[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by Laker

No, I wasn’t “in their yard”. Their driveway is included in an easement which is how you get to a family members house.
Now I carry a 3-iron when I visit them. If they attack again and manage to survive, I guarantee you they will be eating Gravy Train the rest of their lives.

I'd be carrying something more deadly than a 3 iron.

[Bill1701]

Originally Posted by raynan

We have had all size dogs in our neighborhood and never heard of a size limit in The Villages. There is a limit on how many dogs you may have which is 2 but a 3rd is grandfathered in if you came with 3 but the third cannot be replaced on its demise.

Is this enforced just like the 'No adult children allowed' law?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Worst bites I ever got were from a Dachshund, and I was once severely licked by a large Golden Retriever!

If you can't control your Golden's tongue, you shouldn't have one!!

[DIver0258]

Originally Posted by Laker

I just read an article in the Sun about a couple who have 2 Great Danes, one of them recently acquired. They get to be 100+ pounds.
Two years ago I was attacked by 2 Great Danes, (not in The Villages) in front of their owner, who couldn’t control these monsters. One of them was on my back ripping at my shirt collar, while the other one was pulling my shirt. The one ripping my collar was taller than me, on his hind legs.
I was only able to escape because I managed to slowly make my way to the edge of the Invisible Fence that they had installed. I didn’t know it was there but I might not be here if it wasn’t, because I am on blood thinners, and although my arms were scratched I miraculously wasn’t severely bitten.
I of course reported the incident to the sheriff’s department and was referred to Animal Control. The owners were ticketed but the dogs are still there.
We just bought a house in TV after renting for several years, but I was under the impression that people could bring in a large dog they already had, but not get another large dog after moving in.

Has this policy changed? Because if it hasn’t then the 99% of us who don’t raise these “pets” shouldn’t be at risk for the inconsiderate people who do.

No size limit as others have said. My questions is "why were you inside the fenced area?" Invisible fences have to be on the owners property. Many city regulations require a minimum distance from public sidewalks and right of ways. Sorry 2 and 2 aren't adding up here.

[Laker]

Although it’s totally beside the point of the thread, an easement or right-of-way is not limited to fire trucks, etc. I just sold a property adjacent to a larger one that I own, and retained the right to drive through the sold property to access a road.
You’re obviously not an attorney.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Laker

Although it’s totally beside the point of the thread, an easement or right-of-way is not limited to fire trucks, etc. I just sold a property adjacent to a larger one that I own, and retained the right to drive through the sold property to access a road.
You’re obviously not an attorney.

Well then, did you previously sell this guy with the dogs a property and retain the right to walk through it?


You shouldn't have been on his property, easement or no easement. He has the right to allow his dogs to be on his own property, properly contained. And dogs can be protective. Unless they're Goldens...

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by CFrance

If you can't control your Golden's tongue, you shouldn't have one!!

It was my neighbors dog.
It also viciously beat me with its wagging tail.
They are dangerous dogs!!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

It was my neighbors dog.
It also viciously beat me with its wagging tail.
They are dangerous dogs!!

Never trust them with your food, either!

[Rosanna101]

I was thinking the same thing.

[Rosebud1949]

Originally Posted by raynan

We have had all size dogs in our neighborhood and never heard of a size limit in The Villages. There is a limit on how many dogs you may have which is 2 but a 3rd is grandfathered in if you came with 3 but the third cannot be replaced on its demise.

13 years ago strict rule 1 dog under 70 pounds......boy how things have changed when you want to sell houses. I am a dog lover but sorry neither Florida or the Villages is right for dogs, They need space to run safe for the humans and safe from predators.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Rosebud1949

13 years ago strict rule 1 dog under 70 pounds......boy how things have changed when you want to sell houses. I am a dog lover but sorry neither Florida or the Villages is right for dogs, They need space to run safe for the humans and safe from predators.

This is getting off topic, so I will help it go further afield. There are five dog parks in TV, plenty of space for dogs to run. If people can have dogs in NYC apartment buildings, no problem having one in TV.


My Michigan hairy dog has been perfectly happy in hot sunny FL. He comes inside to the a/c whenever he wants.


There was no size limit in 2011 when we bought in District 8. That's only two years after you.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Laker

I just read an article in the Sun about a couple who have 2 Great Danes, one of them recently acquired. They get to be 100+ pounds.
Two years ago I was attacked by 2 Great Danes, (not in The Villages) in front of their owner, who couldn’t control these monsters. One of them was on my back ripping at my shirt collar, while the other one was pulling my shirt. The one ripping my collar was taller than me, on his hind legs.
I was only able to escape because I managed to slowly make my way to the edge of the Invisible Fence that they had installed. I didn’t know it was there but I might not be here if it wasn’t, because I am on blood thinners, and although my arms were scratched I miraculously wasn’t severely bitten.
I of course reported the incident to the sheriff’s department and was referred to Animal Control. The owners were ticketed but the dogs are still there.
We just bought a house in TV after renting for several years, but I was under the impression that people could bring in a large dog they already had, but not get another large dog after moving in.

Has this policy changed? Because if it hasn’t then the 99% of us who don’t raise these “pets” shouldn’t be at risk for the inconsiderate people who do.

We of course only get one side of the story. I of course was not a witness to any of it.
Great Danes are noted for being playful but gentile dogs. Truth if the dogs were attacking you, you would have had far more than scratches.

Reality is you are far more likely to be bit by a small do than by a big one.

[DonnaNi4os]

I am not certain about the weight issue but I do know that aggressive Great Danes are quite unusual. My son and his wife have had 3, only 2 at a time, and they are gentle giants. They also have four small children and never worried about their Danes being a threat to anyone. I am sorry you had an encounter with dogs in the past.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os

I am not certain about the weight issue but I do know that aggressive Great Danes are quite unusual. My son and his wife have had 3, only 2 at a time, and they are gentle giants. They also have four small children and never worried about their Danes being a threat to anyone. I am sorry you had an encounter with dogs in the past.

We had two Harlequin Great Danes living two houses down from us in Key West. They were so naughty! Big escape artists, and the owner would have to chase after them in the car, screaming at them out the window. Around the block they'd race, and then jump in the back seat. It was hilarious to watch. They knew they were being bad, but freedom was so much fun.


We never had a problem with them. They were big, floppy, happy oafs.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Never trust them with your food, either!

Had a Lab many years ago.
Now they are truly professional food thieves!