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Originally Posted by chinaski

Meh.

All dogs, regardless of breed, can be aggressive. It's in their DNA. And even dogs that are raised/housed in a loving and caring environment can snap.

I had a Cocker Spaniel when I was kid that was meaner than shit. Dog turned on me on at least 2 occasions and attacked me, leaving me scarred and bloodied both times. When the dog turned on my sisters friend and bit her so badly that it required stitches, my parents had him put down. That dog I believe was inbred and had mental/behavioral problems because of it.

I also had a Beagle that would go ballistic on occasion and go on the attack if provoked. She would get mean toward other dogs (mostly), but she would also get mean if you did certain little things to trigger her (picking her up, petting her in a certain way etc). My wife found that dog on the street and it followed her home. We nursed her back to health and gave her a nurturing loving home, but again she had some mental issues and most likely, again, was inbred. Great dog though, since we were adults when we had her, we were more equipped to deal with her "moods". I wouldn't have wanted that dog around children though. She could get downright violent.

Our current dog is a rescue and he is as gentle as can be, but he is a purebred MUTT.

I think Pit Bulls get a bad rap because they are a muscular dog, and if they do snap and go on the rampage, they can cause serious damage. But again, if you get a good one, love them and raise them right, they are just like any other dog.

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