What a tangent this thread has taken... Go from whining/complaining about inconsiderate dog owners to breed bans.
FWIW - even as a dog owner - I do support a breed ban on Pitbulls - I was on the receiving end of a pitbull attack. If you've ever seen one go on the attack up close and personal - you'd understand my posiition - the one who attacked me ended up with 3rd degree burns on his paws (hot exhaust of landscaping equipment), broken ribs (courtesy of my steel toes), a separated shoulder (jumping off the roof of the shed). And he still cleared an 8' fence and nearly ran me and the neighbour down before we could get in the safety of his house. For me, it was a few days in hospital a couple skin grafts, and a 100 or so stitches.
At the court proceedings - those owners had dozens of witnesses about how wonderful he was; and how he'd never hurt a fly. Show dog, well trained, well kept - still a vicious animal.
There are some breeds that have just had too much aggression bred into them, and that breeding still continues today (Pit bulls are still used for their "Intended" purpose even to this day - if you don't believe me - there's some writeups on the ASPCA website about dog fights).
I can't say I've ever met anyone afraid of my pup - but he's so cute, you just can't be afraid of him.
Andy
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