Recently in Taipei, a pit bull attack occurred in Wenshan District on the 6th of this month, when the dog jumped out of a car window and bit someone. Only 11 days later, the same pit bull bit another person in the Da'an District.
According to Taiwan Canine Association Director, Xue Rui-ming, pit bulls are highly aggressive, and protective measures must be strengthened. Xue Rui-ming believes that the current regulations from the Council of Agriculture are complete but lack sufficient enforcement.
He emphasized that pit bulls are inherently fighting animals, necessitating robust protective measures. In his view, the second incident should not have happened and is inexcusable. Some dog owners have tools to immediately release a dog's bite, but others do not, causing the dog to continue biting.
Xue Rui-ming mentioned that the Council of Agriculture has sought assistance from their association for guidance, noting that certain mixed-breed dogs also require attention. Even if owners claim their dogs do not bite, it is often difficult to determine what might trigger an animal. As an FCI all-breed judge, even he becomes nervous when approached by a group of mixed-breed dogs at a friend's factory.
Xue Rui-ming stated that while the Council of Agriculture's pet regulations are comprehensive, the issue lies in their enforcement. In the recent incident, the owner may have felt secure inside the car but was careless, leading to the dog suddenly jumping out of the window. This highlights the need for enhanced management and enforcement.
Xue Rui-ming added that pit bull attacks are common, and pit bulls may gradually be phased out, with decreasing breeding rates and a reduction in the number kept as pets.
