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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 12017421)
I know I harp on about this, but I miss Geordie still.
Attacks 0 Deaths -2 I miss my Chrissie still and it's been 5 years.. >hugs< |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Stinkypup
(Post 12017543)
I think that the gist is that any dog can cause injury and potentially death whatever the breed. Some breeds partly due to the owners are owned as weapons.
Colchester dog attack: pet that killed baby and mauled his brother and mother 'was owned by police officer' |
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We found out we have a pitbull living next door to us. It's a big, aggressive pitbull. I'm really not happy about it but there's nothing we can do. It does make me very nervous though.
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12076813)
This one appears to have been owned by a police officer.
Colchester dog attack: pet that killed baby and mauled his brother and mother 'was owned by police officer'
Originally Posted by dominiqueincanada
(Post 12076846)
We found out we have a pitbull living next door to us. It's a big, aggressive pitbull. I'm really not happy about it but there's nothing we can do. It does make me very nervous though.
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Stinkypup
(Post 12076852)
Anyone can own an aggressive dog- again- whilst staffies have a better reputation than pitbulls and there are some lovely staffies they too can flip more frequently than other breeds
I really don't blame you- do you have kids? Is their yard 100% fenced securely? Do they control it - harness, muzzle whilst out?? :unsure: |
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Originally Posted by dominiqueincanada
(Post 12076859)
No kids but planning on getting a dog in the spring which worries us. The dog is just on a lead. I'd feel a lot happier if they put a muzzle on it but alas. I guess it's not considered dangerous until it attacks someone. Hopefully that's not me or my partner. It's particularly aggravating as pitbulls were banned/restricted in Vancouver but it was overturned in 2005.
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Forty years ago I was attacked-savaged really, by two pit bulls on the U.T. campus. Terrifying experience that happened late at night. 35 bites-blood everywhere. Months of medical treatment.
A couple of years ago I was camping at Castle Mountain, Banff. At a campsite across the way a surly camper arrived with two pit bulls that he allowed to run around, which not only attacked a harmless little dog, but frightened everyone. One brave soul used his bear spray on the curs-only to be threatened by their owner. Cops arrived, but did they take the dogs away? No. Just gave a warning. I got talking to a farmer at the scene who opined that domestic animals, farm or pets, are bred for their characteristics. Holstein/Friesen for milk, Aberdeen Angus for beef. Pit bulls are not called pit bulls for nothing. A few weeks ago a man in the UK was attacked on the street by a pit bull; it dragged him to ground, bit him to death, and then started dragging the man to its kennel. Just one of several similar reports recently. I see more and more people here in England with pit bulls or variances. Once I thought that only men of a violent character had these animals. In our village, a seemingly refined lady has three of them-that she allows to run free in local woodland. A few weeks ago these dogs menaced me, snarling and leaping up at me. She saw nothing wrong with her own behaviour or that of her dogs-insisting that it was her right to allow the dogs to run free. |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by dave2003
(Post 12077455)
Forty years ago I was attacked-savaged really, by two pit bulls on the U.T. campus. Terrifying experience that happened late at night. 35 bites-blood everywhere. Months of medical treatment.
A couple of years ago I was camping at Castle Mountain, Banff. At a campsite across the way a surly camper arrived with two pit bulls that he allowed to run around, which not only attacked a harmless little dog, but frightened everyone. One brave soul used his bear spray on the curs-only to be threatened by their owner. Cops arrived, but did they take the dogs away? No. Just gave a warning. I got talking to a farmer at the scene who opined that domestic animals, farm or pets, are bred for their characteristics. Holstein/Friesen for milk, Aberdeen Angus for beef. Pit bulls are not called pit bulls for nothing. A few weeks ago a man in the UK was attacked on the street by a pit bull; it dragged him to ground, bit him to death, and then started dragging the man to its kennel. Just one of several similar reports recently. I see more and more people here in England with pit bulls or variances. Once I thought that only men of a violent character had these animals. In our village, a seemingly refined lady has three of them-that she allows to run free in local woodland. A few weeks ago these dogs menaced me, snarling and leaping up at me. She saw nothing wrong with her own behaviour or that of her dogs-insisting that it was her right to allow the dogs to run free. Pitbulls and crosses fall under the Dangerous dogs act in the UK, how come you are coming across them ? I personally would report such aggressive dogs that you describe before a child gets killed |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by dominiqueincanada
(Post 12076846)
We found out we have a pitbull living next door to us. It's a big, aggressive pitbull. I'm really not happy about it but there's nothing we can do. It does make me very nervous though.
Originally Posted by dominiqueincanada
(Post 12076859)
No kids but planning on getting a dog in the spring which worries us. The dog is just on a lead. I'd feel a lot happier if they put a muzzle on it but alas. I guess it's not considered dangerous until it attacks someone. Hopefully that's not me or my partner. It's particularly aggravating as pitbulls were banned/restricted in Vancouver but it was overturned in 2005.
Another reason they should allow Canadian citizens to carry firearms. That way, if it threatens you, you should have the right to shoot it. |
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 12077882)
Another reason they should allow Canadian citizens to carry firearms. That way, if it threatens you, you should have the right to shoot it.
If your neighbors take the animal out unmuzzled you could report them and for the safety of all, you should. Don't have the mauling/death of a child/anyone on your conscience. Any responsible pit bull lover would ensure the dog is muzzled. If it does attack someone and does physical injury it will probably be put down by the courts. |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by plasticcanuck
(Post 12078114)
In Ontario legislation requires Pitbulls be muzzled when in public. https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/about/pubs/dola-pubsfty/dola-pubsfty.php#TOC_04
If your neighbors take the animal our unmuzzled you could report them and for the safety of all, you should. Don't have the mauling/death of a child/anyone on your conscience. Any responsible pit bull lover would ensure the dog is muzzled. If it does attack someone and does physical injury it will probably be put down by the courts. OP check the bylaws. Even if the ban was overturned in 2005 maybe there's still a muzzle order? |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 12077882)
Another reason they should allow Canadian citizens to carry firearms. That way, if it threatens you, you should have the right to shoot it.
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Hi all. I have a Staffordshire bull terrier (I know this thread isn't exactly about them, but the closest thread I could find!)
She isn't a pedigree and we are not entirely sure what she is mixed with but we know it's not a Rottie or Pitbull ! I just had a horrible thought that she may not be allowed to move with us to BC . We are at the very very early stages yet. I have literally just been offered a job! This would be a big deal breaker if she couldn't come. She is the soppiest dog and at 7, she thinks she is a pup still. We also have a pedigree German Shepherd. Would be grateful of thoughts ! |
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Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108593)
Hi all. I have a Staffordshire bull terrier (I know this thread isn't exactly about them, but the closest thread I could find!)
She isn't a pedigree and we are not entirely sure what she is mixed with but we know it's not a Rottie or Pitbull ! I just had a horrible thought that she may not be allowed to move with us to BC . We are at the very very early stages yet. I have literally just been offered a job! This would be a big deal breaker if she couldn't come. She is the soppiest dog and at 7, she thinks she is a pup still. We also have a pedigree German Shepherd. Would be grateful of thoughts ! |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by dave_j
(Post 12108599)
My daughter moved to BC with a pure bred Staffy without problems. Dog still happily around.
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108600)
That's good to hear!! I was just concerned that because ours is not a full breed, they wouldn't let her in. Another worry off the list then !!! Phew!! Thank you !
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12108604)
Isn't BC the destination of choice for people who have dangerous dogs? It seems to me that whenever some breed is banned in Ontario or Quebec or wherever the examples of the breed that haven't yet eaten any children or maimed any passers-by are rehomed to BC. I don't think you need worry about a ban in BC.
She also had to have her two front fangs out recently so definitely not a dangerous dog even if she wanted to be !!!! May have to keep an eye out for the real dangerous dogs !! Thanks so much for the confirmation ! If it's not one thing to worry about, it's another !!! |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108593)
Hi all. I have a Staffordshire bull terrier (I know this thread isn't exactly about them, but the closest thread I could find!)
She isn't a pedigree and we are not entirely sure what she is mixed with but we know it's not a Rottie or Pitbull ! I just had a horrible thought that she may not be allowed to move with us to BC . We are at the very very early stages yet. I have literally just been offered a job! This would be a big deal breaker if she couldn't come. She is the soppiest dog and at 7, she thinks she is a pup still. We also have a pedigree German Shepherd. Would be grateful of thoughts ! Coquitlam & Nanamio: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bulls, American Pit Bull Terriers New Westminster: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bull, Pit Bull, Terrier, American Pit Bull, Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Cane Corso, Italian Mastiff, Presa Canarios, Fila Brasileiro, Argentinian Dogo Fort Nelson: Pit bulls banned Prince George: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Staffordshire Terrier |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 12108610)
No outright dog bans in BC, but there are local by-laws that restrict or ban breeds on a local basis:
Coquitlam & Nanamio: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bulls, American Pit Bull Terriers New Westminster: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bull, Pit Bull, Terrier, American Pit Bull, Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Cane Corso, Italian Mastiff, Presa Canarios, Fila Brasileiro, Argentinian Dogo Fort Nelson: Pit bulls banned Prince George: Muzzles compulsory- Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Staffordshire Terrier |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108615)
Thank you RICH. That's very useful. I have no idea with area we will be moving too, but this is very helpful to know. I appreciate it.
If your dog's not a pedigree, perhaps confirmation from a vet confirming mongrel status would potentially help avoid an incorrect classification. |
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Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 12108622)
You're welcome - be advised that the list evolves and you should contact the municipality you're going to be living in to confirm any restrictions or otherwise.
If your dog's not a pedigree, perhaps confirmation from a vet confirming mongrel status would potentially help avoid an incorrect classification. |
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Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 12108622)
You're welcome - be advised that the list evolves and you should contact the municipality you're going to be living in to confirm any restrictions or otherwise.
If your dog's not a pedigree, perhaps confirmation from a vet confirming mongrel status would potentially help avoid an incorrect classification. |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108629)
Actually, declaring as mongrel is an excellent idea. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. She isn't vicious whatsoever to any other dogs, although I am a very responsible dog owner and always put both of mine on the lead when we meet other dogs and generally move away from them, so I would like to avoid having to muzzle her if possible.
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108765)
In Canada dogs have to be on leash at all times unless in a designated leash free area...
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
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And cats in some places...and cat licences too. Vicious beasts.
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Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108765)
In Canada dogs have to be on leash at all times unless in a designated leash free area...
I used to walk along Queen Street to the St Lawrence Market and put a leash on the dog when I arrived so I could tie him up while I shopped. One day a woman gave me a lecture that, if the dog were properly trained, he'd wait outside the market without a leash. A market full of butcher's shops! |
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Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108763)
Not sure I would agree with that. DOLA - Dog owner liability act is worded that any Pitbull or dog displaying the characteristics of a Pitbull.... So it does matter what the paperwork says it's what the dog looks like... But that's in Ontario...
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108765)
In Canada dogs have to be on leash at all times unless in a designated leash free area...
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Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by R I C H
(Post 12108777)
If a vet determined a dog was a mongrel rather than characteristic of a particular breed I'm not sure what there'd be to disagree with. It's conjecture anyway, we don't know what Victoria's dog looks like.
Depends on the environment that you live in, doesn't it? For the majority of my time in Canada I've lived next to crown land and/or out of city limits. Never owned a lead or needed one for our dogs. I lived on 8 acres surrounded my crown land so I would open the door in the morning and my dogs could wander wherever they wanted to. That was in NS. Now in ON they can go about 6'! Poor girls... |
Re: Pit bulls and Rottweilers
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108954)
Yes it depends on what the vet says for sure. Although a vet won't risk him license I wouldn't think. But a mongrel isn't a breed so the vet would say it has the characteristics of whatever type of dog. The better bet is for the vet to say it's a boxer cross or bulldog cross or something like that.
I lived on 8 acres surrounded my crown land so I would open the door in the morning and my dogs could wander wherever they wanted to. That was in NS. Now in ON they can go about 6'! Poor girls... My staff has the face of one but a smaller non stocky body. She's also long legged. I wish I could put a photo up as that description sounds very odd!! We don't know where in BC we want to be yet but ideally somewhere similar to where we are here in the Kent countryside where I can walk them for miles and not have to worry about dog parks or keeping them on the lead at all times. They are used to running in fields! Your home sounds ideal !!! I am a seriously sensible dog owner and am always aware of Surroundings including other dogs. Mine have never attacked any one or any dog so finding the right place for all of us is a huge deal! |
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Originally Posted by Victoria34
(Post 12108963)
Thanks for all the comments and apologies as I don't know how to multi quote !!
My staff has the face of one but a smaller non stocky body. She's also long legged. I wish I could put a photo up as that description sounds very odd!! We don't know where in BC we want to be yet but ideally somewhere similar to where we are here in the Kent countryside where I can walk them for miles and not have to worry about dog parks or keeping them on the lead at all times. They are used to running in fields! Your home sounds ideal !!! I am a seriously sensible dog owner and am always aware of Surroundings including other dogs. Mine have never attacked any one or any dog so finding the right place for all of us is a huge deal! |
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Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12108968)
As there's no breed specific legislation in BC you wouldn't need to worry what he looks like anyway. Somebody mentioned bylaws, that's what you would need to adhere to. As long as you do then pooch will be just fine.
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Two-year-old girl mauled by up to five dogs in Liverpool
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...s-in-liverpool |
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12248061)
Two-year-old girl mauled by up to five dogs in Liverpool
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...s-in-liverpool |
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