Redditors Chirp In On Why It Is Common For People To Judge Dogs Based On Their Breeds

It is difficult to avoid the temptation to generalize about a subset, in this case, dog breeds.

Maryjane

• Published in News
• August 12, 2022

The notion that you shouldn't judge a dog by its breed certainly goes without saying for those of us who have been fortunate enough to have a dog nearby for most of our lives. However, there is a widespread misconception among those who are unfamiliar with dogs that certain breeds are obligated to behave in a particular, predetermined manner.

The tendency to assign a stereotype to something we don't completely comprehend seems to be ingrained in human nature and impossible to overcome. It is difficult to avoid the temptation to generalize about a subset, in this case, dog breeds.

Due to the fact that many dogs are crossbreeds, it is impossible to predict a dog's behavior based solely on appearance. Just like in humans, a dog's personality will be influenced by a combination of nature and nurture, in addition to the unpredictable effects of a mixed genetic composition.

But back to the original issue, why do people judge dogs based on their breeds? This question bugged a redditor so much that they had to post it on the r/dogs subreddit page.

According to the thread, the OP has a dog and she’s a Malinois mix. She’s a sweet girl, but people tend to think that she’s aggressive, which wasn’t the case.

"If she's aggressive we will turn her away."

Is Lulu is aggressive and okay with small dogs?

The reddit post gathered hundreds of comments from redditors as they could relate to the OP’s story. They made sure to speak their minds on what they thought about this breed judgment.

We've gathered up some of the best comments from the thread and they are full of insightful details so go ahead and read through.

1. Some breeds have naturally higher prey drives

2. They are beautiful dogs who need a job

3. People do this with their own dogs too

4. This is rare at a dog park

5. Those teeth aren't for show

6. I never make any remarks to their owners

7. The woman was pretty considerate about it

8. It is not wild to assume

9. You are responsible but many owners are not

10. It's all just to make sure your dog is safe

11. It's so hard to try to explain to people

12. They are trained to be well behaved

13. Don't get offended by people asking questions

14. Some breeds are more aggressive than others

15. Breeds are selected and bred based on certain traits

16. It can be annoying sometimes but...

17. Most people have no qualms about him

18. I don't blame anyone for making assumptions

19. Let the comments go and enjoy your dog

20. The breed is a very big factor

Whether you have a purebred dog or a mixed breed, how you handle and train your dog will have a significant impact on how it behaves as an adult. And that is one of the things that redditors pointed out, and we totally agree with them.

What are your thoughts about the topic being discussed? Drop your comments below and share them with your loved ones.

Maryjane