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[tcox4freedom]

Pit bulls r not post to be or breed to be human aggressive. Cocker spaniels number 1 on the biting humans list. Labs are number 2 I can't remember the rest. Pit bulls Are not hi on the list its more of how u rase them

You absolutely correct blackdog.

Pitbulls are way down on the list of dogs most likely to bite. I think last I checked they were around #72. But, they are #1 on the "Most Dangerous Breeds" list because they have been responsible for so many fatalities. Unfortunately, when they are raised by irresponsible owners, they can to great damage; or even KILL when they do bite.

I've spent the better part of the last 30yrs rehabilitating such dogs. IMHO; they are the most loyal & easily trained breed of any dog I've worked with in my 40+ years of training & rehab. I would love to keep doing "pitbull" rescue & rehab. But, I'm getting old, tired & worn out because of some health issues.

We also plan on getting an RV soon & traveling across the country for an extended period of time while I'm still able. I've discovered that most hotels and/or campgrounds will not accept dogs listed on the "Most Dangerous Breeds" list.

It's VERY unfortunate; and it totally SUCKS! But, I've come to realize it's a reality I must live with in a "sheeple" led society.

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[BC1]

Funny dog story...

I was getting ready to go running and walked to the road to check the mail. A Benz came down my quiet country road at high speed. I motioned for him to slow down. He jammed the brakes and started carrying on. He told me he would be back to settle things after he dropped off his kid. I advised him to not return.

A while later I was sitting on the porch steps tying my running shoes when he came rolling down the driveway. He got out all brave and full of animated bravado. A little muscle-headed guy. I asked him to leave but he continued. I pressed the garage door opener releasing my GSD. I told the punk "I asked you to leave and you wouldn't. Now Say hello to my daughter. Stay put until the police arrive." The dog held him at his car door for about five minutes until the police arrived. The LEO laughed his pants off to see this dog sitting attentively about a foot from the punk. Any movement would have brought the bite. He was scared to even flynch. The LEO advised him I wouldn't press charges and that he should regard this as a learning experience.

[Rich M]

You absolutely correct blackdog.

Pitbulls are way down on the list of dogs most likely to bite. I think last I checked they were around #72. But, they are #1 on the "Most Dangerous Breeds" list because they have been responsible for so many fatalities. Unfortunately, when they are raised by irresponsible owners, they can to great damage; or even KILL when they do bite.

I've spent the better part of the last 30yrs rehabilitating such dogs. IMHO; they are the most loyal & easily trained breed of any dog I've worked with in my 40+ years of training & rehab. I would love to keep doing "pitbull" rescue & rehab. But, I'm getting old, tired & worn out because of some health issues.

We also plan on getting an RV soon & traveling across the country for an extended period of time while I'm still able. I've discovered that most hotels and/or campgrounds will not accept dogs listed on the "Most Dangerous Breeds" list.

It's VERY unfortunate; and it totally SUCKS! But, I've come to realize it's a reality I must live with in a "sheeple" led society.

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While they may be low on the bite occurance list, they are on the top of the "Human Death by Dog" list. Just sayin...

Mostly, I believe, a dog is the product of its environment. Yea, the breed plays a roll but any dog can be viscious. Even ankle biters. They just cant inflict the same damage. I have enjoyed the company of a few pits over the years. None were mine though.

[BigSlick]

We have two cattle dogs. They bark every time a grasshopper farts. Funny thing is you can usually tell when they are just casually barking but their tone really changes when they see something that should not be there. A great alarm system if you ask me. I usually investigate with my 870 in hand if their barking continues for more than a minute. Usually it's just a deer passing through.

[maybejim]

Pit bulls r not post to be or breed to be human aggressive. Cocker spaniels number 1 on the biting humans list. Labs are number 2 I can't remember the rest. Pit bulls Are not hi on the list its more of how u rase them

I've never seen Labs as being anywhere close to high on any list of biters. I tried to look up lists, found several with differences and none that I found listed Labs and while Cocker Spaniels were on some of the lists, no one listed the first.

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I have to backtrack, I did find a list that had labs on it in Florida.
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[jg1967]

Just to throw some fact out their for ur story. Dog r the #1 deterrent in home invasion. All u need is a dog that barks . Though I would have a big one with a good bark that was breed for bodyguard work or guarding an estate. Remember turner and houch the movie . That was a french massif they r the best at guarding estates (I.e. ur home) will I went off track there . But great story.

We have dogs. 5 of them. Ironically the smallest one has the loudest bark. Go figure!