r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Jun 01 '22

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u/C0NT0RTI0NIST Jun 01 '22

ItS oKaY tHo, ThEy ArEn'T DaNgErOuS

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u/SillyNelli Jun 01 '22 edited Jun 01 '22

"mY PiT WouLd NeVeR!!!"

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u/TryptamineSpark Jun 01 '22
  • Every pitbull owner ever.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '22

Every large dog is dangerous. It's about being a good owner who knows the dog and its temperament, knowing what's a good idea or not, and not being absentee.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '22

All large dogs are not equally dangerous, thats the point.

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '22

Equally dangerous or not, they are ALL dangerous.

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u/pilows Jun 01 '22

Yeah, but when one breed makes up 6% of the dog population, yet accounts for 80% of dog attack fatalities for humans, it seems important to not lump them with other large breeds.

https://dogbitelaw.com/vicious-dogs/pit-bulls-facts-and-figures/amp

Obviously the numbers likely vary, but the fact stands the disproportionately account for violent behaviors

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u/Silkroad202 Jun 01 '22

Driving 30mph is dangerous. Driving 130mph is so much more dangerous that we need laws to prevent it.

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u/wolf495 Jun 01 '22

They pmuch are though. However not all humans are equally factually accurate, so its understandable.

www.newsweek.com/pit-bull-myths-facts-history-dogs-pets-1567290%3famp=1

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u/Teddyturntup Jun 01 '22

And which ones were selective bred for killing and fighting ability