To wish dangerous dog breeds and all breeds closely resembling them were banned in UK?

[DustOfALongSleeplessNight]

There are so many nice friendly breeds, why chose a breed that was developed for aggression and fighting? I know individual dogs have different temperaments, but if they were selectively bred for bull and bear baiting, how can they make good pets?

Pit bulls (illegal in UK) are frequently kept illegally and passed off as Staffy-crosses until the police find them.

I think they should ban all dobermans, rottweilers, staffordshire bull terriers, malamutes, huskies, german shepherds and any other dog with aggressive genetics, plus all the breeds that closely resemble them. I frequently see these breeds in local park, off the lead, running amongst small children!

[NatashaRomanov]

YABU

[Pantah630]

YABU There are no dangerous breeds, just very dangerous owners. Bringing back the dog licence would be more useful.

[WeirdCatLady]

ODFOD

[rembrandtsrockchick]

Oh dear...well done Op, you have managed to be ignorant, badly informed and goady all in one post.

[tabulahrasa]

What are you classing as aggressive genetics?

I kind of see the point over dogs bred for fighting (I don't agree, but it is a point) but you've just included dogs that were originally bred for herding and running...should you not put collies and Dalmatians in there?

[PeterParkerSays]

You do understand that cute fluffy breeds like Cairn terries and Westies also bite don't you?

What you're seeing is the result of crap owners, not specific breeds.

[silverglitterpisser]

Yabvvvvvvvu! Judge dogs on their deeds, not their breeds. It's extremely narrow-minded to do otherwise.

[helloeverything]

Totally yanbu

[LaurieFairyCake]

Your list is just spurious with no basis in fact.

[TedAndLola]

YABU, please educate yourself.

[BlueKarou]

YABU.

Do you know that terriers were bred for ratting? They're as generally 'dangerous' as any other classification. Which is to say that they're not dangerous unless badly trained/scared.

[Endler32]

Mo?t dog bites are actually caused by Labradors and jack Russell , small dogs are much more likely to bite but because they cause less damage they don't make the press.

OP obviously doesn't have a clue about dogs. I'm a staffie owner, I have had other breeds but I have to say my staffie is the most gentle dog, she's great with children, she's scared of birds, she's not a fighting dog, her breed was not bred for fighting, staffies are often called 'nanny dogs' they will protect.

No dog is a dangerous breed, the only dangerous breed is the owners.

[Samcro]

odfo
having had staffs i can tell you that they are lovely dogs.
unlike you op

[Lonecatwithkitten]

YABU as a vet I have only ever been bitten by collies, westies and golden retrievers.
Deed not breed.

[imonkey]

Ridiculous post OP. Totally agree with Endler re Staffies- absolutely lovely dogs when trained properly. Same with dobermans and german shepherds that I've known- all well trained and the softest dogs I've ever known.

[EatingMyWords]

Yes- this staffy cross is clearly a danger to children! YAdefinitelyBU

[babybythesea]

Having worked in a vets for a while, the only dog we had in that was so dangerous it had to be destroyed was a golden retriever - put 3 staff in hospital first though.
On the other hand, the dopiest was a rottie, who loved attention to the point of ridiculousness. Used to cuddle in and groan with pleasure when the vet was sticking needles in her.

YABU.

[twentyten]

The only thing our Doberman is prone to attack are unattended socks....... She is brilliant with children and very careful around my elderly mum.
Always on a lead near strangers/other dogs.

[RoosterCogburnIsInTheJakes]

What an ignorant post.

Having had the privilege of owning three of the dogs on your list I can tell you that my JRT has more aggressive tendencies than any of them did.

[fieldfare]

Don't be ridiculous.
All dogs can be dangerous. It's the way they are trained and brought up that counts.

[sparechange]

Not running among small children!

Before spouting your idiotic and nonsensical views on how unsuitable certain breeds are to be pets, why not see what the kennel club, Battersea Dogs Home, and RSPCA have to say about those breeds being suitable as pets?
Rotties, for example, have "natural guarding instincts, but is not aggressive by nature. His expression is tranquil and kind"
Staffies are described by the Kennel club breed standard (ie what they need to be to be a proper staffie) as ""Extremely reliable, highly intelligent and affectionate, especially with children."
Battersea Dogs Home is running a campaign at the moment highlighting what great pets they make.
But yes, lets kill loads of happy, loved and loving pets because you can't be bothered to do any basic research

[26Point2Miles]

Ha ha what a stupid post!!