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So, because of recent events people are calling for a review on the dangeorous dogs list. Current dogs are listed below. I am just wondering what you guys think about this? and whether you think a dog bad because of it genetics or whether it is bad due to environment influences? I also want to know how you feel about the consequences of dog attacks in regards to the dog and its owner? also if you had/have a dog what would you do if it showed signs of aggression?
I personally believe that its environmental, if the dog isn't treated properly it is going to turn out more submisive then aggressive, some dogs that are treated a little to well may be the big risk, if they want something and are used to getting it they will just take it esp with food. It all comes down to training if you train your dog well theoratically speaking it should behave well. I agree with putting dogs down if they attack some one that being an innocent person, not someone who has broken into your house or is purposely harming you or your dog. In other cases they dog should be praise for protecting its property and family. In regards to bites depending on the situation if it was not provoced and showed other signs of aggresion towards people perhaps putting it down for the safety of your family and the community would be best. I however there is a reaso for it biting I would be a little more understanding. With regards to owners i think they should beheld accountable for attaks other then those where the dog isn't protecting its family or property. If you can't train a dog properly you probably shouldn't have one ... think about it! The one time my dog ever freaked me out was when there was some one trying to get over our back fence (we back onto Read Hwy) I had never seen her like that ever! all the hair was up on her back, barking like crazy and it wasn't a some has just pulled up out the front bark it was a if you come near this house I will kill you bark! and this left her in a really high state of anxiety ears up prancing around the perimetre on her toes hair still up onher back ... after I heard the guy leave, he wasn't being really quite about it (how dare he tell my dog to shut the **** up!) as soon I went out to see her she was relaxed ears dropped down and she started doing her little thank god you here spill! any ways even though she woke me up I felt pretty safe! But if she randomly attacked some one I'd be like I love you but you have to go. The only time she has bit us is when weve een playing with her and her tug toy when we win she wants to go again so she lunges for it but sometimes she will accidently get a finger aswell ... not hard i think she sees it coming but can't stop her self!!! And in regards to have a restricted dog list ... I don't think that helps, most dog attacks are by your comon dogs like cattle dog, kelpie etc its all they way you bring them up! also I should mention my little baby is actually a big mastiff x ridgeback ... and by big i mean average size ... about the size of a kelpie/labradore!
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dogo Argentino
(Argentinian Fighting Dog)
Breed History
One of the few breeds developed in South America, the Dogo Argentino is the result of a breeding programme undertaken in the 1920s by an Argentinian breeder, Dr. Antonio Nores Martinez, to produce a puma and jaguar hunter.
Key Facts
First use: Game hunting, dog fighting.
Use today: Companion.
Life expectancy: 10-11 years.
Weight range: 36-45 kg.
Height range: 61-69 cm.
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filo Brasileiro
(Brazilian Mastiff / Brazilian Fighting Dog)
Breed History
One of Brazil's two native breeds (the other one being the rare Brazilian Tracker), this powerful mastiff was developed from Spanish and Portuguese mastiffs and Bloodhounds in order to track and control livestock and large game.
Key Facts
First use: Tracking, large game hunting.
Use today: Companion, security.
Life expectancy: 9-11 years.
Weight range: 41-50 kg.
Height range: 61-76 cm.
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Tosa Inu
(Tosa Fighting Dog / Japanese Fighting Dog)
Breed History
Initially bred in Japan's Kochi Prefecture, from crosses between native Shikoku fighting dogs and imported mastiffs, Great Danes, bulldogs, and bull terriers, this breed was once called the Japanese Mastiff.
Key Facts
First use: Dog fighting.
Use today: Companion.
Life expectancy: 9-11 years.
Weight range: 89.5-90.5 kg.
Height range: 62-65 cm.
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American Pit Bull Terrier
(Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull)
Breed History
Throughout the World dogs have, at one time or another, been bred to fight. This breed descends from the Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossed with other fighting dogs, including the extinct fighting Bulldog.
Key Facts
First use: Dog fighting.
Use today: Companion.
Life expectancy: 12 years.
Weight range: 14-36 kg.
Height range: 46-56 cm.