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Originally Posted by Evil Chris
If the argument is that it's "not the dog, it's the owner" then why don't I hear more stories of poodles attacking/mauling/killing etc?
Just being devil's advocate here. I'd like to hear what people think. I just read this article and it's kinda crazy to think that someone can get charged with murder based on their dog's actions.
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/l...,3599527.story |
The truth is somewhere in the middle.
I owned a pit bull. They are the most loyal, affectionate dogs you can get. With that said, some types simple have a ridiculously high fight drive. You will often hear UFC fighters say how much they love to fight. Most people hate fighting and avoid getting hurt at all cost. Some pit bulls breeds (particularly males) are no different. They love to fight. The drive and joy of fighting is built into them at birth. These type of pitbulls are in the minority, but if not watched carefully, they can go on a rampage.
If you have a pit bull that has these traits it is up to the owner to control them. Unfortunately, a lot of white trash own pit bulls with these traits and they do nothing to train or contain the dogs. And in many cases they abuse the dogs or encourage the behavior (since they see them as good watch dogs).
So it is a mixed bag of the owner and genetics. A bad owner mixed with a pitbull breed that loves to fight can be a disaster.