My dog might be put down by the law

[spiritdance]

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It's not about denigrating one breed or another, but the reality is that larger dogs, be they Pits, Goldens, Standard Poodles, or mutts, have the capacity to do a great deal of harm because of their size. Yes, a small breed can do damage, but when was the last time you heard of a Chihuahua killing someone? Biting is unacceptable in any breed, but in large breeds, it's potentially deadly.

 

[kla37]

Any dog that bites is dangerous, period. I had a neighbor with a pit mix that bit a little girl who lived across the street. She had been there several times, and "knew" the dog, but it bit her deeply in the thigh as she was taking off her shoes at the front door. There really isn't any excuse for that. If my dog bit anyone, that would be it for her, and I certainly wouldn't need anyone else to tell me it had to be done.

I agree that your dog should be muzzled, whenever it's awake and not eating.

 

[percyj]

All right, thanks for everyone's input.

Mods, can you close this thread? My dog is my best friend, and we've changed some things around out house.

 

[Kelly G]

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I don't care if it's a Maltese. If it bites (unprovoked), it's done. This has nothing to do with breeds.

Your statement is inflammatory. No one cares a whit about the breed.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Closed at the request of the OP.