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To: Boomer
I am not saying all pit-bulls are bad. My adult daughter has one. They love it. She also has three young boys. 11, 4, and 2. I know kids can be rough on dogs. They poke, bull, try to ride,.... I worry it could end badly.

You are correct, they are very strong, and with that, a very strong bite.

I don't disagree that humans are the cause of many of the problems. But the results of those incidents usually ends badly for the person/dog that becomes the target for the PB. Just not worth it in my opinion.

And I have one of those 5 pound Chihuahuas that thinks she weighs 200. Except for the cat. She seems to think the cat is a lion and is terrified of her.

27 posted on 09/11/2018 4:20:45 PM PDT by MPJackal ("From my cold dead hands.")
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To: MPJackal
You are correct, they are very strong, and with that, a very strong bite.

Not the strongest bite though among the breeds. Labs and Shepherds, if I remember right have a stronger bite.

It sounds like your daughters PB proves how good PB's can be. I am concerned when small children pull on ears, hair, tail, and do other things to antagonize any dog. Not good. The kids need to be taught give animals more respect. I believe this is one way problems start.

30 posted on 09/11/2018 4:32:02 PM PDT by Boomer
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To: MPJackal

I know kids can be rough on dogs. They poke, bull, try to ride,.... I worry it could end badly.
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Children should never be allowed to do that to their dogs. The parents need to see that doesn’t happen. Especially with a risky breed. I had a pit who finally died from cancer at age 12, but I taught my children to respect her, and when they were small they were never left unattended with her. With a pit bull you must always mitigate as much risk as possible. I would not leave small children with any breed. They could inadvertently torment the dog and get bit.


39 posted on 09/11/2018 6:22:14 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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