I don't think the breed should be banned, but I question anyone who chooses to keep a dog that has been bred over the years for fighting and aggression, that has incredibly powerful jaws and that has been bred to hold on for dear life. People like to point out that pits can be very friendly animals. I don’t doubt that, but so can a black lab or an English Setter and if one of those dogs goes nuts they aren’t liable to kill or maim somebody. 1/3rd of dog deaths in the US in the last 25 years have been caused by pits. That is more than twice that of any other breed. Anyone who lives in a neighborhood with lots of children, or who has children themselves is being reckless and irresponsible if they choose to have a pet like this. Its like having a pet alligator!
"if they choose to have a pet like this. Its like having a pet alligator!"
I agree - it is and it bears the same responsibiiities.
If you own horses - I lived on ranches - you do not allow unsupervised children or ignorant adults around your horses either - a horse can kill faster & easier than by a pit bull. One of my pit bulls found out my horse was a lot tougher than he was. He's still limping 12 years later.
They get along great with my cats also - never biting at them even when they were clawed - my cats are NEVER DECLAWED either.
It's interesting how it's the SPCA who wants these animals dead the most! Just like all the other liberals and fanatics that suffer from a lack of intelligence.
The SPCA - for those who don't know - is the ARMED branch of PETA, ELF and ALF with full confiscatory powers by untrained zealots. If they want to charge you with an "animal crime" did you know that in most states you will be sent in for a MANDATORY psychiatric evaluation?
Shades of the soviet gulag, nyet?
No I have never had direct dealing with these nut cases.