It’s about time. This breed has the genetic propensity to attach, maul, and kill. They don’t just bite and that’s what makes them particularly dangerous. Why even expose a human being to such a catastrophic possibility? Insurance isn’t the answer. Once somebody is mauled,maimed, or killed, no amout of money is going to make it better. And the apology from the jerkoff owner is worthles. “it never did that before.” With all the breeds of dogs available there is no reason, other than a sick ego, to have one these animals. This isn’t a big brother thing. It’s common sense.
Bullfeathers! Any breed of dog can be dangerous if abused or trained to be vicious. There are too many instances of Pitties being shown to be the ultimate creampuff when trained properly. If I wanted to I could train my 14 lb. miniature dachshund to be a holy terror that would attack humans on sight. Breed discrimination sucks – it’s the easy way out. These people are smart to look for a new insurer – who knows what other condition or behavior that outfit will want to next outlaw.
You are the type of person directly responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Pit Bull type dogs every year. Have you ever met even one “Pit Bull”? I own a Pit mix and have volunteered at my local shelter which is overflowing with “Pit Bulls” and walked many of them and not one of them, even in the stress of a shelter setting, has ever shown the least bit of aggression. Your claim that “This breed has the genetic propensity to attach, maul, and kill.” is a myth perpetrated by a drive-by media who thrives on sensational stories. Educate yourself about the breed before you so spouting media tag lines. If you insist on drinking the Kool Aide, keep the poison to yourself.
Actually, the “myth” you speak of is not a myth at all. The genetic propensity for violence is a direct result of decades of in-bred offspring.
September 26, 2013 at 4:56 pm
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I’m pretty sure studies have shown that poodles, German shepherds, and dalmatians are a lot more prone to attack unprovoked (if we want to base this purely on breed discrimination).
If a German Shepherd bites, I would bet good money that it was about 99.9% warranted. I own 4 purebred shepherds and not one of them has ever bitten anyone…and if they do, I’ll stand behind their decision. So will my homeowners insurance… USAA.
I am glad that the homeowners are trying to find another policy. Like most of the commenters, a dog that is trained to be vicious is going to become that way. Most dogs who are trained to be around people normally are not agressive.
Ignorance of the breed is the danger to the breed. Any dog has the potential to be aggressive, depends on the breeding and the environment in which it is raised. Breeders have bred for certain clients for aggression and with the genetics altered, well you can certainly have a problem. We’ve had pits for years and if they are raised properly you will have no more trouble out of them than a terrier. I have a min-pin that is much more aggressive than my big dog. Please don’t speak about what you dont’ know about first hand. Know your breeder and be a responsible pet owner! Stop the killing of the innocents.
There are plenty of carriers who refuse to write you if you have any type of dog they deem unfit or have a potential to bite, Pit Bulls, Mastiffs, Rotts, Akita’s, Shepards,Chows to name a few. What they fail to recognise is the fact that Pomeranians, Chichuaha’s,Yorkies, Shelties, etc bite more people then any of these larger dogs, however since they are smalled, they do less damage. Either way I see this as discrimination, why can’t they make them carry a million liability policy to cover a potential bite?
Carriers don’t want the exposure of what they erroneously believe is an increased risk. I think they’d be more likely to go the other way and exclude dog bite liability or put a cap on claims of say $5K-$10K. Just look at some of the comments here…many people still buy into the hype about Pit Bull type dogs.
Do your research Paul Kersey. Pit Bulls were bred for their propesnsity “NOT” to bite humans – so they were used in dog fights. It depends on the dog training. And one more thing – just so you know, A Cocker Spaniel is more likely to bite visitors that enter the home – and premiums for having these are also increased. Do you say the same for Cocker Spaniels? Do your research before you run your mouth!
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It’s about time. This breed has the genetic propensity to attach, maul, and kill. They don’t just bite and that’s what makes them particularly dangerous. Why even expose a human being to such a catastrophic possibility? Insurance isn’t the answer. Once somebody is mauled,maimed, or killed, no amout of money is going to make it better. And the apology from the jerkoff owner is worthles. “it never did that before.” With all the breeds of dogs available there is no reason, other than a sick ego, to have one these animals. This isn’t a big brother thing. It’s common sense.
Bullfeathers! Any breed of dog can be dangerous if abused or trained to be vicious. There are too many instances of Pitties being shown to be the ultimate creampuff when trained properly. If I wanted to I could train my 14 lb. miniature dachshund to be a holy terror that would attack humans on sight. Breed discrimination sucks – it’s the easy way out. These people are smart to look for a new insurer – who knows what other condition or behavior that outfit will want to next outlaw.
You are the type of person directly responsible for the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Pit Bull type dogs every year. Have you ever met even one “Pit Bull”? I own a Pit mix and have volunteered at my local shelter which is overflowing with “Pit Bulls” and walked many of them and not one of them, even in the stress of a shelter setting, has ever shown the least bit of aggression. Your claim that “This breed has the genetic propensity to attach, maul, and kill.” is a myth perpetrated by a drive-by media who thrives on sensational stories. Educate yourself about the breed before you so spouting media tag lines. If you insist on drinking the Kool Aide, keep the poison to yourself.
Funny, you hear the same thing from the friends, family & neighbors of serial killers.
I suppose when one has nothing intelligent to add, at least a baseless, sarcastic, uninformed one-liner gives them SOMETHING to say.
Actually, the “myth” you speak of is not a myth at all. The genetic propensity for violence is a direct result of decades of in-bred offspring.
I’m pretty sure studies have shown that poodles, German shepherds, and dalmatians are a lot more prone to attack unprovoked (if we want to base this purely on breed discrimination).
If a German Shepherd bites, I would bet good money that it was about 99.9% warranted. I own 4 purebred shepherds and not one of them has ever bitten anyone…and if they do, I’ll stand behind their decision. So will my homeowners insurance… USAA.
I am glad that the homeowners are trying to find another policy. Like most of the commenters, a dog that is trained to be vicious is going to become that way. Most dogs who are trained to be around people normally are not agressive.
Ignorance of the breed is the danger to the breed. Any dog has the potential to be aggressive, depends on the breeding and the environment in which it is raised. Breeders have bred for certain clients for aggression and with the genetics altered, well you can certainly have a problem. We’ve had pits for years and if they are raised properly you will have no more trouble out of them than a terrier. I have a min-pin that is much more aggressive than my big dog. Please don’t speak about what you dont’ know about first hand. Know your breeder and be a responsible pet owner! Stop the killing of the innocents.
There are plenty of carriers who refuse to write you if you have any type of dog they deem unfit or have a potential to bite, Pit Bulls, Mastiffs, Rotts, Akita’s, Shepards,Chows to name a few. What they fail to recognise is the fact that Pomeranians, Chichuaha’s,Yorkies, Shelties, etc bite more people then any of these larger dogs, however since they are smalled, they do less damage. Either way I see this as discrimination, why can’t they make them carry a million liability policy to cover a potential bite?
Carriers don’t want the exposure of what they erroneously believe is an increased risk. I think they’d be more likely to go the other way and exclude dog bite liability or put a cap on claims of say $5K-$10K. Just look at some of the comments here…many people still buy into the hype about Pit Bull type dogs.
Do your research Paul Kersey. Pit Bulls were bred for their propesnsity “NOT” to bite humans – so they were used in dog fights. It depends on the dog training. And one more thing – just so you know, A Cocker Spaniel is more likely to bite visitors that enter the home – and premiums for having these are also increased. Do you say the same for Cocker Spaniels? Do your research before you run your mouth!