Lakefront jogger critically injured by pit bulls: 'They wouldn't let the man go'

[nadine_mn]

78. I guess I don't understand your issue

A small dog can be more aggressive than a large dog, but a large dog can do more damage just by the nature of its size. So should all large breeds be banned?

I have a german shepherd dog - the GSD breed has a higher bite force than pit bulls. So should all german shepherds be banned? That would be a huge disadvantage to police forces and people who use GSD as therapy and rescue dogs.


Are you arguing that pit bulls have an inherent aggressive temperment? That is a myth that has been debunked time and time again. In temperment tests, the breed tests higher (better temperment) than many other breeds.

The problem is the owner - this is something that is the consistent factor time and time again in EVERY single pit bull attack.

A well trained and well loved pit bull (just like any other dog) will not "rip a jogger to shreds".

You find a case where someone has been attacked by a pit bull that was raised and trained well instead of abused or let to run loose.

You won't.


Of course a large dog will do more damage when it attacks - and if it has been trained to attack or abused then its even more dangerous, no matter what the breed.