[Donald Meaker]

Even though I am an engineer, and not a physician, I will use all my statistical skills to defend pit bulls unjustly attacked, free of charge.

I also spay and neuter physicians and lawyers for cost!

[Rex Anderson]

Let's get away from bite/kill stats, and talk about what many people here see as breed specific problems with pit bulls.

Here is something from a Pro-Pit Bull website, that does properly try to inform owners that this is an agressive breed.

It is a FACT that our pit bulls, AmStaffs and pit mixes come with a built-in fighting heritage. It doesn’t matter where we get them from, whether it be the pound, a stray we pick up, or a puppy we buy from a breeder. The majority of pit bulls will, at some point in their lives, exhibit some degree of dog-on-dog aggression. This type of animal aggression is completely separate from human-aggression; a well-socialized pit bull is very good-natured with people. Yet, chances are that a "normal" pit bull will not share his affection with other animals. We cannot predict when or where it will happen and we can’t love, train or socialize it out of the dog. Pit bulls may not start a fight, but they will finish it.

The bold is from the original text at the website.

[Rex Anderson]

There is even a recommendation of a tool every pit bull owner should have. It is called a "Breaking Stick", and, well, here's what it looks like:

Here's the definition:

"A breaking stick is a device made to be inserted in the mouth of a Pit Bull (behind the molars) to gently pry its jaws open and release its grip on another animal or object."

More from:
(my bold)

WHY EVERY RESPONSIBLE PIT BULL OWNER NEEDS A BREAKING STICK

"Because Pit Bull dogs have been bred for specific fighting abilities and can cause serious injuries to other dogs if a fight is not broken quickly and efficiently. Keep in mind that most dogs fight differently than Pit Bull dogs. Pit Bull's inherent reaction in the heat of a fight is the one of a Terrier with a prey. They will work to get some sort of grip in a desired place, and then will hold and shake. This is quite different than most other types of dogs who do a lot of random biting, growling and barking but will most likely quit when their opponent shows signs of submission. In many cases, a non-Pit Bull fight will be a lot of noise and snapping jaws, usually resulting in little damage. Since a Pit Bull will firmly grip and hold its victim, breaking sticks have been designed to break their grip. This is the safest, easiest, and most effective way to stop a Pit Bull fight. No responsible owner should be without one."

[Rex Anderson]

Btw, I did enjoy your post #145.
:-)

I need more BBQ. Take care.

[RushCrush]

Your #145, priceless!