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I was once put on trial for killing a dog on my farm. It had killed three of my purebred registered cattle, costing me thousands. And it once attacked my seven year old daughter. I had no gun and had to fight it off with a stick.
I had an expert witness who testified that even the gentlest, most tame dog is capable of reverting to feral at any time.
The judge dismissed the case and said I had a right to defend my property. BTW, this is in Arkansas.
Another BTW, I have a friend who had Mastiffs. They were the gentlest dogs I have ever met. But, I know they were originally bred to fight and kill and that capability is still there. It would be frightening to see one of these big animals go on the attack.
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