Should we buy a house with aggressive dog next door?

I’m also wondering if it was said in jest. I have a staffie and he is the most wonderful dog ever, he’s affectionate, loving and a big softie. Stafford are no more vicious than any other dog, in fact my sons Poojion (don’t know how you spell it) is a much more snappy dog.

I agree with poshpaws. In addition to worries about the dog's safety, this would be a serious concern to me because the warning signs are there: these could be the "neigbours from hell". If the prospective buyers aren't yet committted, then my advice to them would be: "No, don't!!"

I m never sure why people don’t read threads if not all of them at least any updates by the author so to all those saying perhaps that’s why the owners moved
The owner died and it’s being sold by a son who probably knows nothing about the neighbours

Whoops didn’t mean to cross that out
The owner died and it’s being sold by a son who probably never lived there or knew the neighbours

The sellers are obliged to declare if there have been difficulties with neighbours - perhaps your DD could specifically clarify this with the solicitors. No matter how much they love their new home nasty neighbours will ruin everything.

I'd ask lots of other neighbours near the house to see what they have to say. A vicious dog won't just affect the next-door neighbours, everyone else with a dog or cat living nearby will be aware of it. Then they can at least find out if it was a poor taste joke made by someone lacking social graces or an accurate description made by a wholly unpleasant household.

eazybee

Staffies like people but hate other dogs.
The neighbours' remark would give me cause for concern.

Our lovely staffie not only didn't hate other dogs, but was known locally as the peacemaker - when any fights erupted between other dogs she would get in between them & lick them until they stopped!
How I miss that gorgeous beautiful girl.

Talk to the estate agent.

The sellers should be told about the neighbour's remarks and that DD is reluctant to complete. Perhaps DD should also approach other neighbours for their views on the dog situation. If DD does go ahead then a fence would be essential. Can a staffie jump a 2 mtr high fence this being the height limit I think but a bit of trellising could be added to increase the height. The dog won't live forever,you're DD needs to be comfortable with the actual the actual neighbour though never mind the dog.

You could move into a lovely house with lovely neighbours, then a month later someone could move in with half a dozen dogs and a bunch of noisy children! You take a chance whenever you move.

I would be looking elsewhere I wouldn't want to live next to neighbours who feel the need to keep an animal capable of such a thing

I was advised when buying a house to go and look at all times of day. Morning noon and night . See what the lay of the land is. Parking during school times etc etc. Go and speak to the neighbours on the other side of the dog owners. Try and get a feel for the place. You spend an awful lot of money on a house and you can’t exactly take it back. The son who is selling may not necessarily know of any issues his father had with the dog so you would ha e no comeback there. Check with the council see if there are any complaints about them.

No, dont do it, they will regret it. I wouldn't want them as neighbours either!

My whippet was attacked on Snowdon by a Staffie, he tore a big hole in her throat and she nearly died. His owner just walked away with him. Our dog's life was saved by a fantastic vet and daily nursing for weeks. She lived another five years and died at a good age. I would not buy that house. Even if it were said as a joke, there is a serious danger there. And if they have a baby one day ..............

No would make living there stressful from the beginning!

I don't think I would buy the house. The dog sounds frightening and the owners even more so.

GRANDMABATTY agree with you 100%

nitpick48 agree 100%

No, not a risk I would take. They don’t sound as though they would be very nice neighbours anyway. The dog won’t be there for many years but the people will!

I would avoid both the neighbours and the dog with owners like that
Don’t walk into trouble, feel concerned for little children around there too...
They want reporting seems their quite aware what a outta control dangerous animal they have!!!!

If it would kill their dog, what would be the chances for a small child, or a baby ? If they know the dog is aggressive are they responsible with it - keeping it indoors or safely in their back garden etc ? If not, it might be time for a rethink.

This is a complete no no! The neighbours attitude does not bode well . I would keep well away !

It's the neighbours that would worry me, trouble from the off, the sellers must be over the moon getting away.

If they were being serious, then I would definitely worry about the dog!
I had a Staffy and he was as soft as melted toffee but also like a mini Sherman tank if he was running around and collided with you.
Most are as soft, and loving, as mine was but some are treated as status symbols and/or guard dogs and trained as such!
They may have meant it as a joke, comparing their bigger dog to DDs little one and s/he may be a lovely animal. But if in doubt definitely put up a high & solid fence if they do move there and keep an eye on their little dog and themselves etc!

Calendargirl

The neighbours sound scary, never mind the dog!

It would certainly put me off.

I agree with this. They're clearly not people who take others into consideration.
They should pull out of the sale.