Are Pit Bulls Inherently Dangerous? The Maryland Court of Appeals recently deemed pit bulls and pit bull mixes “inherently dangerous,” but many animal experts and dog advocates believe the court overstepped its authority. “Inherently dangerous” implies that all pit bulls are, through genetics or their environment, born with a vicious streak. The science does not appear to support this. For example, a University of Pennsylvania study on dogs found that the top three biters of humans were actually smaller dogs: Dachshunds, Chihuahuas Jack Russell terriers. keep reading

Are Pit Bulls Inherently Dangerous?

The Maryland Court of Appeals recently deemed pit bulls and pit bull mixes “inherently dangerous,” but many animal experts and dog advocates believe the court overstepped its authority.

“Inherently dangerous” implies that all pit bulls are, through genetics or their environment, born with a vicious streak. The science does not appear to support this.

For example, a University of Pennsylvania study on dogs found that the top three biters of humans were actually smaller dogs: Dachshunds, Chihuahuas Jack Russell terriers.

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    Based on my experience with them, they’re actually very sweet dogs
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    Here, if a pitbull is given up by its owner, the pounds and shelters immediately put it down…
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    some pitbulls, they can be hyper and...bit aggressive if they aren’t trained correctly....
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