Carol has a Rottweiler dog, and it attacked and seriously injured one of her neighbors. David has a Rottweiler and it chewed up his wife. The conclusion is obvious that Rottweilers are just plain vicious.
A) Argument against the person, abusive.
B) No fallacy.
C) Red herring.
D) Hasty generalization.
E) Composition.

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This is a classic example of a hasty generalization fallacy. Just because two Rottweilers attacked, it does not mean that all Rottweilers are vicious. It is important to examine individual circumstances and behavior rather than making sweeping generalizations.

Carol Has a Rottweiler Dog, and It Attacked and Seriously