Unfortunately statistics don't tell the full picture and as with any other statistic, one must look behind the numbers. There is no doubt that these dogs can be aggressive (but usually towards other dogs as that's what they are bred for) and there no question that they have the strength to inflict serious damage.

But if you neglect the fact that they are also the most abused breed, and the type of owners that seem to gravitate towards them, then the statistics begin to lack substance.

It would be like like arguing that because fewer people are likely to be shot in a country that does not allow personal gun ownership; therefore all countries should ban personal gun ownership.

Well... of course countries that don't allow guns will have less gun crime but should that mean that you, a responsible individual should be banned from owning one?

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Al