And let us get this perfectly clear.
PIT BULLS have a better temperament than Border Collies, and Dachshunds. Pits can handle pain more than any other dog. As for “fighting Pits” Micheal Vick had 68 dogs, only 2 were put down. 26 are at Dogtown the others have been adopted out. 1 is a hospital therapy dog. And this after they have been used to kill.
The dog “Petey” on The Little Rascels was a Pit.
They do not attack children. Chihuahuas bite more people than Pits. They ARE great loving dogs they fight not because they are bred to do so but because they were bred to please their masters. They were originally hunting dogs. They were used as fighting dogs.
If 66 out of 68 can be rehabilitated it is NOT THE BREED, it IS THE OWNERS.
I have NEVER BEEN bitten by a Pit even a stray, even one yesterday, who was found with cigarette burns on top of his ears, he is a sweet dog even after some A$$hole abused him. Once he heals he will be adopted out, His name is Cheerio, and I can touch the wound on top of his ears and his tail never stops wagging.
Alot of the fighting dogs are fed steroids mixed with their food (making them aggressive) they are abused, they are starved, they are beaten.
I foster dogs, and I own an American Bulldog, all bully breeds are blamed for attacks, yet they are not the ones who start the fights. It seems people would rather believe the myths than the truth.
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“Dog Bite Law Center
Pit Bull Dog Attacks
Brief Facts about these Dangerous and Widely Banned Animal”
http://www.dog-bite-law-center.com/pit_bull_attacks.html
Google News
“Results 1 - 10 of about 11,713 for pit bull attack.”
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ned=us&q=pit+bull+attack&btnG=Search+News
Between the news stories about people being mauled by pit bulls (mostly children) are propaganda pieces by and for pit bull owners. That tells us all that we need to know about them.
“PIT BULLS have a better temperament than Border Collies, and Dachshunds. Pits can handle pain more than any other dog.”
I agree with that and pretty much everything else you said but you’re forgetting WHEN Pit Bulls do loose their temperament it’s death or best case amputation for their victim. This makes them a very very dangerous animal and should be licensed like lions are.
“PIT BULLS have a better temperament than Border Collies...”
Well as a BC owner that adopted his BC and Aussie from the shelter, I can’t disagree more. Also a BC at most is likely to nip you not tear your jugular out.
It is a combination of three factors (the breed’s natural temperament, the damage the breed can do, and the background/treatment of the dog (think idiot owner)).
Many people do not deserve to own dogs. I can’t believe the number of people with large dogs in my suburban neighborhood who never walk them. I think the German Shepherd down the street is going to become neurotic and dangerous without any outlet for his energy.
I agree that dachshunds have a bad temperament, probably on a par with pit bulls, but they are unlikely to kill you or maul you so that you need a hospital visit.
I will not hesitate to kill any loose pit bull that I see! I don’t care if the dogs name is precious!
Right now there’s a very silly black and white dog sleeping under my desk who’s half pit and half black lab. He’s probably the most affectionate, playful dog I’ve ever owned and loves everybody, including other dogs.
I appreciate your support, but Pit Bulls ALL have the potential to be vicious, and it IS because of their breeding.
Given proper care and an outlet, they don’t have to be. I love pits, but I’m not going to make excuses for them. They are not dogs for the uncommitted or timid.