I cant see how it's feasible to euthanise up to 100k dogs, I'm not saying that it's not a sensible approach but I dont see it as being logistically possible.
If the current law is enforced numbers will plummet to zero over the next decade or so but that is dependent on the police being strong...
We met a couple and their XL in the park recently, their dog was muzzled, well socialised and under complete control. I'd definitely question their decision to buy the dog but you couldn't describe them as being simple and they didn't match the stereotype you'd imagine.
Don't get me wrong, I...
I think the new measures are sensible, it's not feasible to euthanize 50k to 100k dogs and many will be in the hands of decent owners. I just dont have any faith the police will be tough on anyone who flouts the rules, there's lots around here that are walked without muzzles, probably not...
I agree they are more likely to be aggressive but alot comes down to the owner IMO.
Staffordshire bull terriers are the perfect example of the perfect family dog that in the wrong hands can be dangerous and aggressive.
We have a 42kg red fox labrabdor, very powerful and I would imagine he'd have no problem causing life threatening injuries to most children and many adults if he was that way inclined. He is socialised, regularly exercised and very well trained so he is incredibly well behaved.
I appreciate...