Pit Bulls

[PM5K]

uhhhh.. then you're really weird, lol

Well then let's just say that I USED to like you more than your sister...

[Spurfect]

Well then let's just say that I USED to like you more than your sister...

lol ok.. well, then, you like her more now?
that's cool. she's pretty cool too

[PM5K]

lol ok.. well, then, you like her more now?
that's cool. she's pretty cool too

Damnit, no... I still like you more....

[Spurfect]

Damnit, no... I still like you more....

it's cool either way.

[lebomb]

That is the dumbest ing post ever. I've had my kids around pitbulls and magically they weren't mauled. What a dumbass.

I guess you are too ing stupid NOT to risk it.

[ALVAREZ6]

who gives a about "it's not the dog, etc"

all you have to see if pitts kill more humans than other dogs and that should be enough to ban them. you sound like the ers who defend rapists and pedophiles. "it is not his fault, he had a bad childhood"

[ALVAREZ6]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DjjcmYwnMiA

what a great owner.


that fat should die, the 6 months in jail.

[lebomb]

One time I went to the corner store to get some milk. I saw a messican leaning against the pay phone. His 40oz of OE was half gone so I knew trouble was to be had. You guys know messicans were breed for years to withstand extremes in temperature and the effects of alcohol.

I came back out and he looked at me. Very scary I really feared a vicious attack was about to take place since these types of people live in packs too, sometimes 8 and even 12 deep in a single bedroom apartment. I scurried to get into my Geo Metro but I knew I was too late. He was already on the payphone calling the rest of his "dogs". I got out as quick as I could to advert disaster. Later that night I heard that corner store got robbed by a group of hoodlums. I'm sure it was him. You know they're responsible for half of the robberies reported.

STFU.....this BS you just typed shows me just how in stupid you really are.

[johnsmith]

STFU.....this BS you just typed shows me just how in stupid you really are.

Nope, sorry, his post was funny.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Whomever says Pitbulls are good dogs and its just the ower.....how about you go out and raise one around you gotdayum kids.

Not only was mine raised around kids, she was raised around developmentally disabled kids. She was a ing certified therapy dog. You seriously don't understand the breed at all.

[PM5K]

Not only was mine raised around kids, she was raised around developmentally disabled kids. She was a ing certified therapy dog. You seriously don't understand the breed at all.

I understand that if you are going to pick an animal to have around children you should probably not pick the one that's capable of subduing another animal (namely bulls) that are considerably larger than they are by means of a relentless and viscious attack....

[TheSanityAnnex]

Saying its genetics vs how they are raised is like saying black people steal because thats how they are not how they're raised.

This site is backed by the AKC

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanpitbull.htm

That sly smile, those determined eyes, that unwaning pleasure to please... the mere quality and characteristics of the APBT have evoked more human emotional, rational, and irrational response than any other breed that exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or people-eaters. Their natural aggressive tendencies are toward other dogs and animals, not people. However if they are properly socialized they will not even be aggressive with them. These are truly quality companions for quality owners only! The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy to the death. It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know when it needs to protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull Terrier can be willful and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood. For the most part they are very friendly, but not recommended for most people. Excellent with children in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with rough child play. As with any breed, they should not be left alone with unfamiliar children. Originally used as fighting dogs, the powerful American Pit Bull may go for the throat of strange dogs. A minimum of training will produce a tranquil, obedient dog. Socialize very thoroughly when young to combat aggressive tendencies and be sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs are present. It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is at the same time esteemed as a companion dog. When properly trained and socialized, this is a very good dog and a great family companion. Unfortunately, some choose to promote the fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name.

I find it telling that all the Pit haters in here conveniently skipped over this post.

[TheSanityAnnex]

I understand that if you are going to pick an animal to have around children you should probably not pick the one that's capable of subduing another animal (namely bulls) that are considerably larger than they are by means of a relentless and viscious attack....

I've sat in my house and watched an 8 year old re ed kid proceed to beat the out of my dog with a wiffleball bat. He hit her on the head repeatedly, and not only did she not attack, but she seemed to think it was a game. Pits high pain tolerances prove to be very advantageous when it comes to dealing with little kids dish out. I'd like to see how a er Spaniel or Lab would deal with that kind of treatment.

And again, you seem to keep forgetting this is a certified therapy dog.

[PM5K]

I find it telling that all the Pit haters in here conveniently skipped over this post.

It's been skipped over because opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one...

For every study that says that I can find one that says otherwise, or I can find a case of a baby that was mauled by a pit that the family had owned since it was eight weeks old, and whom had always treated it right.

Bottom line is that because of the way they were bred and trained for hundreds of years, they can be very capable killing machines, and I don't think they are worth the risk, regardless of how high or low you think that risk is...

[TheSanityAnnex]

It's been skipped over because opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one...

For every study that says that I can find one that says otherwise, or I can find a case of a baby that was mauled by a pit that the family had owned since it was eight weeks old, and whom had always treated it right.

Bottom line is that because of the way they were bred and trained for hundreds of years, they can be very capable killing machines, and I don't think they are worth the risk, regardless of how high or low you think that risk is...

This doesn't look to be a study. It is just breed info. And please, do me a favor and find me a study that says Pitbulls are "naturally" aggressive towards humans.

I'm not arguing that they aren't capable killing machines, which they are. I'm arguing the point that if raised properly, no problems will arise from them, just like any other dog.

[Melmart1]

I find it telling that all the Pit haters in here conveniently skipped over this post.

I didn't skip over it, but why bother when your mind is made up? It says "properly socialized".. wtf is that? I don't know and I bet half of all pit owners don't know, either. For that reason, there should be restrictions on them. A pit in the hands of a "bad owner" who really may be a good owner but just clueless, is a potential danger to EVERYONE around them.

There are laws regarding humans that are a danger to others. Certain people can't own a gun in this country because they are considered a potential danger to others. Certain people can't have a driver's license because they are a potential danger to others. But don't restrict dogs that might be a potential danger!

[Melmart1]

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And again, you seem to keep forgetting this is a certified therapy dog.

That's the point.. your dog is HIGHLY trained. You think all pits are that way?

[TheSanityAnnex]

I didn't skip over it, but why bother when your mind is made up? It says "properly socialized".. wtf is that? I don't know and I bet half of all pit owners don't know, either.

Your reading comprehension needs work. When they mention "properly socialized", they are referring to the fact that Pits can be aggressive towards other dogs if not properly socialized when younger.

No where does it say they need to be properly socialized to avoid human attacks.

[Melmart1]

And yet somehow.. they still attack humans. Not just bite, but all-out attacks.

[PM5K]

I'm arguing the point that if raised properly, no problems will arise from them, just like any other dog.

I don't believe that, Google Pit Bull Attack and you'll find stories that support the fact that Pit Bulls sometimes just attack for no apparent reason.

Yes sometimes they attack because they have poor owners as well of course...

[TheSanityAnnex]

That's the point.. your dog is HIGHLY trained. You think all pits are that way?

No, I don't think many dogs are this trained.

[Melmart1]

No, I don't think many dogs are this trained.

Then couldn't it logically follow that dogs with a GENETIC predisposition for hostility and attack, when not properly trained against those tendencies, could potentially be a danger?

[TheSanityAnnex]

And yet somehow.. they still attack humans. Not just bite, but all-out attacks.

Many dogs attack humans, it just so happens that pits more damage. I'm not here saying all pits are safe, loving dogs. I'm just here trying to let some of you pit haters know that there are many gentle, loving pits out there, you just don't hear about them through the media. Not everyone knows how to raise a Pit, and therein lies the danger.

[King]

I'm sure there are many pits that are the sweetest things - kudos to the owners, you got a good one. It doesn't change the fact that half of all dog attacks to humans are caused by pits. Are they ALL because of irresponsible owners?

Are pits the only breed of dog that is raised irresponsibly? Why don't these other dogs snap as much as pits do? I mean, if all dogs are equal and predisposed to it - why are half of the dog attacks from pits?

And with the argument that they're 'only naturally aggressive towards other animals..' So what? Is that not enough to consider them time bombs? Forget that they're mauling people -- is mauling other pets justifiable? They should be banned for that reason. They should be put down for that reason.

[TheSanityAnnex]

Then couldn't it logically follow that dogs with a GENETIC predisposition for hostility and attack, when not properly trained against those tendencies, could potentially be a danger?

Genetic disposition to attack other dogs. DOGS, not humans. Again, this can be traced back to their fighting days. I already mentioned this before, and so have others. These dogs were immediately killed if they ever bit the hand of a human while in the dog pit. Years and years of this led to them being non-aggressive towards humans, and actually very loving.