They are very lovable and friendly until they aren't, which takes about a microsecond. I've seen a friendly pitbull that I knew for years suddenly go ballistic on a adolescent German Shepard for no reason and crush it's leg it seconds. It could just as easily have been a person. How many times have you seen stories of pits who caused mayhem and the owners talk about what a sweet family pet they are? It's not always because a-holes mistreat them. Sometimes but not mostly. It's their nature.
Any dog can be like that. And they are not set off without a cause—not necessarily a cause one can see right away.
When dogs meet other dogs, the territorial instinct can kick in without warning, or seemingly so if the signs are not heeded. A dog on a leash feeling territorial will pull hard in an attempt to challenge the unfamiliar dog.
I’m inclined to agree with you.
Pit bulls and Rott’s were recognized by British breeders, as unstable dangerous dogs.
Tragedic satistics seems to support the premise:
http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics.php
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2010/10/29/dangerous-dogs.html
I Love dogs.
However, I’ve always wondered why mainstream families would welcome such a highly dangerous breed dog - four legged lawsuit, into their midst?
PS. Very bogus argument posted on this thread comparing opposition to highly dangerous breed dogs, with those wanting to ban guns. Dogs are unpredictable and have a mind of their own. Guns do not.
Where do you suppose this little girl would be without her dog?