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EJH-RVA t1_iyefoiz wrote

Reply to comment by stinkemrpink in No criminal charges for owner of pit bull that killed 88 year old woman by AphidGenocide

Where is this study showing animal aggression comes from owner behavior? That contradicts the APBT breed standard, which clearly states that animal aggression should exist in the breed. 🤔

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stinkemrpink t1_iyehvmv wrote

Well it was referenced and cited in at least one of the links I provided, but here it is again.

https://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=javaa.2009.336.342

And where did you find the breed standard, because that is straight up false. Some pitbulls were bred to fight dogs, but ALL were bred to be friendly towards humans and aggression towards humans is uncharacteristic of the breed. The dog fighting pits were especially bred to be friendly towards humans so that the aggression from a fight wouldn’t carry over to their handler. Here’s the UK standard for pitbulls:

https://www.ukcdogs.com/american-pit-bull-terrier

Since the American Kennel Club doesn’t recognize Pitbull Terrier, I’ll include their breed standard for the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Pitbull’s close relative and a breed that is often confused for a Pitbull. They might be prone to aggression towards other dogs, but they are bred to be docile towards humans.

https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/

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EJH-RVA t1_iyekji0 wrote

I didn’t say they were bred for human aggression. I said dog aggression is in the breed standard. It’s stated in the UKC standard you linked above. Although, I’ll concede that it doesn’t say they should be dog aggressive, just that they are.

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