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Pit bull
This hub is titled Pit Bull but it just may as well be titled KILLING MACHINE! If there is one thing in life that is certain it is that every year a pit bull in this country is going to kill someone. Pit bulls are a menace to society and they should be banned from sea to sea. This is the no holds barred version of what the pit bull really is a killing machine with mental disorders just like the people who own them. I am sure you are completely outraged that I would make an unfounded accusation, but I will explain exactly what I mean in a moment.
First there seems to be a misconception that is going around that every person who has ever written anything derogatory towards a pit bull is unaware that other dogs also bite people. They are fully aware of that fact, they are also aware that some small terriers can be considered the worst offenders when it comes to biting. They are also aware that when a person is “attacked” by a poodle that it does no where near the harm as when someone is ATTACKED by a pit bull. Well the truth there is that poodles and other small breeds don’t attack at all; they nip at a person and try to get away. When a pit bull attacks a person they do it with great malice and intent to kill. It is an actual attack.
Now I will make a case that you have to have a mental disorder to intentionally own a pit bull. Who in their right mind would go down to their local shelter and see all of the cute little puppies with their wagging tails and puppy breath and would then choose the growling, menacing terror that is trying to chew through its cage to kill someone? Would it be a person who thinks that they will eventually be held responsible for the deaths that this menace to society will cause? Would it be a person who has to pay the additional insurance costs of owning a killing machine? Or more likely it would be someone who lives on the fringes of society, doesn’t pay for their own insurance, and has never in their life tried to think about more than the present. It would be my contention that people who don’t have the ability to make good life decisions have a disorder that can usually only be cured by prison.
We live in a society that chooses not to protect people from themselves. Which in most cases is a good thing, but we also live in a society that has the obligation to protect its citizens from the ever growing terrorism by these brutal killing machines we call the pit bull.
Ban every pit bull now while you still can or they will eventually kill every living thing on the planet starting with humans. Ban the pit bull and put everyone who has ever even thought that owning one would be a good idea into the prison system now before they start breading the next terror which may be even worse than a pit bull. No, that probably isn’t possible.
- Pit bull attacks again
The story of the family pit bull attacking that baby in the picture above can be read from this link. - Innocent lab attacked by pit bull
This is the latest news story of a woman walking down the street with her yellow lab, when a vicious pit bull jumped over a fence and tried to kill them both. Luckily the woman was able to fight the pit bull off by biting it. - Pit bull
Stories about the vicious killing machines we call the pit bull.
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Have you even seen Cesar Milan's show on cable? He has a good perspective on this. I think that the problem is ignorant people more than the dogs themselves. In my old neighborhood EVERYONE (except us) had a mistreated junkyard dog on a short chain for "protection". Basically they all picked up scary looking dogs, then abused them to make them mean. Anyone who does this should have his or her dog taken away and be fined ALOT each time they do it again, until they knock it off. As your photo shows, all it "protects" them from is 2 year old children and innocent people walking by.
Pit Bulls -- and ANY DOG THAT BITES!
Hoodala,
I agree, I like most dogs. Not pit Bulls.
They should not be allowed anywhere,
If we have to have them in our Society Put out in the backblocks of the Country side.
Thank you a hub with a great touch
It's a shame because the most deadliest pitt i have ever met was called Barney, a friends dog..He was the hugest and scariest, meanest Pitt i have ever met..
My other friend had a pitt called Roxanne, which was one of the most softest, friendliest, lovable dog in the world..
They have both since passed away..
Personally,, i think that owners of pits should not have children, and that they are muzzled when in public, but please don't ask for a complete ban on these dogs...It's not their fault!:/
This is sad, such a narrow view of a beautiful breed of dog. Pit bulls are no more vicious than any other dog, the part that makes them vicious is the involvement of BAD and NEGLECTFUL, ABUSIVE and HURTFUL "dog owners."
In my experience, most owners do not do a very good job of training their dogs. As I mentioned before some of our friends have a big, friendly Lab who puts his paws on my chest as I come in the front door. But I've never seen him bite. A poorly trained Lab or Cocker Spaniel is one thing, but a poorly trained or mistreated Pit Bull, or Doberman or Rottweiler or Presa Canario is an entirely different matter. Pit Bulls in SE Michigan have killed several adults and an Arabian horse in the past year or two. To my knowledge they are the ONLY breed whose attacks have resulted in a fatality. I'm sure many other breeds have bitten people, but not fatally.
SCORE! I have a mental disorder! Sweet. Guess that's what's wrong with me. I let a vicious APBT sleep in my bed with me.
I think this is hilarious, and you have a narrow view on the breed spend time with the Doubt you'll get your face bitten off. I know this is going to be deleted so it's all for you Hoodala. You sir have you blinders on. Maybe you would consider a hub about both points of view not just a one sided hub.
I think it is sad that people like this are so influenced by the media that they are just too ignorant to do their own research and find out the truth before posting this stupid junk!
I used to be one of the "haters" of this breed because of all the horror stories put out in the media. When my daughter got her first APBT I came to realize that she was not going to eat me alive and began my own research. I am glad I did because now I love both my "grand-dogs" and I know that they will defend me with their life if necessary and I would do the same for them. Mental disease? Yeah, it's called LEARNING.
Bonnie
Hoodala,
I'm supposing that something happened to you or a loved one that caused you to write this page. However, its lacking in logic. You state that "I am sure you are completely outraged that I would make an unfounded accusation, but I will explain exactly what I mean in a moment." So, we are all waiting for a reasoned argument to explain why these dogs, in themselves, by their nature, are vicious killing machines. Which, if they were, would make owning one insane. But, instead of giving rational thought-out proof, you state: "Now I will make a case that you have to have a mental disorder to intentionally own a pit bull. Who in their right mind would go down to their local shelter and see all of the cute little puppies with their wagging tails and puppy breath and would then choose the growling, menacing terror that is trying to chew through its cage to kill someone?" This is not a case, at least not a good one. Perhaps you should re-do your page, with facts, statistics, etc. Your argument boils down to this: Many people misuse pit bulls. Those pit bulls are more prone to attack and do not do well as family dogs. Therefore, all pit bulls are prone to attack and do not do well as family dogs. You see, your result doesn't follow from your arguments.
in addition to above, when i said that Pitbull dog owners shoud not have children and also the other dogs Ralph Deeds mentioned above!....What i exactly meant was, when i said children, i mean babies or an age under 3-4 year old because at this age, they do not know you cannot annoy these dogs....I know many cats that have clawed at a very young child because the child/baby is (in the childs mind) is playing with the cat, but the cat is being pestered..it's the same with a dog and yes Even adults can think they are playing, or stroking a dog but infact again are annoying the dog because they have no knowledge of any animails tempermannt!.. Have to tottaly agree that owners play a good role in training the dog approripetly just as much as bringing up their children approprietly!,,Long live the Pitt Bull with lots more education...
Kudos to Whitney05 who KNOWS her stuff!
I would be embarassed to have my name at the top of this hub. Unbelievable.
Hey, I want to tell you a story (you can also find it in the forums)
2 women, 2 kids, and 2 adult male APBTs.
The dogs have never had real contact with young kids, and the 2 kids are aged 2 and younger. One of the women is the wife of my cousin, who care for the dogs. The other was a friend. My cousin was at work while his wife had visitors.
1 dog could care less about the kids, but he's pretty laid back anyway. The other dog, who is much more dominant and an instigator in fights, was terrified of them.
End of story- all visitors went home with their fingers and toes intact.
Please explain why these dogs who have never had real contact with young children, did not attack the visitors?
Curious as to why you did not approve my story? Is it because you didn't like how it didn't meet your standards for vicious dogs?
I think the biggest problem with Pit Bulls isnt the breed itself, it's the ignorant and terrible people who get ahold of them..and those that breed them solely for the fighting.
If you would give the dogs a chance, make sure they are in good homes with good people, and are loved and trained, they are fanatastic dogs.
I personally dislike little yappy creatures.
At a festival yesterday, I saw a beautiful Pit Bull that was with a family, well behaved (though a little hot because it was hot) and had the kindest eyes. Then I saw some people with their YorkieMaltiPoos or whatever and those dogs were chasing and nipping at all the other dogs in the area.
It's not contest which dog I would rather own. Though I have honestly never owned a Pit Bull, I wouldnt object to it. It's just that I have my hands full with a Sheltie, Australian Shepherd, and a Lab/Shepherd mix right now.
More power to the good owners!! And Sorry this is so long. :)
I think its sad that you people are such losers as to take the time to post this type of discussion as well as the pictures to go with it. I guess I'll post on about George Bush and post pictures of dead and blown up soldiers and we can ban Republican's from Texas also. Bunch of idiots, oh if you dont like it stop by and see me, my pitt bulls out loose in the yard all day.
Jason,
You're really special............ What in the world does this hub have to do with republicans? And then you threaten someone with your pitbull. Okay loser whatever you say.
i think yer wrong!! i love pit bulls and they love my children!!
Well said Sunny. Just one question though. Did they love your children for lunch or were they just a snack?
I'm guessing the person who blogged this has never actually spent any time with a pit bull.
Pit bulls are dogs like any other dogs. Petey from the Little Rascals was a pit bull, Helen Keller's seeing eye dog was a pit bull, and countless rescue, therapy, and loving family dogs are pit bulls.
Look beyond the sensational news media and you will find out the real story about pit bulls. Many dogs listed as "pit bulls" in media reports are often not pit bulls at all. Go to your local animal shelter, talk to some veteraniarians, meet some dogs who are owned by responsible people. Do some actual research.
And as to the comment that small breeds don't attack, that's simply not true. A Pomeranian killed a baby in its crib. Any dog around children needs to be supervised.
Wow, you sir, are a moron.
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The person who wrote this has obviously never spent time with a pit bull. It is true that when a pit attacks, the damage can be horrific. But these are dogs that were raised by humans to do just that. If you had spent any time at all with this wonderful breed, or done ANY type of research other than googling "pit bull attacks", you would know that they have one of the best temperments of any dog. They are one of the most loyal dogs and one of the most intelligent of all dogs. The record drug bust on the Mexico border, was made by a police dog... a PIT BULL ploice dog. They are also responsible for saving lives. As strong swimmers, they are being used by life guards and water patrols to drag people twice their weight to safety.
Mental disorder? Chew through the cage to kill someone? The person that wrote this is an idiot that has too much time. Do some research.... And, have fun with your poodle.
i think it is so stupid that people dis a pit bull just because they are suposed 2 be a "mean" dog! Pit bulls are only mean because there owner makes them i have a boy pit bull and he is the sweetest dog ever! the only time he gets mad and its really not that mad is when someone is trying to hit me. So maybe you need to actually see a pit in real life not just on the internet before you say they are such a bad dog and needs to be band..... get over yourself!!!!!!!
Pit bulls need a band? What instrument do they play?
compu-smart, that's why you not only have to socialize the dog (any dog) with children, but you need to socialize and "train" your children how to behave around dogs.
By the way I'm loving these smart people who have commented since I've last looked at this hub.
I'm going with Jason's, comment, and I'm going to avoid all of these ridiculous hubs with a passion so that they have one less view.
Have a good day and a good life Hoodala, I wish that one day you get to spend quality time with a dog of this quality, as you'll have your eyes opened to the truth. And don't try to flip that being that the truth is a bad thing, as it's not; it's a wonderful and glorious story of a GOOD and LOVING dog.
i disagree with anybody who says pitts should be band from country and sea.it is not the dogs fault, its the owner, like children, why do they turn out slutty and what not, parents arnt there to take care of them and guide them into the right direction. pitts are considered domestic for a reason..and not wild.Most pitts can be the most loyal and gentle caring animals there are. Who doesnt want the kind of protection they have to offer us. If they band Pitt bulls..it will only be a short time next when the next "scariest" breed of dog or any animal will be cleaned out. Any animal will turn on humans...We cannot understand what they are saying so give them a chance. At Zoo's when a lion turns on the trainer we do not kill them, we give them a chance the trainer understands that it was not their fault but the fact that This is a animal and we speak different languages its not always going to be fun and games. Give the Pitts a Chance, pretty sure humans have fucked up what theyve done in the past [ killing off different species of animals] but if this happens..the line will just continue.Alicia.B. xxx with love!
Cobras and rattlesnakes make great pets, too, if you know how to handle them.
UMMM ralph deeds, there have been fatal dog attacks by dogs other than pit bulls. you know there are tiger attacks also in the world, but only siberian tigers are fatal. honestly, i just think this hub was set up by one of those people that want to get people worked up, so he can be cool and come on the internet start flinging insults.
I actually own a pitt bull & think its rediculous that some people are so narrow minded to say that its only pitts attacking. ANY DOG IS CAPABLE OF ATTACKING. ... actually golden retrievers had a higher attack rate than pitts just last year. My pitt is the most loyal dog i have ever had! So dont dis if you dont know.
Wow all the weirdos hangout in here LOL since its certain that pitbulls are going to kill one person a year and they should be ban maybe we should ban cars or how about a police officer is sure to kill one person a year lets ban police dumbass's if you mentally incompitent people used your brains they would give the dogs owners that hurt or kill people stiffer sentences maybe this stuff wouldnt happen DUMMYS
The person who started this whole disscussion is completly misguided and un informed. Pit bulls are amazing loyal, creatures with tons of love to give, providing they are given the chance. If a pitti ends up in the wrong hands then yes it can become a very mean, vicious deadly dog, as can a Rotti, Mastiffs, and even a small dog such as a terrier could be trained to kill as well. You dont hear the stories about all the little dogs who attack, those stories arent on the news and neither are the stories about how Pitt Bulls and other similiar breeds have saved their families lives one way or another. Also someone said not only pitbulls should be gotten rid of but other dogs like Rotts, Mastiffs and Cane Corso etc...Well i own both a Rotti who is about 75 lbs and an English Mastiff who is a good 150 and i have a son who is just over a year....He can do what ever with them, especially the mastiff, he climbs on him, sits on him, and even rides him like a pony...... he still has all his toes and fingers! The other day my Mastiff was in the yard and my moms rat terrier got out and came up and actually attacked my mastiff.......my mastiff tried not to fight but the TERRIER wouldnt quit.....
Peter it looks like you have me all figured out, I love to insult people.....Now crawl back into your cave and go away.
Ash Some people are narrow minded and it's time for you to look in the mirror.
Jax Your words say to "ban police dumbass's" well i would love to ban police dumbasses and you too.
Jamie The same analogy by a different person just doesn't cut it. You all know there is a problem you just don't want to own up to it.
No Hoodala, i didnt use someone elses analogy....i used the truth, common sense, and knowledge. Have u even owned or been around a pittbull??? My boyfriend's parents have one and he has been the FAMILY pet for more than 5 years and has never once went after any of them or another person, he has protected the kids from a vicious dog....that dog was actually a lab as well. The lab was a stray and wandered into my boyfriends yard where is younger deaf sister was playing, she went to pet him and try to get him to come and get some food and he attacked her, the lab that is...luckily the pitbull they own was outside too, when he heard the other dog growling he ran from the back yard and backed the dog off as well as made it leave the yard completly. There is only a problem with people....not the dogs....the dog is doing what they are trained to do....protect and or fight.....like i said before...if the dog is in the wrong hands then yes it is a problem...but when taken care of and trained properly then they are amazing pets. Once again....have you ever owned or been around a pit bull????
Jamie you are saying the same things over and over and over. It still doesn't cut it. I am sure that Charles Manson, the BTK Killer, Adolph Hitler and every other serial killer did something good in their lifetime, but doesn't that make them any less of a menace to society?
Yes there is a problem with the dogs because of what people have bred into them I get it. But there is still a problem with the dogs. Unfortunatley you don't get it.
oh no i do get it...your the one who does not get it.......a serial killer is much different than a dog....a serial killer is a person and knows right from wrong....the whole breed should not be banned.....some are bad....but like i said some labs are bad...etc etc......there are the pit bulls that are good and regardless of whether i am sayin the same thing...maybe it will sink in eventually to you.....the people who are fighting the dogs and mis treating them need to be punished more, and more harsh.....and more warnings and such should be put out about if they arent treated right and trained right there will be jail time for the owners......and once again you didnt answer myt question as to whether or not u have owned or been around a pit bull
Wow, such incredible ignorance! Maybe you should do a bit more research on the breed seeing as how APBT were the face of America during WW1 because of their loyalty, strength, and character. Not until the wrong people got ahold of them realizing how eager they are to please, did they start to go bad. Pit's don't just attack for no reason, just like any other dog. And they don't go around killing people cause they feel like it. Owners are to blame for these happenings, not the breed it's self. Man you are an idiot. I guess we sould all go out and kill all the Tigers in the world since "every year someone will be killed" @@ OH, but wait I guess that different since THEY DO attack anything smaller than they are. I guess I am rambling with non sence from my mental illness. Go actually spend some time at a APRT rescue center and see how loving, sweet, loyal, and smart they really are. Once your face is licked off, you may have another view. Oh and by the way, why not post any pics like Pits asleep with babies, or licking the face of a child, or puppies or post any stories of APBT protecting their owners life, and the lives of others? You can find them, all you have to do is lift the shades on your stupidity! I wish that we could get rid of ignorant people "from sea to sea" oh well.
Hoodala, you are seriously just another fukkin imbecile. that is not an insult, it is the truth. you are in fact being manipulated by the media, as they only wish to report the bad things that happen in the world including pit bull attacks. My family and I have had 3 pitbulls in the past, sadly one died, one got out and ran away, and the other was stolen from us. and all those pit bulls we had never hurt me, I am the youngest of 4 children in my family, I was only 6 when we got our first pit bull and I loved that dog like it was family, it never attacked me in any way and he was not trained at all. same goes with the other pit bulls we had. yet at one point my older sister brought home a fukkin pomeranian and the little bitch(yes it was a female) kept trying to bite me! I now currently have a Pit bull/husky mix and he is a wonderful dog, he is now 6 years old and not once has he ever attacked anyone at all, not even my little nieces or nephews. so it is only obvious that you do not in fact know nothing about these dogs at all other than the negative side. but maybe you have forgotten how Doberman and Dalmations will eventually turn on their owners for no reason at all. there are countless people world wide that are attacked by dalmations as well, shit the man who used to live in front of us had Dalmations, and one day they turned on him. they ripped his ears off, his bottom lip, a couple of fingers and a few pieces of flesh. so do not assume that pit bulls are behind vicious attacks on humans. you are more likely to be attacked by a Dalmation than to be attacked by a pit bull. so please. Shut the fukk up.
I'm sorry - I just read through this, and I'm having trouble understanding if you are honestly serious in this hub, or if it was intended to be sarcastic or humorous and you are now just making fun of people who buy into it. Because, personally, I don't understand how anyone could ever be so severely absolutest about anything, especially over a dog breed.
Hoodala, you propose that since there are recorded attacks on individuals by pitbulls, they should be banned from society, correct? Ignoring the age of the individuals, which I think you included merely for sentimental value... by your logic we should also write off breeds such as Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, etc. Forgive me if that just seems a tad bit absurd.
I firmly believe, as do many psychologists and scientists, that temperament and personality are as much a product of upbringing and environment as they are genetic. I do not believe that all pitbulls are inherently bad, and that a kind and nurturing home environment can prevent ill-tempers in the dogs.
I would be more willing to consider your point of view seriously if you would provide more evidence than just a handful of articles documenting attacks. I could turn around and provide you with an equal number of articles detailing African Americans engaging in crime, but that does not mean that I can make broad sweeping statements about their race. I challenge you to take your theory, research it, and come back with more facts.
Well....I am not sure what to think of pit-bulls.....but here are some points to consider:
1: Many pit-bull attacks have happened surprisingly and unexpectedly. There are cases, where a given pit-bull, has never barked or growled at anyone EVER, but when it finally did, it killed or irreparably mauled someone.
2: Family pitbulls who have been raised since they were puppies, attacked and killed a child in the same family.....this is beyond comprehension....generally dogs as animals are very very very faithful.........how can they attack their own family members?......even if you beat the shit out of a dog.....family dogs will NEVER attack their family members....but pit-bulls do....why??!
3: They are very muscular and capable of causing serious damage....so the question is.....is your dog more important or a human? (neighbour, postman, passer-by, child......or your new girl-friend who paid a surprise visit?).....and if they decide to attack.....all you can do is pray......no one has a fighting chance with an attacking pit-bull....unless he or she has a taser, gun or some weapon like that!
4: Whoever is responsible, bad owners, bad trainers, abusive past etc etc etc....would you risk the life of YOUR kid, wife, mother, or family for the love of a pit-bull?.....the point is....you cannot trust what it is gonna do......history has proven to be NO indication with pit-bulls....
5: When "some turkey" dies due to a pit-bull attack, one doesn't feel the pain......when "ONE" self is attacked, cannot work and loses pay due to hospitalization, loses a first-born, is permanently handicapped, etc etc due to pit-bull mauling....is when "ONE" realizes that even though the bad owner is responsible for the attacking pit-bull....the irreversible damage was done by the pit-bull!
6: Although the media is responsible for over-dramatizing the pit-bull stories.......most of these stories are REAL!.....and there is no smoke without a fire!
Peace!
Jamie -- It is not my job to answer your questions..
Pitmama and Gildrim -- both not worth answering!
Groupie your evidence can be found here -- http://hubpages.com/hub/pit-bulls 100% factual. Paralleling Pit bulls and African Americans is absurd. Take your racist crap somewhere else.
Thinker -- well said.
why dont you jus shut up u are trying to sound like you know everything about these dogsthey jus have a mind of there own .if they dont know you am sorry i dont know any human would make someone they dont know in the yard . so can you just dont right back in this column. just go too sleep
I wasn't going to answer to this hub since I'm pretty certain it's here for the sole purpose of getting people riled up, but for the benefit of some of the people who might be watching the comment section for actual Pit stories I'll throw mine in.
To date I have been bitten by exactly two dogs...a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Pomeranian. There are many different breeds with very high rates of bites and quite a few with a fatality rate (I saw someone say they thought Pits were the only ones who've caused a fatality, I can think of cases for Rots and German Shepherds off the top of my head though I know there are more, and all abused or improperly socialized dogs). As for dog bites, last I knew Cocker Spaniels were on the top of that list.
As with any dog a small child must be watched closely around a Pit and removed if the dog starts getting nervous, that's just common sense...no matter how well you know any dog there's always a chance that it's going to get scared or react to being hurt and thus hurt the child, all animals know to stay away from the young of other, dominant, animals (humans) and so need to be reassured that it is alright to be around that child.
My own Pit Bull was mistreated in her youth but luckily not to the extent some of the attacking dogs were...she was not fed properly and her owners didn't keep her watered, she was obviously yelled at a lot and finally abandoned when her owners moved out of town. She was easy to rehabilitate and now is the best of all my dogs around my 2 1/2-year-old son. Until my son is taller than the dogs and able to give them verbal commands they will listen to he will not be around the dogs without supervision, that's just common sense.
Finally, I'd like to look at all the cases of fatal dog attacks (not just Pit Bulls) and see how many of them were horribly abused and/or had owners involved in illegal activities such as dog fighting at any time in their lives before those attacks. Additionally, I'd like to see how many that have been lucky enough to find their way into good homes were then worked with intensively to socialize them and give them proper training...a dog that doesn't know its place in the "pack" is more likely to cause a problem than one that knows it needs to listen to its human.
These are all wasted words, I know, but thought I'd throw a few thoughts into the general mass of internet information anyway.
LOL..... You won't answer because you don't have one. You have no facts to over go my own. Did you know that The American Canine Temperment Testing Association, which sponsors tests for temperment titles in dogs, reported a 95% passing rate for APBT, compared with a 77% passing rate for all breeds on average. The APBT passing rate was the fourth highest of all breeds tested. AND did you know that more bites are reported from Dalmations and the Lab each year than APBT's. Did you also know that the APBT is responsible for saving more human lives than any other dog used for this purpose? (search and rescue as well as police and military dogs that is) APBT Weela was the Ken-L Ration's Dog Hero of the Year and is credited with rescuing over 30 people., 29 dogs, 13 horses and a cat during a flood in Southern California. A Pit Bull named Bogart saved a four-year-old child from drowning in a swimming pool in Florida. Dixie, the Pit Bull, was inducted into the Georgia Animal Hall of Fame after she saved some children from a Cottonmouth snake. They are extremely smart. These dogs have been given such a bad rap over the last 20 years because of idiots realizing their strength and loyalty. Seeing instant dollar signs they bred them to be fighters. Which by the way, you can do with any breed. “Any dog” potentially could be a biter. Hell you can breed agression into any kind of dog. Just like you can breed dog's to carry any characteristics you want in them. Fortunately this trend is dieing out. People are realizing what true injustice is being done to these animals and the agression is dieing out. DO SOME FREAKING RESEARCH!!!!!!!!!! Your opinion, does not equal fact.
Not your job to answer my questions? Wow what a great way to avoid the question...but in that answer u gave me i now have the answer to my question...no you have not owned or been around and pit bulls, which once again just goes to show your stupidity and ignorance for posting a hub with such un researched statements. And yes if your going to argue a point you should have facts and experience to back it up and should be able to answer questions that are asked by people who read your hub
to be honest i've never owned a pitt bull terrier, however i have owned a mini fox terrier and a tenterfield terrier in my opinion my tenterfield terrier is more agressive then any pitt bull ive known. They are miss understood because of Medias roll because so many feel intimidated by the breed, however it was man who created the so called "Killing machine". as they use to fight pitt bulls and staffordshire terriers.So dont blame the breed itself for instinct. The breeds dont breed to fight anymore, and if brought up with a loving and caring family, not some neglected and abuseive family, the breed can be one of the most caring and loving breeds we have. Please reconsider your thoughts on the beed. Just remember, Chihuahua's, Dalmatians, Golden Retreivers, Maltese Terriers, Rough Collies, Border Collies, and many more, and More at chance of biting you.So do yourself a Favour, if your willing to buy this breed, remembershow love to themand they will show love backDont neglect themThey wont turn on youAnd you'll realise what a wonderful companion you can have in life!i support pitt bull terriers even though i've never owned one, the closest thing i ever had was minding a Staffordshire Terrier and that was the breed dog ive ever minded =]Alicia Bandera 08
Poodles aren't dangerous eh? Then why did my grandmothers miniature poodle bite my sisters nose off when she was a child? Why did a tiny pomeranian kill a 6 week old baby? Seem like your small dogs aren't dangerous theroy is loosing steam.
ALL dogs can bite, and all dogs can be dangerous. Dangerous dogs AREN'T BREED SPECIFIC!!!
"Racist crap"? Where did I say anything that hinted at racism? My statement was intended to prove that you cannot make absolute statements based on a handful of extreme or unfortunate examples.
I am just curious about hoe muc actual researc this ignorant person did before deciding to formulate a negative opinion. I bet you hate black people too dont you hoodala. . racist bastard.
Thinker,
Let's go over some of your thoughts:
1) Most people do not understand dog body language, a bark or a growl may not be necessary before a dog attacks. All dogs show some subtle sign of an impending attack only that people do not see them. Signs are staring, stiffening of the body, raised lips etc. Also consider that in some instances the dog did not really plan to attack, rather it's large body and sharp teeth did more damage than intended to.Some Pitbulls were not properly trained to inhibit their bite, therefore they tend to do more damage versus a dog that has been taught proper bite inhibition. Notice I refer to dog, as any dog that has teeth can bite, only difference is that Pitbulls may do more damage.
2)Really no child should not be left unsupervised with ANY dog regardless of breed/size/temperament. Accidents do happen and I blame more lack of supervision than the dog. Pitbulls are large and they can easily knock over any small child. Children are more vunerable because they have sudden movements, acute voices and move unpredictably. If parents do not teach their dogs that children are respected pack members the dog may see them as equal and treat them just as another dog. My friends' five year old son was bit by her Daschund. She blamed the Dashund calling him viscious but you know what? The child was previously pulling his ears and I saw him yelping in pain. You know what? I think the child ultimately deserved it, he got only a small mark on his finger but learned his lesson. Dogs are NOT TOYS!
3) Again, any dog that has teeth has potential to do damage. Regardless of breed. You are saying that only Pitbulls chase mailmen? Again owners are to blame. Keep your dogs under control!
4) I would recommend an dog owner to learn more about training, NILF, establishing rank. Dog ownership takes responsability and I am tired of irresponsible dog owners that treat their dogs as children and then are surprised when they learn that the dog has began showing dominance issues. Any dog has the potential to not turn right if owners do not take the effort in engaging in proper training.
5) ok, have to give credit for number 5. Only when it happens you really feel the pain, however what has been done to avoid accidents to happen?
6) true the accidents are real, but it's like the airline crashes, would you stop traveling because of a few plane crashes every now and then? The media loves pittbull attacks and airline crashes, they nurture our most inner fears and cause debates as this one....
Okay, this is ridiculous. There are a few things that demand clarification.
1.) The APBT is not an agressive dog by nature. Most Pitbulls, you will notice, are the sweetest, most loyal, and beautiful dogs you could ever have. Granted, there are many people that think owning a pitbull is cool and "badass"(for lack of a better word.) And because these people have a misconception of the breed they mistreat them.
2.) Many newspapers that report dog attacks mistakenly remark that it was a pitbull that did the attacking when it was actually another breed.
3.) Sure pitbulls can be agressive, but only in the wrong hands. I've had my female rednose for around 2 years now... like many people, my mom thought I was insane. My girlfriend and I rescued her from a local shelter and she has become an important part of my life. She is best dog I've ever had. People don't understand how much work can go into owning a pitbull, and with this comes ignorance on how to train them.
Last point: Most pitbulls that do attack people are underfed, abused, and often running around without leashes. The people that own these dogs do so to make them mean and it is a shame. In the right hands pitbulls can be the best dogs in the world, and in the wrong they could be like any other dog. The media and fanatics like yourselves have dehumanized these dogs as if they are killing-machines. I trust my dog around my 4 year old nease and my 86 year old grandmother. Get your facts straight. Punish the people that own these dogs, don't punish the responsible owners. Responsible pitbull owners are the best dog owners you will ever meet.. I can't tell you how special it is to be a pitbull owner.
I will no longer comment on this hub but feel free to express you ignorance, outrage or anger for as long as you like. Then go to the top and read the hub again and try to understand............ Never mind.
Ok I will let you know that i have a pitt bull. She is the runt which people say not to get because they are more aggressive, but see i dont allow aggression in my house. Her name is Oreo and i trust her with children, kittens, other dogs, anyone. I actually have a video of her nursing a kitten back to health, I am a babysitter and i bring my pitt bull with me to help out with the baby sitting because kids love dogs and she will let the kids sit on her jump on her pull her tail and even take food from her. I also had another pitt bull he was aggresssive toward other dogs but by the time i was finished with him the puppy chuhauhua that was living in my house would take real bacon out of my pitt bulls mouth and my pitt bull would do nothing but look at me sadly as if he was helpless and couldnt hold the food in his mouth and that the food was stolen by a dog that was at least 50lbs less then him. So the pitt bulls that are the "pitt bulls" which you are talking about are the ones that are made like that, the ones that are not loved, the ones that are abused. Then we have the same problem with humans, so why dont we put a band on bad humans? why dont we euthinize them as well is it not only fair? if you are going to kill one for being bad then do the same for the other, But you will never see my dog or any dog that lives with me bite a person out of anger only when playing... and that is only gently enough so that it wont even leave a red mark on the most pale peopls you know. So dont be irgnorant enough to speak about things you dont actually know anything about, there is always more than one side of the story.
PPL have no sense of n e thing. BAN THE DEED NOT THE BREED. I have a 1 1/2 year old daughter and 4 pitbulls age 4,2 1/2, 10 months & 7 months. And they are my life. It is not there fault they are so loyal they do n e thing there owners tell them to. People jus dont understand how loving,loyal and amzazing PITBULLS are. Stop talking shit on them and realize the truth behind it.
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Ralph Deeds says:
4 months ago
Zero tolerance of Pit Bulls!
War on Pit Bull attacks!