They bred them to do that....Just as the Pit Farms are developing 120lb Pit Bulls with the UKC's blessing. Most breeds have strict standards enforced by the registering organizations but money talks with the Pit crowd. I don't hate the dogs, they were a tool developed for a cruel and criminal purpose. It doesn't mean they should be bred in such numbers and owned by people who can't handle them. The numbers of Pit Bulls dying in the shelters should outrage the fanciers. Instead they fight every regulation like the abortion lobby and come on sites like this one, spread lies and insult victims.
It's interesting that there were no complaints issued in GV's neighborhood until the Pit Bull dirt bags moved in.
"The numbers of Pit Bulls dying in the shelters should outrage the fanciers. Instead they fight every regulation like the abortion lobby and come on sites like this one, spread lies and insult victims. "
Responsible pit bull owners ARE outraged. A lot of people I know are the ones having to euthanize these dogs. We are well aware of the problem, and we are working our butts off to fix it. The bigger problem, though, is that the ones that aren't responsible, don't care, and don't do anything are the same ones that created and perpetuate the problem, so go figure. And for this reason, I agree with you that these dogs shouldn't be as populous. They are not good for anyone who doesn't really know dogs, as no large, strong dog is.
As for the comment about the cougar killing for survival and pit bulls killing for "fun", well that's not true, either. Cats, big or small, along with dolphins, chimps, and many other animals, are known to kill for entertainment. It is all over the place in nature.
Pit bulls were bred by PEOPLE to fight other dogs. Even so, after many years of breeding fighting dogs together, these idiots still have to train their dogs to fight. Not saying they aren't more dog aggressive than other breeds, but for them to fight the way they do requires lots of training, and breeding "winning" dogs together doesn't seem to produce "winning" pups. Genetics plays a much smaller role than most would think. Otherwise there would be no need for treadmills, springpoles, and bait animals, especially after so long.