i think pit bulls were originally bred as fighting dogs to fight in pits.
what traits would you select for, if you were breeding fighting dogs?
there is nothing more wrong with pit bulls than with wolves or wolf dogs or any other fierce animals. the problems come when they are in proximity to humans, especially kids.
the other problems are bad training and idiot owners, such as the one in the story.
many other types of dog are dangerous when it comes to children. however, some breeds are clearly more dangerous than others--it isn't just media hype.
"The Centers for Disease Control study dog bite incidents, including the types of dogs most likely to bite. The breeds that the CDC considers highest risk are pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds, Huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Doberman pinschers, Chows, Great Danes, St. Bernards and Akitas.
Although pit bull mixes and Rottweillers are most likely to kill and seriously maim, fatal attacks since 1975 have been attributed to dogs from at least 30 breeds."
pit bulls and rotties seem to be WAY out in front in terms of lethal attacks.
Sound like you are talking about pedophiles......"...just keep them away from kids...!"
Its like having a pet rattlesnake, just a matter of WHEN!
I have two of the largest dogs in the world. Irish Wolfhounds. They love kids.