So Former French President Chirac hospitalised after mauling by his clinically depressed poodle?

[snowbear]

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Former French president Jacques Chirac was rushed to hospital after being mauled by his own 'clinically depressed' pet dog.
The 76-year-old statesman was savaged by his white Maltese dog - which suffers from frenzied fits and is being treated with anti-depressants.
The animal, named Sumo, had become increasingly violent over the past years and was prone to making 'vicious, unprovoked attacks', Chirac's wife Bernadette said

Former French President Jacques Chirac pictured in his car with his pet, Sumo, the white Maltese Poodle
(file photo)

The president has been bitten by his dog
The former president, who ruled France for 12 years until 2007, was taken to hospital in Paris where he was treated as an outpatient and sent home, VSD magazine reported.
Mrs Chirac said: 'The dog went for him for no apparent reason.
'We were already aware the animal was unpredictable and is actually being treated with pills for depression.
'My husband was bitten quite badly, but he is certain to make a full recovery over the coming weeks.'
The former French First Lady did not reveal where on his body Chirac was bitten.
The pet, named after the Japanese form of wrestling, was a gift to the Chiracs from their grandson Martin.
Recent polls have shown that since leaving office Chirac is now regarded as one of the most popular politicians in France, liked by 70 per cent of people.
In the last days of his presidency, he was much less popular, liked by just 50 per cent of the population.

[question everything]

1. I think that only dogs that have been bred to death can become

clinically depressed.

He should have had a mutt.

[snowbear]

4. I have a mutt that looks jiust like that!

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I'll try and find a picture and put it on here.

Of course, my dog isn't depressed.

Wonder why he named it Sumo?



eeeeew!

[mcctatas]

2. I bet we will read something similar about W someday...

only it will be his clinically depressed Pickles

[LeftishBrit]

8. Oh, I don't know; I think his clinically depressed Poodle might also turn on him one day..

After all, being a Poodle ruined his political career in the UK.

[Arugula Latte]

15. For now, though, Tony the Poodle is still trying to hump Bush's leg.

Still defending the guy. Unreal.

[Critters2]

3. A friend visited me last summer, with her Maltese. I told her she's welcome to come again,

but not with the dog. It was so high strung, snapping at the beagle, chasing the cats, jumping on the furniture and on me, yapping all the time. The little thing was out of control. This is partly my friend's fault. The dog has had no obedience work. And I expect a lot of dogs. My beagle has her Canine Good Citizen and Rally Novice titles. But mostly, this little dog was out of control.

I found myself thinking I would NEVER have a Maltese. Maybe that high strung stuff is a breed trait.

[Unsane]

6. My mom has one and it's great.

Rarely barks, doesn't bite, very sweet, wants to be held constantly.

[ShortnFiery]

19. The key to a sound temperament is to do your homework and buy from a reputable breeder.

If you want dogs with the best temperament IMO, go to the local pound. Mixed breed dogs tend to not be as high strung IF they haven't been abused.

[Hepburn]

16. My across the street neighbor has a Maltese...

...and it is a bark factory. Shrill bark, all day long. And she leaves, leaves her windows open and the dog sits in the windows and barks until she gets back. And the dog is a nasty little shit when it gets around other dogs. It came after my Scottie and that lasted about 2 seconds when Mags let the little white piece of fluff know who was Alpha Dog in this block!

BTW: At times, I am very greatful that I wear hearing aids. Some day, I plan to tape record that damn dog and wait until my asshole neighbor is home and play the recording full blast with speakers pointed at her house the entire time she is there.

[Writer]

5. There is no link... where is this from? n/t

[snowbear]

7. Oopers...

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Here > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/4306529/Chirac-bitten-by-pet-dog.html

And here > http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j23HohOrQNUfp4T-RLF9JS0LdBJQ

and here > http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,481426,00.html

And they also had on here.. although within the past 30 minutes they changed the story about the counseling the Obama dog will likely have to go through... Oh brother! http://www.examiner.com/x-1114-Seattle-Political-Satire-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Future-Obama-dog-faces-psych-evaluation

[Marrah_G]

9. Someone needs to call Ceasar Milan!

He will have that pup straighten out in like 3.5 minutes.

[Jennicut]

10. Damn right. Cesar would immediately zero in on what is wrong with Chirac

No one was the pack leader in that family, obviously. Still, I hope he is okay.

[Marrah_G]

12. Ceasar Scolding Chirac would make a great episode

Even better would be Chirac on those skates with the huge wheels.

[KittyWampus]

11. Result of "Little Dog" Syndrome? People often allow smaller dogs to engage in behavior

that anyone would clearly see was unacceptable for a larger dog.

When a little dog reaches up on you or jumps in your lap, you think 'Oh, how cute'. If a German Shepherd did the same it's another story.

In other words, little dogs are far too often allowed to become the "Alpha" rather than their humans.

[merh]

13. A maltese that thinks it is a poodle

is more than just clinically depressed. x(

[Sultana]

26. LOL WUT?

[Clio the Leo]

14. And with that, President Obama signs an executive order....

.... officially banning "girly dogs" in the White House.

[Stevenmarc]

17. là où est Cesar Millan quand vous avez besoin de lui

[ShortnFiery]

18. Could you kindly translate this ditty?

I'm just guessing from my 7th Grade French Class it has something to do with YOU (vous) and WITH (avez) but I'm lost with the rest. :shrug:

[Stevenmarc]

20. Where is Cesar Milan when you need him

[ShortnFiery]

22. merci beaucoup eom

[SallyMander]

21. Where is Cesar Milan when you need him!

:hi:

[Critters2]

24. Il est a Californie, n'est-ce pas? nt

[Hepburn]

27. At his Dog Psychology Center!

919 E 61st St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

[ensho]

23. with the kind of meat/fowl/fish put into dog and cat canned food,

I've wondered about the conditions of their minds. (thinking of mad cow)

and the hormone thing - yrs. ago my male cat's nipples had to be searched for because they were so small and more or less pale colored.

my neutered male cats today have bigger nipples and have some coloring.

[Sultana]

25. He should have gotten a cat

:evilgrin:

i keed, i keed.