"Dangerous dog breeds"

[AkHerps]

There's actually been a study on the skull and jaw structure of pit bulls compared to other types of dogs. Pits do not of locking jaws, nor are their jaw muscles significantly stronger than other dogs'. What makes pits and other fighting breeds so "dangerous" is that they have an extremely high pain threshold and an incredible tenacity.

Very right, pits jaws are no different than any other dogs.

They are in the group terrier, which in latin means terror. Most terriers act very "feisty" such as Jack russell terriers, schnauzers, etc..

Any good pit rescue will tell you to never to bring pits to a dork park, because if there is a fight, there is almost no way you can get a pit off except with a bite stick. They are just incredibly determined when it comes to holding on, especially when playing with tug toys, like most terriers. Most are very nice, but there are some that just strongly dislike other dogs.

Pure APBT's have a very high possibility of becoming dog aggressive around the age of 2 years old, because fighting is in their genetic history. APBT are closely related to the fighting strain of dogs, while American Staffordshire terriers are less prone to dog aggression. Many owners socialize their dogs wonderfuly and then they say it's like a light switch being turned on. They just stop liking other dogs, and you can't completely get rid of it, but you can manage it and the dogs can usually have other doggy friends that they get along with.

[glk832]

I just got out.of.the dog game.as we call it lol pitbulls wouldn't heart a fly

[unspecified42]

Pure APBT's have a very high possibility of becoming dog aggressive around the age of 2 years old, because fighting is in their genetic history. APBT are closely related to the fighting strain of dogs, while American Staffordshire terriers are less prone to dog aggression. Many owners socialize their dogs wonderfuly and then they say it's like a light switch being turned on. They just stop liking other dogs, and you can't completely get rid of it, but you can manage it and the dogs can usually have other doggy friends that they get along with.

This is what happened to mine, only she was a bit younger. And she's fine with dogs she knows and almost always fine with even stranger dogs so long as she isn't leashed. But no amount of training, medication, or socialization has been able to stop it yet.

[AkHerps]

Yeah, it's the giant downfall to pits, that many owners do not know about and it is soooo common. There are 2 year old pits everywhere in my shelter, and I think it's maybe partly because they had a great friendly dog, and then something happened, they don't know why, and they don't know how to deal with it.

I don't think I'd ever get a pit puppy, just because I would hate for that to happen, but I would gladly adopt an older pitty from a shelter. I all for adoption

[unspecified42]

Yeah, it's the giant downfall to pits, that many owners do not know about and it is soooo common. There are 2 year old pits everywhere in my shelter, and I think it's maybe partly because they had a great friendly dog, and then something happened, they don't know why, and they don't know how to deal with it.

I don't think I'd ever get a pit puppy, just because I would hate for that to happen, but I would gladly adopt an older pitty from a shelter. I all for adoption

Mine was a shelter puppy I had considered rehoming her for a while because of her aggression, honestly. I even tried to surrender her to the Humane Society but she (of course) tried to attack the other dog so they refused to take her. But we're still working through it. I just know it's one of her issues and we work through or around it, depending on the situation.

It's unfortunate that so many people believe that dogs can only be aggressive if they have crappy owners. People need to be aware that any dog can have aggression issues even if they are raised kindly and are well socialized. It needs to be something you consider when bringing a dog into your family.

[SpartaDog]

Mine's a shelter dog too. We got her at two and a half. She was in there for the second time because she attacked a smaller dog (both times), though we think the smaller dogs provoked her because she's got scars all over her legs. Since we got her, we've noticed that she's fine with any dogs her size or larger, but anything smaller is automatically a target to her.

It makes having that Siamese I've always wanted a little difficult....

[slitheryz]

I also agree with you guys. Dogs are only dangerous in the hands of ignorant people, that don't know how to train their dogs. Rotties, Pits, Shepherds, yeah they are big breeds and can be vicious. Did we forget about the little breeds maybe they don't have the weight to back them up, but they are all with teeth and they know how to use them too. I hear over and over of little dog breeds biting more and more because people treat them like people and carry them around. These little dogs don't even know they are dogs anymore and do nothing but bite. Pits and Rotties are beautiful and wonderful dogs, kudos to owners that are GOOD OWNERS AND TRAIN....

[tonyaltn]

A dog is only dangerous, when in the hands of an idoit.

Exactly

[djansen]

Honestly im afraid of most dogs, always have been. I dont like dogs and they dont like me and MOST dog owners annoy the heck out of me.
Not everyone likes dogs and people need to realize this. I work pest control and am always going into peoples back yards and I come across alot of dogs and I think its incredibly inconsiderate to not lock your dog up while you have a service done. I dont care if its being protective or it just does not know you thats how people get bit and it only takes once. At my old neighborhood I could not run around the block without more then one dog come flying out from someones house and barking and growling at me. Im seriously thinking about carrying pepper spray. Most of these "dangerous" breeds are protective by nature so unless your growing pot or trying to protect something valuable whats the point of having such a risk? Unless your a hermit and live way up in nowhere keep your dog locked up.
and people say reptile owners are carless.
Sorry, end rant. I do understand that there are responsible people out there but to me there are far to many morons out there.
I say make there ALOT of rules on these dogs when it comes to locking them up or always on a leash.

[AkHerps]

Carry a walking stick when walking, and the best, best method to deter dogs is plant your feet, stick out your arm, make a stop sign with your hands(fingers spread out) and give a loud stern NO! It surprises them, then say it again, and step towards the dog still giving a stern NO! If the dog wants to attack you, it will before you get a chance to say no, but if it's just bluffing, which most are, this works 99% of the time. I use it when I walk my dog.