muttley600
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when I say "Terriers" I mean Bull Terriers. I should have been specific I guess. You are correct that german shepherds were not originally bred to be aggressive dogs....they were bred to herd sheep. However, the Nazis figured out that these dogs could be trained to be highly agressive and they put that to use. That is what really introduced the breed to much of the world. They are probably the number one breed of dog used as attack dogs.
Anyway....MY POINT...was that agressive breeds will be agressive by nature. Agressive breeds are far more likely to mawl a child or attack someone you don't want attacked. All one has to do is look it up. Most attacks are pit bulls, akitas, dobermans, German shepards...so on and so forth.
That being said, I am against laws that prevent people from owning agressive breeds of dogs.
I'm also against laws that prevent me from putting a 30.06 bullet through ones brain if it wanders on my property.
Again, you are incorrect. The GSD has always had a very intelligent and easy disposition. It's the breeds intelligence combined with it's strength and eagerness to work that has resulted in widespread use in the police and military. The breeds natural temperament is not aggressive unless it is trained. That is why it makes such a good police dog, not because of its aggression. There are far more aggressive breeds that they would choose if that was the requirement. It isnt.
All I was doing was pointing out factually incorrect detail in your post regarding GSD and Akita specifically. Further it is the American pit bull terrier that has the reputation after being bred purely as a fighting dog. Many and most other Pit bull terriers are and were bred for rutting and hunting and flushing. Staffies, etc...
I am against any breeders and owners that breed unwanted or overly aggressive temperament into any breed. I am also against anyone that thinks the best and first solution to trespass is a bullet. Both attitudes are self centric and ignorant.
I have owned dogs all my life right now I only have two but now I have the move complete that number will likely increase again. There is a clue in my username as to my passion. I have hunted with dogs, a lot more fun than with guns.. coursing mostly but also as vermin and pest control options.. I have raced dogs and also done some sledding which is our current passion.
There are dangerous dogs but far fewer types than many perceive. Here recognised dangerous breeds are legislated quite rightly. The rest of the solution lies in education and enforcement against those that abuse the handling of dogs.