Tyson Pts

[grumpette]

The utter stupidity of humans is astounding.

All that time and effort put into poor Tyson's training and they waste it because of his looks.

[VizslaMomma]

Note they used physical traits to condemn this dog... not behavioural traits... *sigh*

T.

Where were their brains?

Poor Tyson. R.I.P., A VICTIM.

[Staffyluv]

Unfortunately while I find what happened extremely upsetting, I'm not surprised or shocked by it in any way, shape or form. This is the reality of BSL, and it happens right here on our doorsteps too

I am the same Mel - doesn't stop my heart from breaking though.

Sadly, we see this all to often and I can't see it changing any time soon.

[pepe001]

I really shouldn't have opened the picture. Now I am sitting her crying over such a beautiful boy killed for no reason.

[Maddy]

They actually featured Tyson on an episode of The Dog Rescuers (season 2, episode 3) and they were talking about how perfect he was for the role. I actually watched it only a few weeks ago and there was absolutely no mention of him being a pit bull. I think he was being called a staffy cross (and that's what he looked like, too).

[Tibbie_tabbie]

It makes me feel sick.... It's horrific

Tyson looks like the average 'staffy' (ie, mix) that you see on the street in the UK. Makes me scared for friends and family.

Edited July 4, 2014 by Tibbie_tabbie

[mita]

Note they used physical traits to condemn this dog... not behavioural traits... *sigh*

T.

This poor innocent dog was killed by ignorance.

The tragedy is that it's not rocket science that appearance is not a predictor of behaviour. All the major Veterinary Associations make this point.... because they draw on veterinary science..

[Lilted]

Stupidity beyond belief.

Have to ask the qualifications of

expert Dog Legislation Officers who identified the physical traits.

[Lilted]

Think its about time when these so called experts make one of these rash decisions, a post mortem is done and if their expert call is wrong they are made accountable, that would slow their big mouths down a bit

[melzawelza]

Think its about time when these so called experts make one of these rash decisions, a post mortem is done and if their expert call is wrong they are made accountable, that would slow their big mouths down a bit

You can never prove them right or wrong though. There's no way to tell what breeds make up a dog of unknown heritage unless the dog has pedigree papers. That's one of the reasons why BSL is so ridiculous.

ETA: It's also been established in the courts in the UK many years ago that the legislation applies to 'type', not breed. They aren't saying he's an American Pit Bull Terrier, they're saying he's a 'Pit Bull Type' which literally means he just fits some arbitrary and loose physical standards for what constitutes 'Pit Bull Type' in that country. It's not actually about his breed, it's about his appearance.

Very good detailed information here for anyone interested:

http://ddawatch.co.uk/DDA_Detail_and_practice.html

Edited July 4, 2014 by melzawelza

[tdierikx]

expert Dog Legislation Officers who identified the physical traits

... and this couldn't have been done PRIOR to the dog being adopted from the RSPCA and going through months of specialised training?

Seriously, they had a dog that was showing great promise as a working dog, and based only upon what it looked like, it had to be destroyed? Beggars belief!

T.