The problem is of course that there is no guarantee that any owner will treat an animal well. We can only take measures after something has gone wrong, and statistically speaking the 4 races (pitbulls, mastino and 2 others which are banned in the Netherlands) are more of a risk than chihuahuas for instance.
We can't ban ownership of dogs, nor deprive idiots of their rights to keep a pet. That is only possible when idiocy of the owner is proved - after things have gone wrong. And even then, it might not have been the mistake of the owner.
The same problem does exist with human beings of course. Having a baby does not transform a person magically in a responsible and caring parent.
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