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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
I am sure that is true. But, if I were the dog breed decider-in-chief - I would not allow Bulldogs to be bred and sold in the US. They are the # 1 breed for attacking and killing humans.
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The breed of dog known as Bulldog is not the #1 breed for attacking and killing humans. In fact, they tend to have a pretty docile temperament.
You may be confusing the Bulldog with what is commonly known as a Pit Bull. These are different dogs. What people refer to as "Pit Bull" is often any of several different breed mixes. The most common is the American Pit Bull Terrier, which descent from Old English Terriers bred with Old English Bulldogs. Both of those ancestors are now extinct. American Pit Bull Terriers were been traditionally bred for blood sports (dog fighting mostly). But they were trained to be aggressive, often tortured and starved so that when they entered the fight they would be incredibly vicious. Combined with the strength of their bite as a result of their jaw structure, they could easily latch onto a limb and simply not let go, until the limb is completely severed. That's how they got their reputation.
While they absolutely can be incredibly dangerous, and can kill people - most of them don't. Most of them, now, are raised as pets rather than fighting dogs. But they are work animals and require a "job" or they can get bored - and frustrated - and lash out as a result.