I am on the fence when it comes to this breed. I've never had any bad experiences or encounters with one. And I've been around quite a few. With that said. Pound for pound. It can be a lethal animal as we've all seen over the years. And even though there's far more aggressive breeds out there, both, smaller and larger than it can be. Those attacks were minimal or far less reported. I don't believe this breed deserves to be outlawed or put down though.

And I agree with the Alpha mentality. Certain breeds need certain direction and discipline. I don't mean rule with an iron fist though. But a commanding presence that understands and has a knack with dogs in general. That's not a breed you should ever take lightly. My grandfather and father used to actually breed and raise up Doberman's and Rottweiler's for guard jobs. And my father will tell you and most people that even with a sharp instructor or teacher that sometimes [BLEEP] happens. My aunt, when she was a little girl, she accidentally slammed a door on the biggest dog's paw that they had for years and after that he was "done" with her.

He wanted nothing to do with her. He would snarl and growl at her and he never liked being around her after that. He would actually leave the room or slink behind my father or grandfather anytime she was around. Kids will be kids. While it's terrible and sad to see a six year old die in such a brutal manner. The fact is. I don't know what happened between that dog and that kid. But the parents should have known better or been better prepared. I love my dog. I've had him for six years. He's mild mannered and usually happy go lucky and full of life around other people and kids. But I'll tell you right now. If he was ever attacking someone for no apparent reason other than just to attack. He's dead. I'll put him down myself.

Because at that point I've failed him as an owner and I've failed myself as an owner.

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