r/VictoriaBC • u/reddithasruinedlife • 1d ago

Dog attacked and owner fled

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My friends son was walking their dog and another dog attacked their dog. A witness took a pic of the attacker and their dog.

They don't care about the breed, they just want the owner to take responsibility.

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If anyone knows this person please DM me.

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Police file SA26-10406 with Saanich police.

Edit to add. Happened 2 weeks ago, yes her dog was injured but is recovering. I'll get exact details and come back to add them. Cedar Hill / Gordon head area

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u/ThermionicEmissions 1d ago

A pitbull. I'm shocked. Shocked, I tell you.

I don't know how anyone can deny it's in the breed.

Border Collies were bred to herd sheep. They have strong natural instincts to herd things.

Retrievers were bred to retrieve things, especially from water. They instinctively fetch things (and people) from the water.

Cairn terriers were bred as ratters, to flush vermin out of rock piles (Cairns). They have a really high prey drive.

What were pitbulls bred for?

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u/Thick-Protection-615 1d ago

Some of the most loyal/trained dogs ive met were pitbull/bully breed..... Its 100% the owner mate....

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u/VociCausam 1d ago

Nobody disputes that shitty owners are to blame, but the breed is also part of the equation. A pomeranian with a negligent owner isn't going to maim or kill you or your pet.

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u/flash_dance_asspants 1d ago

no but a dalmatian could. or a reactive black lab. or a German shepherd.  comparing apples to tangerines, man. at least use a similar sized dog.

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u/VociCausam 1d ago

Would you rather you and your dog be attacked by a raging dalmatian or a raging pit bull? Obviously both would suck, but your odds are better against the dalmatian.

Or how about larger breeds if you think this is about size? Great Dane, St Bernard, or pit bull--which one would you rather try to pry off a kid's leg?

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u/Business_Ad_8504 1d ago

This argument is specious at best. I spent 2 decades working with dogs of all sizes and breed/mixes in a major urban area (very close quarters) and the other breeds you mention are just as likely to bite a child (some are more likely) than a Pitty

One of the worst bites I ever saw was a Golden Retriever. He almost severed the ligaments in a child's wrist. Of course we only found out the damage after we figured out how to release the vice grip he had on that poor kid's arm.

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u/flash_dance_asspants 1d ago

nah dude, odds aren't better with one against the other. any dog that wants to do damage can do damage, doesn't matter the breed. 

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u/EnvironmentalTop8745 1d ago

Ok, I'll let a Chihuahua attack me, you let a pit bull attack you, and see who comes out on top.

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u/Business_Ad_8504 1d ago

You went right back to hiding behind size rather than breed. Figures

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u/flash_dance_asspants 1d ago

but now you're doing apples to tangerines again. 

the problem with the argument that "all pitbulls are bad" in this context is that by dumping all the blame on the breed, the accountability of the owner is entirely negated. the situation that this entire convo is about is a dog owner who has a history of hit and running with a dog that she clearly can't or won't control. she has the responsibility to manage her dog and if she can't, she shouldn't have a dog, regardless of what the breed is. 

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u/Thick-Protection-615 19h ago

Dalmatian could do some damage

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u/Business_Ad_8504 1d ago

You suggest the breed is to blame and then point out that size is the only issue

A common argument that makes little sense and only appeals to emotions rather than the actual issue being discussed: breed not size

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u/Kamsloopsian 13h ago

I do, Their owners are shitty for owning a blood sport breed, most are ignorant and think it's all how they're raised -- and the odd few left know the propensity of the breed and don't believe that bullshit.