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Whats your such opinion (discuss.tchncs.de)
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[–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Pit bulls aren't genetically predisposed to attacking things, but when they do attack things, they're genetically predisposed to doing a lot more damage than most other breeds. Gameness is a thing.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So are breed characteristics. It's like people tout breed characteristics..until pit bulls. Then it's like "no way! Mine wouldn't hurt a fly!

    Yea, that may be true but they were breed to hurt more than flies and we did a good job of it.

    Dachshunds have breed characteristics, Chihuahuas have breed characteristics, Labradors have breed characteristics, golden retrievers have breed characteristics, greyhounds, etc. It's almost like they were "bred" to bring out specific traits--both physical and behavioral.

    Pitbull advocates act like they don't exist or downplay their role in the breeds behavior. It's bullshit. Pitbulls, as a breed, shouldn't exist.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago

    No breed of dog should exist because people shouldn't intentionally breed dogs. It's inhumane and most of them wind up in kill shelters. If you want a dog, adopt a mutt from a pound. It'll be healthier and happier than any other dog you could get. That said, breed characteristics are something pushed by dog breeders themselves. The actual science suggests dog breed has little to no impact on temperament. https://www.science.org/content/article/your-dog-s-breed-doesn-t-determine-its-personality-study-suggests

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Exactly. They are the assault rifle of dog breeds. People want to preach about bad owners and personal responsibility, but the fact is both are capable of way more damage, and next to no one needs them.

    You want to tell me how a chihuahua is more aggressive? When was the last time one ripped out a woman’s throat? Sure, they can be more aggressive, just as someone with a 9mm revolver can be more aggressive than someone with an AR-15. But when someone kills and/or wounds dozens, it’s not done with a 9mm.

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