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I started to discuss this on the other thread about the 2 year old that was sexually attacked by a Pitbull.
It's important to discuss this topic (IMO) because I know we have several members who will swear that Pitbulls are not at fault for the attacks on people. Plus, Pitbulls seem to be in the news a lot lately.
After typing in "Pitbull" in the Google News Search I couldn't believe how many stories came up.
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Pitbull&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&start=0
Now, the question is, is this the fault of the media? Is the media over-reporting on Pitbulls and under reporting on other breeds?
Look, we know that Poodles and other high strung dogs actually bite more but according to stats (which I am trying to locate) Pitbulls and Rottweilers are by far the breeds that harm and kill the most.
I've been bitten by 2 small breed dogs. They bit me as hard as they could. For no reason I might add. These dogs didn't even break my skin.
If a Pitbull bit me unprovoked as hard as it could the outcome would be much different.
One more question. Does anyone know of a story where a Pitbull attacked after being provoked? It seems the story is always the same...unprovoked attack on a person by a Pitbull causing harm or death.
Am I wrong? Is this "hysterical" type thinking?
Let's keep the thread nice kids, as we discuss this hot topic.
Tricia
It's important to discuss this topic (IMO) because I know we have several members who will swear that Pitbulls are not at fault for the attacks on people. Plus, Pitbulls seem to be in the news a lot lately.
After typing in "Pitbull" in the Google News Search I couldn't believe how many stories came up.
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Pitbull&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&start=0
Now, the question is, is this the fault of the media? Is the media over-reporting on Pitbulls and under reporting on other breeds?
Look, we know that Poodles and other high strung dogs actually bite more but according to stats (which I am trying to locate) Pitbulls and Rottweilers are by far the breeds that harm and kill the most.
I've been bitten by 2 small breed dogs. They bit me as hard as they could. For no reason I might add. These dogs didn't even break my skin.
If a Pitbull bit me unprovoked as hard as it could the outcome would be much different.
One more question. Does anyone know of a story where a Pitbull attacked after being provoked? It seems the story is always the same...unprovoked attack on a person by a Pitbull causing harm or death.
Am I wrong? Is this "hysterical" type thinking?
Let's keep the thread nice kids, as we discuss this hot topic.
Tricia