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Even the ultimate dog-lovers hate pit bulls
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Posted on 04/08/2009 1:05:40 PM PDT by Chet 99

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1 posted on 04/08/2009 1:05:40 PM PDT by Chet 99
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They are wisely responding to their customers demands as any smart business should. That doesn’t mean their customers aren’t ignorant.


2 posted on 04/08/2009 1:07:43 PM PDT by SeeSharp
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Two good friends who are DVMs state plainly that Pit Bulls are no more naturally aggressive than Dachshundts.


3 posted on 04/08/2009 1:08:33 PM PDT by pabianice
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The media has a meme and they stick to it. I wonder how often they report on attacks by other dogs... probably ignore those.


4 posted on 04/08/2009 1:11:04 PM PDT by GeronL
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So a bunch of NPR listening, soy-latte sipping, doggie purse wearing, limp wristed yuppies don’t like my dog?
Aw, now I’m sad.


5 posted on 04/08/2009 1:11:26 PM PDT by LongElegantLegs (Militant fecundity personified.)
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I’m a dog lover...except for pit bulls.


6 posted on 04/08/2009 1:11:50 PM PDT by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (****************************Stop Continental Drift**)
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That doesn’t mean their customers aren’t ignorant Don't mean they are either.
7 posted on 04/08/2009 1:12:10 PM PDT by dblshot
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The American Straffordshire terrier is one of the most wonderful breeds in the world. Those who “breed” pit bulls take this great animal and abuse it horribly. People who have not encountered the real breed blather aimlessly on about ‘pit bulls’


8 posted on 04/08/2009 1:12:11 PM PDT by the long march
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Pit bulls are far less aggressive than your average terrier, the problem is that they are capable of MUCH more destruction when they do attack. This breed needs to be seriously disciplined and trained with a no nonsense approach that the average dog owner doesn't care to get into. They need to be socialized with other people and pets if you expect to take them around to social places.

I am not against pit bull bans per se, even though I believe the dog gets a bad rap, but the fact is, the average dog owner is too lazy and stupid to have such a dog (or any dominant breed for that matter).

9 posted on 04/08/2009 1:13:19 PM PDT by Paradox (When the left have no one to villainize, they'll turn on each other.)
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It is all the fault of the MSM.

Did you ever notice that the MSM never reports stories about a lab or a golden retriever that kills or maims a child. Instead, the MSM only reports when a pit bull kills a kid.

10 posted on 04/08/2009 1:13:37 PM PDT by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at I00 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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Thoose little Dachshundts are plenty agressive in some cases. They just can’t do that much to you.


11 posted on 04/08/2009 1:13:47 PM PDT by dblshot
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Ah, liberals. They're not a cute as Pit Bulls. Not as intelligent, either.


12 posted on 04/08/2009 1:13:54 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Two good friends who are DVMs state plainly that Pit Bulls are no more naturally aggressive than Dachshundts

Which explains all the Dachshund maulings lately. Aggression without teeth and muscular jaws isn't a threat, so your friends' assessments don't tell us much about the relative danger the breeds present. Many of the owners of these tough dogs should perhaps look into personal male enhancement to fill the need currently met by the dog.

13 posted on 04/08/2009 1:14:28 PM PDT by Minn (Here is a realistic picture of the prophet: ----> ([: {()
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I more hate the average pitbull owner. They are the ones that believe that they have to train their dogs to live up to the reputation they have. I will add to that ... left alone all dogs are animals and that should not be forget. I have two children 14 and 15 and we have had two labs for years. The best blend you can have, but you still have to be cautious


14 posted on 04/08/2009 1:14:39 PM PDT by ignorancerunsrampant (Where is the Court of Common Sense?)
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Pit bulls aren’t even in the top 50 most popular breeds but account for about a third of deaths caused by dog attacks. These aren’t all the fault of the owners.


15 posted on 04/08/2009 1:15:52 PM PDT by ontap (Just another backstabbing conservative)
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She’s and idiot, but it’s a private business, she is entitled to run it the way she chooses.


16 posted on 04/08/2009 1:16:24 PM PDT by Sudetenland (Victory in 2012...but first Victory in 2010!!!)
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Two good friends who are DVMs state plainly that Pit Bulls are no more naturally aggressive than Dachshundts.

People tend to think of Dachshundts are seimi-comical “Wiener Dogs” and forget that the name
translates to “Badger Hound” they were bred to
flush them out of their burrows. We had one when
I was a kid and it didn't look for trouble, but
would back down from nothing.

17 posted on 04/08/2009 1:18:41 PM PDT by CrazyIvan (If you read only one book this year, read "Stolen Valor".)
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I more hate the average pitbull owner. They are the ones that believe that they have to train their dogs to live up to the reputation they have. I will add to that ... left alone all dogs are animals and that should not be forget. I have two children 14 and 15 and we have had two labs for years. The best blend you can have, but you still have to be cautious


18 posted on 04/08/2009 1:18:58 PM PDT by ignorancerunsrampant (Where is the Court of Common Sense?)
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Can you please provide the source for the statistic you quote?


19 posted on 04/08/2009 1:19:15 PM PDT by WayneS (Respect the 2nd Amendment; Repeal the 16th)
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Yes, Dachshundts can be trained to be aggressive. They can be trained to go right for your arch!


20 posted on 04/08/2009 1:21:27 PM PDT by pabianice
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