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Originally Posted by Lord Harvington  I do not. K now why seems these things are so m,uch more prevalent in the States.[/QUOT
Part of the reason we don't have so much of an issue here in the Uk is that small dogs and very large dogs are not very common.
Yorkies are not in the top 20 breeds and generally are larger than their American counterparts , the ones I see out are generally fairly sturdy little chaps.
I also think that Uk dog owners tend to keep away from what are perceived as dangerous breeds unless they are experienced dog owners , pitbulls are a banned breed here,
Generally on my walks I see Labs and Spaniels with a fair mix of other terriers , I truly can't recall when I last run into a dog bigger than a GS.
Obviously incidents do happen as per the OP and then these make national news as they are so rare. |
I see all kinds of dogs on my walks. I live in the largest city in Canada. Many big dogs , but we have a strict leash rule here. And bit bulls are banned from breeding here. They also ha be more restructive rules like muzzles on walks.
We recently were in a leash free park with Dogo Argentinas, which thankfully their owners were on top of. I had my female Black Russian with me at that time. Also a big breed, althouGh mild she is mild in disposition which is not to breed standard. My big dominant male would have elicited a different reaction. Even as a senior boy.
I am very Aware of all dogs around us when we walk or go into leash free parks. Both for my big n small dogs. The