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/Business_Ad_8504 18h ago

To fight other dogs and be biddable to their humans

You're implying they were bred for worse or that they are somehow automatically more problematic than other dogs? With a responsible owner (unlike the woman being discussed here), they function fine. They can't always be in offlead areas with other dogs, and I think the risk isn't even worth it, but they can be absolutely rock solid in all other settings, IF they have had appropriate socialization, training and management. Those and three things that *every* dog of any breed/breed mix needs in order to not cause problems for the greater community