sharibartling wrote:
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.... I'll tell you though, don't tell me I have an aggressive breed when a lot of time people are walking their little 5 # pipsqueek running out screaming at you. There's your aggressive breed
The problem is not that the large powerful breeds are inherently more aggressive, the problem is that because they are large and powerful that when they are aggressive they can do deep tissue and muscle damage, and yes even death, when they do attack. The little "pipsqueek" may break the skin. The large breed may send someone to the hospital. And it is always "he has never done that before".
As far as insurance, it may not be that the insurance company prohibits certain breeds, but that their rates may be based on whether a breed specific rule is in place. And liability insurance for businesses can be very expensive. I know from experience.
