Despite being uploaded on Jan. 7, the video of a 4-year-old feeding grown pit bulls has quickly went viral with over 4 million views. Twitter has also erupted with many condemning the child’s parents for what they believe to be a blatant act of child endangerment. Many have lambasted the parents using strong words and sentiments. Others, though, were supportive with some even calling the video cute. That crowd emphasized that pit bulls are wrongly vilified and are no more dangerous than any other large breed provided that they are properly socialized.
The video has also stirred debate whether pit bulls are inherently dangerous even if trained from a young age.
Here are some disturbing statistics regarding the highly controversial yet popular canine breed:
• Pit bulls account for only 6% of the total US dog population but account for roughly 68% of dog attacks on people.
• From the years 1978 to 1998, pit bulls have accounted for more human fatalities than any other breed.
• Two people are maimed in a pit bull attack every day.
• One person is killed by a pit bull every 14 days.
• Pit bulls account for 386,000 emergency room visits each year.
• From the years 1978 to 1998, pit bulls have accounted for more human fatalities than any other breed.
• Two people are maimed in a pit bull attack every day.
• One person is killed by a pit bull every 14 days.
• Pit bulls account for 386,000 emergency room visits each year.
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