@jys1011:
I don't believe any breed is "known" for biting…I believe many human breeds are known for raising dogs that bite. I think it's unfair to blame a dog or a breed for biting when really 9 times out of 10 the human has either encouraged the bite or allowed an occasion to bite.
It is a very small percentage of animals that are aggressive due to neurological disorders.
i completely agree. I am a firm propenent for Pit Bulls and cannot stand close-minded people who discriminate against dogs just because of their breed. How many people realize that "Chance" from the movie "Homeward Bound" is a type of pitt bull terrier?
Any dog can be taught that biting is okay. Half of the reported rott/dobie/shepard/pitt bites are actually from mutts or dogs that aren't even close to being the breed they are preported to be. It is simply a news making tactic. No one wants to hear about the Yorkie that bit a kid in Central Park; but say it was a "bully breed" and you've made the 10 o'clock news!
Any dog can be a good family dog… and any dog can be the meanest most agressive creature known to man. It all depends on training and socialization. The sadest part is that people due truly expect their dog to come "ready-made" and perfect; when they don't measure up to their "Lassie" expectations immediately, the animal is the one with the issues, not the human.
Very sad.