Marion County Deputy Sheriff Killed By "Pit Bull Type" Dog

[Usmccookie]

Pit bull type dog is the assault weapon of the dog world. Never met a mean or aggressive pit. I have found them to nothing but lovable.

Ignorance is high against this breed. Any challenge to this, I’ll post an equal gun article or stat.

 

[Cameramonkey]

And we used to have two pits across the street. A young couple owned them. They brought one with them that she had raised from a pup, Bella. A loveable slobber machine that was built like a tank. Then they adopted Macey from the shelter. She seemed nice too. Then Macey started jumping the 4' chain link fence to attack other dogs that were being walked past their house.

Bella would follow but would never join in the attacks. She had the pack urge deep down inside but not the drive to attack. So she's be right there, doing nothing, watching up close and personal to the action.

Eventually they took Macey and had her put down after the 3rd attack.

Bella saved their life I think*. Shortly after that event the following winter, She was scraping her windows as the car warmed up. A guy walked up behind her and pointed a gun at her. His intent was to force her inside, lock her up and steal their stuff. (this was the 2nd stop for the pair) She panicked and ran inside the house screaming. Next thing I saw on my cameras was the sound of Bella barking from the top of the stairs and the perp doing his PERFECT Usain Bolt impression.

*Her husband was a big guy, but not athletic and not the brightest bulb. Nice guy, but would have probably done something stupid during the robbery.

 

[Usmccookie]

There aren't many with the jaw power or the "will to kill" like a pit.

Don't see many stories like this about Collies.

Collies are the revólver of the dog world.

 

[KLB]

I totally get that. And while not the most valuable trait, it's still floating around the DNA. And it's impossible to say with certainty just how many generations removed any one dog is from one that was bred purely for aggression.

Compare that to dogs like mastiffs. They were bred for aggression, 2000 years ago. They fought lions in the Coliseum for the Romans entertainment.

It's taken 2000 years, but humans have largely turned mastiffs into gentle giants. I say largely, because even today you don't have to google that hard to find stories of them attacking and killing people.

When you choose to bring a dog into your home you have to weigh the risk vs reward. For me, there are many breeds I don't think are worth the risk, not just pit bulls.

Meh. Mastiffs are just Pit Bulls.

 

[ghuns]

Meh. Mastiffs are just Pit Bulls.

If you say so...

 

[KLB]

If you say so...

Not me. They are one of the many breeds that are called "pit bulls".

Something I didn't know, a lot of Bull breeds are types of mastiffs.

 

[HoughMade]

Are there any objective statistics or studies comparing breed of dog with significant injuries or fatal attacks?

I don't care much about "aggressiveness" in and of itself. Nor do I care much about minor bites. There are anecdotes on every side, so those are irrelevant.

I have no opinions on this until I see reliable evidence upon which I can base an opinion.

[ETA]

To begin to answer my own question...and the stats linked will take more study to determine reliability, but it's a place to start. However, I hate citing any stats that come from a plaintiff lawyer.

Dog Bite Statistics by Breed | Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys

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Dog Bite Statistics (Most Common Breeds & How Likely Are You To Get Bit?)

Are there really as many dog bites as we think there are? Is one breed responsible for them all? We'll give you the facts in this article.

www.caninejournal.com

 

[actaeon277]

Are there any objective statistics or studies comparing breed of dog with significant injuries or fatal attacks?

I don't care much about "aggressiveness" in and of itself. Nor do I care much about minor bites. There are anecdotes on every side, so those are irrelevant.

I have no opinions on this until I see reliable evidence upon which I can base an opinion.

[ETA]

To begin to answer my own question...and the stats linked will take more study to determine reliability, but it's a place to start. However, I hate citing any stats that come from a plaintiff lawyer.

Dog Bite Statistics by Breed | Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys

Learn the facts about dog bite statistics by breed. Visit Adam S. Kutner's blog post for more information and stay informed about dog safety.

www.askadamskutner.com

Dog Bite Statistics (Most Common Breeds & How Likely Are You To Get Bit?)

Are there really as many dog bites as we think there are? Is one breed responsible for them all? We'll give you the facts in this article.

www.caninejournal.com

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Wouldn't that chart require some context?
Like, percentage of the population those breeds make up..

I'm sure Pit bulls don't make up 65 percent of the dog population, but still kinda important.
Especially, how often do people identify the dog as a pit bull, when it's not..

Sorta like how every rifle in the news is now an assault weapon
and ever pistol is a Glock.

 

[wcd]

Most breeds of cattle put their ears back before they kick. Not Angus, they just haul off and kick you.

While I’m here

Did you learn that the hard way? Asking for a friend

 

[wcd]

Are there any objective statistics or studies comparing breed of dog with significant injuries or fatal attacks?

I don't care much about "aggressiveness" in and of itself. Nor do I care much about minor bites. There are anecdotes on every side, so those are irrelevant.

I have no opinions on this until I see reliable evidence upon which I can base an opinion.

[ETA]

To begin to answer my own question...and the stats linked will take more study to determine reliability, but it's a place to start. However, I hate citing any stats that come from a plaintiff lawyer.

Dog Bite Statistics by Breed | Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys

Learn the facts about dog bite statistics by breed. Visit Adam S. Kutner's blog post for more information and stay informed about dog safety.

www.askadamskutner.com

Dog Bite Statistics (Most Common Breeds & How Likely Are You To Get Bit?)

Are there really as many dog bites as we think there are? Is one breed responsible for them all? We'll give you the facts in this article.

www.caninejournal.com

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Does not appear to be a representative sampling?

I would assert some dogs are more prone to violent attacks than others. And by violent I am referring to doing what they were bred for. That’s not to say nurture does not play a huge part of the dogs disposition.

We have 5 LGD‘s and Tank who is highly trained for service yet he still retains his innate ability to take out 4 legged intruders in nothing flat.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Did you learn that the hard way? Asking for a friend

Grew up on a farm with Angus, they'd just kick you. Dr Pol hates on the Angus.

 

[wcd]

Grew up on a farm with Angus, they'd just kick you. Dr Pol hates on the Angus.

Exactly they are not a favorite around here.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Exactly they are not a favorite around here.

Unless I was in close with them in the barn I was never kicked. Very few were crazy, ours were all good.

 

[wcd]

Unless I was in close with them in the barn I was never kicked. Very few were crazy, ours were all good.

Yeah spent my fair share of my time in a chute gate with one .

 

[Flingarrows]

Grew up on a farm with Angus, they'd just kick you. Dr Pol hates on the Angus.

"She falls down a well, her eyes go cross. She gets kicked by a mule. They go back..." – Cousin Eddie

 

[JettaKnight]

IKR.

These threads come up every five years or so and never go well.

I view dogs as work animals - sheep herding, sled pulling, etc.
Every breed has an original purpose built in to its DNA, and bulldogs have fighting in theirs.


I have no dog in the fight - really, I don't care for dogs at all; I'm a cat person. (anyone surprised?)

 

[Route 45]

IKR.

These threads come up every five years or so and never go well.

I view dogs as work animals - sheep herding, sled pulling, etc.
Every breed has an original purpose built in to its DNA, and bulldogs have fighting in theirs.


I have no dog in the fight - really, I don't care for dogs at all; I'm a cat person. (anyone surprised?)

One undeniable fact...I've never seen a cat working for the Feds.

Just sayin'

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Dogs are dangerous.

Each dog that you add to the equation exponentionally increases the chances of everything going tragic.

 

[wcd]

Dogs are dangerous.

Each dog that you add to the equation exponentionally increases the chances of everything going tragic.

Some are dangerous to the wrong people which in itself is a good thing.

Reminds me to get Tank a steak tonight for his service.

 

[medleypat]

Unpossible. Once a pit bull bites you, their jaw locks and you can never get them off of you. So you're telling me that you're walking around with a pit bull still attached to you?

That's false I've been bitten by a pit bull and still have the scared to prove it