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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter
Just like every time an automatic rifle is used in any kind of crime, it's always an AK-47.
Usually it's not, but that's the most recognizeable automatic rifle.
In the same respect, when you hear about dog attacks, someone always blames it on pit bulls. I've even seen instances where pit bulls were blamed and the animal in question wasn't even remotely close to a pit bull.
Dobermans, Great Danes, Rotweillers, and German Shephards (to name a few) can all be vicious animals too. They can all easily grow to be very large animals (especially the Danes). But all of the bad rep gets put on the Pit Bulls.
Why is it that if a dog is larger than a chihuahua it's considered a vicious breed? This is just an ignorant statement.
Every dog has the potential to be a "vicious" dog. Pit Bulls are no more prone to being vicious animals than any other dog breed. Pit Bulls are just more likely to have d***** bags as owners that don't know how to properly train a dog. Give those same owners a German Shepherd, and the dog would likely be just as vicious.
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There is some relevence to what has been stated. Statistics kept by multiple entities bear out the truth. Owners do play a major role in that to a degree, but reality is reality. I haven't seen a tragic/fatal Spaniel or Retriever attack in my life. People want to raise and keep their Rots, Pits, and Dobermans like they are any other dog...which is dangerous. Their size and natural instincts bred into them for years require and different approach. Yeah, a little Terrier might be a nipper, but it won't maul me, deform me, or worse yet...kill me. There is a reason insurance companies often refuse to insure home with certain breeds because its a losing game. Vicious dog attacks and maulings are the most expensive claim a homeowner will ever turn in. The OP is getting good advice in here on how to handle his dogs. They are great pets to him and I am certain with proper handling...will be for a long time.