Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?
[33] This is a highly contentious issue, characterized by strongly held opinions on both sides of the debate. It is the applicant’s position that many, if not most, pit bulls will never be involved in an attack; there are other breeds of dogs that are equally, if not more, dangerous; and a dog’s breed is not the primary determinant of dangerousness. The respondent, however, contends that pit bulls pose a particular threat to public safety. [34] Dr. Lehr Brisbin has a doctorate in zoology. He has been qualified as an expert in U.S. courts in the area of canine behaviour, genetics, anatomy and training in relation to American pit bull terriers and other breeds of dogs used in hunting and law enforcement. He has also owned and trained three American pit bull terriers. He stated that he is not aware of any scientific study that identifies physical, physiological or behavioural differences between American pit bull terriers and other breeds that would indicate that American pit bull terrier
