Yet another dog attack.

[last5oh_302]

You're not going to bring up that pile of crap again, are you? Oh, you did.

Stick with the media reports then.

[terrym]

You are consistent. Happy New Year.

[last5oh_302]

Thanks! HNY to you as well!

[fishermccann]

I think that some bad people get Pitt Bulls to intimidate other people, and the dog becomes like it's master.....mean. I don't believe it is the dogs fault but those who train it. My question is , with so many dog breeds out there what is the reason behind why someone would insist on owning that breed? I want one, and it is my right, is not good enough a reason, look beyond that, is the owner someone who does not like to be told to do anything, resists authority, anti social, aggressive?

[terrym]

Training is a very big part of it but you can't remove the genetic traits that are bred into them. Interestingly the owners usually are dumbfounded their gentle family pet "snapped" and attack people and dogs.

[fishermccann]

In this day and age,most, if not all people, would have that information about breed traits available to them. Why then would anyone insist on getting that particular breed when so many more are available? My point is that you would have to look at the underlying cause , in the owner.

[yellow dog]

Training is a very big part of it but you can't remove the genetic traits that are bred into them. Interestingly the owners usually are dumbfounded their gentle family pet "snapped" and attack people and dogs.

So do you trust a Pitt Bull who doesn't like a person ? In your quote.

[last5oh_302]

In this day and age,most, if not all people, would have that information about breed traits available to them. Why then would anyone insist on getting that particular breed when so many more are available? My point is that you would have to look at the underlying cause , in the owner.

Yes, the owner and the people that breed them.

Some people are die hard Pit fans. They've owned them, raised them and found them to be great family companions.

Contrary to what some people believe, they are not bred to kill, unless they're being bred and trained by unscrupulous types.

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a companion and family dog breed. Originally bred to "bait" bulls, the breed evolved into all-around farm dogs, and later moved into the house to become "nanny dogs" because they were so gentle around children. Their tenacity, gameness, and courage make them popular competitors in the sports of weight pulling, agility, and obedience competition.
Read more at http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/americ...ujyCbmwB5LK.99

[fishermccann]

Then why so many tragic results, when it does not match up % wise with the number of dogs, % wise? Are most Pitt Bulls being bred and trained by those unscrupulous types? Why?

[last5oh_302]

Flavor of the month? There are other breeds that can do a lot more damage than a Pit.

From my post above:

"According to the Humane Society of the United States, pit bulls are the “most abused, misunderstood dog breed”"