Man loses legs after vicious dog attack in northeast Harris County

[MTA]

In 2019, pit bulls accounted for 91% of all reported fatal attacks on other animals, 91% of all fatal attacks on other dogs, 76% of all fatal dog attacks on cats, and 82% of all fatal dog attacks on other pets, poultry and hoofed species.

Pit bulls make up 6% of all dogs.

Pit Bulls: Facts and Figures

USA survey of dog bites conducted by CDC researchers concluded that in 2001, 2002 and 2003 there were 4.5 million American dog bite victims per year

dogbitelaw.com

"Hurrh durrh pit bulls are no worse than any other dog! I don't know what basic statistics are!"

The reason why I carry when I am around my house/property is because of stray pit bulls, not people. My anecdotal experiences line up with these stats and I wont go near them at all. Just a few days ago some slim shady wannabe was at the park in Bonham with some pit bull monstrosity pulling him all over the park.

We snatched up our daughter and left.

The only dog breed I have ever seen advance forward after taking a generous dose of 00 buckshot

"It'S aLl HoW yOu RaIsE ThEm!"

https://amp.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/article190543199.html

Here she is with her dog that "ate her ribcage"

 

[deemus]

It is pretty amazing how tough they are. They can take some punishment.

 

[oldag]

All reported attacks, meaning only attacks reported. As previously stated not all dog attacks are reported.

More often than not people are not quick to report their own dog. Biased statistics at best, people always need someone or something to blame.

Kinda like saying your the smartest dumbass, are you really smart? Maybe statistically but your still a dumbass.

Some true principles there.

However, why would other breeds' attacks not be reported at any different rate than for pit bulls? People only report pit bull attacks, but say "Gosh, that was a chow rather than a pit bull. Naw, I won't report it then."

Nope, your argument does not hold water here.

 

[Tblack89]

Some true principles there.

However, why would other breeds' attacks not be reported at any different rate than for pit bulls? People only report pit bull attacks, but say "Gosh, that was a chow rather than a pit bull. Naw, I won't report it then."

Nope, your argument does not hold water here.

The same could be said for people, why would some crimes be reported while others are not?

Why would some reported crimes not be documented or treated as a lesser crime?

Not to say It didn’t or doesn’t happen just not as important at the time, maybe?

I’ve personally been bitten by “the sweetest dog” and It’s was never reported. Nobody reports small dog bites more than half the time but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen.

Who knows why people do what they do? If we knew those answers maybe America wouldn’t be in the state it’s in. Then again It’s all speculation and biased, you see what you want rather than what’s really there or vice versa.

Everybody is different and has their own views and beliefs.

 

[Sam7sf]

How many other breeds have been known to tear babies to shreds because they were left alone?

This statement is the same as blaming an ar15 because it was left out around someone in the family that’s crazy and it gets used in a crime.

Leaving your baby alone, with a cat, can suffocate the baby. Why would leaving your baby alone with an animal be a good idea?

A human decision to leave pitbulls alone with a baby but we ignore the part the owner made a poor choice. We can blame a breed for having stubborn or other traits that we can debate if it’s a poor choice for certain owners. Anything other than that is as terrible as pro gun control logic.

 

[oldag]

This statement is the same as blaming an ar15 because it was left out around someone in the family that’s crazy and it gets used in a crime.

Leaving your baby alone, with a cat, can suffocate the baby. Why would leaving your baby alone with an animal be a good idea?

A human decision to leave pitbulls alone with a baby but we ignore the part the owner made a poor choice. We can blame a breed for having stubborn or other traits that we can debate if it’s a poor choice for certain owners. Anything other than that is as terrible as pro gun control logic.

There are many dogs I would be very comfortable leaving my grandchild alone with, never a worry. They would be great guardians. A pit bull would not be on that list, though. Nor a chow. Nor a rott.

 

[Sam7sf]

There are many dogs I would be very comfortable leaving my grandchild alone with, never a worry. They would be great guardians. A pit bull would not be on that list, though. Nor a chow. Nor a rott.

I was going to say my old dog bear but he was special. It would be illogical to say gsd’s can be trusted because I’m not the owner and have no evaluation of all those other dogs. See where I’m going?

 

[candcallen]

What have we learned....

Some folks are anti pit bull.
Some folks love pit bulls.
Some folks think owners are responsible for bad dogs.
Some folks think dogs are prone to being bad.
Some folks think it's a combination.
Some folks think mans selective breeding aided by neglect or ignorance is the issue.
One member is a condescending asshole who pops in from time to time to talk out his like a little bitch when people disagree like a typical prepubescent know it all. None of which can be confirmed due to not giving a shit.

It's a beautiful day in the TGT neighborhood.

Now lunch.

 

[Sam7sf]

One member is a condescending asshole who pops in from time to time to talk out his like a little bitch when people disagree like a typical prepubescent know it all. None of which can be confirmed due to not giving a shit.

We all know I’m you’re favorite.

 

[Axxe55]

Some true principles there.

However, why would other breeds' attacks not be reported at any different rate than for pit bulls? People only report pit bull attacks, but say "Gosh, that was a chow rather than a pit bull. Naw, I won't report it then."

Nope, your argument does not hold water here.

I'll counter that with this. How many dog attacks are attributed to dogs that people perceive as being pit bulls when they might have actually been another breed?

How many people really know what a "real" pit bull is, or are attributing what they "think" is a pit bull?

 

[London]

This statement is the same as blaming an ar15 because it was left out around someone in the family that’s crazy and it gets used in a crime.

AR-15s are not sentient. It would be more like blaming the crazy person and the person who didn't lock up the gun (and lock up the crazy person). Which is just.

 

[London]

I'll counter that with this. How many dog attacks are attributed to dogs that people perceive as being pit bulls when they might have actually been another breed?

How many people really know what a "real" pit bull is, or are attributing what they "think" is a pit bull?

How many breeds look like pit bulls?

 

[oldag]

I'll counter that with this. How many dog attacks are attributed to dogs that people perceive as being pit bulls when they might have actually been another breed?

How many people really know what a "real" pit bull is, or are attributing what they "think" is a pit bull?

And pit bull is the only breed misidentified?

The margin is simply too large for this to be the deciding factor.

 

[baboon]

I'll counter that with this. How many dog attacks are attributed to dogs that people perceive as being pit bulls when they might have actually been another breed?

How many people really know what a "real" pit bull is, or are attributing what they "think" is a pit bull?

My American Bulldog was prime example of that. I would venture most people see a brindle dog see a pit bull

All I know is from what I learned from a friend who bred & fought winning dogs. He only bred American Staffordshire Terriers and fought females.

I’m met him when I had gotten Bill. He had seen idiot sic their various killers on Bill who killed them. Often I was producing my 1911. Dave and I often talked about what an epic fight Bill & just Sara would be. Then the day came when we had let both out of the apartments at the same time. Instead of them rolling they tore a cat in half together.

 

[jrbfishn]

How many breeds look like pit bulls?

To some people,,,a lot of them!

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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

There's a good reason for that.

Lots of pit mixed breeds...lot's.

 

[Sam7sf]

AR-15s are not sentient. It would be more like blaming the crazy person and the person who didn't lock up the gun (and lock up the crazy person). Which is just.

Thread addressed this.

Yes a gun is not sentient as we have posted before.

Because you own an animal that is capable of such damage one word doesn’t change: responsibility.

What are owners in the eyes of a court room after a bite? Reasonable. The owners actions or lack off is to blame.

Saying the dog is to blame while never posting a solution for irresponsible owners is the same game gun control folks use.

I’m going to use a term that fits your view of the dog and is already law. “Dangerous breed”. How did that dangerous dog get out? How come that dangerous dog was dumped and now a problem? The answer has two legs.

As already mentioned I’m natural on the breed. I’m not a fan. I have however never encountered a problem. So I must conclude those were good owners.

Let’s go deeper into ownership. Let’s ban the dog. Let’s have no pitbulls in this country. How does this fix people’s problem of being irresponsible?

 

[wakosama]

I was attacked by two dogs while cycling on the street a couple of blocks from home. reported it. local constables came over questioned me, then gave me a warning citation about my dogs instead. [fortunately all tagged to date]. Seems attack dogs owners are local HOA and claimed I was "riding in a threatening manner." Big TX star on their garage door, 'special' insignias on their big pickups. Then my landlord harassed me because he got a HOA letter about keeping my dogs leashed. Always wondered what would have happened if it had been a little kid. Typical white southern bigotry.

 

[Sam7sf]

I was attacked by two dogs while cycling on the street a couple of blocks from home. reported it. local constables came over questioned me, then gave me a warning citation about my dogs instead. [fortunately all tagged to date]. Seems attack dogs owners are local HOA and claimed I was "riding in a threatening manner." Big TX star on their garage door, 'special' insignias on their big pickups. Then my landlord harassed me because he got a HOA letter about keeping my dogs leashed. Always wondered what would have happened if it had been a little kid. Typical white southern bigotry.

That’s messed up.

 

[Axxe55]

And pit bull is the only breed misidentified?

The margin is simply too large for this to be the deciding factor.

I didn't say that pit bulls were the only breed that might be misidentified. But I'll ask you, do you know what exactly a pit bull is?

Pit bull - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

What about laws prohibiting certain breeds of dogs being owned?

Breed-specific legislation - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Reads alot like anti-gun legislation doesn't it?

In a 2014 literature review of dog bite studies, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) argues that breed is a poor sole predictor of dog bites.[31] Some controlled studies have not identified pit bulls as disproportionately dangerous, while others have found that compared with other dog breeds they are far more likely to attack unprovoked and often go off property to do so.[31][32] Pit bull-type dogs are more frequently identified with cases involving very severe injuries or fatalities than other breeds, but a 2007 study suggested this may relate to the popularity of the breed, noting that sled dogs, such as Siberian Huskies, were involved in a majority of fatal dog attacks in some areas of Canada.[31][33] Bite statistics by breed are no longer tracked by the CDC,[34] and are discouraged by the AVMA[35] and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).