Originally Posted by
urbanknight
That's the exact point I was trying to make. It doesn't matter the breed. All that matters that it's chasing you. I'm just sick of people saying that x type of animal shouldn't be allowed to exist just because some of its representatives are dangerous.
Example: 88% of serial killers are males. 98% of ******* are males. Should we not allow male humans to exist?
Amazingly enough, I have only been chased by a Jack Russel and a Pomeranian. As I would do with a larger dog, I stopped and put my bike between myself and the dog. Large or small, it's teeth will meet metal before it will meet my flesh.
Being accustomed to dogs, I'm not as worried about being bitten as much as I am worried that the dog (large or small) is going to take my wheel out. That's why stopping is better than riding through in my opinion.
I'm glad you've been fortunate...but one day, when there's a truly viscious pit or doberman just aching to take a big bite out of your neck, you may rethink the bit about stopping and putting your bike in between you and the dog, 'cause he's after MEAT, not carbon fiber or steel or aluminum...I read the same thing long ago, and even tried it. Right...
Theories always look great on paper, but when a 90 pound carnivorous predator is after you, bent on getting a little taste, you'll see that the 'ol bike frame ain't exactly the best protection, and after you've thrown the bike at the dog, then what will you do?
DPN