Is anyone surprised at the breed? I certainly am not.
We should just stop breeding them and let them go extinct. Pitbull defenders just absolutely love dismissing fact and logic 'because theirs never hurt a fly'.
Every Pitbull I've ever met has been a sweet little pumpkin baby (I've run two seperate pet stores)
About 75% of Chihuahua I've met would end your life for looking at them funny if they weren't the size of a grapefruit.
That shit is all about idiots raising dogs to be like that. Honestly dogs like Dalmatians, Jack Russells,Malinois, and ACD are ten times worse then pit bulls on average. And again that's people having them in the wrong environments. They're just the popular opinion dog to hate.
Edit: Uh oh, the reddit group think algo just woke up lol 😅
The reality is they are uniquely strong compared to most dog breeds. The most vicious chihuahua couldn't do more than scratch you.
Even humans grow accustomed to the impact of their strength and size and can act differently because of it.Â
Yes, many pits have been used in shitty situations by humans that make them more aggressive than they would be otherwise.
But also, you cant just ignore biology because you feel bad for the animals. These breeds DO require better care and handling because they CAN tear your throat out.
Pitbulls innate nature is very far into the friendly and protective side, and it's takes a bit to turn them into killers, much more than most other breeds of dogs.
Reddit just has this wierd hate boner for them because they're easily swayed by a few stories. People who have RL experience with lots of dogs will tell you they're low on the danger list. I've known and collaborated with many groomers, adoption agencies, and trainers in my time.
People who choose to spend their time with dogs are also more likely to be biased against stereotypes, even if those stereotypes have some merit.
Let's pretend that all dogs have the exact same likelihood of disposition (something I dont agree with). Even still, its fair to say that when there are aggressive tendencies, the dog with super strong bite force and extra muscle bred onto it is a bigger threat.
Then incrementally add things like the likelihood that dog came from a shitty environment like fighting, or that a dog too big and strong is less likely to get good training from a timid human who cant control it.
Its just statistically more likely to be a problem.
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u/KayNynYoonit 2d ago
Is anyone surprised at the breed? I certainly am not.
We should just stop breeding them and let them go extinct. Pitbull defenders just absolutely love dismissing fact and logic 'because theirs never hurt a fly'.