On breed-specific legislation

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According to the American Temperament Test Society, dachshunds seem to be around the 70% mark, contrasted with about 84%, 86%, and 90% for the three commonly identified pit-bull-type breeds. So yeah, pretty big difference there. Shih tzu's are at 78%. Huh yeah those are actually lower than cocker spaniels and beagles, which are both at around 80% (though Murphy was almost attacked once by a couple beagles leashed up outside of a store). Heh scottish terriers are actually at 64%.

Anyway people focus more (understandably) on the biting force, size, and musculature of an animal when it comes to labelling a breed as dangerous. Interestingly, while labrador retrievers rank quite high (93%), golden retrievers are about the same as pit bulls. Great danes are about 80%, rottweilers 83%, dobermans only 78%.

Btw the test "simulates a casual walk through the park or neighborhood where everyday life situations are encountered. During this walk, the dog experiences visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are encountered, calling into play the dog's ability to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for watchful and protective reactions."