Severe Dog Attacks
June 16th 2009 13:32
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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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?
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Not every person is fit to own every and any dog breed, whether that's a Poodle, Dalmatian, Yorkie, Pit Bull, Rottweiller, Shepherd, etc.
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