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In reply to the discussion: Dog dies 4 days after pit bull mauling [View all]Sunlei
(22,651 posts)62. When you look at rentals in the USA, no dogs allowed is typical.
landlords are usually the last to 'know'.
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You really would feel better about a rottweiler, a german shephard, an akita ... ?
etherealtruth
Apr 2014
#14
Every year that breed is responsible for a third to a half of the fatal attacks in the US
LittleBlue
Apr 2014
#10
That data has been completely discredited because the method of data collection doesn't work
kristopher
Apr 2014
#31
People are going to need riders on their homeowners/renters insurance if they have them
Warpy
Apr 2014
#37
Bred for fighting other animals yet being gentle with people. Indeed, can excel at that
uppityperson
Apr 2014
#19
Like I always say, larger dogs are capable of larger injuries. And dog owners can be really
uppityperson
Apr 2014
#25
the owner offered no apologies?!?! I hope you reported the bite to the police.
magical thyme
Apr 2014
#44
Anyone who owns a "working dog" will tell you that its breeds have special behavioral
hedgehog
Apr 2014
#21
The problem with focusing on the dangers of one breed, is downplaying the dangers of others.
nomorenomore08
Apr 2014
#27
This is my guess, but they probably keep the balls because pitbulls are a machismo thing.
chrisa
Apr 2014
#57
I had a dog get a vasectomy, was an interesting vet but the funniest part was bringing him home
uppityperson
Apr 2014
#66
there are many dogs that live their whole short lives without being seen by a vet
KurtNYC
Apr 2014
#70
That is a sad incident but not at all typical. Here is a BETTER example...
leeroysphitz
Apr 2014
#53