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 YES. Very much a people problem - both the owners and people who interact with the animals.
@annamuneca
I will never forget the lady carrying her infant facing front in a harness. She saw us walking by, so she came over to Dargo and BENT OVER HIM SO HER BABY'S FACE WAS UP CLOSE TO HIS. Thank freaking god I had him positioned so I could quickly step between them and walk him away. I don't even remember if I said anything, I was so shocked.
Doesn't matter that he's good with kids, I wasn't allowing time for anything to go wrong.