Qantas bans certain dog breeds

[Petals]

[h=1]Outrage as Qantas says no to American Staffordshire Terriers[/h]

 

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/outrage-as-qantas-says-no-to-staffies/story-e6frfq80-1226544594592#ixzz2GOukNToG

 

They also say no to other breeds as well.

 

 

[Guest The Pom Queen]

I read this yesterday, did you read their media statement ""Safety is our first priority, including that of our employees, and certain breeds are not permitted to travel on Qantas flights as they are traditionally known to be aggressive or highly agitated animals"

I have therefore asked them if this means Chihuahuas, Jack Russell's, etc will be band as these types are more likely to be aggressive. I wonder if they will ban GSD and Rotties next.

Again ban the deed not the breed :no:

[Que Sera Sera]

I absolutely love dogs, Ive had mongrels, GSD's Labs, Labradoodles, Great Danes and now a Staffie/Sharpei cross. I've been bitten twice in my life time, one by a friends Border Collie and the other an escaped Labrador! Neither breed you would ever describe as dangerous . It really does annoy me when people single out certain breeds.

[Petals]

My late Daisy dog who was a bichon/maltese used to have to wear the tiniest muzzle at the vets as she wanted a piece of the vet.

[Mongrel]

They're. Even worse when the drinks trollies been round

[Parley]

I read this yesterday, did you read their media statement ""Safety is our first priority, including that of our employees, and certain breeds are not permitted to travel on Qantas flights as they are traditionally known to be aggressive or highly agitated animals"

I have therefore asked them if this means Chihuahuas, Jack Russell's, etc will be band as these types are more likely to be aggressive. I wonder if they will ban GSD and Rotties next.

Again ban the deed not the breed :no:

 

I having deja vu as we've had this discussion before.

A Chihuahua may be aggressive but is not particularly dangerous due to its size. A swift kick in the head should calm him down.

 

An American pitbull if aggressive will kill you.

Hence many dangerous breeds are banned in various places including the UK and Australia.

[Guest The Pom Queen]

I having deja vu as we've had this discussion before.

A Chihuahua may be aggressive but is not particularly dangerous due to its size. A swift kick in the head should calm him down.

 

An American pitbull if aggressive will kill you.

Hence many dangerous breeds are banned in various places including the UK and Australia.

Yes we have been here before, however, these dogs shouldn't need to be taken out of their cage, not on domestic flights for sure and usually only on an international if there is a delay etc

[Tulip]

Half-tempted to report that post Parleycross, not sure anyone wants to see a post advocating animal cruelty, not sure the forum wants to be held responsible either?

 

As for Qantas, what a petty thing to do, I had expected better.

[VERYSTORMY]

Yes, chihuahua can bite. Mine had to be rushed tonthe vet on Christmas eve with a jellyfish sting and was very happy to try and bite the vet. The difference is the damage caused and the ability to control.

 

I don't know all of these breeds, but the pit bulls should be banned full stop.

[Parley]

Half-tempted to report that post Parleycross, not sure anyone wants to see a post advocating animal cruelty, not sure the forum wants to be held responsible either?

 

As for Qantas, what a petty thing to do, I had expected better.

 

Obviously I'm not advocating cruelty to animals, I'm an animal lover and have a dog and a cat.

Just making the point you can defend yourself against an aggressive chihuahua.

 

Kate always talks about aggressive dogs but I make the distinction between aggressive dogs and dangerous dogs.

It is the dangerous dogs that are the problem, and some breeds are known to be dangerous.

[Guest The Pom Queen]

Obviously I'm not advocating cruelty to animals, I'm an animal lover and have a dog and a cat.

Just making the point you can defend yourself against an aggressive chihuahua.

 

Kate always talks about aggressive dogs but I make the distinction between aggressive dogs and dangerous dogs.

It is the dangerous dogs that are the problem, and some breeds are known to be dangerous.

Some people are known to be dangerous should we put them all to sleep :wink:

[Parley]

And if you keep a tiger for a pet you are asking for trouble too.

Because they are wild by their true nature.

[Guest The Pom Queen]

And if you keep a tiger for a pet you are asking for trouble too.

Because they are wild by their true nature.

Totally different but let's not go there otherwise we will be hijacking the thread again

[Guest51810]

Why are they calling them american staffordshire terriers!?

 

Am i wrong in saying that doesnt exist? I thought it was staffordshire bull terriers (which i have) and then american pitbulls.

 

So are they saying the staffies we have legally in the uk are banned?

[Guest51810]

Ok just ignore that post, i looked it up

[Que Sera Sera]

Does seem odd as Staffordshire is defo English Stacey but yep they are a breed in their own right lol

[Rebecca1978]

Why are they calling them american staffordshire terriers!?

 

Am i wrong in saying that doesnt exist? I thought it was staffordshire bull terriers (which i have) and then american pitbulls.

 

So are they saying the staffies we have legally in the uk are banned?

 

I think an AM-STAFF is a pitball cross staffie.

[Guest51810]

Ah right, i get so confused sometimes!

 

I believe deed not breed but a lot of people think every dog within the breed is the same. Its sad

[Parley]

Why is it sad ?

Because you think you are right and they are wrong. That doesn't make it sad.

[Tulip]

Think I've been over this before on here, about myths and stigmas towards breeds that are not only grossly inaccurate but have no backing or evidence that it's a breed trait.

[Parley]

A number of breeds are banned from being owned in the UK, including:

Pit Bulls, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentinas, Fila Brasilliera.

 

It is illegal to sell, breed, give away these dogs.

[Guest51810]

A number of breeds are banned from being owned in the UK, including:

Pit Bulls, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentinas, Fila Brasilliera.

 

It is illegal to sell, breed, give away these dogs.

 

Who said it wasnt? We all know this.

 

What i get confused about is when a dog is called a american staffy

[Guest51810]

Think I've been over this before on here, about myths and stigmas towards breeds that are not only grossly inaccurate but have no backing or evidence that it's a breed trait.

 

Yep we had another thread about it. I seem to remember someone saying certain dogs should never be near children.

 

My staffy was away meeting daves friends little girl - shes 2 and that was us only just meeting her! He was so gentle with her and just sat beside her and let her clap him then fell asleep beside her. He really loves children. Definitely lives up to the nanny dog name

[Parley]

The point is these are recognised dangerous breeds and are in fact banned in the UK.

The law believes certain breeds are dangerous even if some of the posters here think they are just misundestood.

[olly]

I read this yesterday, did you read their media statement ""Safety is our first priority, including that of our employees, and certain breeds are not permitted to travel on Qantas flights as they are traditionally known to be aggressive or highly agitated animals"

I have therefore asked them if this means Chihuahuas, Jack Russell's, etc will be band as these types are more likely to be aggressive. I wonder if they will ban GSD and Rotties next.

 

 

 

Again ban the deed not the breed

 

 

You are right Kate, my friend has a Chihuahua and it is vicious, will virtually sink it's teeth into your leg upon arrival at the house. I know it may be only a small dog, but it gives bigger dogs a run for their money any day and I am quite scared of it.