Posted on Oct 27, 2014
Should the military continue to ban Bully Breeds based on their reputation?
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I am an avid dog lover. I worked at a dog boarding facility for 2.5 years before I joined the Army. During my time there, American Staffordshire Bull Terriers and those with that breed mixed into it were singled out because people believe that they are to dangerous. I have yet to meet an aggressive breed.
The military believes that bully breeds should be banned because they pose a hazard to bite someone. I know from personal experience that all breeds are capable to bite but the bully breeds are some of the nicest ones I have ever met. I knew one that was so scared of her own shadow that she had to be isolated because she was so nervous. I knew another one that you would think swallowed an entire case of Mexican Jumping Beans he was so hyper. Conversely, I knew a bipolar Pomeranian that bit her own owner. I was bit by a "friendly" golden retriever.
My question is this: Should the military continue to ban specific breeds because of the irrational fear that they don't pose or can we find a way to allow breeds on bases and base the ownership on a case by case situation. I personally believe that every dog should be given a chance.
The military believes that bully breeds should be banned because they pose a hazard to bite someone. I know from personal experience that all breeds are capable to bite but the bully breeds are some of the nicest ones I have ever met. I knew one that was so scared of her own shadow that she had to be isolated because she was so nervous. I knew another one that you would think swallowed an entire case of Mexican Jumping Beans he was so hyper. Conversely, I knew a bipolar Pomeranian that bit her own owner. I was bit by a "friendly" golden retriever.
My question is this: Should the military continue to ban specific breeds because of the irrational fear that they don't pose or can we find a way to allow breeds on bases and base the ownership on a case by case situation. I personally believe that every dog should be given a chance.
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I dont believe in "Bully Breeds", they arent born like that, all of that crap falls on the owner of the dog and how they raise it
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SPC Daniel Edwards
"bully breeds" should be labeled as a derogatory term. I'm just lazy so I called them that. I sometimes say "pit" or "pittie" too but I always mean Stafford.
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When I worked as a Vet tech in the early 1990's breeds weren't banned. What was banned was vicious animals of any breed who'd had three bite reports filed against the animal. The worst offenders were cocker spaniels, and all those little ankle bitter type dogs (toy breeds) While on Active duty, I was bitten several times. Once by a cocker, once by a rottweiler (fear bitter not aggressive), once by a rabbit, and all the rest by little toy breeds. I think the dogs need to be evaluated based on temperament not based on breed.
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Sorry I just don't trust pit bulls. So I would have to say yes even if it might be unpopular. Just my opinion right or wrong.
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