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Originally Posted by Breeze And I feel it is very dangerous to make people fear certain breeds by false information. Many of us pit bull supporters feel that any dog can be dangerous regardless of breed and just labeling certain breeds does not make anyone safer. People MUST be aware that any breed of dog may attack. |
Very well said. I completely agree. ANY breed can be dangerous.
I bought my mother-in-law (Cathie) a female Chocolate Lab as an anniversary present last year. This Lab is her LOVE, her baby, the whole family adores this dog and she's treated like royalty. Anyway, their neighbors who live in the house right next door to them who own a little poodle. Kailua (the Lab) and this poodle are great friends and always play together. Well about 2 months ago the family that owns the poodle had some friends over and they brought their Golden Retreiver with them. They were having a barbecue and for no reason, the GR ran after and attacked this poor poodle and chased her into Cathie's (mother-in-law) yard. Her dog Kailua was outside in the yard (it has no fences) and defended the poodle. She ran in front of the poodle and tried to block the GR. The GR was a male and a lot bigger than Kailua but Kailua put up a good fight to protect her friend the poodle. It's an amazing story but the GR backed eventually down - after he bit Kailua on the neck! Kailua also bit him back but he was a lot bigger than her.
I've never thought of Golden Retrivers to be aggressive dogs but anything can happen. It doesn't matter what breed - ANY dog can be aggressive if they feel threatened or even for no reason at all. I don't think it's fair to pick on Pit Bulls or Rottis when any breed, large or small, does the same exact thing.