Shannow they didn't say much in the press about her injuries. Do you know? Wehave two Maltesers, they bit Tash twice when she was younger. They are still very wary around her. An adult dog only.
Pit Bull Kills 71 Year Old Lady
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Keeping dangerous animals around your 'stead will eventually lead to something bad happening. There used to be a family in the neighborhood that had a yard full of mean dogs, when the cops finally got in to look around they found lots of stolen goods.
Well, there's this:
Potentially aggressive breeds:
* Llasa Apso: can be cranky with kids
* Toy poodles: bite out of self defense
* Dachsunds: not very patient
* Rhodesian Ridgebacks: very dominant breed
* Miniature Pinschers: "big dog" mindset in little body
* Pekinese: intolerant
* Chihuahuas: prefer adults, not tolerant of kids
* Chow Chow: one-person dogs, bite without warning
* Giant Schnauzers: very dominant breed, will even challenge adults
* Old English Sheep Dog: very protective of owner
* Cocker Spaniel: very protective of owner
* Rottweilers: very protective
Typically gentle breeds that have "bad boy" reputations:
* German Shepherd: great with kids
* Bulldog: gentle, playful
* Rottweilers: can be gentle, affectionate
* Great Danes: gentle, affectionate
* Boxers: good with kids
* Mastiffs-very docile
"Pit bull" is a bit of a misnomer. There really is no such breed. Generally, "pit bulls" are a cross between a "bulldog" breed and a terrier. They are also known as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Most "pit bulls" are not aggressive by nature. They tend to be gentle, playful and loving. However, there are those that have been bred and trained to be aggressive. Even then, they are more aggressive toward other animals, not people.
Often, aggressive "pit bulls" have been abused and/or neglected. These are VERY dangerous.
Ways To Provoke a Dog:
1. Try to take food or toy away from him. NEVER bother a dog while he is eating. The most common situation where a dog bite occurs is while a dog is eating.
2. Playing "tug of war" with a dog. Many dogs interpret this as aggression. If they "win," they feel empowered. If they feel threatened, they may try to retaliate.
3. "Surprising" a dog. (sneaking up on him or startling him while he is sleeping). Often, the dog's defense mechanism will kick in, and he will bite in self-defense.
4. "Rough housing" with or other sudden movements toward the dog's owner. Many dogs will see this as an attack on his owner, and will attack you to defend the owner.
5. Ignoring their warning! If a dogs barks ferociously or growls when you approach his territory, bed, etc. and you continue, that is an engraved invitation to get bitten. They are warning you that they don't like that and stop. Listen!
6. Inappropriate touching. Dogs generally don't like their ears, tail and feet tugged. Some don't like being inverted and rubbed on their belly. This is a position of submission and an aggressive dog will resist this "challenge" vigorously.
The Proper Way to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog:
1. First, get the "okay" from the owner.
2. Hold out your hand, fingers closed, palm down, slowly toward the dog. Allow the dog to approach your hand and sniff it.
3. Wait for the dog's "okay". If he wants your affection, he will lower his head, perk ears, or even come closer to you. If the dog puts his ears back, flat on his head, or growls, or cowers, don't pet him.
4. Pat the dog on the top of his head, or along his back. Avoid touching his belly, tail, ears, or feet.
What To Do If You Encounter a Seemingly Aggressive Dog:
1. Stand still. If you keep approaching, the dog will interpret this as an attack
2. Don't make eye contact. This is a challenge to the dog
3. Don't smile. The dog thinks you are "baring your teeth" at him. This is an invitation to fight.
4. Wait for the dog's owner to come and restrain the dog
5. Respect the dog's wishes! If the dog is barking and growling, he is expressing his definite displeasure with your actions. Don't push the envelope. Most dogs make good on their warnings!
What To Do If You Are Attacked by a Dog:
1. Don't move! You cannot outrun a dog, no matter how fast you are. Running only provokes an angry dog.
2. Look away. Staring an aggressive dog in the eyes is a challenge.
3. Use a soft, soothing tone of voice. Loud, angry-sounding words and screaming only spur on the dog.
4. Keep your arms to your side, with your fingers curled in so the dog can't bite them.
5. If he bites you, DO NOT PULL AWAY. This only spurs the dog on. Remain calm. Try to ram a stick, broom handle, etc down the dog's throat to make him gag and let you go. Don't hit the dog. Again, that just makes the situation worse.
6. If you are on the ground, curl into a fetal position. Cover your head and neck. Lay perfectly still. Usually a still target is boring to the dog and they will retreat.
and this:
The ten breeds involved in the most lethal attacks over the past ten years are pit bulls, rottweilers, German shepherds, huskies, malamutes, Dobermans, chow chows, St. Bernards, Great Danes, and Akitas.
and this:
A study performed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States, analyzed dog bite statistics from the last 20 years and found that the statistics don't show that any breeds are inherently more dangerous than others. The study showed that the most popular large breed dogs at any one time were consistently on the list of breeds that bit fatally. There were a high number of fatal bites from Doberman pinschers in the 1970s, for example, because Dobermans were very popular at that time and there were more Dobermans around, and because Dobermans'size makes their bites more dangerous. The number of fatal bites from pit bulls rose in the 1980s for the same reason, and the number of bites from rottweilers in the 1990s. The study also noted that there are no reliable statistics for nonfatal dog bites, so there is no way to know how often smaller breeds are biting.
Sorry, I forgot to post the actual links, but they're not hard to locate.
I've been been around dogs of all sizes most of my life, and have never been afraid of any of them.
Bad things do happen, but really, way many more people die on the highway than from any kind of animal attack.
Potentially aggressive breeds:
* Llasa Apso: can be cranky with kids
* Toy poodles: bite out of self defense
* Dachsunds: not very patient
* Rhodesian Ridgebacks: very dominant breed
* Miniature Pinschers: "big dog" mindset in little body
* Pekinese: intolerant
* Chihuahuas: prefer adults, not tolerant of kids
* Chow Chow: one-person dogs, bite without warning
* Giant Schnauzers: very dominant breed, will even challenge adults
* Old English Sheep Dog: very protective of owner
* Cocker Spaniel: very protective of owner
* Rottweilers: very protective
Typically gentle breeds that have "bad boy" reputations:
* German Shepherd: great with kids
* Bulldog: gentle, playful
* Rottweilers: can be gentle, affectionate
* Great Danes: gentle, affectionate
* Boxers: good with kids
* Mastiffs-very docile
"Pit bull" is a bit of a misnomer. There really is no such breed. Generally, "pit bulls" are a cross between a "bulldog" breed and a terrier. They are also known as American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and Staffordshire Bull Terriers.
Most "pit bulls" are not aggressive by nature. They tend to be gentle, playful and loving. However, there are those that have been bred and trained to be aggressive. Even then, they are more aggressive toward other animals, not people.
Often, aggressive "pit bulls" have been abused and/or neglected. These are VERY dangerous.
Ways To Provoke a Dog:
1. Try to take food or toy away from him. NEVER bother a dog while he is eating. The most common situation where a dog bite occurs is while a dog is eating.
2. Playing "tug of war" with a dog. Many dogs interpret this as aggression. If they "win," they feel empowered. If they feel threatened, they may try to retaliate.
3. "Surprising" a dog. (sneaking up on him or startling him while he is sleeping). Often, the dog's defense mechanism will kick in, and he will bite in self-defense.
4. "Rough housing" with or other sudden movements toward the dog's owner. Many dogs will see this as an attack on his owner, and will attack you to defend the owner.
5. Ignoring their warning! If a dogs barks ferociously or growls when you approach his territory, bed, etc. and you continue, that is an engraved invitation to get bitten. They are warning you that they don't like that and stop. Listen!
6. Inappropriate touching. Dogs generally don't like their ears, tail and feet tugged. Some don't like being inverted and rubbed on their belly. This is a position of submission and an aggressive dog will resist this "challenge" vigorously.
The Proper Way to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog:
1. First, get the "okay" from the owner.
2. Hold out your hand, fingers closed, palm down, slowly toward the dog. Allow the dog to approach your hand and sniff it.
3. Wait for the dog's "okay". If he wants your affection, he will lower his head, perk ears, or even come closer to you. If the dog puts his ears back, flat on his head, or growls, or cowers, don't pet him.
4. Pat the dog on the top of his head, or along his back. Avoid touching his belly, tail, ears, or feet.
What To Do If You Encounter a Seemingly Aggressive Dog:
1. Stand still. If you keep approaching, the dog will interpret this as an attack
2. Don't make eye contact. This is a challenge to the dog
3. Don't smile. The dog thinks you are "baring your teeth" at him. This is an invitation to fight.
4. Wait for the dog's owner to come and restrain the dog
5. Respect the dog's wishes! If the dog is barking and growling, he is expressing his definite displeasure with your actions. Don't push the envelope. Most dogs make good on their warnings!
What To Do If You Are Attacked by a Dog:
1. Don't move! You cannot outrun a dog, no matter how fast you are. Running only provokes an angry dog.
2. Look away. Staring an aggressive dog in the eyes is a challenge.
3. Use a soft, soothing tone of voice. Loud, angry-sounding words and screaming only spur on the dog.
4. Keep your arms to your side, with your fingers curled in so the dog can't bite them.
5. If he bites you, DO NOT PULL AWAY. This only spurs the dog on. Remain calm. Try to ram a stick, broom handle, etc down the dog's throat to make him gag and let you go. Don't hit the dog. Again, that just makes the situation worse.
6. If you are on the ground, curl into a fetal position. Cover your head and neck. Lay perfectly still. Usually a still target is boring to the dog and they will retreat.
and this:
The ten breeds involved in the most lethal attacks over the past ten years are pit bulls, rottweilers, German shepherds, huskies, malamutes, Dobermans, chow chows, St. Bernards, Great Danes, and Akitas.
and this:
A study performed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States, analyzed dog bite statistics from the last 20 years and found that the statistics don't show that any breeds are inherently more dangerous than others. The study showed that the most popular large breed dogs at any one time were consistently on the list of breeds that bit fatally. There were a high number of fatal bites from Doberman pinschers in the 1970s, for example, because Dobermans were very popular at that time and there were more Dobermans around, and because Dobermans'size makes their bites more dangerous. The number of fatal bites from pit bulls rose in the 1980s for the same reason, and the number of bites from rottweilers in the 1990s. The study also noted that there are no reliable statistics for nonfatal dog bites, so there is no way to know how often smaller breeds are biting.
Sorry, I forgot to post the actual links, but they're not hard to locate.
I've been been around dogs of all sizes most of my life, and have never been afraid of any of them.
Bad things do happen, but really, way many more people die on the highway than from any kind of animal attack.
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We had a Boston Terrier mix that would probably qualify as a pitbull of the time. Had jaws that could open about wide enough to fit your head and could jump to shoulder height. Never had any aggression toward humans unless the other dogs got excited (standard "Who's that?" type stuff. Never bit a human ..but was surely aggressive to strange dogs. It knew no fear.
I imagine that the blood lines are tainted enough now that you're gonna get some "natural born killers" out of the collective breed. You can't always nurture all that stuff out. Our Rot-n-Lab has some instinctive tendencies that have to be handled from time to time. It actually emotionally stresses her to give into them at times. She wants to be a playful goofy dog ..but that herding ownership instinct gets in the way.
I'd rather had G.S or Belgian Shepherds. They tend to be intelligent enough to intuitively sense favorable and unfavorable behaviors by your reaction to them. All that I've had trained themselves without any effort at all. Although you can get a maladaptive animal, I mostly worry about physical, genetic, problems with that type of animal.
I imagine that the blood lines are tainted enough now that you're gonna get some "natural born killers" out of the collective breed. You can't always nurture all that stuff out. Our Rot-n-Lab has some instinctive tendencies that have to be handled from time to time. It actually emotionally stresses her to give into them at times. She wants to be a playful goofy dog ..but that herding ownership instinct gets in the way.
I'd rather had G.S or Belgian Shepherds. They tend to be intelligent enough to intuitively sense favorable and unfavorable behaviors by your reaction to them. All that I've had trained themselves without any effort at all. Although you can get a maladaptive animal, I mostly worry about physical, genetic, problems with that type of animal.
Shepherds are great.
So are wolfhounds, so big, so gentle. But strong....
So are wolfhounds, so big, so gentle. But strong....
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I can hear a hound wailing in the foggy bog. I'm not going out there.
Aw, g'head, don't be scared....
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Only if you'll be the Watson to my Holmes.
Sounds gay, so no thanks.
Maybe we should ban fog....
Maybe we should ban fog....
I've had two pitbulls for pets in the past. You have to know what you are talking about before commenting on them in my opinion. If you have not owned one then you don't know jack.
It is how they are raised and trained, period. Yes, you do have the folks out there that have them as a so called status symbol or tough guy image tool. But, if raised properly they are just as loving as any other dog.
Its the media who portrays them as such a vicious breed. Does not help that you have gang bangers and rappers showing them off and training them to attack anything that walks either.
Talk to any veterinarian that is worth his or her salt and they will give you the truth.
It is how they are raised and trained, period. Yes, you do have the folks out there that have them as a so called status symbol or tough guy image tool. But, if raised properly they are just as loving as any other dog.
Its the media who portrays them as such a vicious breed. Does not help that you have gang bangers and rappers showing them off and training them to attack anything that walks either.
Talk to any veterinarian that is worth his or her salt and they will give you the truth.
This is another red herring such as global warming is. In the 80s it was german shepards...they were the devil incarnate. I have owned pitt bulls and most that are called pitt bulls are not.
Same thing in the 80s, any dog that bit or harmed a person was a dangerous german shepard. Even if there was no indication that the dog that attacked was of that breed. If it attacked, therefore, it must be a german shepard. Same thinking today. It hurt a person, it must be a pitt bull. Yet another example of idiots who know not what they say. A knee-jerk reaction to a problem that is created by people with agendas. And if someone believes its the dog that is the problem, i would have to question their ability to reason.
Dan
Same thing in the 80s, any dog that bit or harmed a person was a dangerous german shepard. Even if there was no indication that the dog that attacked was of that breed. If it attacked, therefore, it must be a german shepard. Same thinking today. It hurt a person, it must be a pitt bull. Yet another example of idiots who know not what they say. A knee-jerk reaction to a problem that is created by people with agendas. And if someone believes its the dog that is the problem, i would have to question their ability to reason.
Dan
Only dog that has ever attacked me was a shepard (owners were more interested in grabbing the dog off me and running away than whether I was hurt), and my brother had a show winner who would bale up women if my brother wasn't around...they are a breed I'd never trust, although I know that they can be safe and loyal companions.
I grew up around greyhounds, another supposedly viscious breed, and never had one look sideways at me.
I grew up around greyhounds, another supposedly viscious breed, and never had one look sideways at me.
I've never had any dog act agressive toward me for more than a few seconds.( Maybe they think I'm one of them)
I think the owners of any dog should be charged criminally with any act the dog committs.
Assault, vandalisim, murder, you name it and they should be sent to prison for the acts of the dog if needed.
The vast majority of aggressive dog owners are not responsible people.
If I kill my neighbors aggressive dog before it hurts someone I am charged with a crime but if the dog hurts someone they are not charged with anything. That is a joke.
I am in the insurance business and get personal joy when I decline or cancel someone's homeowners for having a dog on our aggressive breeds list. It is the only way to get people to wake up and realize that "thor" might be a problem.
Assault, vandalisim, murder, you name it and they should be sent to prison for the acts of the dog if needed.
The vast majority of aggressive dog owners are not responsible people.
If I kill my neighbors aggressive dog before it hurts someone I am charged with a crime but if the dog hurts someone they are not charged with anything. That is a joke.
I am in the insurance business and get personal joy when I decline or cancel someone's homeowners for having a dog on our aggressive breeds list. It is the only way to get people to wake up and realize that "thor" might be a problem.
Lots of it, too.
My buddy had a rather large pit bul that bit through the handle of a baseball bat, and severed it.
He didn't chew through it, he BIT through it.
He didn't chew through it, he BIT through it.
Do that to a dog of mine, and I'll fix your clock in about 2 seconds.
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