What do you think about "Considered" Dangerous breeds of dogs, like Dobermans, Pitts, Rottweilers, GSD,+ ect

Question

I have a Doberman and a Pitt my uncle gave me..
My family have raised dobermans for like ever, and I got my pit when my uncle had a baby and mived out of our house, well she stayed and she the sweetest thing ever. The only thing though is she hates other strange dogs, when I take her to the beach I have to keep a soft muzzel on her. shes a bad girl....
And my doberman my father got me as a gift from a shelter last year in sept. Hes a the best dog ever!!!

So if you have a "Considered" dangerous breed tell me how you to got together, and what you think. And if you dont have one, tell me what you think about it.
Personally i dont beleive that theres a bad dog, only bad owners and theres no such thing as a dangerous breed. All dog are the same. their dogs, thats like saying people who are black cant own a car, only whites can. Its not true!! its rediculous.

Answer 1

I have had Doberman Pinschers in my life for nearly as long as tlctreecare. I definately do not believe there are bad breeds, although there is an occasionally "off" puppy born that can be a real handful -- and may -- on RARE occasions be better off put to sleep. HOWEVER, of my 5 Dobermans, NONE have EVER shown any sign of aggression. They have been loving, loyal, and protective -- but never have they bitten anyone.

During WW II, hundreds of dogs served overseas with the United States Marine Corps and the Army ground troops. For the Marines, most of these dogs were Doberman Pinschers. Their record in action was perfect. Dogs led more than 550 patrols on the island of Guam and not one patrol was ambushed. Because of their incredible ability to detect the enemy, the dogs, always out in front, paid a terrible price. Dr. William Putney, Commanding Officer of the 3rd War Dog Platoon and 1st War Dog Field Hospital on Guam during WWII speaks out about the amazing acts of these dogs during the liberation of the island in his book Always Faithful. In it he states so aptly, "They died; we lived."

These are the dogs people are now attempting to ban and drive from existance. Perhaps you had a relative that served during WWII that one of these War Dogs saved. We all need to remember it's not about banning the breed, but rather banning the deed. If you would like to see more about my feelings on this matter, check out the entry on my personal blog at Multiply. I'd post it, but apparently Yahoo Answers doesn't like cross referencing a competitor! Feel free to e-mail me for the URL, if interested.

Answer 2

I do not have a dangerous dog, but I do have a LARGE dog. "There is no such thing as a bad dog, there are bad owners." I agree with that to a point, but not completely. We, human beings have different temperaments, and so do our animals. Combine that with a bad owner and you've got a nasty mix when it comes to aggressive dogs. I think Pitts in particular have a more aggressive temperament. I'm glad that yours are good, kind and sweet, but I've heard stories.

I would never allow my children to be near a dangerous type dog if I didn't know it personally and I would never allow one in my house. I don't care how sweet. Children are curious by nature and you need a dog that you know will not react when the adult turns their back and a little finger goes up a nose or in the eye of your pet. Even the best of breeds don't like this.

Answer 3

I think that many of these so called dangerous breeds got their bad reputation because too many people buy a dog without first doing any research into what the breed is bred for, what it needs in regard to a job, exercise, etc.

Are some dog breeds more prone to aggression? Sure, but if they are raised and socialized correctly, they can be just as friendly as any dog out there.

Are some dogs regardless of breed more likely to be aggressive? Sure, just as we humans are individuals, so are dogs or any other animal.

The trainer I work with said that the most common dog breed she turns away is Jack Russels because they are such high energy dogs and too many people get them without first doing their research.

I've been around some of the supposed dangerous breeds. One of the sweetest dogs I ever knew was a Doberman. I've also met extremely sweet and gentle pit bulls. And have had a bad experience with a Chow but not so much so because of the Chow but rather the owner and the fact that she didn't leash her dogs but let them roam about. So her Chow was not trustworthy around other animals especially my horse.

I have a friend with a pit bull mix that is a sweetheart. I have another friend that has terrier in it (possibly one of the terrier breeds that are called a pit bull?), and while this dog is great with humans, you can't trust her with other dogs. In fact, twice now my friend has had to pay for vet bills because her dog attacked another dog. Personally, I'd either invest the money in professional training and if that weren't possible, seriously consider having the dog put to sleep.

Answer 4

I agree, it's not the dog, it's the stupid people that own them. There are some dogs that are more protective in nature, like Dobermans for example, but that doesn't make them bad dogs. They are doing what nature intended them to do. I had a Rottweiler for over 10 years and he was the most loyal and sweet dog ever. I know someone who raises Pitts, and they're all very sweet as well. It's the owner's job to protect other people if they have a dog that might be prone to biting, much like the way you use a soft muzzle with your baby at the beach. Unfortunately, not everyone is as responsible with their pets. =)

Answer 5

I'm not quite sure how black people not owning cars is the same as an aggressive breed dog ... but okay.

I believe it's a little of nature and nurture. I've been around Dobermans all my life, as well, and they are the sweetest dogs if they are handled right. But if they are given to a family who will treat them badly or a family that can't control them, the dog will turn out to be mean.

Every single pitt I've known has turned out to be a really aggressive dog. And it's not the owners fault. My friends had once since it was a puppy, but when it got to be about 3 ... it started being really aggressive toward people.

But - like I said ... I think it depends on the dog's temperment and how it's raised.

Edit - Anyone hear about the pitt who tried to attack a 4 month old yesterday in Fremont, Ca but the mom defended the child from the dog and now has over 50 stitches in each arm and may loose one ? Yeah, that's why pitts are given a bad name ....

Answer 6

Dogs that are the popular breeds to persecute are not bad dogs in and of themselves. I've never come across one that was dangerous that wasn't due to bad breeding or incorrect training and socializing. Every owner should make every effort to ensure their dogs have manners and social skills so the dog can behave as an ambassador for their so-called 'dangerous' dog breed. Responsible owners do this, irresponsible owners don't

*Former Rottie owner of several Rottweilers, GSD and experience with Dobermans

Answer 7

.we got your ABPT from a breeder. A very good one on top of that. We saw her parents several times and once the litter was there we came back and picked our beautiful Nora. All that by being surrounded by the mom. She truly is an amazing dog,too.

.So now we had nora for about 7 month now. she is 10 Month and shes is great. She is intelligent and beautiful, loves to learn new things and is very loyal. There is so much to know about ABPT (and everyone should be properly informed about this breed prior to buying) that I won't go into detail.. but one must be aware that at a certain age, this breed might get dog aggressive, therefore socializing them at a young age is absolutely right but with a certain age dog parks are a strict NO NO!!!! It might be tough to admit, but it is reality.
.Being a responsible and educated owner of a "dangerous dog breed" is the key!.


.We love our Nora and she puts a smile on our face every single day!.

Answer 8

Well my family bred Champion show Rotts for years and never would we have any problems with aggression. My grandfather who started it all did lots of test for temperament before breeding. I also own an Akita who is also considered an aggressive breed and he is the sweetest thing in the world and loves everyone and other animals too. You are right about no bad dogs only bad owners. I feel the same way. we have a pit that live next door and she is the sweetie st thing in the world!!

Answer 9

I have owned dobermans for 17 years. I work with a doberman rescue as a trainer and work with dogs who are having behavioral issues.
I agree there are truly very few bad dogs mostly it is poor ownership and lack of training that make bad dogs.
Most can be rehabilitated and with time and effort and training most can go on to live normal happy lives.
I love my dobermans and will always have at least one in the home. The one I have now could be a therapy dog as he loves humans and other dogs.

Answer 10

I found my first Staffordshire Terrier when I was 16. They are considered by many the same as The American Pit Bull Terrier. (Bulldog Breed) The difference is they have been bred for size and color. I found out where it came from as it got out of the fence and was running loose and was able to keep it. The people had a litter of them and that has been almost 30 years ago and I still have a female out of that bloodline. His name was Butch, her name is Gurly. Butch was a good dog and I miss him. Why is it that the first dogs seem to always be the best. She's buddies with our Rat Terrier, both outside dogs. We live way out in the boonies. Our inside dog is the same breed about 90 pounds of pure love. I agree with you about so called "considered" dangerous. Socialization is the key to a healthy dog, mentally and socially.