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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
I guess I could agree with the idea that it is NOT the individual dog's fault that he/she was born a pit bull. If you divide 185 by 480 you get 38 %. So, 39% of all human deaths due to being mauled are caused by ONE, (ONE) BREED - that seems significant enough to me to justify my post. Since the pit bulls that you walked were already born and in the US - then I am glad that someone, like yourself, walks them, that's an empathetic thing. I would like them to NEVER be bred in the US in the 1st place, so no pain to them individually. Just 185 more US citizens get to LIVE. My Springer Spaniels could hardly maul a rabbit! I have also had German Shepards. I also had a friend whose Great Dane would hurt humans by hitting them with his wagging tail, but I doubt that he would hurt a human on purpose.
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Treating Aggression in Springer Spaniels
Although “rage syndrome” can be found in any dog breed, it is more common in English Springer Spaniels; it is simply the presentation of aggression and it does not help us figure out what the underlying cause is.
Many dog breeds can be aggressive. Yes, even your Springer Spaniel. I have had a Pit for several years, not my choice of dog but I inherited him from my Iraq veteran son. He was his companion and he’s going nowhere. He adores all humans and they adore him. I admit I’m nervous around other animals but he is leashed at all times so there has never been an incident with other dogs. As for your Springer Spaniel, chihuahuas, Jack Russel, etc. the potential is always there. I have never seen aggression from my pit to another human but I can’t count the times some of the previous breeds have shown aggression around me. Breed specific condemnation or banning is wrong and should never be used. My veterinarian said studies show Cocker Spaniels are one of the most aggressive to humans. Same for Springer Spaniels. See the following quote. Should Springer Spaniels be banned?