Fullscreen. The Pitbull dogs are banned in that states because the Pitbull dogs are considered as an aggressive dog. It also seems like whenever there is a dog attack reported in the news, it’s a Pit Bull, or probably more accurately a dog that has been misidentified. Pit bulls are dangerous dogs, even if raised right. People like to pretend that genetics aren't real when it comes to negative things. I have worked in dog daycares for a few years and we pretty much had to ban pit bulls and American bulldogs (among huskies as well) because they’re SO dog aggressive. Very true. "Small dogs like dachshunds and chihuahuas are more aggressive/dangerous", etc. The Pitbull is considered by some to be very unruly in its temperament, yet the Chihuahua, Dachshund, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinscher, and Dalmatian are top five of the unruly dog breeds. Close. History associated with the Breed. SO scary. Not people. I don't think any dogs should be around children AT ALL. Here are some of the reasons why the Pit bull is known to have a bad reputation among the masses: History associated with the Breed; Influence of media; Lack of proper care and training ; Dog Fighting; Myths about the breed; 1. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. For obedience & working intelligence, they’re the 94th and 48th smartest breed, respectively. People need to start acknowledging these things, it doesn’t automatically make Pitts bad dogs. BuzzFeed Staff, Canada. Doberman pinschers, rottweilers, and German shepherds topped lists of dogs some considered dangerous in the not-too-distant past. Furrocious beasts. Here is an interesting article I found that better articulates my point. In many cases, pit bull dogs are considered dangerous. BuzzFeed Staff. I really don’t like pit bulls and I stay away from friends houses that have them. She is a sweetheart with humans, could never imagine her attacking. The final vote was 37-23 in favour of the ban. I’ve never personally seen human aggressive pit bulls but I always see dog aggressive pit bulls . The existing dangerous-dog law, on the books since 1991, has been ineffective in practice, because it requires the Department of Health, which adjudicates dog-bite cases, to prove that a dog wasn't "provoked" before it can label the animal dangerous and require it to be muzzled or impounded. About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. And often are a lump of different dogs. My friends parents are some of the most considerate and level headed dog owners I’ve ever known and even then, with all the training and socializing they did, those two dogs would “snap” mostly to each other but they would have ripped each other’s throats out if they hadn’t been stopped. Upvote since this actually is an unpopular opinion. American pitbull or pit bull terriers; Japanese tosas; Dogo Argentino (Argentinean fighting dogs) Fila Brasiliero (Brazilian fighting dogs) Perro de Presa Canario or Presa Canario; other breeds whose importation is prohibited by the Customs Act; any dog declared by an authorised officer of a council, under the Companion Animals Act 1998, to be a restricted dog. But fortunately there are many lovers of this breed. The American Temperament Test Society recently conducted a study with 122 dog breeds, to test whether the breed could pass a temperament test. Pitbulls dogs are also considered as the dogs which have dangerous behavior. A study of fatal dog attacks that occurred during the period from 2005 to 2015 found that 64% of deaths (232 deaths) were caused by Pit bulls. Pit bull tried to rip my brother’s face off (luckily only grazed his nose) at Petsmart when he was just wanted to pet the dog. Under Denver’s Ordinance Sec. To this day, Pit Bull dogs are still widely seen as “aggressive” and scary. Rottweilers were responsible for 11.4% of deaths (41 deaths). About half of all media reports regarding pit bulls involve police officers shooting dangerous pit bulls in the line of duty. Reddit; Email; Photo: David White. According to DogsBite.org, a nonprofit public education website about dog attacks and dangerous dog breeds, of the 31 fatal dog attacks in 2016, pit bulls … Dec 22, 2018 - Explore Pati R.'s board "different types of pitbulls" on Pinterest. No amount of “but MY dog is good!” Will change my mind. So, you have to understand and follow the rule of that state. 1. 306 comments. Pits are not fundamentally vicious. I have 3 and 5yr old boys and he is great with them. I have a Pitt mix and he’s never even looked at a person wrong but he is extremely aggressive when it comes to other male dogs. I work at an animal shelter and most times it's the owner not the dog. Go on any thread about a pitbull mauling a kid or baby and there will still be people that defend the dog. Often, Pitbulls are labeled as vicious and dangerous, but nothing could be farther from the truth. 1. In fact, when the American Temperament Testing Society conducted a study among 931 Pitbulls , a surprise 814 passed the test, which means that this breed had an impressive 87.4% pass rate. Log In Sign Up. Kind of like catholics and their priests. They're super dangerous. One of he things that should be given is the training. The pit bull is not a dangerous dog so such statements should not influence your decision to welcome a pet with these physical characteristics. Also, there is a heavy bias on not only media reporting of pit bull attacks but also for victims of dog attacks to label the dog that attacked them as “pit bulls” regardless of actual breed. During the 13-year period of 2005 to 2017, canines killed 433 Americans. Animal Attack. It's just bad press, they say. However, is it really the most dangerous breed as the news makes it appear? To the people who say Pitbulls … After an attack, police and newspaper accounts rely on witnesses to accurately identify the attacking dog's breed, a task that studies have found even veterinarians and other animal care professionals can't do with much accuracy . This was done in part due to the dangerous reputation of these dogs, but also because of their use in dog fighting rings. i mean i still have a scar on my leg from being attacked by a pitbull so maybe i'm biased but i agree. These days, pit bulls often make headlines and it’s rarely good news. Pitbull-type dogs are "more dangerous" than other dogs according to statistics and media reports. The whole "its the owner not the dog" is a factor when it comes to their aggressiveness, however pit bulls on their own are a violent breed and the risk of them snapping and hurting someone are too high to have them around children. The lifespan of the Mini Pitbull is around 11 to 13 years. Press J to jump to the feed. Pitbulls snap a leash and maul a dog. Overall, our greatest bite risks are dogs under 15 pounds and I don’t consider pits to even be on my top 10 “I don’t trust this breed” list. Wow I've never found a more perfect moment to use a sentence out of the book of reddit culture. You can say it’s how they’re raised all you want, but some of it is bred into them. Spark some discussions! I'm so pleased people are talking about this. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths and stereotypes about "pitbull-type" dogs that are either anecdotal and misleading or entirely false. Spark some discussions! Depending on your definition that could include anywhere from 1 to 10 different actual “breeds”. About half of all media reports regarding pit bulls involve police officers shooting dangerous pit bulls in the line of duty. If it isn’t about an attack on a child or a shooting by police, it’s a tale of neglect or abuse. However, the seemingly high numbers of pit bull attacks … 13 Since the late 1970's pit bulls have been used extensively in criminal operations for drug dealers, gang members and other violent offenders. By JR Thorpe. As much as I love them, I’m gonna have to agree that no matter the training, some dogs like pits are just more dangerous than others. The thing is, the breed is the least of the factors that might contribute to a dog attack. It's just bad press, they say. It’s a small-sized dog breed at about 12 to 16 inches tall, weighing between 11 to 22 pounds. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There's a theme here: they attacked each other, ergo other dogs. Fast forward several years after the pits got old and passed away, they got two American Bull dogs. Owning pit bulls can be pricey. So people who know how to be with pitbulls should have them, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the unpopularopinion community. While making this video I borrowed liberally and learned much from http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pit-bull-faq.php. By contrast, in Ontario, which imposed a pit bull ban in 2005, serious dog-related attacks have decreased by 32 per cent (to 329 from 486), almost entirely because of the radical diminution of … And for another, breed identification is nearly impossible. Hi everyone! I can tell you that we thought twice about it too simply because of the reputation the breed had, the fear-mongering by the media etc. Pffft, I hope it stays that way and that there is no victim if one day they snap, This is a popular opinion, caused by propaganda created by stupid people. Dog breeds are characterized by certain physical and behavioral traits. Yep. At the end of the day, one should treat all breeds with respect, especially bigger ones who have the potential to inflict substantial damage. Pit Bulls are only dangerous if their masters are threatened or attacked, and will defend their masters to the death if necessary. they are muscular dogs that have had a long past of breeding for sport. No off leash time, and we walk either in the morning or when it’s dark and go a route where we rarely see other dogs. Putbulls are very dog aggressive, that's just the way they are, but being human aggressive is usually just down to how its raised. It’s data that isn’t proven. Myth 3: Pit bulls are naturally violent, aggressive, mean, and are very dangerous dogs. TJ – We just adopted a pit bull from a shelter that had been there for 4 months, simply because she is a pit bull and no one wanted to give her a chance. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the unpopularopinion community. It's shitty owners that make them shitty. For one, there's no evidence that pit bulls are, in fact, more dangerous than other dogs. Close. 1. Whenever I’m around a pit bull that their owner says is friendly, I always sense that the dog will attack me if given the chance. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A subreddit for discussing the inherent dangers of pit bulls, exposing the … Press J to jump to the feed. The pit bull terrier is the breed of choice for criminals. Pitbull-type dogs consistently achieve excellent temperament scores. This is a measure to counteract spam. Pitbulls snap a leash and maul a dog. My friend’s pit bull is super sweet around humans but will literally try to fight any dog it sees. 520 Robbie Hutchison In Sept. 2011, I lost two of my dogs in a freak accident. About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. Pit bulls are no more dangerous than any other breed of dog. In reality, “bad Pitbulls” are just victims of irresponsible ownership and cruelty to animals. by Sarah Aspler. The American Pit Bull Terrier is reported in the media as dangerous, but are Pit Bulls naturally aggressive? When these studies lump multiple breeds under one heading (pit bull type) they tend to skew the figures pretty dramatically. Reddit; Pocket; Flipboard; Email; Dear Cecil: I keep hearing pit bull owners claim their dogs are no more dangerous than any other medium-size to large dog. Reddit; Email; Photo: David White. So you have got a long history of breeding for these traits you are going to have some tough dogs. A neighbor’s pit bull attacked my mom’s miniature poodle, and then attacked my stepdad when he tried to break it up. This not only encourages a clear bias but also leads us to assume that there are good and bad dogs and we are not responsible for their actions.. “Over time, it will mean fewer pit bull attacks and, overall, fewer attacks by dangerous dogs,” then-attorney general Michael Bryant told the Ontario legislature in 2005. Are there any statistics that prove that they (the dogs, not the owners) are more dangerous or aggressive than other dogs? Wanting to fight is in their blood and ‘Pibble moms’ always have their head in the sand about that fact. List of Cons of Owning Pit Bulls. 6 2 26. Posted by 1 year ago. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. most of them really are dangerous, and recognized as such. by Cece. Among these "blood sports" were bull baiting and pit fighting. City council voted in favour of changes to its animal control bylaw that include a ban on new ownership of pit bull and pit bull-type dogs. Support for these laws is based on the misconception that pit bulls are more dangerous and prone to aggression than other dog breeds.. Username checks the fuxk out. The pit bull terrier is the breed of choice for criminals. But she fucking hates other dogs. It’s terrifying being next to two 150 lb dogs trying to shred each other and if you accidentally get in the way you’d be seriously hurt. Each breed was developed to perform a specific job, whether that job is hunting rabbits, retrieving downed birds, herding livestock or sitting on peoples laps. 13 Since the late 1970's pit bulls have been used extensively in criminal operations for drug dealers, gang members and other violent offenders. There are those who believe that pit bulls are no more dangerous than any other dog, and feel that irresponsible owners, along with media hype, have caused pit bulls to get an undeserved bad rap. When developing a breed, breeders selected only those dogs that performed their job best to produce the next generation. I had someone pm me about this trying to say pitbull isn't a real breed. Some states and cities have acted on the research: The state of Maryland has determined that pit bulls are \"inherently dangerous\" and all owners are liable for any injuries they cause, according to the Baltimore Sun.Even the U.S. Army has acknowledged that pit bulls are high-risk dogs; they are therefore prohibited in some military housing units.Pit bulls join several other breeds on the list of dogs that are reco… In March, a Facebook petition to save Mickey, a dangerous pit bull in Phoenix, got over 70,000 likes. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Yes, there are dangerous pit bulls, and statistically, yes, pits are slightly more likely to be dangerous than many other breeds. Pitbulls are dangerous and shouldn't be around kids or babies. 0:00. Got a burning unpopular opinion you want to share? Whenever I’m around a pit bull that their owner says is friendly, I always sense that the dog will attack me if given the chance. Pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. I would be willing to bet that most dogs that bite outside of defense...are not trained properly. Why are Pitbulls dangerous? most of those pitbull defenders don’t even have children, but once they have a a baby coming they take the dog to the shelter as soon as possible. Most Powerful And Dangerous Pitbull Dogs | Pitbull TerrierThanks for watching! Please note that while these anti-pit bull articles always cite stats that seem to single out the “breed” pit bull (American Pit bull Terrier) almost never do the studies themselves use the term as a breed and usually refer to “pit bull type dogs”. These days, pit bulls often make headlines and it’s rarely good news. The Maryland Court of Appeals recently deemed pit bulls and pit bull mixes "inherently dangerous," but many animal experts and dog advocates believe the court overstepped its authority. I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. Just google "pit bull temperament test" and see hundreds of links confirming this. People are adopting pit bulls with the express goal of euthanizing them, and then bragging about it on the Internet with the hashtag #PitbullDropOff. (DOGS/DOG BREED DISCRIMINATION) Pit bulls have been the target of breed-specific legislation for years despite evidence claiming such laws do not diminish the number of overall dog attacks. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/barbara-kay-theres-no-argument-pit-bulls-kill. You will have to spend a considerable amount of money be ready to commit lots of quality time to your pet life while honoring their loyalty and devotion. They are … I am so sick of hearing ppl saying that the pitbull's are dangerous. Sarah @sarahgnz30. Your post or comment was removed because your account is brand new. I have an English staffy, so not a pit bull but in the family. Stuck his hand out and didn’t make any sudden movements, the ugly fucker just decided he was hungry for kid face. Genetics don't exist in a vacuum and affect temperament nearly as much as y'all claim. The dogs themselves were usually very sweet with people, and were very well behaved. Pit Bulls were bred to fight and be agressive, and what do you know, they do a pretty good job. Or evangelicals and their megachurch running creeps. They can be vicious, but so can any other dog. As anyone can imagine, dogs bred to bait bulls must be quick, strong, and tough. They definitely have the potential to be dangerous. And it’s sad too, we had a few there that we all really liked. Quebec abandons ban on pit bulls in Bill 128 But the bill isn't being watered down to become meaningless, Martin Coiteux says — dog breeders will probably be faced with stricter rules. Today’s pit bull is a descendant of the original English bull-baiting dog—a dog that was bred to bite and hold bulls, bears and other large animals around the face and head. I’ll never trust them. Worst dog breed honestly. Reddit; Pocket; Flipboard; Email; Dear Cecil: I keep hearing pit bull owners claim their dogs are no more dangerous than any other medium-size to large dog. 0:00. They're a HUGE threat to society. -source is me training dogs for a while and having more problems with poodles, jack Russell’s, and boarder collies. Don't tell me that dogo argentino or cane corso dont' sound dangerous to anyone with more than 2 neurons. Please let us know what you wanna see next.Help Us Like & Share This Video. He has been the best friend I could of ever asked for. 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