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In reply to the discussion: The most incredible animal photo I've ever seen [View all]michigandem58
(1,044 posts)57. These are the facts
Pictured are the two most deadly dog breeds in America: pit bull terriers and rottweilers. Research from DogsBite.org shows that during the 7-year period from 2005 to 2011, these two breeds accounted for 74% of the total recorded fatal attacks.1 By compiling U.S. and Canadian press accounts between 1982 and 2011, a report by Animal People shows that pit bulls (215) and rottweilers (81) and their mixes accounted for 64% of the total recorded fatal attacks (466).2
It is important to point out that fatal dog attacks committed by pit bulls and their mixes more than doubles the attacks inflicted by rottweilers. It is well documented by experts3 and humane groups4 that pit bulls pose a substantial danger due to their selective breeding for dogfighting. Unlike other dog breeds, pit bulls frequently fail to communicate intention prior to an attack (surprise attacks); possess a lethal bite style (hold and shake) and a ruinous manner of attack (gameness).
http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs.php
It is important to point out that fatal dog attacks committed by pit bulls and their mixes more than doubles the attacks inflicted by rottweilers. It is well documented by experts3 and humane groups4 that pit bulls pose a substantial danger due to their selective breeding for dogfighting. Unlike other dog breeds, pit bulls frequently fail to communicate intention prior to an attack (surprise attacks); possess a lethal bite style (hold and shake) and a ruinous manner of attack (gameness).
http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs.php
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Thanks! That post would prob would get better coverage here, you're right.
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#135
I see one dog trying to gnaw on the other, just like my collie tries to do to my hound.
Brickbat
Nov 2012
#95
No. That is not what is happening. I know someone who knows the two dogs well
jsmirman
Nov 2012
#133
dogs have been with us for hundreds of thousands of years and some scholars believe
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#102
So rather than keep it to yourself and move on, you opted to strike a negative tone in the thread.
Chemisse
Nov 2012
#70
if everyone posted by the caveat you suggest- DU would be a pretty lean message board.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#72
wow. the resident stalker. i guess i should be flattered with all the attention.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#111
you kind of started the whole name-calling thing... I guess i should have said resident hypocrite?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#115
Do tell, please, oh ye of the extermination of almost 6 million people. In America.
flvegan
Nov 2012
#116
i'm not sure what the response is supposed to be to incoherent ramblings...
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#120
that's okay- you can keep your territory. i don't think it would suit me.
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#126
make up your small mind- which is it, Troll or Zombie? or maybe a Zombie Troll?
BlueMan Votes
Nov 2012
#101
yeah, Chemisse, it's beyond just being a little negative. he's full on nasty imho.
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#193
do what you do honey and don't let the trolls bother you. If you can't find compassion
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#106
Yawn. If you don't train any dog, you get trouble. Read the stats on small dogs
roguevalley
Nov 2012
#107
One of my neighbors has a yorkie who has bitten 5 people. I blame the woman - who is mean....
Michigan Alum
Nov 2012
#117
I bear these animals no ill will and hope they find an appropriate home
whatchamacallit
Nov 2012
#62
Good! I was thinking just the same. They may be swamped (pun intended) but it's a good thought.
nolabear
Nov 2012
#119
can you please place the website with phone number of the shelter, along with the dogs ID numbers?
Sunlei
Nov 2012
#178
Wow. This thread has picked up a LOT of responses. Who'd have thunk it? nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#194
hahaha... aint it always the case for threads about the breed used for bad behavior
Divine Discontent
Nov 2012
#197