staffies and licking

[mrdermot]

i have a 2 year old staffie male and ever since i can remember he has licked us to death-this is not a problem just wondered if it was a common thing

[wildwood]

Err... It is a problem. You should never allow your dog to lick you. Dogs have a totally different fauna in their digestive system that can cope with even putrified meat. Ours is more designed to cope with a vege diet.

Licking is one of the ways to tell you that the dog likes you and want to take care of you and clean you so you won't smell like a human but more like 'one of the tribe'. Some dogs do it more than others.

[gonzo00]

i havea nine month old staffie bitch..her favourite game is lickie lickie...and nibble the ear etc...i've owned staffies for over twenty years and they have all been very loving in this way....enjoy owning a very affectionate doggie! :)

[doglady]

One of my dogs licks loads, it's like he can't help himself - if anything goes close to hs mouth, he has to lick it! I find it quite sweet myself.

The other one never does it.

[Velvetee]

My partner's mum's staffies are always trying to lick me. I really hate it. They seem to particularly like to lick me, when they've just eaten and smear dog food from their tongues onto my clothes. Other than that, they just snort or sneeze on me.

[Ice.Maiden]

I've got three! They're gorgeous dogs, who love to be around people if they're treated correctly. Ours are as daft as brushes - and lick everyone to death!

[Taxman1]

Very common indeed. However it is a problem - just think where else that tongue has been.

[Ice.Maiden]

Awwww.....but just look where my hands go when I muck the horses out!!!

[Jenn_A_Y]

I have heard a few things in regards to animals licking. One vet said it there way of showing affection. i have also hear that a dogs tongue is cleaner than our so it really should not be a problem.