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In reply to the discussion: Which Dogs Bite? [View all]Scootaloo
(25,699 posts)84. And the problem remains negligent owners
You really can't shunt even some of the blame onto the dog. it's a fucking dog.
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You've obviously never worked border collies. I've seen them dragged from the arena after literally
Egalitarian Thug
May 2013
#17
And don't forget what the assholes did to the Alsatian (German Shepard).
Egalitarian Thug
May 2013
#18
And that right there is the real problem. We've become a nation of frightened children
Egalitarian Thug
May 2013
#86
The article pointed out the only proof of the supposed dog bite "epidemic" were phone surveys.
baldguy
May 2013
#32
Actually, a cat bite is much more likely to result in hospitalization than a dog bite
REP
May 2013
#26
Rosie O'Donnell almost lost her finger/hand due to a fishing hook injury -- not a cat bite.
Arugula Latte
May 2013
#100
More fucking dog bite bullshit. Seriously? Why? The point will NEVER be proven by EITHER side...
cherokeeprogressive
May 2013
#27
That's just it: It has been proven repeatedly that Pit Bulls aren't any different from other dogs.
baldguy
May 2013
#45
I just know that I have people compliment my dog every day saying how beautiful she is.
baldguy
May 2013
#60
They say that because they're afraid that the vile beasts would attack them otherwise
Orrex
May 2013
#76
The morons claim there *IS* a correlation between Pit Bulls and biting behavior.
baldguy
May 2013
#56
Your study from 1991 seems out of date. Pit bulls have become much more popular since then.
Flatulo
May 2013
#68
Any study that suggests that pit bulls aren't delightful little angels must be rejected
Orrex
May 2013
#74
Yeah, it even admits that it ignores issues that don't support their pre-determined opinion
LostOne4Ever
May 2013
#91
ANY dog will bite, but a 4 lb Chihuahua will likely do less damage than a Pit Bull (for instance) nt
bike man
May 2013
#89
Yep. They have to wait until you're asleep so they can reach your throat!
Egalitarian Thug
May 2013
#97
Which explains why so many places have banned German shepherds and chow chows.
KamaAina
May 2013
#117