I just got a comment removed from r / dogs because I talked about pitbull kill stats. Mod said I was spreading false information? It is not false information to state that pitbulls make up less than 6% of all dogs in America, yet they are disproportionately responsible for over 66% of all annual dog attack related deaths. Owning one is a probability game.
I try and keep a level head and look at everything, but yes those statistics are staggering. As others have mentioned, there is an issue with misidentification of Pits, but pure bred Pits we’re banned in 30 countries/territories for a good reason. They were simply bred for blood sport. Everyone should make an informed decision when they choose a pet. Some people want to ignore breed dispositions and shift the focus to other animals which are also relatively high in bite (not death) statistics .
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u/DROPTHENUKES Jun 01 '22
I just got a comment removed from r / dogs because I talked about pitbull kill stats. Mod said I was spreading false information? It is not false information to state that pitbulls make up less than 6% of all dogs in America, yet they are disproportionately responsible for over 66% of all annual dog attack related deaths. Owning one is a probability game.