I agree with moth, genetic predisposition is just that - a possibility, not a sure thing.
But then again, aggression is in every dog, its not something that you can eliminate entirely - ALL dogs have a breaking point. How soon and what you do to get to that breaking point can be a measure of genetics.
I always wonder when I hear people spout that "pitbulls" can be raised to not be aggressive if the same would be said about other instincts in dogs.
"Pointers won't point if you raise them right."
"Border collies won't herd if you raise them right."
"Greyhounds won't run after prey if you raise them right."
"Huskies won't run in the snow if you raise them right."
Yeah...
But then again, aggression is in every dog, its not something that you can eliminate entirely - ALL dogs have a breaking point. How soon and what you do to get to that breaking point can be a measure of genetics.
I always wonder when I hear people spout that "pitbulls" can be raised to not be aggressive if the same would be said about other instincts in dogs.
"Pointers won't point if you raise them right."
"Border collies won't herd if you raise them right."
"Greyhounds won't run after prey if you raise them right."
"Huskies won't run in the snow if you raise them right."
Yeah...