Originally Posted by debb3c (Post 1893959)

I agree and always carry pepper spray

Originally Posted by Buzzerbaby (Post 1893562)

I have a pit bull, she’s a fantastic dog. Personally, I would not let her off leash in an uncontrolled environment. Btw, I’ve been bitten more often from little dogs like chihuahuas then larger breeds. In fact I’d venture to say that little dogs do bite more then larger dogs, you just don’t hear about it as often because they don’t do the damage that larger breeds can. To ban a certain breed is ludicrous, kind of like banning someone of a different color or ethnicity beacause they supposedly are more (insert whatever reason you want here) then others. Just like people, dogs are products of their environment and owners/parents. Flame away ������

Originally Posted by Piedmonter (Post 1893518)

A small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the Villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, I do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The Villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when I walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 1893836)

A rescue dog, is sort of like a used car. They are all perfect but someone decided to trade it in, often for a valid reason. Forgive me, but you should have put that dog down.
My sister, has adopted 3-4 dogs over many years. One was bad news. Genetics, previous owner she never knew. The dog would see totally normal and then attack with no warning at all. It was far larger than your Pekingese. She was advised by a vet to put it down.

Originally Posted by piedmonter (Post 1893518)

a small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, i do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when i walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

Originally Posted by Piedmonter (Post 1893518)

A small (10 lb.) dog was attacked in our neighborhood the other night by an a large pit bull off leash. The small dog was very badly injured and only saved by his owner being willing to wrestle with the pit bull. The covenant restrictions of the Villages clearly do not allow dogs over 40 lbs. I am not necessarily in favor of that since there are many very nice, friendly labs, goldens etc. However, I do think that action should be taken when a larger dog shows itself to be dangerously aggressive. The Villages says that they cannot enforce the covenant. All they can do is send the owner of the pit bull a letter that when the dog passes away not to get another one like it. I am now very nervous when I walk my small dog at night. Perhaps the developer should consider amending the covenants to prohibit specific breeds known to be aggressive. For example, many campgrounds prohibit pit bulls and rotweillers.

Originally Posted by Worldseries27 (Post 1894086)

florida is a stand your ground state. Works for me and hopefully for the people who carry 4 legged weapons.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1893967)

I used to carry a five iron around when walking my dog. Mainly as a cane but also as a weapon against coyotes. Have not seen a coyote here in Lynnhaven for a year or so.

Originally Posted by Edjkoz (Post 1893590)

Perhaps you’re right but getting bitten by a small dog is not going to have the same consequences as being bitten by a pit bull etc

Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1893616)

There are tons of cases reported where calm and relaxed pit bulls just like yours suddenly flip out and attack people and dogs, even infants in their own homes. That has nothing to do with their environment, it is in there genes and these dogs can cause crippling injuries and even death. I stay away from anything that even slightly resembles a pit bull as no one knows when they are going to attack someone.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1893953)

I recall that as well. Death of Diane Whipple - Wikipedia

Those were mastiff type dogs. Perro de Presa Canario - Wikipedia

Originally Posted by dwhite5773 (Post 1894102)

Wow, breed discrimination. Please read up, a Chihuahua can be as aggressive as a German Shepherd. ITS NOT THE BREED!

Originally Posted by Joe V. (Post 1894093)

Ah yes! Resort to gun violence as a first reaction.