I agree. They aren’t doing a study, they’re administering testing at an owner’s request. Please note that while these anti-pit bull articles always cite stats that seem to single out the “breed” pit bull (American Pit bull Terrier) almost never do the studies themselves use the term as a breed and usually refer to “pit bull type dogs”. Like puppies, bunnies, babies, and so on... But they have relationships with shelters (like mine) so they can get them adopted back out as companion animals. [–]scoonbug -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). "The founders' home became filled with dogs and we were thus unable to take in new service dog candidates to train," states the group. By Simon Worrall. Please have a clear, self contained opinion as your post title, and use the text field to elaborate and expand on why you think/feel this way. and join one of thousands of communities. Stuff that interests you. A pitbull did a good deed. Pit bulls were originally bred to bring down cattle in abattoirs, and also to bait and bring down big game (bears, bores, bulls) in a fighting pit. Visual determination of dog breed is known to not always be reliable.45 And witnesses may be predisposed to assume that a vicious dog is of this type. I basically ignore anyone who tries to bring that argument up. These golden puppers are so misunderstood. Please direct any questions to the mod team. If those same shitty owners raised golden retrievers the same way, then golden retrievers would be doing that shit. Most people I see talking about pit bulls being dangerous are not animal care professionals. They were also bred to protect their owner humans, derp. Uhh do you realise you just described selective breeding? You said you can confirm it’s not shitty owners. Mastiffs hold the title of âStrongest Bite,â with a bite force of over 500 psi. The ATTS test, at best, measures how brave or timid a dog is, not how dangerous it can be. Imagine if all retriever breeds were lumped together instead of there being a clear division between Golden’s, Labradors, Flat Coated, etc. I asked them what their canine kids were really like â bad reputation, ⦠One opinion. Sample size greatly contributes to the viability of data. Pit bulls are the No. The test standards are also fairly subjective. The pit bulls "sensitivity" puts them at risk of becoming "unbalanced by constantly reflecting the symptoms of their handler's PTSD," they determined. Support for these laws is based on the misconception that pit bulls are more dangerous and prone to aggression than other dog breeds. Pit bulls should not be handled by weak people. People who will spend the rest of their lives unable to walk properly due to having their calf muscles ripped out, or who will requires years of reconstructive surgery after a pit attack aren't counted among the fatalities. I've been caught in a couple insane discussions about these dogs. I'm just going to let our conversation sit here. Forget all of your misconceptions about pit bulls. I love pitbulls but the “nanny dog” thing is so much fabricated bullshit. Before we continue, we must first clarify what the âpit bull breedâ is. âEvery dog is an individual,â Gorant says. Rule 2: Do not post low effort/satirical/troll posts. In fact, by all the statistics we have, pit bull dogs are some of the worst dogs you can have around small children. You have to be the alpha and set the lead, train them, give attention, and positive reinforcement. Myth #1: Pit Bulls have the strongest bite of any dog breed. A highly contentious and emotional question is on the ballot over the city's ban on pit bulls and Tuesday night, 9Wants to Know will share the perspectives of opposing forces ⦠Don't blame the poor dog for existing, blame shitty people for abusing them. [–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (2 children), All I have to say is check out emergency room stats. In other words, Golden Retrievers only fail against a standard set by Goldens. Pits and their mixes comprise ~2/3 of human fatalities in any given year, and more than half of all serious human injuries from dog attacks. Back in the day, this breed was meant to hunt lions! Here, I’ll rephrase it. Just google "pit bull temperament test" and see hundreds of links confirming this. Pit bulls are the dog of choice amongst dogmen, individuals who fight their pit bulls against other pit bulls. When a post/comment is removed or deleted, you should still have the option to read it, Saying “I believe in science” doesn’t make your opinion more valid or intelligent than another person. Pit bulls–exclusive of their use in dogfighting–also inflict more than 70 times as many fatal and disfiguring injuries on other pets and livestock as on humans, a pattern unique to the pit bull class. What did I say that is crazy? [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (1 child), https://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/all-dog-bite-statistics lmao x 2. This is a measure to counteract spam. It’s data that isn’t proven. Anyone know the best place to look up those stats? Pit bulls are of a breed of dog. And I’d do it again. A dog’s breed doesn’t define a dog’s personality. Be specific as to where you believe your opinion is unpopular. In the 14-year period of 2005 through 2018, canines killed 471 Americans. There is simply no legitimate case of these dogs being bred to be good around children. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (10 children). Your post must be an opinion. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. Pit bull is also not a breed, it’s a type of dog that has been used to describe up to 20 different breeds. While walking my dogs in public parks or neighborhoods, Iâve seen people immediately cross the street, scream, tell their children to run and one woman even hit Julio with a walking stick. To answer the question: are pit bulls dangerous? Iamverysmart is for morons who think they are smart haha. Towards threats. EDIT: Downvoted for facts. A pit bull that has a normal upbringing with good owners is one of the calmest, friendliest dogs you can possibly have. The only truly aggressive pit's I've met had piece of shit owner's. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. The ATS is administered under controlled conditions, where the dog is being directly controlled by the owner. I had someone pm me about this trying to say pitbull isn't a real breed. [–]Synthtastic[S] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (1 child). They are certainly dangerous. Pit bull victims are attacked by trusted family pets or pit bulls that escaped their property or strayed. Even if “pit bulls” have the highest fatality rate...that doesn’t change the argument that this opinion of them being too dangerous to be around children is just made out of uninformed fear. Username checks the fuxk out. quarantine_message: "It is restricted due to significant issues with reporting and addressing violations of the Reddit [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). No, Mr. or Ms. Research to date suggests pit bulls are somewhere near the top of the list of biters, and their bites are bad â and possibly unpredictable. [–]AutoModerator[M] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). Chomp didn't mean to bite my daughter's face off... She sneezed in his direction and it spooked him. This doesn’t confirm anything. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Pffft, [–]RandomePerson 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]BrianDynasty -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (6 children). I guess that's that folks. order corn, This subreddit is for posting screenshots, pictures, or stories of people who are being way too picky, MAY THE COMIC SANS AND LENS FLARES FLOW UNFILTERED. Because most of their dogs "washed out," the group was then stuck with pit bulls they could not adopt out. He's a good boii. https://www.adoptapet.com/blog/for-over-100-years-pitbulls-were-our-babysitters/, [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (0 children). . Most service dog candidates wash out, regardless of breed. Pit bulls pass temperament tests above almost every other breed. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. Find more subreddits like r/PitbullsAreDangerous -- A subreddit for discussing the inherent dangers of pit bulls, exposing the pro-pit propaganda lobby, and debunking lies about the supposed "nanny dog". You still haven’t addressed my point. I didn’t link memes as my sources lol. I’d suggest they provide a source for that thing about temperament tests, but otherwise their point is a good one. We are living in a golden age of peace and prosperity, people have just become too spoiled to realise it. Buh bye, [–][deleted] -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (1 child), Literally all you had to do was google “most dog bites”, [–][deleted] 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (0 children), https://dogbitelaw.com/dog-bite-statistics/all-dog-bite-statistics, [–]VerzocktExpert 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago* (0 children). Some opinions are so inappropriate/offensive that they'll be removed as hate posts. In the newly released book, Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon, author Bronwen Dickey ⦠This should just be in the sidebar since people most misinformed anti-pitbull posts here almost every day. I adopt out dogs to some trainers that train service animals. Not a rant. Sara Enos writes how people do not recognize the huge responsibility of owning such an energetic dog, which results in these dogs being abused, or left in shelters or on the streets. [–]ColdThiccMei -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (2 children), I think that if an owner shows even very little aggression to the Pitbull, it might have a chance to be aggressive, but with a COMPLETELY loving family, I dont think it's dangerous at all. [–][deleted] -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). The "nanny dog" myth is just that--a myth. (self.unpopularopinion). [–]Synthtastic[S] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (3 children), Of the 5,770 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 4,043 (70%) were pit bulls; 4,874 (86%) were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, bull mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes. This is because of a long history of dog fighting and fake news. (DOGS/DOG BREED DISCRIMINATION) Pit bulls have been the target of breed-specific legislation for years despite evidence claiming such laws do not diminish the number of overall dog attacks. If what you say is true, ALL these pups would be “dead game” with little to no variability in temperament or aggression. How they define a 'threat' is your responsibility. My apologies kind sir. Your one stop sub for doggos, woofers, shoobs, puggos, cool doggos, sleepy doggos, lomg doggos, very fast doggos running at incredible hihg speeds, also puppers. Some media claims about pit bulls ⦠Pictures, videos, articles and questions featuring and about cats. It also doesn’t take into account t that the average person thinks a pit bull is a real breed and can’t tell what dogs are and are not in that breed lol. Hahaha wow. Mildly. Dog training links, discussions and questions are encouraged and content related to other species is welcome too. I will say that some shelters have a limit for the number of pitbulls they take in because of how many are surrendered. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Moreover, pit bulls successfully pass the American temperament test, which assesses friendliness. The pit bull type is particularly ambiguous as a "breed" encompassing a range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. I'd rather take a six hour train than a one hour flight. DogTraining: A forum on dog training and behavior. Just reported. In other words, even displaying aggression isn't necessarily a disqualifier. A subreddit for discussing the inherent dangers of pit bulls, exposing the pro-pit propaganda lobby, and debunking lies about the supposed "nanny dog". Hi everyone! Officially pronounced with a hard "J". The pit bull parents I spoke to had nothing but love and good things to say about their furry friends â not a single account of viciousness. Opinions that are constantly posted here are not allowed. Even the head of the American Pit Bull Foundation, which provides information about pit bulls, thinks people are the problem, not pit bulls. It's a lot more than any other breed. Dogs in the pit bull category rank #1 for fatal attacks on children (although to be fair, they rank #1 in fatal attacks on humans in general). This subreddit is intended for posting your own personal tattoos, but also includes: tattoo flash and tattoo paintings from approved submitters. Rendered by PID 28204 on r2-app-01d298756a9da77a1 at 2021-01-11 03:22:46.804732+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. From their test description page: "The stranger is never closer than 10 feet from the dog. The point is that a minority of a given litter of puppies display the proper drive to use as fighting dogs. While Pit Bulls, including blue & red nose pits, are fairly healthy overall, like all dogs they are more prone to certain health problems. [–]ilikemath2 -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (8 children), Wouldn’t you also have learned that another breeds of dog can be just as violent and the pit bull is the type of dog and not the breed, [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (7 children). Insert any breed of dog into your 2 scenarios. Yes, they are dangerous dogs who can bite people to death and disfigure children. And the stats that we have bear this out. But no one says that these dogs are dangerous to humans, so why do they think differently about pit bulls? That is from the article I linked and I'm sure you can find more stats on google. I have a hard time understanding why they used such vastly differing sample sizes for each breed... [–]scoonbug 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (4 children). However I have a little cousin around the age of 8. I would be willing to bet that most dogs that bite outside of defense...are not trained properly. Your post or comment was removed because your account is brand new. That’s simply not true. that is what they’re saying, yes. We should exterminate the whole breed starting now. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association , that's because the CDC stopped collecting breed data on dog attacks 1998. [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children). It is true that pits score high on the ATTS. People attacked by any medium size, short coated dog almost invariably label it as a pit bull, whether that’s true or not. [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (2 children). Yeah, cull can mean a few things which also includes throwing a bag of unfit pups in the river thus removing them from the gene pool... [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (8 children). In 2017, pit bulls killed 13,000 dogs, 5,000 cats and 20,000 horses and other farm animals. If you raise them with pain and violence, they will view all humans as threats and lash out. Pit Bulls don't fail against a Golden standard; they fail against a Pit Bull standard. ReddIt âAggressive breed,â a dangerous misnomer, has caused unnecessary deaths for pit bulls all over the nation. Even though they’re adopting adult dogs (so they’re more predictable in terms of work ethic and temperament) they wash out a bunch. Today, weâre going to learn about symptoms & preventive measures for common pit bull health conditions. I learned that all dogs have the potential to be agressive, yes. Pit bulls were selectively bred for "gameness," the ability to finish a fight. Pit bulls are not dangerous, People who own them are. © 2021 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Fun fact, swimming pools are probably more dangerous than pit bulls in terms of child deaths per year. Did you know when pittbulls first came around it was elitist to have them because only the super rich had them. https://www.reddit.com/r/BanPitBulls/comments/7ic5zn/faq/, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (7 children), Pit bulls pass temperament tests above almost every other breed, [–]scoonbug -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (6 children), Edit: I wouldn’t describe the results as passing at a greater rate than any other breed, but they’re better than most “rich white people dogs.”, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (5 children). Here is a statement by a surgeon who routinely literally puts childrens' faces back together. [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (9 children). Yes, as would the AKC and the scientists who run temperament tests and consistently find that pit bulls are naturally one of the least aggressive breeds. Below are some guidelines, and rules. [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (12 children). I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. [–]scoonbug -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago* (2 children). In the earlier part of the twentieth century, there were some photos of children with pit bull dogs, but these were more in-line with fantastic photography than a statement on the trustworthiness of the dogs in question. When living with someone who has fluctuating weak energy and leadership skills, such as anyone with a psychiatric disorder, a dog will revert to its genetically bred instincts, [–]scoonbug -3 points-2 points-1 points 2 years ago (0 children). You can’t confirm shit. During the 13-year period of 2005 to 2017, canines killed 433 Americans. Saying "Don't Listen to the Haters" or "Don't change for anyone" is very closed-minded. 2 years ago. Please try posting after your account is over 48 hours old. If their training skills are on par with their web design skills I’m not surprised that they had problems. I have a rhodesian ridgeback dog. You’re a fucking moron. [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (3 children). Aggression here is checked against the breed standard and the dog’s training. [+]sonander2 comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children). If a bitch has 8 pups, 6 may not have the proper temperament for fighting. Rule 3: Do not post opinions that are heavily posted/have been on the front page recently. Not a fact. [–]RandomePerson 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). She had fun for hours alone. A subjective statement about your position on some topic. We enjoy the memes, but please keep them off the sub. The Maryland Court of Appeals recently deemed pit bulls and pit bull mixes "inherently dangerous," but many animal experts and dog advocates believe the court overstepped its authority. Are you saying that this is all because of owners? I will never understand people who want to be wrong on purpose. Are you saying that this is all because of owners? A place for responsible gun owners and enthusiasts to talk about guns without the politics. They’re also misidentified by professionals 50% of the time, so bite statistics are suspect. Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. The officer, who happened to be a Black male, said he believed pit bulls are dangerous dogs not meant for public exposure. Also consider that dog fighters still have to cull the majority of the pups their dogs have due to not being adequate to their purposes (they lack “gameness”). An opinion. Pit bulls are dangerous and should never be around children. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 28204 on r2-app-01d298756a9da77a1 at 2021-01-11 03:22:46.804732+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. [–][deleted] 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago* (2 children), I'm so pleased people are talking about this. The AKC actually recommends pit bulls as one of the best family pets you can possibly own. But thats with pits, german shepherds, boxers or any breed. The other dog breeds with smaller sample sizes are misrepresented. [+]FilthyKataMain comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (0 children), As someone who has worked with animals for over 25 years, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, You have absolutely 0 fucking clue what you're talking about, [–]ilikemath2 -4 points-3 points-2 points 2 years ago (32 children), https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/5-reasons-why-pit-bulls-are-misunderstood/, https://americanpitbullfoundation.com/problem-people-pit-bulls/, https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/pit-bull-ban-aggressive-dog-breed-bronwen-dickey/, [–][deleted] 7 points8 points9 points 2 years ago (31 children), Shelters are overflowing with these beasts for a reason and I can confirm that it's not all because "problem people", [–]GreyBoyBlackDog 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (14 children), Are shelters overflowing with them because people give them up more often or because there are just so fucking many more of them than almost anything else? [–]Allthethrowingknives 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children), i mean i still have a scar on my leg from being attacked by a pitbull so maybe i'm biased but i agree, [–]imangryandsad 16 points17 points18 points 2 years ago (1 child). If you are gonna teach your dog to be mean to other people,he will. Are the dogs that evil and dangerous like in the stories? This is the origin of their names, pit bulls. Genetics don't exist in a vacuum and affect temperament nearly as much as y'all claim. Probably for therapy certification or as a service candidate. Things that make you go AWW! Because many of the are forced out of homes by nasty neighbors or home owners insurance. Easy, you’re wrong. PUBLISHED July 3, 2016. A subreddit for sharing those miniature epiphanies you have that highlight the oddities within the familiar. When baiting was outlawed, the dogs' natural talents were used for dog fighting. A place for sharing videos, gifs, and images of animals being bros. Aww, cripes. I worked at a shelter and have been trained to understand animal behavior... Also have lots of life experience mate. So it’s not the dog...it’s the owner. And some are, not all, [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (5 children). Not necessarily for aggression issues but likely other issues such as patience and obedience. And often are a lump of different dogs. That’s provably false. [–]YouJellyFish 21 points22 points23 points 2 years ago* (3 children), People like to pretend that genetics aren't real when it comes to negative things. I also learned that pitbulls and a few other breeds are bred for violence. By serious, we mean cases where the individual is scalped, disfigured, maimed, or dismembered. But my dog is the most sweet and loving dog there ever is. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (311) of these deaths. So people who know how to be with pitbulls should have them, [–]urtrashandwrongHates the internet 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (1 child). Hey guys, did you know that one time a great white shark pushed an unconscious surfer to safety? Stories about spoiled children with their entitled parent(s) are also welcome. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (4 children), Do we really need to bring IQs into this because I don't feel like seeing myself on r/iamverysmart, [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (3 children). One of he things that should be given is the training. While Pit Bulls are certainly strong, they arenât the biggest of dogs. Does it matter whether they're doing an official study or not? [–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (7 children). Your opinion must be unpopular. Also, do you read? To some, these dogs are considered dangerous killers who should be banned outright, whereas others view them as misunderstood victims of breed discrimination.. Lol what? They are extremely aggressive because they have been bred that way. However, using this test to gauge an animal's tendency towards sudden and unprovoked attacks is useless. I work at an animal shelter and most times it's the owner not the dog. The night before a day off work is way better then the actual day off. Also, you can read the statements of another pediatric surgeon in regards to the unusually violent nature of pit attacks on children. Soooo, yeah. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. [+]FloridianFlamingo comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 2 years ago (2 children). People get pit bulls because they want "tough dogs," and thus raise them that shitty way, so that's when a pit bull escapes and mauls somebody. Unpopularity is a bit like an onion. No, this isn't censoring criticism, they're just overposted. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or general bigotry. Because of the fact that people began using and breeding them as fighting dogs, this danger is always present. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Rule 1: Your post must be an unpopular opinion. A place for really cute pictures and videos! Pit Bull Fancier, nobody has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that theyâre particularly violent. Kill them, give them away, whatever. In addition, the dog is allowed to repeat the test an unlimited number of times before "passing". I clearly said 'if you raise them right'. Of the 3,532 people who were disfigured, 2,571 (73%) were disfigured by pit bulls; 3,050 (87%) were disfigured by molosser breeds. She wanted to keep this big teddy bear of a dog. Yea. Naturally, golden retrievers are actually more aggressive than pit bulls are. So, I would like to hear your points. I’m sorry. How a dog behaves under controlled conditions with lots of repetition is not an accurate portrayal of how dogs will behave in environments with new and unexpected stimulus. Edit: relevant text Owners of pit bull-type dogs deal with a strong breed stigma,44 however controlled studies have not identified this breed group as disproportionately dangerous. I have also met some aggressive pits who I would not trust around kid's but the owner's were a real piece of work, I'll say that. I've been noticing over the last little while that Reddit has a pit bull problem. Pit bulls make up about 6.5 percent of the total U.S. dog population. You have to know the dog's history and to condemn a whole sub spieces is ignorant as fuck. Pit Bulls 4 Patriots was launched in 2011 as a specialty group only training rescued pit bulls to help military vets with PTSD. About 80% of dog posts that I've seen on /all have been someones pit bull and sure enough the defense force is in the comments every time. 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