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Originally Posted by krynski
Yes, I did, and it makes sense in the comparison made. The genetic selection of physical dog traits in the last 2000 years that we have been breeding and selecting for traits has not correlated to behavioural traits. Behavioural traits are much less genetically selectable (which is science). Maybe there should be rules for larger dogs regardless of breed? That makes sense to me, but it truly does not if you are making rules based off of breeds specifically.
In terms of aggression or behaviour, no there is no difference between a yorkie and pit bull. When my german shepherd goes to my friends place, it is far more gentle and well behaved than his chihuahua. Maybe read the results of the study if you disagree.
I realize I'm going to get crapped on for my last post, but frankly, it's science and I'm a little tired of seeing the fingers being pointed without any hint of truth or science being used.
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1. Dogs most certainly do have behavioural traits. They are bred for specific roles.
2. Dogs are not like people, for many reasons, but also in that we neuter dogs without their permission. Humans also breed dogs for specific purposes.
Here's the question. Pit Bulls were bred for the specific purpose of baiting, fighting, and killing large animals, like bulls. These activities are now illegal. Therefore, the purpose of this breed no longer exists. As we neuter dogs anyways, why are we still breeding dogs with physical traits designed for fighting, killing, and baiting when the dogs no longer have that role? Why not just breed less physically powerful companion dogs?
And yes, I'd much rather deal with a bity Chihuahua than a bity German Shepard. Even, if the Chihuahua is more likely to nip. I could literally boot a chihuahua across the room and likely deal it fatal damage with a single kick. If I had to fight a German Shepard, it would probably eat my face. Even the German Shepard, unlike a Pit Bull, still serves a purpose: guarding, military, herding, farm work, search and rescue, etc... We should keep that breed around, but not allow them to be owned in residential areas. The Pit Bull, on the other hand has zero purpose. There is zero reason to continue breeding Pit Bulls.