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Originally Posted by Maximo  I agree, I would very much like an impartial source for statistics and things that can be established as facts. I don't know why it is so difficult. It is a disservice to everyone on both sides of the debate and the dogs. |
I agree, it just seems like if someone even questions if there is a problem, people get so angry and act like we're prejudiced. I really only want the truth.
On a side note The U.S. Marine Corps Bans Pit Bulls and Other Breeds; Policy Affects All Privatized Housing.
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Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, canid/wolf hybrids, or any canine breed with dominant traits of aggression present an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of personnel in family housing areas. Consequently, full or mixed breeds of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and canid/wolf hybrids are prohibited aboard Marine Corps installations. In the absence of formal breed identification (e.g., certification by a civilian organization such as the American Kennel Club) a Corps Officer (VCO) or a civilian veterinarian.U.S. Marine Corps Bans Pit Bulls and Other Breeds; Policy Affects All Privatized Housing - DogsBite.org |
Also the Army.
U.S. Army Adopts Breed Restriction Policy for RCI Privatized Housing
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In January, the U.S. Army standardized its pet policy, banning breeds deemed "aggressive or potentially aggressive." The breeds (and their mixes) include: pit bulls, American staffordshire terriers, bull terriers, rottweilers, doberman pinschers, chows, wolf hybrids and any others that display a dominant or aggressive behavior. The U.S. Army enacted the new policy to prevent pet owners from encountering uneven policies when moving between installations. U.S. Army Adopts Breed Restriction Policy for RCI Privatized Housing - DogsBite.org |