American XL bullies

[DaveP67 is back!]

I love dogs but don’t understand why other than to look hard anyone would own a pit bull or XL Bully, everyone I have seen walking one is some sort of Neanderthal crossed with Phil Mitchell.

[mickd1961]

Dogs have mental health issues though Al. My old dog wouldn’t have bitten a thing, but he started going a bit daft one year and he bit several people. He had to be put down and the vet said it may have been to do with early dementia.

He was only a little one so wouldn’t have caused much damage, but I always thought what if that’s a dog that could cause serious damage.

That’s my point.

My daughter’s dog was as soft as they come but just once in his life he bit for no obvious reason other than his health or dementia.

I would never leave even the most docile of dogs with a child without being in attendance.

One bite from a dog can be devastating to a small face or body.

My brother was attacked by a sheepdog when he was 5 years old, it took his upper arm in its mouth and dragged our kid to the floor.

It took the farmer and my dad to wrestle the dog off leaving my brother with an upper arm injury that was less than could’ve been due to winter clothing and his anorak.

The farmer was nonplussed as he’d never seen his dog react in that way.

You’re an idiot if you leave a toddler or small child unattended with any dog, animals find kids unpredictable.

[baggieal]

That’s my point.

My daughter’s dog was as soft as they come but just once in his life he bit for no obvious reason other than his health or dementia.

I would never leave even the most docile of dogs with a child without being in attendance.

One bite from a dog can be devastating to a small face or body.

My brother was attacked by a sheepdog when he was 5 years old, it took his upper arm in its mouth and dragged our kid to the floor.

It took the farmer and my dad to wrestle the dog off leaving my brother with an upper arm injury that was less than could’ve been due to winter clothing and his anorak.

The farmer was nonplussed as he’d never seen his dog react in that way.

You’re an idiot if you leave a toddler or small child unattended with any dog, animals find kids unpredictable.

You’re an idiot if you leave a toddler or small child unattended with any dog, animals find kids unpredictable.

See your point but more idiots though who leave their child with scum bag humans who are drugged up, violent or who are totally unstable!

[baggiematt]

There's consensus that no dog can be trusted around kids and then we're shocked when one takes a childs life. We're even more shocked when an adults life is taken despite the strength of some of these animals. For me, an animal that could take an adults life and a childs life EASILY is not pet worthy and dangerous to own. I'm talking small numbers but the damage they can cause is huge.

There's no need in life for an Alsatian, Doberman or Staffordshire bull terrier over a softer dog like a Labrador - it's just a want.

But that's just me, I appreciate it won't be a popular point of view.

[boingy]

I love dogs but don’t understand why other than to look hard anyone would own a pit bull or XL Bully, everyone I have seen walking one is some sort of Neanderthal crossed with Phil Mitchell.

Pit bulls are lovely dogs Dave, again its how they are treated. Lots of Pit bull sites and forums love their dogs and have no issues with them. They are big and strong though and can be a weapon in the wrong hands.

[kettering_baggie]

In many areas of life the responsible majority are penalised because of the actions of the irresponsible minority; the same applies to dog ownership. We have a Westie, a lovely natured little dog but I would still never leave my grandchildren alone with him. A Westie could deliver a very nasty bite but nothing like the damage that an XL Bully could wreak. An ‘unarmed’ man is unlikely to be able to fend off an attack by one of these beasts. What would the reaction be to someone walking a tiger along the street? ‘Oh, he’s very tame…..’ wouldn’t wash! Same goes for the XL Bully. As much as I like dogs, the XL must be banned and I would go as far to say that existing examples should be put down. Their owners should also be put down but we all know that can’t happen. There are two single blokes in our village, living in small, semi detached bungalows, who keep very big dogs; one is an aggressive Rottweiler and the other is even bigger (don’t know the breed), they are in totally unsuitable properties and if that Rottweiler ever gets out, it will cause harm. The council, who own the bungalow, refuse to do anything about it.

[mickd1961]

In many areas of life the responsible majority are penalised because of the actions of the irresponsible minority; the same applies to dog ownership. We have a Westie, a lovely natured little dog but I would still never leave my grandchildren alone with him. A Westie could deliver a very nasty bite but nothing like the damage that an XL Bully could wreak. An ‘unarmed’ man is unlikely to be able to fend off an attack by one of these beasts. What would the reaction be to someone walking a tiger along the street? ‘Oh, he’s very tame…..’ wouldn’t wash! Same goes for the XL Bully. As much as I like dogs, the XL must be banned and I would go as far to say that existing examples should be put down. Their owners should also be put down but we all know that can’t happen. There are two single blokes in our village, living in small, semi detached bungalows, who keep very big dogs; one is an aggressive Rottweiler and the other is even bigger (don’t know the breed), they are in totally unsuitable properties and if that Rottweiler ever gets out, it will cause harm. The council, who own the bungalow, refuse to do anything about it.

Putting the owners down sounds like the perfect solution Kets.

Better still, feed them to their own dog!