Amen on this post.
Becky & the girl
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On Apr 27, 2012, at 11:13 AM, Carey Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
> OMG, THANK YOU for being a voice of reason! Having owned 2 of the maligned
> breeds (Rottweilers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and now a Cane Corso,
> which I predict will be the next targeted breed), I am *constantly* having to
> defend my choice in dogs. Ergo, I have done an *enormous amount of research
> on this very subject.
>
> This is for the rest of the list, or anyone who supports BSL or thinks ALL
> "pit bulls" are simply killing machines. I would *highly* recommend EVERYONE
> to read Karen Delise's book "Fatal Dog Attacks". It is an eye opener. As of
> the time of printing the book (2002)-- Golden retrievers had KILLED FOUR
> PEOPLE! Yes, Goldens. By comparison-- American Staffordshire Terriers had
> killed HALF as many people as Goldens--2. Explain that! Chow Chows have
> killed 11, German Shepherd Dogs had killed 24 and "husky types" had killed
> 16, as well as Malamutes killing 16, and Siberian Huskies killing 20, mixed
> breeds killing 38 & Rottweilers killing 32.
> A YORKSHIRE TERRIER KILLED a child!, Boxers have killed 4 people, a Brittany
> Spaniel killed 1. DACHSHUNDS KILLED 3!!!!! Do you see where I'm going with
> this? ANY breed is capable of killing. AND ALL BREEDS have attacked and/or
> bit people. ALL.
>
> An except from the book:
> " 36 breeds or types of dogs have been involved in attacks on humans over the
> past 37 years. 85% of all human fatalities due to dog attacks can be
> attributed to 11 of those 36 breeds/types. The 11 breeds/types of dogs
> involved in the most fatalities are: pit bull TYPE dogs [mixes!] (21%), Mixed
> breed dogs (16%), Rottweilers (13%), German Shepherd Dogs (9%), Wolf Dog
> Hybrids (5%), Siberian Huskies (5%), Malamutes (4%), Great Danes (3%), St
> Bernards (3%), Chow Chows (3%) and Doberman Pinchers (3%). "
>
> Soooooo, according to FACTS AND STATISTICS, we need to outlaw and legislate
> MIXED BREEDS, and we would reduce human fatalities from dog attacks by 37%!!!
> That's right-- OUTLAW THE MIXES!!
>
> What? Offended? Horrified? Indignant?? Yea, stupid idea, isn't it? Why not
> EDUCATE OWNERS?? When you outlaw a breed (just like when you try and
> legislate GUN OWNERSHIP), you ONLY PUNISH THE RESPONIBLE OWNERS!!!! Do you
> really think that laws preventing "pit bull" ownership prevent the thugs from
> owning them??!! NO! In fact, it makes them more desirable simply because they
> aren't supposed to have them.
>
> I need a break.
> On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Becky <[email protected]> wrote:
> the 1970's it was the German Sheperd with the bad rap, in the 1980's it was
> Doberman & Rottweiler, 1990's the Pitbull. All are powerful and intelligent
> breeds, but no matter the situation, it is always the responsibilty of the
> owners/handlers of these dogs.
> My daughter is a vet tech, many of the dogs that bite while in for vet visits
> are toy breeds.
> All dogs are to be considered unpredictable and capable of biting.
> With proper upbringing and training, Pitbulls are an exceptional dog for
> responsible owners.
> We should all remember that a Golden Retriever is capable of attacking a d
> mauling a child or small animal. So don't blame the breed, blame the people.
>
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> Carey
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