barnetmill
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While it is true that a non vicious or non-aggressive dog via maltreatment can be made into a dangerous animal, genetics certainly play a role in this. I do not know the russian studies, but any number of dog breeders will certainly confirm this. A good breeder will put down dogs that have behavioral or physical traits that are not desirable.
Old timers would kill on the spot a dog with bad behavior. Case in point a female friend of mine is afraid of nothing (she is 6'3") was helping an older gentleman with a shrimp breeding project. His pitbull maggie wanted some of chopped liver and growled at my friend. Next day maggie is gone. Older gentleman told her: I took maggie out back and shot right her after you left. Maggie knew you and yet she growled at you. I have people including children that come over here and I can not have sort of behavior in dog. That was how things use to be done in this country. Now days most dogs are pets and do not have to earn their right to exist w/o providing a service to the master.
Old timers would kill on the spot a dog with bad behavior. Case in point a female friend of mine is afraid of nothing (she is 6'3") was helping an older gentleman with a shrimp breeding project. His pitbull maggie wanted some of chopped liver and growled at my friend. Next day maggie is gone. Older gentleman told her: I took maggie out back and shot right her after you left. Maggie knew you and yet she growled at you. I have people including children that come over here and I can not have sort of behavior in dog. That was how things use to be done in this country. Now days most dogs are pets and do not have to earn their right to exist w/o providing a service to the master.