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Whatever, pitbulls are inherently dangerous dogs compared to most other breeds and it is a myth that it is only how they are raised or bred that makes them so.
I'm just trying to understand the psychology behind wanting a pitbull so bad. Why not any other type of dog? Pitbulls only make up 6% of the dog population and yet they are responsible for over 50% of dog attacks and over 60% of dog related deaths. Studies have also shown that hospital bills are a lot higher when a pitbull is involved in the attack due to the severity of the injuries.
I know, other dogs bite, too. But statistically, you are more likely to get maimed or killed by a pitbull than all the other dog breeds combined.
Cuz their cute. More and more people - especially if they rescue rather than purchase dogs - are warming to pits in my opinion because it seems just about every mutt has some pit in them. We thought we were getting a lab/shepherd mix from a humane society, but she turned out to have plenty of lab, plenty of pit, and very little shepherd. And she is the sweetest thing.
I know. I was being sarcastic. Unfortunately many people believe the locking-jaws myth.
We really need a sarcasm font on this forum. Lol.
But, you're right, too many believe the myths about pit bulls in general. As evidence, we have this thread and many others.
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