Pit bull likely ate owner's hands

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22. I do remember a story about some toy breed, I believe, attacking its disabled owner while he slept.

I don't think this changes the fact that dogs bred to attack without warning (which is how dog fighting works) are more likely to attack without warning.

The people who argue that their pit bull would never attack like that because she's a "sweetie pie" are ignoring that animal instincts can overpower a normally gentle-seeming nature. That's why no dog of any breed should be left alone with an infant. That's why good dog owners don't startle their pets, don't mess with their food when they're eating, don't corner them, etc. They don't rely on a dog's good nature in these situations; instead they acknowledge the real risk of instinctive behaviors kicking in. As for the dog that attacked its owner as he slept - who knows what bizarre instinct was activated for that to happen?

The dog in this story was not neutered. The pit bull lobbyists on here will argue that this was the sole reason for its aggressive behavior. I wholeheartedly agree that leaving the dog intact was a huge risk factor. But so is the fact that the dog is of a breed that was created for the purpose of attacking and fighting.

ETA - Sorry, the unneutered pit bull was from another link in this thread, not the OP story.