• ⛓️‍💥@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    I do not want to downplay how serious an attack from other dog breeds can be, but pit bulls are a breed that was bred for fighting. By that I mean physically the dog was “engineered” for the task. Even if dog attacks occurred across all breeds at the exact same rate, the pit bull will still be more dangerous on average.

    This is also ignoring the cultural aspect of it all. Pit bulls have had a long history of attracting some of the worst owners whether they deliberately raise the dog for fighting or are simply negligent, the outcome is increased danger and not just for yourself or your family.

    You want to put yourself and your family in danger? Great. Have at it. But expecting me to be put at an increased risk of danger? No. Fuck off.

    • Raiderkev@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      A family friend had a rescued one, and after they had a kid, it attacked the kid, damn near killed him. He had the dog put down and then…

      Rescued another pitbull.

      Pitbull owners are a special breed indeed.