There are cases of pitbulls saving their owners lives. I could post them here. There are 3.2 million pitbulls, and there were 39 deaths last year. There were deaths from other dog breeds as well, although not as many. There are around 600 attacks or so that cause injuries that aren’t fatal. If we factor that in, that’s .01% of all pitbulls. To ban all would be wrong because people would replace the with Rots, Cane Corsos, other Mastiffs, Kangals, Ovcharkas (things bigger and more dangerous). The best thing people can do is require a spay/neuter law and only allow responsible breeders to breed these dogs. I’ve interacted with many at shelters as the shelter is overrun. I’ve had very positive interactions, but people should be cautious with their kids and pitbulls and any dog.
So basically what you are saying is Pit Bulls killed far more people last year than all of the 100’s of different breeds of dogs put together? Hmmm.... I feel so much safer now.
My friend volunteers at a shelter in the hood. Of course, it is 95% pit-bulls. I've told him he's a social-worker, offering just another welfare scheme for irresponsible people in the inner city.
“There are around 600 attacks or so that cause injuries that aren’t fatal. If we factor that in, that’s .01% of all pitbulls.”
Whew...I know that makes me feel better!
Still waiting word from the dead 8-month old’s parents.
Yet another learning disability. What you fail to realize is that allowing pit bulls to exist and pointing out the few times that a pitbull actually did some good enables enables idiots all over the country to think that that is actually what will happen when they own a pitbull. The truth about pit bulls is that they were bred to kill. It is just to safe to own a mountain lion. Treat them like they’re one of the family,, keep them fed, and they will never attack. Right? Hey! Actually that is right! 99% of the time! But only when were trained mountain lion handlers.
Thanks for your rational post and the excellent information and advice it contains.
I just came across mention of a Kangal today. It’s the first I’ve heard of the breed...
https://www.thelocal.de/20180530/does-germany-have-a-problem-with-aggressive-attack-dogs
The 72-year-old woman was walking down a street in the small town of Sigmaringen when the dog broke free from its collar and launched itself at her.
The Kangal, a breed considered dangerous in Germany, pulled the pensioner to the ground before repeatedly biting her head and throat.
Although a medic arrived at the scene, he was unable to treat the woman, as the dog continued its attack.
Only a bullet from the gun of a police officer put an end to the attack - and the dog’s life. But by then it was too late to save the woman.
Prosecutors have charged the animal’s owners with negligent manslaughter, arguing that its living conditions were unsatisfactory.
Officers who arrived at the house later on the day of the attack reported a filthy and pokey environment.