175-Pound Pit Bull Hulk Shatters Misconceptions About the Breed

[thunderbelly]

No, he is saying dogue de Bordeauxs were used to create Dogos,

[Richie Hastings]

What a colossal specimen. However I will echo the sediments said here that pit-bulls are "dangerous" dogs. I really don't care how well someone "trains" their dog, if I dont know you or your dog I will treat the situation with extreme caution, especially if its a pitbull. The breed was bred not to pranced around suburban or city life, it was meant to protect people and livestock, and that aggressiveness lies in every single pitbull, and if put in a situation it could revert back to those innate breed charteristics more so than other breeds.

I support a pit bull ban.

[last5oh_302]

What a colossal specimen. However I will echo the sediments said here that pit-bulls are "dangerous" dogs. I really don't care how well someone "trains" their dog, if I dont know you or your dog I will treat the situation with extreme caution, especially if its a pitbull. The breed was bred not to pranced around suburban or city life, it was meant to protect people and livestock, and that aggressiveness lies in every single pitbull, and if put in a situation it could revert back to those innate breed charteristics more so than other breeds.

I support a pit bull ban.

Well you support something that has been proven not to work, in fact that's old news now.
Thankfully people are waking up, and making people more responsible for their dogs, since it's a people problem. Several areas in the states have lifted their breed bans with more likely to come.

Breed-specific Legislation (BSL) FAQ


Q: Aren't certain breeds of dogs more likely to injure or bite than others?

A: There is no evidence from the controlled study of dog bites that one kind of dog is more likely to bite a human being than another kind of dog. A recent AVMA survey covering 40 years and two continents concluded that no group of dogs should be considered disproportionately dangerous.[1] Additionally, in a recent multifactorial study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association on the exceptionally rare events of dog bite-related fatalities, the researchers identified a striking co-occurrence of multiple, controllable factors in these cases.[2] Breed was not identified as a factor.

Q: Does BSL reduce dog bites?

A: No. BSL has not succeeded in reducing dog bite-related injuries wherever in the world it has been enacted. - See more at: http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....T3SlpZ70.dpuf

Q: What is the trend in BSL?

A: There is a growing awareness that BSL does not improve community safety and penalizes responsible dog owners and their family companions. From January 2012-May 2014, more than seven times as many American communities have either considered and rejected a breed-specific ordinance, or repealed an existing one, as have enacted BSL.[9] Massachusetts, Nevada, Connecticut, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Utah have recently enacted state laws that prohibit their towns and counties from regulating dogs on the basis of breed. Eighteen states now prohibit BSL. The White House Administration has announced its opposition to BSL, stating that “research shows that bans on certain types of dogs are largely ineffective and often a waste of public resources.”[10] - See more at: http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil....T3SlpZ70.dpuf


Lots to read here:

http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/dog-legislation/breed-specific-legislation-bsl-faq/

[Hunter John]

Its the liberal way Gilroy , same as guns. If it looks scary we better ban it. I do agree with you that that thing is no pure pit bull.

[Richie Hastings]

You know what, when this topic comes up you have the supporters with their stats and the other side with theirs, with a lot of added nonsense thrown in to get a reaction as well... Look I personally dont believe that specific breed is good for anything other than intimidation and unprovoked attacks, and as consequence the breed has been banned in certain jurisdictions in North America. I didn't make that choice, blame the owners of the breed for their neglect of a breed of dog bred for it's fighting capabilities. A breed like that has no place whatsoever unless you are afraid of your environment or are a gangster lol

[thunderbelly]

Richie, look up canine weight pulling. Pitbull type dogs do pretty good in those. They do agility games as well.
Dogs, no matter what breed, can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Cars can be deadly when the wrong person is behind the wheel as well. Your arguments seem based on emotions, and misunderstanding. Pitbull terriers, were not herding dogs. Perhaps you are thinking of the lines of American Bulldogs used in pit fighting. The American Bulldog was a herding/ protection/ guard dog used when the wild west was won. There were a few breeders ( and still are ) who use American Bulldogs ( at one time called American pit Bulldogs) in dog fighting pits.
Petey from the Lil' rascals tv show was a pitbull terrier. He was typical of the breed before crack heads and drug dealers took the breed in a non traditional direction.

[Weeds]

Who cares about the dog? The real question is what the hell is up with that couch? Should ban that thing...

[oaknut]

Who cares about the dog? The real question is what the hell is up with that couch? Should ban that thing...

Oh come on! Can you not tell it's made from pit bull puppy skins?

[thunderbelly]

Oh come on! Can you not tell it's made from pit bull puppy skins?

Would that be Ppleather?

[Sharon]

When people chose a breed of dog it is to meet certain needs,my dog is a running companion and a protection dog.I am not afraid of my environment per say but I have had my home broken into here in the City.That is now more unlikely to happen.
The dog is also my companion up north on my 200 acre property where he guards the cabin and surrounding area.

I do get visits by bears up there and most dogs will not stand to a bear.I,am not saying 100% this dog will but he is a lot better
than a Collie or a Lab.So some dogs are chosen and breed for their bravery and tenacity and fit a certain role for the owner.

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You're very knowledgeable about your breed. Good to see as that is not always common.