You said you can confirm it’s not shitty owners. Those numbers would likely be far higher than those attributed to “pit bulls”. Mildly interesting stuff. I asked them what their canine kids were really like – bad reputation, … Sample size greatly contributes to the viability of data. Please direct any questions to the mod team. These golden puppers are so misunderstood. [–]AutoModerator[M] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Saying "Don't Listen to the Haters" or "Don't change for anyone" is very closed-minded. that is what they’re saying, yes. A dog’s breed doesn’t define a dog’s personality. Please have a clear, self contained opinion as your post title, and use the text field to elaborate and expand on why you think/feel this way. It's in the name, ffs. The AVMA also takes the position that bite risk is more strongly influenced by other factors than breed, https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx. Pit bulls–exclusive of their use in dogfighting–also inflict more than 70 times as many fatal and disfiguring injuries on other pets and livestock as on humans, a pattern unique to the pit bull class. Suck up that propaganda. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (4 children), Do we really need to bring IQs into this because I don't feel like seeing myself on r/iamverysmart, [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (3 children). This is blatantly false, and it should be obvious. But thats with pits, german shepherds, boxers or any breed. [–]RandomePerson 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). Towards threats. And the stats that we have bear this out. Unpopularity is a bit like an onion. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. That doesn’t change anything. I like getting washouts, they’ve usually already mastered basic obedience which makes them easier to adopt. Finding pit bull facts is a challenge. You’re saying that they’re all innately aggressive. To some, these dogs are considered dangerous killers who should be banned outright, whereas others view them as misunderstood victims of breed discrimination.. You have to know the dog's history and to condemn a whole sub spieces is ignorant as fuck. Don't blame the poor dog for existing, blame shitty people for abusing them. Some opinions are so inappropriate/offensive that they'll be removed as hate posts. Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. . use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Rule 1: Your post must be an unpopular opinion. In fact, by all the statistics we have, pit bull dogs are some of the worst dogs you can have around small children. Try it out lol. People get pit bulls because they want "tough dogs," and thus raise them that shitty way, so that's when a pit bull escapes and mauls somebody. A pit bull that has a normal upbringing with good owners is one of the calmest, friendliest dogs you can possibly have. The_Donald is a never-ending rally dedicated to the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Because many of the are forced out of homes by nasty neighbors or home owners insurance. That's one way to look at it. (See Merritt Clifton, 'Pit Bull Roulette' killed 38,000 other animals in 2017.) Pit Bull Fancier, nobody has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that they’re particularly violent. We get it, you all think this sub is garbage and is just for popular opinions, and you want to be funny and post "going to be downvoted to oblivion here, but I think racism is bad." I will say that some shelters have a limit for the number of pitbulls they take in because of how many are surrendered. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. That is from the article I linked and I'm sure you can find more stats on google. I'm just going to let our conversation sit here. This applies for both your behaviour on the sub, and the opinions which you post. In other words, even displaying aggression isn't necessarily a disqualifier. Bad dogs come from bad/irresponsible dog owners. His comments weren’t surprising. He's a good boii. Also consider that dog fighters still have to cull the majority of the pups their dogs have due to not being adequate to their purposes (they lack “gameness”). I worked at a shelter and have been trained to understand animal behavior... Also have lots of life experience mate. I’d suggest they provide a source for that thing about temperament tests, but otherwise their point is a good one. They are extremely aggressive because they have been bred that way. Are you saying that this is all because of owners? This is because of a long history of dog fighting and fake news. By Simon Worrall. Are the dogs that evil and dangerous like in the stories? Even the head of the American Pit Bull Foundation, which provides information about pit bulls, thinks people are the problem, not pit bulls. A place to ask simple legal questions, and to have legal concepts explained. quarantine_message: "It is restricted due to significant issues with reporting and addressing violations of the Reddit [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). Kill them, give them away, whatever. Before we continue, we must first clarify what the “pit bull breed” is. The pit bulls "sensitivity" puts them at risk of becoming "unbalanced by constantly reflecting the symptoms of their handler's PTSD," they determined. Pit bulls are of a breed of dog. Dogs in the pit bull category rank #1 for fatal attacks on children (although to be fair, they rank #1 in fatal attacks on humans in general). [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (2 children). Yea. Most of the stigma around pit bulls stems from their association with minorities and poor people. By serious, we mean cases where the individual is scalped, disfigured, maimed, or dismembered. Your post must be an opinion. In other words, Golden Retrievers only fail against a standard set by Goldens. As a visitor or member, you can help moderators maintain the community by reporting and downvoting rule-breaking content.". I have a hard time understanding why they used such vastly differing sample sizes for each breed... [–]scoonbug 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (4 children). Not a showerthought. [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (8 children), Wouldn’t you also have learned that another breeds of dog can be just as violent and the pit bull is the type of dog and not the breed, [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (7 children). About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. Opinions that are constantly posted here are not allowed. Breeds like Pit Bulls, Boxers, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers are more likely to cause fear and harsh judgment from passersby. Does it matter whether they're doing an official study or not? You still haven’t addressed my point. Please try posting after your account is over 48 hours old. Per the ATTS website: "Comparing scores with other dogs is not a good idea" and the test "takes into consideration each breed's inherent tendencies". To answer the question: are pit bulls dangerous? Things that make you say "What the F*ck". Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. The pit bull parents I spoke to had nothing but love and good things to say about their furry friends – not a single account of viciousness. I guess that's that folks. [–]Synthtastic[S] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (3 children), Of the 5,770 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 4,043 (70%) were pit bulls; 4,874 (86%) were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, bull mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes. Pit Bulls 4 Patriots was launched in 2011 as a specialty group only training rescued pit bulls to help military vets with PTSD. /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. and join one of thousands of communities. Even though they’re adopting adult dogs (so they’re more predictable in terms of work ethic and temperament) they wash out a bunch. [–]ColdThiccMei -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children), Not as typical in domesticsted dogs, though. I learned that all dogs have the potential to be agressive, yes. What did I say that is crazy? I’m sorry. We enjoy the memes, but please keep them off the sub. Particularly breeding for fights? I’m guessing you’re just retarded and uninformed lol. A lot of people treat dog's as humans and they are pack animals. The wave of argument against the pit bull ban in Montreal, and other breed-specific legislation around the country, emphasises that pit bulls can't … Depending on your definition that could include anywhere from 1 to 10 different actual “breeds”. So it’s not the dog...it’s the owner. “Pit bulls are just dogs and if they are not raised properly and socialized and treated right, they can have behavior problems. I have also met some aggressive pits who I would not trust around kid's but the owner's were a real piece of work, I'll say that. An opinion. Showering at night is way better than showering in the morning. 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