For Arch----Most Dangerous Dog Breeds In The World (Page 3): Oh, yeah, eh? Just anything, and everything one can imagine, I'm sure.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

woodguru wrote:

Had a few

Oh, yeah, eh? Just anything, and everything one can imagine, I'm sure.

Rose42

archie bunker wrote:

What are you fishing for Bob?
Trying to get someone to call you a name so's you can go to Admin, and get another suspension/eviction under your belt?

Does he do that? People never used to snitch on each other. Why does he hate pit bulls anyway?

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Rose42 wrote:

Does he do that? People never used to snitch on each other. Why does he hate pit bulls anyway?

He's bored, and trying to get a reaction. And, yes, he does that.

Rose42

archie bunker wrote:

He's bored, and trying to get a reaction. And, yes, he does that.

So he doesn't believe in free speech.

These are great dogs and they deserve a lot better from man for they've given us far more than we have ever given them.

Common_Sense_Matters

archie bunker wrote:

Are Chihuahuas on that list? I have a friend wit a kid who has a permanent scar on his upper lip from one of those.

There are some breeds that do have a bad temperament Right off I can think of the Chow, they are known for bad temperaments and aren't recommended around small children due to their temperament. Other breeds such as many smaller breeds, but not all and not necessarily even most I don't think. I think the smaller breeds tend to become nasty due to life experiences, they get picked on by larger animals and often same sized animals and maybe don't understand that small children aren't trying to hurt them when they pick them up wrong.

All in all, MOST breeds aren't the issue, it is the way their owners raise them that becomes the issue. Whether or not the animal has been properly socialized with people, small children and/or other animals. Typically speaking, an animal raised right can be trusted in nearly all to all circumstances.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Rose42 wrote:

So he doesn't believe in free speech.

These are great dogs and they deserve a lot better from man for they've given us far more than we have ever given them.

That's just my opinion. And these dogs are amazing! They take some work, time, and lots of attention, but I have no doubt that my dog would unleash hell on someone trying to harm one of his!
Bob is just showing his ignorance, again.
I wouldn't have even responded had he not called me out by name.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

Common_Sense_Matters wrote:

There are some breeds that do have a bad temperame... (show quote)

Thank you!

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

archie bunker wrote:

Are Chihuahuas on that list? I have a friend wit a kid who has a permanent scar on his upper lip from one of those.

Several friends who are dog groomers and run boarding kennels say the toy dogs are the worse. Hold a toy poodle or Chihuahua really close for a snuggle and, more than likely it will bite you in the face, try to groom a topy poodles feet and it is very likely you will be bitten. Part of the problem is that people are so afraid of hurting a toy dog that they let the little dog do what ever it wants. My rule is "if it isn't funny when a Cane Corso does it, it is NOT funny when a toy poodle threatens in the same way. And when a Shih Tzu, with lots of hair nails you when you try to brush it, then it is time to get professional help.

Common_Sense_Matters

archie bunker wrote:

Thank you!

You're welcome. I just call it as I see it.

Bad Bob Loc: Virginia

archie bunker wrote:

That's just my opinion. And these dogs are amazing! They take some work, time, and lots of attention, but I have no doubt that my dog would unleash hell on someone trying to harm one of his!
Bob is just showing his ignorance, again.
I wouldn't have even responded had he not called me out by name.

Just pulled your chain.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

no propaganda please wrote:

Several friends who are dog groomers and run board... (show quote)

Agreed. With horses, I was taught about 'imprinting' them from a young age.
That's what we've done with our dogs. Play in their food while their eating, pull their tails, ears, and lips. Lay on them, make loud noises around them. I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about.
I'm proud of my dogs. They could be better in some respects, but they're good!

The Bulldog is the toughest one, but I trust him like no other I've ever had for a young dog.
He's a mess, but a blessing at the same time. And the most affectionate, and loving dog I may have ever owned.

Bad Bob can take his hate, and caninaphobia somewhere else!

Bad Bob Loc: Virginia

archie bunker wrote:

Agreed. With horses, I was taught about 'imprintin... (show quote)

BigJim

Some breeds pose more risk to people than others. There is nothing special about pit bulls except their ferocity and fighting ability. Statistically they are much more likely than other breeds to harm humans. While 90% may be gentle, the number not gentle is significant. If they were banned there would still be plenty of other dogs for people. We don't need to eliminate the ones there, but should allow any new breeding.

archie bunker Loc: Texas

BigJim wrote:

Some breeds pose more risk to people than others. There is nothing special about pit bulls except their ferocity and fighting ability. Statistically they are much more likely than other breeds to harm humans. While 90% may be gentle, the number not gentle is significant. If they were banned there would still be plenty of other dogs for people. We don't need to eliminate the ones there, but should allow any new breeding.

Are you a dog owner?
If so, how many different breeds of dogs have you owned?

Common_Sense_Matters

BigJim wrote:

Some breeds pose more risk to people than others. There is nothing special about pit bulls except their ferocity and fighting ability. Statistically they are much more likely than other breeds to harm humans. While 90% may be gentle, the number not gentle is significant. If they were banned there would still be plenty of other dogs for people. We don't need to eliminate the ones there, but should allow any new breeding.

Not by a long shot, they are just more often reported for having harmed someone. Very frequently with the other breeds, if the dog bites someone, it goes unreported, when a pit bull bites someone, it is almost ALWAYS reported, regardless how major or minor the injuries. People fear pit bulls and are therefore prejudiced against them and they tend to report the incident EVEN in cases where nobody was even bitten. The smaller the dog and the less severe the attack, the less often it is reported.

If ALL dog bites were reported regardless of severity, those stats you seem enamored with, they would show a greatly altered perspective.