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Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers and Bulldogs are the breeds most feared by postmen, according to a survey just announced by esure home insurance. More surprisingly, Jack Russells and Yorkshire Terriers also appeared in the top ten list of breeds likely to prevent the mail getting through.
According to the survey, three quarters (74%) of postmen have admitted to finding some dogs on their post round intimidating. In fact over half (54%) of those polled have considered asking for a change to their round due to intimidating dogs and more than a third (37%) have even thought about leaving their jobs completely.
Nearly half (47%) of all postman questioned are frequently growled at, 39% have been the subject of teeth baring and 54% regularly have to endure aggressive barking. Shockingly, a quarter (26%) of postmen have been bitten by a dog on their post round, whilst 23% of those polled have had their clothes damaged when trying to get away from a dog.
In a bid to try and calm down man's best friend and ensure their safety, more than a third (36%) of postmen have offered a dog bones, biscuits and chews. But just under half (44%) admit bribes often don't work as they've had to run away from a dog on their patch.
POSTMAN'S MOST FEARED DOGS: (per cent of postmen)
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My dog is a Collie X. He does bark when someone at the door but normally stops but if he sees the orange jacket thru the door he will continuously bark (more of a playful fuss me kinda bark),He would prob lick the postie and jump up wanting to be fussed rather than bite.
My JRT is scared of one postman since he bashed her with his bike (completely his fault) so the thought of getting a nip in first does cross her mind if we pass him on the pavement. She's fine with all the other posties in the area tho.
well mines a border terrier & i don't thik he is awake long enough to hear the postie let alone bark/growl and he is soo far away from the chasing/barking
mines a border terrier dont think he is awake long enough to notice the postie let alone bark/growl & he is so far beyond chasing/bitting
Just like CJ's my JRT wouldn't hurt a fly! He loves the postie!!
oh dear! Not really a laughing matter, but does criminalising these breeds really help anyone?!
My JRT is THE softest most docile affectionate dog in the world!
Maybe posties in the UK should be offered some dog training like the ones in america are? Or the owners...
No mention of cats then?!
Mine is a SBT...if he got near enough to the postman he'd lick him to death!!
oh dear - mines a yorkie cross jrt...