Are people or pit bulls to blame for attacks (Harris County,

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Are people or pit bulls to blame for attacks?
06:46 PM CST on Wednesday, January 31, 2007
By Brad Woodard / 11 News
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Of the 1300 dog bite cases in Harris County last year, pit bulls were responsible for roughly 200 of them.

Increasing concern over the breed has prompted Harris County to form a task force to investigate the dogs.

But is it the dog or its owner that makes it dangerous?

There’s no question that the pit bull is a much maligned breed. But, in this case, is perception reality? Supporters of the dogs argue it’s not the animals that are the problem, it’s responsible ownership to blame for the attacks.

You’ll rarely see American Staffordshire terriers – pit bulls – portrayed as docile companion animals on the news, but Zandra Anderson’s dogs are just that.

“That’s one of the misconceptions about the dog. By its very nature, the pit bull is a friendly dog. A human-friendly dog,â€

[Jenn]

[quote]“Banning a breed is never going to change human behavior. If a person is going to fight dogs, banning the breed is not going to take that out of the person. If a person is irresponsible and not taking care of his or her pets, banning the breed is not going to take that out of the human being,â€

[Marinepits]

[quote]“Banning a breed is never going to change human behavior. If a person is going to fight dogs, banning the breed is not going to take that out of the person. If a person is irresponsible and not taking care of his or her pets, banning the breed is not going to take that out of the human being,â€