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So what we're left with is mostly data from random dog attacks by people the owner doesn't know. The Pit bull attracts so many unsavory owners. You'll rarely see a thug owning a Poodle. The media also likes to report Pit bull attacks because they know it will make big news. No one cares when a Golden Retriever bites someone. When you see a Pit bull wearing one of those big chains or spiked collars you know there's trouble blooming. Also, there are a high number of reported Golden Retriever bites. This surprises most people. The breed is often considered "America's Dog." But there's been a lot of bad breeding in the past few decades and this has produced a high number of bad blood lines. When you don't breed with good and responsible selection criteria that's what happens. |
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Irresponsible behavior has it drawbacks
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statistics seem to highlight a problem.
http://www.dogsbite.org/img/2012-fatality-chart.gif 38 U.S. fatal dog attacks occurred in 2012. Despite being regulated in Military Housing areas and over 600 U.S. cities, pit bulls contributed to 61% (23) of these deaths. Pit bulls make up less than 5% of the total U.S. dog population. http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-sta...ities-2012.php |
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her facts matches wiki facts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_d...ported_in_2012 her facts = the national canine research center's facts http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil...ed-fatalities/ the fact is pitbulls account for more dog bit fatalities than any other dog. / |
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the fact is black on black murders do account for more murders. the fact is pitbulls do account for more dog bite fatalities than other breeds. now you can bury your head in the sand and ignore that fact or you can realize it's a fact. dogs are no different than people? :1orglaugh |
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I'm hungover, give me a break. :Oh crap |
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It's funny that you should now refer to The National Canine Research Council. That website is the opposite of the other one... it is very reliable with accurate data. But you need to dig deeper into that site. Numbers don't mean a lot to me. Research does. Take a look at the Council's The Pit Bull Placebo. It's quite a long read, but is well worth it. |
The main problem is people who think dogs are human-like, and have human traits, and are not dumb animals. Sure, you can train a dumb animal, but it will always be a dumb animal. And I say that as a dog lover.
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i was trying to highlight that people glob onto statistics and it will get to the point that that statistic will doom pit bulls. it's a big deal right now in los angeles area, that woman was the 2nd woman recently to be attacked and killed by pit bulls. the dog will be dealt with by the masses if pit bull owners don't get their shit together and sort out that statistic. 60% of fatalaties but only 5% of the dog population? see what i am trying to get at here? bye bye pit bulls. |
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The profile of the owner is typical, though. Says he is growing marijuana in the backyard and has 8 other dogs. And there's been complaints already about him. They need to create laws where if you own Pit bulls you need to prove that you've been through extensive obedience training. They also should put a limit on how many Pits you can own. |
This story made me think of this thread again.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nation...607-story.html So it is the dog or the owner? I'm not sure anymore. I'm a dog lover for sure, but why is it so often this one breed? |
It is the owner 100%. I own a pitbull and most of my friends do as well and they are the biggest goofballs and sweethearts. Mine personally is aggressive towards other dogs, but only when we're in the few blocks around my house and it's a territory issue. Once we're away from the house he's just interested in other dogs like any other dog.
He's never attacked another dog and he was actually attacked by a bigger dog one day when someone came up behind us with no warning while we were waiting to cross the street. However little dogs ALWAYS act aggressive towards him and try and attack. I had to punt a little lap dog the other day cause it came at us and the owner had it off the leash. If I didn't kick it away my dog definitely would have finished the job. I've been chased by a rottie when I was a teen because it thought I was coming on it's property, I've been chased by MANY small dogs while biking, but NEVER had an issue with pit bulls and I've been around dozens. Fuck bad dog owners. |
Any dog can be raised to be sweet and loving, or neglected (or spoiled) enough to attack. Small dogs are usually the worst offenders, but when a chihuahua attacks, you push it away and put up a baby gate when company comes over. Pit bulls are often the sweetest dogs, however their size and build are menacing which leads people to be afraid. Also, when a large and physically intimidating dog attacks it is much more likely to do major damage. I wish I could have a pit, but they are forbidden by my HOA and home owners' insurance. :(
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It's 100% the breed and not the owner. That's why pit bull's are responsible for fully 70% of fatal dog bites. Think it's not then you're first in line to be the next "shocked" owner or parent. Play with fire and you're closer to a burn than one who doesn't. Stats are all there for the open minded.
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owners can't fix GENERATIONS of breeding for violence and aggression and lack of breed standards. no matter how good the trainers are.. and believe me, i know some of the best in our country and in the US... |
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The demand for pittbulls is very high (guard dogs, fighting, or otherwise), and their breeding is out of control. California alone has a massive population of rescue/shelter pittbulls who have been abandoned or abused. Other comparable sized breeds may be less likely to have such a troubled history.
Pittbulls are only the most recent headline-generating media frenzy target though. Before pittbulls it was dobermans, german shepherds, rottweilers, mastiffs, dalmatians, and even chow chows. Another issue with headline-generating media frenzy is the misidentification of the breed. "Labrador-Shepherd-Terrier Mix bites child" won't generate the clicks. Find the pittbull: http://www.pbrc.net/misc/PBRC_find_the_pitbull.pdf (hint: there's only one) |
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My lab plays with a pitbull quite often, and he's a sweetheart, but so is the owner -- and the owner also knows his shit when it comes to raising a good dog. Some douche kid with his ballcap twisted sideways wants a pit for one reason....to look like a bad ass. |
whatever aggressive breed bites things and won't let go - sucks.
those taco bell dogs suck too. they're actually worse than pit bulls. ever look into a taco bell dogs eyes and not want to punch it? |
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Part of the issue is dog and part of the issue is the owner. Who knows 90/10, 80/20, 70/30, 20/80, 10/90 or anything else. Once thing for certain - definitely not 100/0 or 0/100. |
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http://theabkcdogs.org/ UKC actually just accepted the American Bully as it's own Breed Standard the end of last year, so technically, they are no longer Pit Bulls, which is what they would be registered as for the last 30 years. http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breed.../AmericanBully Mine is Rocuby, on the left... http://a2.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/i...dccc0386/l.jpg |
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I'm a huge dog lover but people who deny there is a problem with 'pitbulls' are disingenuous at best. There are many who have been bred to fight, of course not a high percentage of all pitbulls, are dangerous. Just like guns, in the hands of responsible intelligent people, pitbulls are fine. But we all know how many white and black scumbags have pitbulls.
A solution could be to regulate the breeding, sales and ownership of pitbulls. I think that's silly. Let the breed die out, don't take them away from current owners of course. People who love dogs, don't need a pitbull, there are hundreds of breeds big and small to choose from. If you're going to cry about the disappearance of a dog breed you're looney tunes. Not to sound too much like the Squealer but dogs have no clue what breed they are, they don't even know what they look like, dogs look in the mirror and they don't recognize that dog in the mirror is themselves. You aren't letting your dog down by letting his breed disappear, he could not give a shit about what breed he is. He does not care about his legacy, all he wants is friendship, some play/exercise, food and water. |
So you regulate pitbull breeding and eventually breed disappears. You think that another breed won't go same route as pitbull? Idiots will adapt to regulations and breed another types for same purpose.
More would be accomplished if state body checks, investigates and if needed fines / charges people reponsible in case there is animal abuse going on. |
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the owner IS responsible for EVERYTHING dangerous that he does...it is up to the owner to make sure nothing happens...its like saying "its not my fault the car hit the pedestrians while i was speeding"... its like this: dog shits on the side walk = its the owners fault for not picking it up its ALWAYS the owners fault plain and simple... |
Attention all you pit bull defenders:
Please help.... https://www.facebook.com/victoriasvictories Thanks, Mitch |
I have owned pit bulls in the past. The pit bull was created by mixing various bull breeds with the terrier breed. It made a very tenacious mix. My last pit was like lassie. She was amazing. I was over the animal aggression tho. I now own an English bulldog. He is like a German Shepard shoved into the body of a beagle. This dog I have also had bite both of my children. The 1st bite I consider mutual combat and the other was because my oldest son screamed and he startled the dog. I never had my pit bite a person and my English bullie doesn't have animal aggression. I now keep the dog in a locked kennel unless I am supervising everyone together and have gone 2yrs without anymore issues.
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The Diane whipple case evolved de presa canario not pit bulls
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Love that pic! Looks more like a mastiff than a pit bull though. |
I love mine. My Best friend is a dog trainer so she has manners. I don't allow her around kids and we go to group where all the dog's my bf have trained come together in a huge park.
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My pitbull Nero only once snapped at a bicycle a kid was riding because she was deliberately skidding sideways at him, spooking him with the thing, and then another time at someone who was literally attacking a friend - yelling and shoving. But snapped, no biting or attacking. Quote:
Some stats show more pitbull mortalities from attacks, but less actual attacks from pitbulls. I tend to agree it's the owner. Recently a little girl was attacked by "A Dog" according to the headline - no breed specified. This was just after another little girl was attacked by "A PitBull". Pit Bulls make good headlines. Hundreds of attacks occur every day, but the pitbulls make the headlines. For some reason, when it's a Poodle or a German Shepherd, it either doesn't make headlines or the breed just isn't mentioned. :D |
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80% owner fault 15% who got bitten fault 5% dogs fault (not saying that it was your wife fault) |
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What is funny about the Internet is that everybody is an expert and it's mostly based on their own (limited) personal experiences. If only there were experts, who looked at all of the data and analyzed it without emotion and initial bias. Oh wait, there are. Namely the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Humane Association. Don't be fooled in to thinking only American experts think this way. It's pretty much the universal opinion of professionals in most countries.
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pitbulls get a bad rap - I have one, and she is the sweetest dog ever
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