These 10 dog breeds are 'too dangerous to be family pets' according to one politician
A politician has been slammed after admitting he is responsible for 'dangerous dogs' signs that warn of 10 breeds 'too dangerous' for families.
Alan Tobin, a councillor for Ashbourne Municipal District in County Meath, Ireland,posted a photograph of one of the signs on his Facebook page on Sunday evening.
His caption explained the background behind the signs, saying: "As a dog owner I'm absolutely delighted that signs I've asked for, with pictures, showing the dangerous breeds of dogs have been erected over the past week.
"It still amazes me that some people think these dogs are ideal family pets."
The 'public safety notice' includes photos of 10 different breeds and warns they should be leashed or muzzled, wearing a collar bearing the owner's name and address and be under the control of someone over the age of 16.
Mr Tobin's admission he is responsible for the signs has caused a great deal of anger in the comments on his post, which has been shared more than 97,000 times.
One annoyed Facebook user, Jacqulyn Delaney, even took it upon herself to Photoshop a muzzle on to the picture of Mr Tobin.
She wrote: "Here's another picture of a dangerous breed it's known as a "politician" they talk absolute s***e and also should be muzzled."
Her comment alone has received more than 77,000 likes and counting.
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Dog owners then began posting photographs of their beloved pets in an attempt to prove the politicians wrong.
Sara Ward shared an adorable photograph of her German Shepherd, Zoe, cuddling a tiny kitten who she adopted after it was abandoned by its mum.
Sara commented: "You really are an uneducated moron. I'm embarrassed for you."
Emma Doyle added: "As a dog groomer I come across many different breeds including the 'dangerous dogs' breeds - most of them eg Rottweiler and German shepherd are a pleasure to groom and would lick you to death.
"I think you need to actually be around these dogs first before you state your seriously stupid opinions on something you obviously don't know a lot about," she continued.
"Makes you look stupid and FYI I have come across aggressive dogs while grooming and they have all been small dogs."
Dog trainer Kristi Howe said: "Are you kidding me!? What are your credentials to make such claims? I've been training dogs for years and my favourites are all the breeds listed on your stupid sign."
It's safe to say he's made himself very unpopular with the post, to which 63,000 people have responded with an 'anger' reaction on Facebook.
The 10 breeds on Tobin's list
1. American Pit Bull Terrier
2. Rhodesian Ridgeback
3. Bull Mastiff
4. Doberman Pinscher
5. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
6. Rottweiler
7. German Shepherd
8. English Bull Terrier
9. Japanese Akita
10. Japanese Tosa
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