Pitbull eats its owners arms in attack
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Dogs are bred and carry certain traits. One trait of pit bulls is that they have the ability to be aggressive. Yes, more so than say a labrador. Does that mean that all pits are like kujo? No. However, there are plenty of stories that show a "good" dog with no history of violence going berserk and killing/harming people. It's not the dogs fault but it's just their genetic makeup. They just have it in them. To keep them around kids is just a bad, bad idea.
Could not be better said. It is a shame really because it isn't the dogs fault but aggression is certainly a behavioural trait that is in their make up. Certain dog breeds are bred for specific things. It doesn't take a scientist to put together why police use the same dog types for police dogs. You also wouldn't take certain dogs hunting either because there are breeds that are specifically for that and make great hunting dogs. The problem is that advocates for the dog will ignore all of this or any reasoning and blame the owner in any case that a pitbull turns violent.
I think it is unfortunate that people think they know behavioral traits of a certain breed of dog when they don't even realize that the breed they claim to know so much about isn't even a breed. Pit Bulls are not a breed of dog. It is a generalization of dogs that carry certain facial and body characteristics. Dogs that have been in a household for 7 years or more, such as the dog in question, don't sit around cursing under their breath waiting for the right time to eat their fucking owners. I understand that some people don't like certain types of dogs, nothing wrong with that. What I don't understand is when people promulgate that there is "something wrong with the breed" when they have zero knowledge on the subject or the "breed" other than what they heard on television. It is one thing to have an opinion but on the subject, but a completely different thing when one tries to pass off that opinion as fact. ALL DOGS HAVE THE ABILITY TO BE AGGRESSIVE. Chihuahuas may be the most aggressive of all dog breeds. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IN THEIR DNA OR GENETIC MAKE UP THAT MAKE "PIT BULLS" AGGRESSIVE. THAT STATEMENT IS COMPLETELY AND WHOLLY UNTRUE.
The fact that there are "plenty of stories" speaks more to the media's propensity to report and sensationalize dog attacks by certain breeds, not that the dog is "built that way". Most dog bites go unreported.
It doesn't take a scientist to realize that "Pit Bull type" dogs have been wound into the very fabric of our society and for many years prior to the 80's when dog fighting became even more prevalent and were considered "America's dog". It does take a scientist, however, to determine and speak to a dogs genetic make up. There were far less incidents of this happening prior to the 80's and the dramatic rise in the instances of dog fighting. If you want some "facts" about "Pit Bull type breeds" I would be happy to educate anyone on the pros and cons of adopting or owning one. I work with them daily and have years of experience with them. I have NEVER been attacked.
The fact is that there is no real explanation as to what happened and/or why the aforementioned attack was so horrific. Only one person knows what caused it and that is the owner that was there. Yes, most advocates for ending breed specific legislation will ignore someone that has no measurable knowledge on the breed or reason for the attack. I don't think it is reasonable to chalk it up to "it's in his nature". I think reason would lend itself to having someone that is knowledgeable on the breed investigate the circumstances of the attack and look for a cause.
Hope this helps,
FDC
The fact that there are "plenty of stories" speaks more to the media's propensity to report and sensationalize dog attacks by certain breeds, not that the dog is "built that way". Most dog bites go unreported.
It doesn't take a scientist to realize that "Pit Bull type" dogs have been wound into the very fabric of our society and for many years prior to the 80's when dog fighting became even more prevalent and were considered "America's dog". It does take a scientist, however, to determine and speak to a dogs genetic make up. There were far less incidents of this happening prior to the 80's and the dramatic rise in the instances of dog fighting. If you want some "facts" about "Pit Bull type breeds" I would be happy to educate anyone on the pros and cons of adopting or owning one. I work with them daily and have years of experience with them. I have NEVER been attacked.
The fact is that there is no real explanation as to what happened and/or why the aforementioned attack was so horrific. Only one person knows what caused it and that is the owner that was there. Yes, most advocates for ending breed specific legislation will ignore someone that has no measurable knowledge on the breed or reason for the attack. I don't think it is reasonable to chalk it up to "it's in his nature". I think reason would lend itself to having someone that is knowledgeable on the breed investigate the circumstances of the attack and look for a cause.
Hope this helps,
FDC
WE have now gone completely full circle.
:facepalm: :mj07: :0008
I don't get it? What do you mean? Because BBC and I said the same thing? Sorry man, I don't get your point but congratulations on the multi-quote. I had to have someone explain it to me once.
