Pitbull Vs California

So this law is SB861 and its to terminate all pitbulls in the state of california. In sanfransico a young boy was mauled by the family pitbull and was killed. The dog has since been put to sleep.

According to wikipedia Pit Bull is a term used to describe several breeds of dogs with similar physical characteristics. The American bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier commonly fall under the category of "pit bull." There are several other breeds that can fall under the category of pit bull, including: the Argentine Dogo, the English Bull Terror, the American Bulldog, and the Perro de Presa Canario. These breeds are usually not included by breed name in any Breed Specific Legislation (see below), but are usually included because of a broad definition and confusion as to what a pit bull actually is. All of these breeds as well as many others (including Great Danes, Newfoundlands and Rottweilers ) are members of the Molosser family of dog breeds.


Pitbulls are not the only bread of dog that can be agressive, I think its all in how they are raised. There are mesures for preventing dog bites here are a few:

Dogs with histories of agression are inappropriate in households with children

Be senitive to cues that a child is fearful or apprehensive about a dog, and if so delay acquiring a dog.

Spend time with a dog before buying or adopting it. Use caution when bringing a dog pr puppy into a home of an infant or toddler

Spay.neuter virtually all dogs (this frequently reduces aggressive tendencies)

NEVER LEAVE INFANTS OR YOUNG CHILDREN ALONE WITH ANY DOG

Properly socialize and train any dog entering the household. Teach the
 dog submissive behaviors (e.g., rolling over to expose abdomen and
 relinquishing food without growling).

Immediately seek professional advice (e.g., from veterinarians, animal
 behaviorists, or responsible breeders) if the dog develops aggressive
 or undesirable behaviors.

Do not play aggressive games with your dog (e.g., wrestling).

Teach children basic safety around dogs and review regularly:

 Never approach an unfamiliar dog.

 Never run from a dog and scream.

 Remain motionless when approached by an unfamiliar dog (e.g., "be
   still like a tree").

 If knocked over by a dog, roll into a ball and lie still (e.g.,
   "be still like a log").

 Never play with a dog unless supervised by an adult.

 Immediately report stray dogs or dogs displaying unusual behavior
   to an adult.

 Avoid direct eye contact with a dog.

 Do not disturb a dog who is sleeping, eating, or caring for puppies.

 Do not pet a dog without allowing it to see and sniff you first.

 If bitten, immediately report the bite to an adult.