Board 8 > Pit Bulls are one of the safest dog breeds.

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Naturally very friendly and people oriented. Stop hating the cuteness!

Bichons.

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Are not even half as safe!

Horrible little devils. If 101 Dalmations were 101 Pitbulls nobody would have thought Cruella was a villain.

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MarvelousGerbil posted...
Horrible little devils. If 101 Dalmations were 101 Pitbulls nobody would have thought Cruella was a villain.

It's funny because Dalmations are actually one of if not the most dangerous breeds.

chihuahuas

I can literally step on them by accident and implode em

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DragonsDance posted...
MarvelousGerbil posted...
Horrible little devils. If 101 Dalmations were 101 Pitbulls nobody would have thought Cruella was a villain.

It's funny because Dalmations are actually one of if not the most dangerous breeds.

data ?

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http://www.lawyerfordogbite.com/dangerous-dogs/dalmatian-fatal-attacks-on-humans-and-dog-bite-statistics.html

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Pacmantis posted...
DragonsDance posted...
MarvelousGerbil posted...
Horrible little devils. If 101 Dalmations were 101 Pitbulls nobody would have thought Cruella was a villain.

It's funny because Dalmations are actually one of if not the most dangerous breeds.

data ?

I don't have a website handy, but it's all common knowledge you can look up easily.

The first issue is that they're extremely high energy dogs, and when not properly exercised that excess energy tends to turn into aggression.

The second, and much bigger, issue is that they have a HUGE rate of deafness. Due to the piebald gene that gives them their spots, roughly 1/3 of them are born at least partially deaf, which can make them a lot more skiddish and a lot more prone to unpredictable aggression if they aren't trained properly.

No breed is naturally dangerous, people are just stupid and neglect them and problems can arise.

Dalmatians are dangerous if you neglect them, they are big, agile and strong dogs, with a powerful jaw, they need exercise. If you neglect this aspect, it can get agitated and irritated and may retaliate in a response you may find undesirable, this can be said about any dog that is of the same build.

They are also very loyal dog, and like other loyal dogs, they need to be taught who is friend, and who isn't a friend. Some dogs can get very aggressive with that(Dalmatians are not all that naturally aggressive), and may get very upset if they see someone or something they do not recognize.

I would go on to say that it's usually 90% of the owners fault if their dog attacks someone. Yes that is a statistic I just made up.

I also speak from experience, my Akita, Ridgeback mix is the chillest dog like ever, but if he doesn't get his exercise he gets pissed off.

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Sorozone posted...
No breed is naturally dangerous, people are just stupid and neglect them and problems can arise.

Dalmatians are dangerous if you neglect them, they are big, agile and strong dogs, with a powerful jaw, they need exercise. If you neglect this aspect, it can get agitated and irritated and may retaliate in a response you may find undesirable, this can be said about any dog that is of the same build.

They are also very loyal dog, and like other loyal dogs, they need to be taught who is friend, and who isn't a friend. Some dogs can get very aggressive with that(Dalmatians are not all that naturally aggressive), and may get very upset if they see someone or something they do not recognize.

I would go on to say that it's usually 90% of the owners fault if their dog attacks someone. Yes that is a statistic I just made up.

I also speak from experience, my Akita, Ridgeback mix is the chillest dog like ever, but if he doesn't get his exercise he gets pissed off.

Like I said, most of the natural "aggression" in Dalmations is due to the high prevalance of deafness - not really the dog or owner's fault, and if they know about it the dog can certainly still be very sweet, and will never bite if trained properly. I've got nothing against the breed personally, despite those few genetic traits they have sweet personalities.

You know what animal is safer than any breed of dog even if you neglect it.

Cats.

Checkmate, dog lovers.

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You are your cat's pet, not the other way around.

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Speaking of Dalmatians though, I like never see them. The last time I saw one was like 10-11 years ago. I see plenty of Pitbulls, Boxers, and Huskies though. Then of course a bunch of lab breeds, occasional Bulldogs and Chow Chow's, pugs, and other small dogs like Chihuahuas.

Buncha people have Great Danes too where I live, German Shepards as well. Are Dalmations even a popular breed?

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I dunno, man. Cats seem to take care of themselves pretty well. I see people getting dragged up and down the street by their dogs all the time. Never had to take my cat for a walk, or play fetch with it, or scrape its crap off the sidewalk. I give them food and water and scratch them behind the eats and they're good to go.

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Sorozone posted...
Speaking of Dalmatians though, I like never see them. The last time I saw one was like 10-11 years ago. I see plenty of Pitbulls, Boxers, and Huskies though. Then of course a bunch of lab breeds, occasional Bulldogs and Chow Chow's, pugs, and other small dogs like Chihuahuas.

Buncha people have Great Danes too where I live, German Shepards as well. Are Dalmations even a popular breed?

I don't see a huge amount anymore, but I know a few. There are a lot of issues with them outside of the aggression - inbreeding gave them several severe health issues sadly :/

I want a Newfoundland. That way I can have a pool and kids and not have to worry about watching the kids if they want to use the pool!

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AlecTrevelyan006 posted...
I want a Newfoundland. That way I can have a pool and kids and not have to worry about watching the kids if they want to use the pool!

Dat drool

But Newfs are amazing, my dad really wants one.

Personally, I wand a Corgi or a Standard Poodle(But **** that poofy cut).