This one is my wife's dog. I have raised and trained multiple dogs over my lifetime and thoroughly enjoyed the process with each of them. The GSP is worthless to me
By all means, use the hysteria as your data
However, when evaluating dog bite attacks by breed, a 2008 study compiled by The Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs looked at all dog bites occurring during the prior year. Their study concluded that dog attacks were most common with the following breeds:
- Labrador retrievers: 13.3%
- Pit Bulls: 8.4%
- German Shepherds: 7.8%
- Rottweilers: 3.9%
- Chows: 3.5%
You are stating that Pits aren't dangerous because they are ONLY 2nd on this list? When you add in the fact that Labrador Retrievers are by far the most common breed of dog in the United States it makes sense that there would be more incidents since there are probably 4-5 times as many Labs kept as a pet than pit bulls.
Pit Bulls are more dangerous than almost any other breed because they are bred for fighting and the damage done when they are triggered is potentially much greater. If you trust your little kids around them that is fine but do not try to convey they breed as a safe and gentle animal for the entire population because you know a couple that are really sweet dogs.
