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Location: West of Scotland
Joined: Apr 2007
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Don't worry, Kel, so did I! Damn sick of it, I am.
Here's what I posted, and I meant every word:
"What is it with you crazy, ignorant people who always blame the breed for incidents that occur such as this one. Yes, it is tragic but it is not the dogs fault. You make me, and thousands of others, so angry! ANY dog has the potential to become a "dangerous dog", any dog - IN THE WRONG HANDS.
It is not the breed that is to blame, but the deed. Things like this happen if dogs are sold to unsuitable owners. There are far too many back yard breeders out there who breed purely for the money and not for the love and improvement of the breed. THESE ARE THE ONES WHO SHOULD BE SHOT, NOT THE BLOODY DOGS! They sell pups to anyone who will buy them, without any home or background checks. These owners haven't a clue on what this breed requires to see it thrive, therefore, this kind of problem is likely to occur.
Dog licenses (both for breeders and for owners), mandatory training classes before a potential owner acquires a dog to ensure the breed they would like is suitable for them and that they have the understanding and the knowledge to own a large, powerful and intelligent breed and bring it up properly, giving it all it needs to thrive and mature in to a respectable adult dog. With the government we have at the moment, this will never happen as they are so corrupt when it comes to dogs and dog ownership (as well as many other things).
It's us humans who ruin dogs due to bad breeding, lack of knowledge and lack of training and understanding. Humans are to blame for the problems dogs have, not the dogs! And it's high time some people realised that and stop blaming certain breeds when they have no idea about them.
Please, please, please, before you buy a dog do your research in to various breeds (and breeders) and make damn sure it is suitable for you, otherwise you are likely to have problems, which won't be down to the dog."