why own a dangerous breed?

Tigger

Shanao wrote: »

Decided to go have a look on stats for strongest bite when it came to dogs after so many people saying the pits will always do the most damage, and here's the results. Funny how the Dogue De Bordeaux isn't an RB despite having a jaw strength more than twice that of the Pit.

Pitbull pressure bite was 235 lbs
German Shepherd bite was 238 lbs
Bulldog bite was 305 lbs
Wild Dogs bite force was 317 lbs
Rottweiler bite force was 328 lbs
Wolf bite force was 406
Dogue de Bordeaux was 556 lbs
Turkish Kangal was 714 lbs

afaik the mastif part covers the douge de bourdeaux, as its any type or cross breed in the act

ppink

Tigger wrote: »

why did you put "missus" in quotes?

she knows how to handle dogs not everyone can handle a snarling terrier thats attacking their dog so efficiently.

not too sure to be honest, I did not mean to. the fingers might have ran ahead of the brain.

would she have managed to deal with an attack by a RB dog as efficiently?

evilmonkee

I'm a tiny 5'3" and weigh 55kg , I dragged a 40kg Golden retreiver away from trying to rip another dog to pieces. I can control my dog, regardless of his size.

Does this mean the other dog was an RB? Actually it was a collie.
Does it mean my retreiver is dangerous? No, he reacted to a dog attacking him.

Its so unbelievable that people still don't undrstand that the RB list is completely obsurd. For instance SBT's were NEVER bred to be human aggressive, there is documented evidence of them being lifted from dog fights and put into prams with babies. The OWNER makes a vicious dog.

It's brilliant to see so many people jumping to the defence of dogs on the RB list, but its very sad that they have to, especially on a forum like this and not just in some trashy newspaper or magazine... Just shows how much work needs to be done.

Tigger

ppink wrote: »

not too sure to be honest, I did not mean to. the fingers might have ran ahead of the brain.

would she have managed to deal with an attack by a RB dog as efficiently?

a nice one wouldn't attack

i have no issue with dogs being under control (if that means that they are on a lead or muzzled then thats fine, i have seen fellas with spaniels that are undercontrol perfectly with just a few whistles) my point is that many owners of well socialised and trained dogs have restricted breeds and those dogs are brilliant and many foopls have non restricted breeds.

the oroiginal question is why own a restricted breed
my answer is a dog is as good as its owner no more no less and restricted breeds can be some of the best pets (if you have the experiance the time and the room for them)

barone

Tigger wrote: »

afaik the mastif part covers the douge de bourdeaux, as its any type or cross breed in the act

and a snapping turtle trumps them all with 1000lbs of bite pressure ! same as a hyena.. evil little slow savages

Zadkiel

Tigger wrote: »

afaik the mastif part covers the douge de bourdeaux, as its any type or cross breed in the act

The only mastiff on the RB list is the Bull Mastiff. The Dogue de Bordeaux is a seperate breed so wouldn't be covered. It would only cover Bull Mastiffs or a cross from one.

Is there a Friendliest Dogs list ?

Zadkiel

Deleted User wrote: »

Is there a Friendliest Dogs list ?

Yup every breed is on it:D

kylith

I had a run-in with a pitbull earlier. He ran past me and my terriers at about 40mph and sniffed around doing his thing and completely ignored us.

I got chatting to his owner and discovered that this dog was a rescue dog who had been rehabilitated and was now the best friend of a man with depression. He was a stunning looking animal who just loafed around on the grass, came immediately when called, had a great down stay, and all round put my two to shame (when T had a go at him he just ran away).

I wish that everyone who thinks that these dogs are dangerous or monsters could have been with me today. I'd have brought him home with me given half the chance.

Shanao

Just thought up my next thread. Why own a pomeranian- http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/animal/2001/pomeranian.html
Stumbled across this earlier. And as everyone knows, Poms are bloodthirsty MONSTERS!! Again, why people leave their kids alone with dogs I'll never know. Especially a baby? Seriously, has common sense deserted two thirds of the human race?

Whispered

Zadkiel wrote: »

Yup every breed is on it:D

I'd put my life on it that a stafford would be very very close to the top of that list. Friendly happy clowny little fellas.

systematicdog

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Cherry Blossom

Welcome to boards systematicdog, however please note that It is considered poor etiquette to bump up old threads. As this one is from 2011, I'll close it now.