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Originally Posted by MediaGuy
If you read a little further into that report, the CDC admits their "study" is based on media reports only.
Media loves the word "pitbull" as much as they used to love the word "doberman" - however they aren't a sound data source for the conclusion that Pits are more deadly or crazy or aggressive than other breeds...
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The study actually says in it that they use multiple sources. Media reports are one of the sources. Data collected from the Humane Society is another source.
I have never said that the pits are more aggressive than other dogs or that they are crazy. To me the information, while still somewhat flawed (in some cases they can't identify the dog and in others they can't identify the dog breed. There is also questions on how to classify "mutts" that attack) it seems pretty clear to me that pitbull-type does are responsible for more deaths.
I realize I'm not going to change your mind and in the end, when you think about it, there are only about 10-20 people per year in this country killed by dogs which is a tiny amount when you consider how many dogs are out there, but if it were me I would never own a pitbull. I prefer pets that can't rip my arm off if one day they decide to.