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Old 06-18-2008, 12:12 PM   #71
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ummmm ok, it is still some sort of aspect of the test, and I was stating that it helps show that they can be good family pets, not that they are super friendly. I'm trying to show to people who claim they are bad dogs that they aren't. Any dog can be a bad dog or a good dog. It is up to the owner to be accountable for the training and socializing of their pet.



Fair enough, I guess your point is a bit different from the website you quoted, which incorrectly stated that higher ATTS scores mean less agression and more friendliness.

I tend to agree that any dog can be a good dog or a bad dog, and so much of it lies in the responsibility of the owner (and, to a lesser extent, the breeder). That said, I think the danger with bull terriers is that a bad bull terrier is going to be a lot more dangerous than a bad chihuahua, or even a bad retriever.
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