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Severe Dog Attacks

June 16th 2009 13:32
We hear about dog attack all the time in the news, but most of the time the attacks are in regards to "pit bulls," but I bet you don't realize that labs, retrievers, terriers, and loads of other breeds and mixes have attacked, seriously injured, and/or killed children and adults.


The real statistics aren't usually broadcasted across the media like a shark attack or 'pit bull' attack, but you will commonly see 'pit bull attacked child' as the header, but read into a news article to find it was some other breed. Recently, I read an article that started off as a Rottweiler attack, but ended up a lab mix by the end of the article.

It's kind of funny how the media is trying to bad mouth a breed that was once one of the most loved dog breeds in America. If you go back a few decades, you'll find that the American Pit Bull Terrier was one of the most popular choice for a family dog, whereas now it's one of the most feared and talked about.

Severe dog attacks are not correctly represented in the media, and if they were, more people would fear more dog breeds than just the "bully breeds," like Rottweilers, Chow Chows, American Pit Bull Terriers, etc.



Now, I'm not saying that the media is out to vilify an innocent breed by any means, but it's always good to know the 'real' statistics before you vilify the breed.



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Comment by Anonymous

July 27th 2009 06:53
i completely agrree with you on that one pit bulls get way to much bad attention than they deserve

Comment by Anonymous

August 31st 2009 12:59
if a labradoodle attacks someone... you kick him in the head and that is the end of it. If a pit bull attacks.... he won't let go until he is done.. and there is no way to stop him. Unless you own a gun.
Those dogs are hunting dogs. They shouldn't be allowed in the comunity. They are way too strong. Animals in general can be unpredictable. Why risk it?

Comment by Whitney

August 31st 2009 13:58
Labs and poodles have both killed people before. Poodles are known for jealousy and potential risk. You are right all animals are a potential risk, experienced people know how to prevent the problems or

Not every person is fit to own every and any dog breed, whether that's a Poodle, Dalmatian, Yorkie, Pit Bull, Rottweiller, Shepherd, etc.

Comment by Anonymous

September 9th 2009 01:39
2 leadless pit bull crosses attacked my flat coat retriever and pit bull while I was walking them with leads on. My dogs were quick to respond to my actions and walk away with me... It's how you bring them up, the owner of the two pit bulls wacked them in the head to stop them.. What does that tell you..

Comment by Whitney

September 9th 2009 23:18
It tells me that, that particular owner does not need the dogs, but he was there to stop a potential incident, regardless of having the dogs off lead.

Comment by Anonymous

November 17th 2009 23:02
totaly agree
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Comment by Anonymous

November 25th 2009 02:24
i think that pit bulls are being targeted more than other dogs

Comment by Anonymous

July 16th 2010 10:56
I totally agree, pitbulls are seen as menaces,a 'disgusting' breed and other harsh names. I can accept the fact that some pitbulls do attack. But i cant accept the fact that a the few that do attack, the owners aernt the ones to blame. So media and other paper writing..people blow it out of proportion. The quote "dont mame the dog, but the owner who creates such a beast" makes you think about having a license to own such dog's. Instead of banning the breed altogether.

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