Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Combat dogs--dangerous dogs].

H Eichelberg

    DTW. Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
    |April 25, 2000
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Breed-specific legislation is ineffective for preventing dog bites. Research indicates that no single dog breed is inherently more dangerous, and focusing on owner responsibility is key to mitigating risks associated with "dangerous dogs".

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Life expectancy and cause of death in dogs. I. The situation in mixed breeds and various dog breeds].

    Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·1996
    Same author

    [The nature of the dog--a contribution to the keeping and breeding of so-called fighting dogs].

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·1991
    Same author

    [Morphometric studies of radiographic pictures of lumbar vertebrae of healthy Boxers and Boxers with spondylosis].

    Tierarztliche Praxis·1989
    Same author

    [The major histocompatibility complex in boxers].

    Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·1988
    Same author

    [Immunogenetic studies of spondylosis deformans in boxers].

    Berliner und Munchener tierarztliche Wochenschrift·1988
    Same author

    [Electron microscopy studies of ciliated cells in the larval epidermis of Rana t. temporaria (L.) (Amphibia, Anura)].

    Gegenbaurs morphologisches Jahrbuch·1987
    Same journal

    Immunohistological demonstration of Rhodococcus equi in a trotter foal.

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    Same journal

    A first case of ehrlichiosis in a horse in Poland.

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    Same journal

    [Mortality in free living siskins (Spinus spinus Linnaeus, 1758) due to Salmonella typhimurium, phage type DT104 and DT013].

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    Same journal

    Expression of heat shock proteins in tissues from young pigs exposed to transport stress.

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    Same journal

    Treatment of septicaemia and severe bacterial infections in foals with a new cefquinome formulation: a field study.

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    Same journal

    Influence of ram presence (permanent vs. intermittent) on estrus parameters and behaviours in Kivircik ewes.

    DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift·2009
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Behavior
    • Canine Forensics

    Context:

    • Public discourse in Germany frequently debates the perceived increase in danger posed by certain dog breeds, often labeled as "Kampfhunde" (fighting dogs).
    • Existing classifications of "Kampfhunde" lack scientific basis for determining canine aggression or risk to human safety.
    • Statistical data on dog-related incidents does not support the notion that specific breeds are primary contributors to accidents.

    Purpose:

    • To critically analyze the scientific validity of classifying certain dog breeds as inherently dangerous.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of breed-specific legislation in preventing dog-related accidents.
    • To propose a more productive approach to canine safety by shifting focus from breed to owner accountability.

    Summary:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Zoological analysis reveals no inherent difference in dangerousness among dog breeds.
    • So-called "Kampfhunde" are statistically insignificant as a cause of dog-related accidents.
    • The term "Kampfhund" should be replaced with "dangerous dog" irrespective of breed, emphasizing owner responsibility.

    Impact:

    • Challenges the efficacy of breed-specific legislation in dog bite prevention.
    • Promotes a paradigm shift towards owner-centric approaches for managing canine behavior and public safety.
    • Encourages evidence-based policy-making in animal control and public safety concerning dogs.