gkelly
this is from same articl and reinforces what you just posted.
Another concern is that a ban on a specific breed
might cause people who want a dangerous dog to simply
turn to another breed for the same qualities they
sought in the original dog (eg, large size, aggression
easily fostered). Breed-specific legislation does not
address the fact that a dog of any breed can become
dangerous when bred or trained to be aggressive. From
a scientific point of view, we are unaware of any formal
840 Vet Med Today: Special Report JAVMA, Vol 217, No. 6, September 15, 2000
evaluation of the effectiveness of breed-specific legislation
in preventing fatal or nonfatal dog bites.
There is absolutely no point in banning them. Good pit owners shouldn’t be punished regardless of my own opinions of the breed.
