May 13, 2008: Bull Terrior v's Porcupine

DucksNuts · 05-12-2008, 06:14 PM

The result of a very brave (more probably, very stupid) dog, who attacked a Porcupine in 2005.

The Quill Queen, was most uncomfortable with over 1,300 quills in her front half. She couldnt close her mouth as her tongue was covered with quills.

Apparently, there were a lot of quills embedded that were left to work themselves out.

I feel for the naked Porcupine.

Aliantha · 05-12-2008, 06:27 PM

That looks like a 'sticky' situation.

I feel sorry for the puppy dog, but I guess it serves him right for attacking a porcupine. Poor porcupine. It's hard to decide which animal to feel most sorry for actually.

Cloud · 05-12-2008, 06:30 PM

oooh, that's so awful!

there are porcupines living in the arroyos where I live. When walking around my old apartment complex (one hill over) I would occasionally encounter them in my nocturnal jaunts. I would attempt to nonchalantly turn around and walk--quickly--the other way!

Aliantha · 05-12-2008, 06:33 PM

are they aggressive?

Undertoad · 05-12-2008, 06:52 PM

This is a re-run but worthy of it, and if you haven't seen it, it's new to you!

lumberjim · 05-12-2008, 07:06 PM

No matter where you go on the internet, Undertoad has been there ahead of you.

I used proper grammar and punctuation to make that easier for you to quote in the Hall of Fame and Quote of the Day threads.

Diaphone Jim · 05-12-2008, 07:09 PM

From quilts to quills.
Aggressive? Yes, pit bulls are commonly quite aggressive and there has been more than one instance when I would have been delighted to leave one looking like this.
Besides being a protected species and very NON-aggressive, it is nice to know the porcupine only used 1,300 of its 30,000 quills protecting itself from what appears to have been a sustained attack.
Can anyone find an update three years on?

Aliantha · 05-12-2008, 07:11 PM

I meant porcupines. I was responding to Cloud saying she walks away from them quickly.

Pit bulls aren't the same as bull terriers. I'd trust a bull terrier any day over a pit bull.

Cloud · 05-12-2008, 07:32 PM

I don't think they are aggressive. But I don't particularly want to find out for sure.

I like to be pierced in a more . . . controlled manner.

DucksNuts · 05-12-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

This is a re-run but worthy of it, and if you haven't seen it, it's new to you!

Dammit!! I did search first, but I searched "Porcupine" and only came up with a black dog with a few quills in his muzzle.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-13-2008, 10:07 AM

No biggie, Ducky, did the same thing here.
Anyway, that just proves it's an IOtD worthy picture.

btw, I really appreciate the help.

Shawnee123 · 05-13-2008, 10:43 AM

Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow...

Freaking OW!

Stress Puppy · 05-13-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm no expert, but in a survival book I've read it commented that porcupines were exceptionally stupid and all it took to 'hunt' them was a large stick.

lookout123 · 05-13-2008, 11:21 AM

I've had at least one dog and usually two my whole life. I've had a number of different breeds. The two most gentle, family oriented, and generally well behaved animals I've had were both pit bulls.

One was a pit bull/lab mix and I'll miss and talk about that dog til the day I die. I lost him to unexplained kidney failure a few years ago.

My current dog is a pit bull and possibly the most gentle, docile dog I've ever had.

Don't believe the hype on the breed. It is the owner and the training that matters most.

Shawnee123 · 05-13-2008, 12:14 PM

On the other hand, you won't find nearly as many news stories about a Golden Retriever that all of a sudden ripped some kid's face off.

Don't get me wrong, I've also met many sweet pits. I wouldn't leave one alone with my nieces though. For that matter, I wouldn't leave them alone with a little snippy yappy lap dog with short guy syndrome, either.

05-12-2008, 06:14 PM	#1
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	May 13, 2008: Bull Terrior v's Porcupine The result of a very brave (more probably, very stupid) dog, who attacked a Porcupine in 2005. The Quill Queen, was most uncomfortable with over 1,300 quills in her front half. She couldnt close her mouth as her tongue was covered with quills. Apparently, there were a lot of quills embedded that were left to work themselves out. I feel for the naked Porcupine.

05-12-2008, 06:27 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	That looks like a 'sticky' situation. I feel sorry for the puppy dog, but I guess it serves him right for attacking a porcupine. Poor porcupine. It's hard to decide which animal to feel most sorry for actually. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-12-2008, 06:30 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	oooh, that's so awful! there are porcupines living in the arroyos where I live. When walking around my old apartment complex (one hill over) I would occasionally encounter them in my nocturnal jaunts. I would attempt to nonchalantly turn around and walk--quickly--the other way! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#4
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	are they aggressive? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-12-2008, 07:06 PM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	No matter where you go on the internet, Undertoad has been there ahead of you. I used proper grammar and punctuation to make that easier for you to quote in the Hall of Fame and Quote of the Day threads. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-12-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	This is a re-run but worthy of it, and if you haven't seen it, it's new to you!

05-12-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	From quilts to quills. Aggressive? Yes, pit bulls are commonly quite aggressive and there has been more than one instance when I would have been delighted to leave one looking like this. Besides being a protected species and very NON-aggressive, it is nice to know the porcupine only used 1,300 of its 30,000 quills protecting itself from what appears to have been a sustained attack. Can anyone find an update three years on?

05-12-2008, 07:11 PM	#8
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I meant porcupines. I was responding to Cloud saying she walks away from them quickly. Pit bulls aren't the same as bull terriers. I'd trust a bull terrier any day over a pit bull. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

05-12-2008, 07:32 PM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I don't think they are aggressive. But I don't particularly want to find out for sure. I like to be pierced in a more . . . controlled manner. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

05-13-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No biggie, Ducky, did the same thing here. Anyway, that just proves it's an IOtD worthy picture. btw, I really appreciate the help. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 05-13-2008 at 10:14 AM.

05-13-2008, 10:43 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow... Freaking OW! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-13-2008, 10:53 AM	#13
Stress Puppy Elite Elitist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 359	I'm no expert, but in a survival book I've read it commented that porcupines were exceptionally stupid and all it took to 'hunt' them was a large stick. __________________ ~Stress Puppy~ Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur

05-13-2008, 11:21 AM	#14
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I've had at least one dog and usually two my whole life. I've had a number of different breeds. The two most gentle, family oriented, and generally well behaved animals I've had were both pit bulls. One was a pit bull/lab mix and I'll miss and talk about that dog til the day I die. I lost him to unexplained kidney failure a few years ago. My current dog is a pit bull and possibly the most gentle, docile dog I've ever had. Don't believe the hype on the breed. It is the owner and the training that matters most. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

05-13-2008, 12:14 PM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	On the other hand, you won't find nearly as many news stories about a Golden Retriever that all of a sudden ripped some kid's face off. Don't get me wrong, I've also met many sweet pits. I wouldn't leave one alone with my nieces though. For that matter, I wouldn't leave them alone with a little snippy yappy lap dog with short guy syndrome, either. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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