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I ,after reading posts concerning Pit Bulls,naturally had formed an opinion on their behavior in different situations.Presently I have two close friends who own them.After some initial consternations about their conduct which seemingly,from reading prior posts about the breed,they could “go off” at a moments notice like a ticking time bomb, over the smallest of things.Kids getting to close to their feed bowl,a tug on the ear,etc.In short,not much to trigger an attack.It has been two years that I have known both animals and can say,they are the nicest dogs one could want.
I constantly looked for certain warning signals that may set them off.The one that my sister in law has,who I might add,treat their dogs like any member of the family.The only thing one has to worry about in his case,is to protect the family jewels when you go there,because he loves company.To him it is playtime.The family jewels part comes in as his tail wagging will drop a man to his knees by accident of course,but by being a strong animal,it is a mini-whip!He does not get defensive about his food dish as are many dogs.He has no problems sharing as he likes company too!
The other Pit Bull is at another friends house who has three dogs.A wiener,and a blue healer.My favorite of the three is the Pit.She comes over and loves any attention afforded her.In both cases there has always been children around that play with them as kids do.Yes,they pull ears,step on them and whatnot.I was impressed as I had not been prepared for what I saw.Now,I would not walk into their yard if I were a stranger,or became loud with the residents.There is no doubt in my mind,something bad will happen.As it should.On the flip side,I have also met many that I would just as soon shoot as look at them.I am not big on that type of thing,but I also take no chances.I have been to a few places where the owner thinks it is somewhat comical.When I explain I have my right hand on a gun,they make it a point to remove them as they see I am not impressed at all.I have come to believe it is the owners and the dog is a good indicator of what goes on behind closed doors as in the family situation,or how they treat them.It comes back to the breeding aspect.Both of the dog that I mentioned were purchased through many lines of pure bloods with documentation.The ones breed for evil and monetary gain are the ones causing problems.Starved,beaten,chain raised is no way to treat any animal of any type.I am one who can not watch the shows about animal cops Detroit,Houston,or any city for that matter.I has a very negative effect on me,and is not good for my blood pressure.Sorry for the rant.

Ask your vet if there is a ‘vicious breed’.

Or don’t. I did, twice with different vets, got the same answer.

Well, that settles it. The national debate is over. "Badeye" says two vets said there are no vicious breeds.

The families of the dead children mauled by pit bulls declined comment, because obviously the dogs that killed their children are therefore not vicious.

What would we do without experts like "Badeye" and these anonymous vets?

I suggest you sue Google for having so many entries for "vicious dog" since you, badeye, have conclusively proven it to be an oxymoron.