things, and some people like a companion to have around the house and to love and despite the money the dog costs the owner for some its worth it



and you make some good points
Reply:Entertains the kids. and me, she's cute and often funny.

Makes me go for a walk every day, otherwise I wouldn't bother.

So I have to talk to people along the way. So I'm more sociable.

Besides those "radar" ears - my dog is a Yorkie - hear every movement any prowler could ever make. This includes rats and mice. I feel more secure when she's around and she forces me to not be quite so self centred.

That's why I keep a dog.
Reply:Some blind people use trained guide dogs.
Reply:That's like saying..........."Why would anyone have kids?!"



You're stupid - shut up.
Reply:I my Korean Restaurant we like your dog very much.
Reply:Some people prefer dogs to humans. They don't gripe, they don't talk you to death, they just love you regardless of what you do to them, and they give you a lifetime of love and loyalty. My experience with humans has not been that good. I love dogs, and dogs love me. It's unconditional.



I fed my kids when they were babies, and they whined and cried, and **** and peed and had to be fed and changed and taught and ran temperatures and got sick and cost money. Then they had to be educated, clothed, housed, sent to college and helped when their first kids came.

Dogs are cheaper, buddy.
Reply:awwe poor baby...were you bitten by a dog when you were a child?
Reply:They do offer companionship.



And, if i may borrow parts of your argument, why would anyone want human company?



certainly they consume and consume and consume and make a grave impact on the ecology



The noise factor (especially in the complaint department) can go one and on and on.



OK, no teeth, but fists and feet can be just as lethal



And the exit portal can get just as filthy (ever been in the Big City and see the homeless go wherever they please?)



People are no damn good. At least a dog is happy to see me when I get home
Reply:Dogs are wonderful companions hunni
Reply:how about getting your head out of your a$$ for a minute?
Reply:Firstly...The food that dogs eat is most likely leftovers from the abertoires that are not fit for human consumption so resources are not being wasted....more often giving the scraps to the dogs is in fact more resourceful.



Secondly...I have not been kept awake by another neighbour's dog.. but I have by their children crying into the night...



Thirdly...A dog will not attack unless provoked and should never be left alone with a toddler therefore the teeth of these dogs will never come into contact with any part of a toddler let alone it's face. (you'll find accidents that do happen have explanations that usually put a human at fault somewhere along the line)... plus these teeth are also very good at dettering burglers.



4. And all responsible dog owners will clean up after their dog. Therefore leaving any mess you see as the fault of the human rather than the dog. it's been a long time seen I have seen any mess on footpaths in my area at least.



5. My dogs are frontlined and wormed every 3 months so no flea infestations for them.



6. And they are well worth the money because on top of everything...



It's the other way around... the dogs keep me sane.



1. Stroking them whilst they are on my lap is a calming influence after a hard day at work.



2.Walking them gives me exercise and fresh air so keeps me healthy and thinking clearly.



3. Talking about my day to them and ranting about things means that I don't have to rant and annoy my friends so that keeps them happy and my friendships strong.



4. They give complete devotion and unconditional love that is necessary if you are having a rough day.



there are more reasons I can think of but i think you'll see that I am a dog person and I'll pretty much always take the dog's side!! :)
Reply:People get dogs for company. I'm lucky - I've got the internet for company - it's far cheaper %26amp; you can get away from it when you want to.
Reply:They keep dogs because they dont have the balls to say anything to their wives or girlfriends boyfriends of husbands.

They have dogs to yell and scream at them. Listen to all dog owners. All they do is yell. Their wives or girlfriends wont have sex with them so they keep telling the dog to "LAY DOWN" because their woman wont. They dont have the balls to say

be quiet to a nagging wife or husband so they tell the dog to

"SHUT UP". They dont have the balls to get rid of the dumb ***

husband or wife so they get a dog house and kick the dog out.

The list goes on and on. Just listen to them. Dog owners tell thier own story by yelling at the dog.
Reply:My uncle used to refer to dogs as 'manure factories.' I tend to agree with him!
Reply:Good point, and it applies to the wife too.
Reply:You are so right they are dreadful dreadful poo factories and stink!

Well done I couldn't have put it better!
Reply:Ok some may smell, like mine but they're fab to have around! Its wonderful to come home and get such a greeting of pure excitment. They're so intelligent aswell, mine know when im upset as I seem to get more attention and get brought toys (even though im not a fan of dog toys). Ive always had dogs since I was little and have never caught anything from them and they havnt had fleas. Yet at uni we have a cat that comes in which we've now banned as we've spent over ￡120 on flea spray and steam cleaners as its left fleas everywhere and im still itching 3 months later-erggghhhhh..cats are awful and boring and bring fleas!!! But dogs are fab and great companions and wont let you down like men will! Thats a question-why do we need men-they smell, get on your nerves and are expensive too! Dogs anyday