Every dog breed doesn't have his day ME [Sun Journal] It is noteworthy that the author of this article does not have any pets, yet armed with statistics, he makes the case that people shouldn't own 'dangerous breeds.' In his words:
'... ask yourself: Is there any good reason to own a dog for whom mauling a smaller animal or human being to death can't be considered out of character?' [Sun Journal]
As an owner of what some call a 'dangerous' breed, the chow chow, I take offense. Both of my rescued chow chows are the most calm, reliable dogs in our community. We take great pains to train them and one of our dogs is even a therapy dog at the local hospital. I know that the above description does not fit our dog's breed, the chow chow. Yet I don't have time to correct all the misperceptions out there.
The Great Dane is not best known for mauling either. Whatever caused the Great Dane of this story to run amok and and attack its owner is not an integral attribute of its breed. Other factors were most likely at cause. But articles like these perpertrate the myth that if you adopt the 'right' breed, you'll be safer from dog maulings. Not so. It is dog care, both veterinary and owner provided, and dog/owner training that make the difference between a killer dog and a sweet dog.
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Related: Owner says killer Rottweiler was a gentle giant Canada [CBC Canada]
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