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In reply to the discussion: My 30 pound dog was attacked by three unleashed pit bulls [View all]Swede Atlanta
(3,596 posts)But make no bones about it, this is not an issue with a breed of dogs.
it is about the way the dogs are bred and trained. As an attorney I do some "animal law" cases, often involving dog bites.
As a forensic matter, no breed is factually more pre-disposed to attack than any other. I have case references where a dachshund was found to have killed an elderly woman.
This is all about the breeders and the owners. I don't consider "unleashed" animals to be acceptable on any publicly-accessible property. If someone is on their private property they can allow their animal to roam "free". But on any land where public access is available, all animals must be leashed.
Please blame the owners and not the dogs. If a dog is trained to attack and kill, it is irresponsible of the owner. Don't blame this on the animal.