We recently saw public outrage regarding the attack of a youg girl by a Pit Bull type dog, will we see the same thing over the maulling of a 9 year old boy by 3 rottweilers, or will it be different because of the type of dog involved.
Also do you think the dangerous dogs act should cover all breeds of dogs rather than be breed specific.
2007-01-17 00:01:07 · 18 answers · asked by Kilted One 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Celtic, The banning of dogs does not require you to bring in the dog to be put down, like they did with the introduction of the dangerous dogs act in 1990, you are not allowed to breed the dogs on the list which will result in the breed eventually dying out.
Also there were 1000's of Pit Bulls around in 1990 and it did not stop the government from banning them.
whos the rediculous sounding one.
2007-01-17 00:25:48 · update #1
Breed Specific Legislation (dangerous dog act) simply does not work, as we can see with all of the 'pit bull-type dogs' around. It isn't the dogs fault, it is the owner's for not training them correctly. Pit bulls are perhaps the sweetest family dogs around, but unless they are socialized from a young age with other dogs, they will be dog-aggressive because that's how they've been bred.
Rotweilers are not known for attacking people or other dogs, but without proper training any breed of dog can be dangerous.
2007-01-17 00:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The dangerous dogs act does cover all breeds of dog, it states that ANY dog that is dangerous will be judged as such, I keep German Shepherds and god forbid if any of them attacked a child or an unprovoked attack on an adult I would have no hesitation in putting it to sleep! this is harsh I know, I absolutely adore my dogs but I would never feel comfortable taking a dog for a walk again if it had attacked someone, A dog should NOT be given a second chance no matter if it be a Chihuahua or Rottweiler or Bull Mastiff or Pitbull I would also expect to be read the riot act by the police or whoever for not keeping my dog under control. I have kept GSD's for 31 years and thankfully I have NEVER had any problems and hope to goodness that I never do!!
2007-01-17 00:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Excuse me! I have two rotties and i am neither a chav nor a sink estate dweller.
My dogs behave. The male is neutered and both attend training classes (they are two). If i have anyone to visit, to protect them from getting slimed and licked to death, they are in indoor kennels and allowed to say hello one at a time, they are then returned to their kennel.
Responsible ownership should start from when ANY dog is a pup. How many people realise that the top dog for biting is a Labrador??? No one in the media wants to know unless it's a Pitbull or Rottie.
I would not leave ANY dog with a child or ADULT that i didnt know. The dogs in question i believe were shut in a kitchen and "escaped". A 9 year old isn't going to admit that he perhaps went to have a look and they got loose. We don't know the full story and probably never will.
Please don't condemn out of hand ALL rotties. I would rather take on a rottie than a Westie or Jack Russel, they are known to be fiesty critters.
I have had allsorts of dogs from great danes to chihuahuas in my life and just about everything in between. The only dog that ever bit me was a neighbour's Labrador when i was a child. I had had dogs all my life and knew not to tease them. all i was doing was stroking it. So it just goes to show, ANY dog can turn, not just a Rottie.
2007-01-17 00:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by tradcobdriver 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i have known many rottweilers that are really big gentle softies ( and so are their owners)
Alsatians , pit , English etc Bull, terriers , can be family dogs if treated right .
IT is sadly the case , all large dogs ,will be classed as dangerous, unless keepers ( owners and breeders ) take serious responsibility for their charges .
It is a terrible thing ,that some peoples cruelty ,can lead to dogs going berserk.
The dog and the breed are not to blame ~~~ the owners and breeders are .
Having seen the results of mauling and deaths of several individuals
( i repeat , it is not the dogs who are to blame )
Children MUST be protected
I despair of people, who push animals to such extremes , .
2007-01-17 00:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You will always get owners who think their dog is a ***** cat and will not believe that they are capable of doing this!
There have been many public outcries over the years about this type of dog, and laws (with loopholes) have been introduced with no effect!
It is like any other thing, where there are people who demand, there will always be someone out there to supply, regardless of laws and dangers to other humans!
All dogs of all breeds should always be on leads and under the control of the owner!
2007-01-17 00:11:02 · answer #5 · answered by Welshchick 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
From the news reports I have read, once again these animals were not contained in a secure pen (or whatever) thus radically increasing the risk of them escaping and causing both injury and death. One dog I believe has been destroyed with a decision on the other two to be made later today. These animals lives are destroyed and the breed is shunned/condemmed because of a silly pilluk who doesn't know their head from their rear end!
I recently took my friend's labrador/staffie out for a walk and I requested its muzzle to be on. The dog had a great time and even parents out with their kids smiled at me with approval that I had taken steps to avoid an incident. Even kids wanted to stroke him. He is lovely with humans but isn't so comfortable with other dogs but I did not want to take a risk.
2007-01-17 00:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by Bristol_Gal 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes Rotties and Pitts and other large breeds that could do sooooo much damage should be on that list.. and no its not always the owners the dog that I am about to tell you about was only 1 year old and it was fine prior to my attack... its just their nature to fight...
I was attacked by a rottie almost 1 year ago at the vets office where I used to work and it was unprovoked!! I did nothing and had several witnesess!! I still have nightmares and if I was alone that dog out wieged/out muscled me and I would be dead!! he was going to kill me and I have the proof..I was doing absolutely nothing to or at this dog.. in fact I had pet and loved on him prior to the attack... It was a random act and everyone agreed it was for NO reason... they should be put on the list in the US also!!!
I have heard all the people claiming its the "owners" but I am now convinced its not just the owners and YES I have met nice rotties but because of their size and they were originally bred for fighting/protection along with pitbulls its now bred into them and its their nature,,, they are naturally aggresive... I am sorry if this offends some rottie owners but I have been bitten by different dogs and never have I experienced this kind of attack.. It came out of the blue and tottally unprovoked... they are such large dogs with such large mouths/muscles as weapons that they can kill with ease... I have been seeking help (mentally) and I am on meds to help me sleep as I still have nightmares after a year!!! dont be mad because i put in my opinion.. I think people should be trained prior to getting one of these breeds and then the dogs should be trained also then watched or kenneled at all times for humans safety... SORRY this is just "my" opinion...from experience...
2007-01-17 01:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pit bulls are currently under fire in Miami, Florida.
My friend is going to move to Sobe if the law passes where pit bulls will be banned.
People may not agree with me, but I truly believe that there are no violent breeds of dogs...the ones to blame are not the dogs, but the people who RAISE them to be that way.
And yes, to answer your question - if dangerous dogs are going to be targeted, it should apply to ALL breeds, not just specific breeds.
2007-01-17 00:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sixth_Sense 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
and how many times have you heard a rottweiler do this ? Very rarely . And how many times have we heard of a pitbull attack ? Weekly. Pit bull are bred for fighting and nothing else they do not make good house pets or pets for a family period. Rottweilers very rarely attack . I have never heard of a rottie turning on its owner and from my understanding you have to provoke an attack from a rottie very badly for it to attack . Rotties are family pets and were bred for such . I think the dangerous dog act should cover any dog that attacks not just breed specific. good luck and I hope I helped.
2007-01-17 00:07:49 · answer #9 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe any specific breed of dog should be banned or classified as dangerous. However, I do believe there are certain people who should be banned from ever owning dogs. PEOPLE are the reason dogs are aggressive and dangerous!!!!!!!! Humans makes the dogs what they are!!! They are not born that way!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-17 02:31:22 · answer #10 · answered by ® 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋