Comment on American bully XL dogs to be banned by end of year - Sunak
lemonflavoured@kbin.social 2 years agoThe difference is that other breeds aren't quite as dangerous, and so won't kill or maim as many people.
Comment on American bully XL dogs to be banned by end of year - Sunak
lemonflavoured@kbin.social 2 years agoThe difference is that other breeds aren't quite as dangerous, and so won't kill or maim as many people.
Fedegenerate@lemmynsfw.com 2 years ago
I’m not sure this is a reply to me. Difference in what is that?
lemonflavoured@kbin.social 2 years ago
You were arguing that if you ban one breed the shitty owners will move on to another one. My point was that that other breed will (probably) not be quite as dangerous as this one, so it's a net positive.
Fedegenerate@lemmynsfw.com 2 years ago
Nice argument, I showed you the data the proves it wrong though.
But beyond that the argument is flawed fundamentally, dog breeds aren’t static and the gog abusers don’t have to start with dachounds.
My argument stands and is supported by the data.
HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 2 years ago
While the data proves that banning breeds fails.
Unfortunately recent data dose indicate an increase in fatal attacks when rgis new breed became available.
That is harder with older breeds because data is less available in the past.
But yes your point is valid. Breed is not really a valid method. Characteristics. And or personality would be better. But harder to police.
But I’m also of the opinion that bans even then are not the best method. If defining characteristics is possible. Then requiring owner to be qualified and required to keep the dogs in a safe manner is also reasonable.
Any dog with an uncontrollable prey drive. Is generally safe from fatal attacks if muzzled. Add to that a requirement to be able to control the dog.
If you want to keep a leopard. You are required to do so with the right qualifications and enviroment to do so. While dividing dogs is a lot more complex. No one sane wants to require owners of a chihuahua to be qualified for dangerous animals. As doing so would remove companion animals from lots of loving responsible owners.
But as you indicate. If someone is looking for a violent dog. Then increasing the effort and checks they must comply with. Will put the desire out of reach for all but the most dedicated/ responsible.