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Just have to point out, labs are actually pretty high up on past lists in regards to bites/attacks. In some places they exceed pit-bulls, and other larger dogs in terms of reported bites. I am fairly certain many small breeds of dog would be on the top of all lists, save the damage is usually so minor it never gets reported, or isn't reported often enough.
If you can't handle a dog, you can't. If a person cannot handle a pit-bull, I doubt they will do any better with labs. People who substitute for toy breeds because they think big dogs are too much to handle usually end up raising miniature hell-dogs. Sorry to be picky like this, but too many people "choose as softer option" per breeds, and the end result is the same.
I see a lot about German Sheppards being amazing gentle dogs (and like all dogs I'm sure a lot are) but my only experience with one is a negative one.
I was walking my lab when about 50 feet away was a house with a large gate with a 'beware of dog' sign. As I started to get closer I see the gate fly open and this massive German Sheppard running full tilt towards me. My heart just sank and adrenaline started pumping. It reached my dog and I pulled my dog away. They were sort of running in circles around me. Then the jackass chomped on my dog. She let out the most horrible sound and I couldn't handle it. I let go my dogs leash and tackled the Sheppard to the ground and sat on it. It was surprised and trying to get up but it wasn't trying to bite. My mother was also there but didn't really do anything useful besides quietly calling for someone to get their dog. This old fuck came out and got his dog and started walking away. I said 'your dog bit my dog' he didnt really say anything. The adrenaline that was going through me was insane. I was shaking like a leaf wanting to scream and cry.
My dog was fine. The bite area was sore but no blood or anything. I felt like I pulled every muscle in my body and stayed in bed for a couple days (not sure what happened there). That was a very scary experience. I love my dog, shes my everything and it doesn't matter that I'm 5'3 and 108lbs I'll do what I can to protect her.
I mean, do those figures account for the percentages of people who own each type of dog? In my area I know at least 6 labs but not a single pitbull. Labs are just much more common.
I'm not really sure. The problem is a lot of these reports are not even properly combined with others for better world-view data. So while one city or state might have over-all stats on reported bites/ or deaths by dogs...it just represents that state. It's hard to draw too many conclusions. Where I live pit-bulls are probably pretty high on the list for bites, and causes of death by dogs. Does that mean they are more dangerous as a breed? Or something else at play here? In the case of where I live...the problem with pit-bulls is a problem with a specific type of culture that breeds ignorance, hostility, aggression, and lack of personal responsibility.
The type of people most likely to own one, are also the type of people who will turn any dog nasty, regardless of it's breed. It could be a 4 part mutt and it will still end up meaner than a fat who thinks you are out to throw away their secret hoard of beetus. Since they are most likely to get animals with an image of being mean, the over-all image of that species ends up suffering. Yet is that dog more dangerous? No. They are a victim of the situation here. Or at least that is how I view it. Labs actually have quite a lot of deaths and bites attached to their name...but few places around here consider them dangerous dogs.
A lab is the main dog I have an issue with when I walk my four legged friend, because it's owner is a complete idiot who let it run around doing what ever it wants on a 25 foot leash from day 1. I don't have any issues with the rottie down the road who is a giant gentle snuggly-doof. No real issues with the other "large mean looking" dogs either. Just that adorkable lab that's owner needs a quick kick in the bustle.
[–] Sanguinelady 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Just have to point out, labs are actually pretty high up on past lists in regards to bites/attacks. In some places they exceed pit-bulls, and other larger dogs in terms of reported bites. I am fairly certain many small breeds of dog would be on the top of all lists, save the damage is usually so minor it never gets reported, or isn't reported often enough.
If you can't handle a dog, you can't. If a person cannot handle a pit-bull, I doubt they will do any better with labs. People who substitute for toy breeds because they think big dogs are too much to handle usually end up raising miniature hell-dogs. Sorry to be picky like this, but too many people "choose as softer option" per breeds, and the end result is the same.
[–] seraslynn 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I see a lot about German Sheppards being amazing gentle dogs (and like all dogs I'm sure a lot are) but my only experience with one is a negative one.
I was walking my lab when about 50 feet away was a house with a large gate with a 'beware of dog' sign. As I started to get closer I see the gate fly open and this massive German Sheppard running full tilt towards me. My heart just sank and adrenaline started pumping. It reached my dog and I pulled my dog away. They were sort of running in circles around me. Then the jackass chomped on my dog. She let out the most horrible sound and I couldn't handle it. I let go my dogs leash and tackled the Sheppard to the ground and sat on it. It was surprised and trying to get up but it wasn't trying to bite. My mother was also there but didn't really do anything useful besides quietly calling for someone to get their dog. This old fuck came out and got his dog and started walking away. I said 'your dog bit my dog' he didnt really say anything. The adrenaline that was going through me was insane. I was shaking like a leaf wanting to scream and cry.
My dog was fine. The bite area was sore but no blood or anything. I felt like I pulled every muscle in my body and stayed in bed for a couple days (not sure what happened there). That was a very scary experience. I love my dog, shes my everything and it doesn't matter that I'm 5'3 and 108lbs I'll do what I can to protect her.
[–] curves-shmurves [S] ago
I mean, do those figures account for the percentages of people who own each type of dog? In my area I know at least 6 labs but not a single pitbull. Labs are just much more common.
[–] Sanguinelady ago
I'm not really sure. The problem is a lot of these reports are not even properly combined with others for better world-view data. So while one city or state might have over-all stats on reported bites/ or deaths by dogs...it just represents that state. It's hard to draw too many conclusions. Where I live pit-bulls are probably pretty high on the list for bites, and causes of death by dogs. Does that mean they are more dangerous as a breed? Or something else at play here? In the case of where I live...the problem with pit-bulls is a problem with a specific type of culture that breeds ignorance, hostility, aggression, and lack of personal responsibility.
The type of people most likely to own one, are also the type of people who will turn any dog nasty, regardless of it's breed. It could be a 4 part mutt and it will still end up meaner than a fat who thinks you are out to throw away their secret hoard of beetus. Since they are most likely to get animals with an image of being mean, the over-all image of that species ends up suffering. Yet is that dog more dangerous? No. They are a victim of the situation here. Or at least that is how I view it. Labs actually have quite a lot of deaths and bites attached to their name...but few places around here consider them dangerous dogs.
A lab is the main dog I have an issue with when I walk my four legged friend, because it's owner is a complete idiot who let it run around doing what ever it wants on a 25 foot leash from day 1. I don't have any issues with the rottie down the road who is a giant gentle snuggly-doof. No real issues with the other "large mean looking" dogs either. Just that adorkable lab that's owner needs a quick kick in the bustle.