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The story in question Is it time to ban pit bulls?:
Let’s take a look at the numbers. Between 2005 and 2017, at least 433 Americans were killed by dogs. And guess what? Pit bulls were responsible for a whopping 66% of these deaths. Pit bulls — a breed that makes up only 6% of the dog population in the U.S. — is causing the majority of fatal attacks.
It’s not even just humans who are suffering at the jaws of these dogs. In 2017 alone, pit bulls were responsible for the deaths of 13,000 dogs, 5,000 cats, and 20,000 horses and other farm animals.
Those are numbers Kristi Noem can only dream of.
I’m sorry but when you see this kind of joke in stories that begin with a police officer having to shoot a dog you’re finished politically whether you know it or not.
She might be able to be a Senator out of her state but VP or P not a chance.
As for the substance of the story in question, remember that the Pit Bull is so named because they were bred to fight in a pit:
The term “Pitbull” is derived from the dog breed that was utilized for bull-baiting, which took place in a “pit.” This violent sport involved pitting dogs against bulls, and the dogs were specifically bred for their strength, tenacity, and determination. This is why the name “Pitbull” became associated with these dogs.
Bull-baiting was a popular blood sport in the 19th century, particularly in the United Kingdom. The purpose was to test the dog’s ability to restrain and subdue a bull, which earned them a reputation as powerful and aggressive animals. Although bull-baiting was later outlawed, the association between Pitbulls and their historical past persisted.
I have no opinion on the matter one way or the other but for the record my next door neighbor has a Pit Bull called Kuz who greets me every day with loud barks and a wagging tail so I don’t know what end to believe. The dog absolutely loves DaWife.
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First, what source says that Pit Bulls are responsible for a majority of attacks and 66% of deaths? My guess is that these numbers come from surveying news reports. I trust news reports about as much as I trust Joe Biden to be truthful about his imaginary friend “cornpop”.
Even if the information came from police, how dependable is that? How many times have you seen crime reports where the police incorrectly identified the gun used? You think they’re any better at identifying dog breeds?
It wouldn’t surprise me to find that both police reports and news reports assume the dog was a pit bull because they currently have a bad reputation and it was a dog attack…so it MUST have been a pit bull right?
Any actual disparities might also be attributed to the fact that because of their reputation, Pit Bulls are extremely popular among a certain demographic that is not exactly known for its humane and loving treatment of dogs.
Not to mention: most dogs in the US are not full blooded. What percentage needs to be pit bull for the dog to be identified as such? We used to have a dog that was 50% black lab, 50% pit bull but she looked like a black lab. The only sign of pitty in her was she had a bigger chest and heavier jaw than a full blooded lab. Very few people could tell she was half pit bull by her looks.
So, when they claim that an attack was a pit bull, was it really? Based on a DNA test? Claims from a victim? Visual ID?
When I was a young man it was Doberman Pinschers that were the “boogey man” dogs. Before that, German Shepherds. Between Dobies and Pit Bulls it was Rottweilers. There always seem to be a breed of dog that someone is trying to get banned.
Secondly, the bite force of Pit Bulls isn’t overly horrendous. They’re not even in the top ten (#13) and fall below the aforementioned German Shepherds and Rottweilers and barely beat out Doberman Pinschers (#15)
Regarding the history and name, I have to take issue with the information at your link. Old English Bulldogs were actually bred specifically for bull baiting, which rarely took place in pits. The bulls were usually tethered. Pit bulls were a mix between Bulldogs and Terriers and came along a bit later…possible toward the end of the bull baiting era, but more likely after that.
After bull and bear baiting were outlawed, the contest became how many rats a dog could kill in a certain amount of time. That “sport” occurred in pits and it is more likely that this is what the Pit Bull was bred for and where it got its name.
Finally, my wife and I have had full blooded and various levels of pit bull mixes (rescues) for decades. They are great dogs when treated with love and compassion. Very loving, very loyal and easy to train because they are very smart. All dogs can attack when provoked, mistreated or sometimes just based on misunderstanding (innocent actions taken by a stranger that they perceive as a threat). When I was about 12, I came within inches of being seriously mauled by an Alaskan Malamute. I was only saved by the fact that I was able to somersault backward out of reach and he got the end of his chain before he got ahold of me.
Pit Bulls are not inherently more dangerous, vicious or deadly than any other similar sized breed of dog unless made so by their owners.
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