all dogs bite?

Question

am i the only person who thinks that pitbulls , staffs and rotties are given a bad rep unfairly all dogs can bite i was bitten by a german shepard when i was 7 cant remember it being on tv or in the paper though!!!

Answer 1

Hi,
I agree,all dogs regardless of breed can be dangerous.
We own Staffords have done for the past 20 yrs,my children have over the years learn't how to look after and treat animals.They have grown up around dogs and learn't to respect them.
Both of my boys have been bitten by dogs,other peoples dogs that were not controlled,one by a german shepherd,the other by a bullmastiff which was a very serious attack that required an ambulance and fours hours in A&E
The dog was later destroyed.

Answer 2

Of course all dogs CAN bite - it doesn't mean to say that they WILL though.
I was bitten by a yorkshire terrier - it's owner had been to the butchers and got it a small bone and had given the bag to the dog to carry home - it had run off ahead to bury it and then came back and bit me !! I was walking down the opposite side of the road at the time !
I was also bitten by a big old golden retriever whilst getting a glass of water in my nan & grandads kitchen - it was their dog and had never bitten anyone before - I hadn't even gone anywhere near it !!
I think the reason we hear about pitbulls and staffs and rottis biting people is because they have been unfairly branded as "dangerous" and as is the nature of people nowadays that means that EVERY pitbull, staff or rotti is a biter................
It is such a shame as I have known/know many very good natured staffs and rottis.
When will people learn that it is not always the animals fault - where was the human that let the dog out on the street without supervising it ?
who thought it was clever to teach the dog to "kill" ?

Answer 3

Yeah trust me all dogs and cats bite. When you work in a vet clinic you run the risk of being bitten daily. Little dogs are just as bad as big dogs and they can bite really hard! We didnt nickname Chihuahuas "land gators" for no reason! I know my German Shepard is aggressive enough to bite someone but we keep her away from everyone and have signs posted every where. My husband has been bitten be a Doberman. I got sent to the ER when a cat bit and scratched me so much that my arms from the elbows down was covered in blood. Also I have been bitten by a boxer. SO yes all dogs (and cats) bite just like every race of humans kill but unfortunately most people stereotype black people as murderers. Its the same kind of thing with the pit bulls. They just got a bum wrap because they are the only ones that get attention for it.

Answer 4

Yes, all dogs bite.

Statistically - males who are unaltered are at the top of the list.

Other things that cause a dog to bite - under socialization, aversive training methods, owners who are complete idiots.

I have two rescued Pitbulls. They are both friendly, well adjusted, stable dogs. Statistically Pits are not at the top of the list for bites - but they do more damage when they do. (And NO people - Pitbulls don't have magical locking jaws - they are just wider than most breeds.)

I love it when people say "those dogs can just snap and go crazy!" Truth is - dogs usually give lots of warning before biting, the people just don't want to see it or don't know what they are looking at.

So no...you are not the only one.

Answer 5

I think these dogs are given a bad rep unfairly, all dogs no matter the breed are capable of biting, it is up to the owner to train the dog correctly and treat it properly to stop these attacks from happening. I agree that there are no bad dogs only bad owners!

Answer 6

I agree with you. I work at a animal hospital and the most biting dogs are taco dogs (haha) cockers and the red wennie dogs, you dont here about them because they cant do much damage.when a pit or other breed like that bite someone it's alot more damage. We see a lot of biting pits and rotties because of their power the wrong type of people get them, they think its cool for them to have a big mean dog. the ones we see owed by little old lady's are sweet. the one's owed by young punks are dangerous.

Answer 7

Any and all dogs are capable of biting, some playing , some out of fear, some out of self defense, some out training, no matter the reason, all dogs can bite. Many will and many won't. The problem with pits, staffs and rots, is that this is the dog of choice of criminals (not saying that who ever owns one of these dogs is a criminal), but criminals use these dogs with size and bite to protect their drugs, stash houses, criminal activity, for them to be used against police and police K-9's. And these dogs mainly the pits are used for arena fighting. Yes, they get labled, but right or wrong is a whole other question??

Answer 8

Biting for dogs is a natural instinct. It is a way for them to communicate anger, agression and in some cases, as protection of themselves or their loved ones. All dogs obviously CAN bite,even gentle goldens, labs and poodles. But just beacuase all dogs can bite doesn't mean they all do. Some dogs bite if provoked, such as if you try to take food or treats away from them. But most domesticated dogs that are kept as pets will almost never bite if unprovoked. Older dogs tend to have less patience and may bite, but they usually give you a warning. If the dog is growling and showing his teeth, he's warning you to stay away from him. And he means it! Also disginguish between play biting and malicious biting. Look for these signs: when a dog is play biting, he grunts, then stops, then grunts again, his tail should be wagging and if he does bite, he will push his teeth in as gently as he can, as a show of play and affection, not malice. If, however, a dog is growling repeatedly with no breaks in between, if he is staring at you in the eye as he does this, his tail is not wagging and he shows is teeth with difiance, you better give him his space..or whatever it is that he's not pleased you're doing to him! Usually though, a family pet who knows you and is comfortable in his surroundings will rarely bite. I have a golden ret. and he has never bitten anyone in our family, even our 3-year-old son who really pushes the dog's buttons sometimes! The dog is so patient and even wags his tail in amusement when my son pulls his hair or tail...he knows that my son is playing with him as best as he knows how and our dog will patiently let him. I have had other dogs in the past too...maltese, poodles, pugs....and my experiences were similar. Domesticated dogs that bite repeteadly out of aggression might need to see a vet or a dog trainer, to find out what the cause is.

Answer 9

I have a staffie and I do agree to some extent. The problem with staffies, pits and rotties is the type of person that owns them.
My staffie is the most loving, caring dog I have ever owned but when I first got him he was a total lone and if I had not trained him, socialised him and treated him right I am sure I would have had major problems. I don't expect many people will agree with us and I can only speak for my own dog.

Answer 10

The reason that pit bulls and staffs get a bad reputation for biting is because that is what they were originally bred for, when one of these dogs attack, they don't let go all they want to do is kill. I do agree however that any dog can attack but that is the reason there is more emphasis on these dogs.