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ProgressMom68 t1_j44nvrl wrote

Reply to comment by External_Staff_300 in Pit Bull Owner Issued Citations in Willard Playground Attack: 'I know the dogs have to go' by Realistic-Sun3480

Ok, let’s be fair here. A miniature schnauzer isn’t going to rip someone’s throat out. People want to make this a binary problem (bad breed vs. bad owners) but honestly, it’s both. Plus irresponsible breeders, lax laws, breed ignorance, and more.

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Wrinklestiltskin t1_j46adz9 wrote

I've seen a child's face after a small dog attack. You are just plain factually wrong that a small dog cannot do real damage, especially to children.

Am I going to feel as intimidated by a smaller dog as large dog? Hell no.. But that doesn't change the fact a small dog can tear up a child's face in an instant.

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External_Staff_300 t1_j44piby wrote

A mini-schnauzer isn't as likely. But it does happen, rare as it is. I agree about breed ignorance though. People don't know how to care for a breed's specific needs and tragedy happens. But that still leaves it with the owner being responsible.

There isn't a single breed out there that is universally vicious. There isn't one specific breed that is more likely to bite you. It all comes down to the individual temperament of the animal, it's training, it's treatment.. way too many factors than just "bad dog breed"

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