Breed bans do not work. People will either buy/breed them illegally, or simply replace them with another large breed. (In the US, bloodhounds were once considered a problem breed. Then it was German Shepherds, then Dobermans, now pit bulls. Recommended reading:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1334486.The_Pit_Bull_Placebo )
It is an issue of training and vigilance. In other words, it's a people problem, which is a lot harder to fix.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-ban-american-xl-bully-dogs-by-end-year-2023-09-15/
@TomeReader I’ve known more than a handful of Pibbles and they were all happy, silly, loving, dogs.
I’ve been bit by Labs, a Chi and the worst…actually she bit me and took chunks out twice…was a mini Doxie. Every time it was a territorial issue. I got too close.
Get too close to a Pit and you’re more likely to get licked instead of bit.
Here’s a PSA…treat all strange dogs as a biting danger until you know they aren’t.
@NorCalCherylLyn
I've been bitten twice, both chihuahuas.
Your PSA is 💯 . When my young nieces and nephews were around Dargo, I'd keep reminding them not to get near his face or be around him when he was eating. Their parents would say, "It's okay, it's just Dargo." I'd have to explain that this was simply best practices that the kids should take to heart.
My 29lb dog Abby was bitten in the face—twice by chihuahuas in our building. She never showed any aggression to them.
Last week my neighbor wanted me to look at the remaining Chug puppy from his litter of two. As soon as I came through the door, the mother ran over and bit me.
Nope.
@LnzyHou @TomeReader no way would I Fave take a puppy from there either. It might be fine…but what if not?
Have worked in animal shelter. That breed is the most frequently euthanized. It’s really sad.