Pitbulls

The word "pitbull" seems to evoke hatred, especially among runners, though I'm sure most can't differentiate a pit from the many breeds that look VERY similar. For example:

http://www.arrf.net/The%20Truth%20About%20BSL.htm

Threads like this are just a way for people to vent their frustrations about incompetent dog owners. I suppose that's something.

forget how loyal or obedient they are. they are among the ugliest dogs on the planet. why would anyone want to own such a hideous creature as a pitbull or a rottweiler?

some breeds have a predisposition to agression. i actually found this out by my own experience. we raised a chow from puppyhood to adulthood- one day when he was 3 years old, he decided to bite one of my children as she went to pet him. out of the blue, this well treated, loved, and cared for pet turned and snapped. needless to say, he was no longer a part of our family the following day. there's too many good dogs to own a bad one.

The Paperboy wrote:

Pitbulls were NOT bred to be aggressive. They were bred for strength, tenacity, and dominance to be successful as a protector(or attacker back in the old days)

That said, there are some real idiots for dog owners. For them, owning a pitbull is like owning a gun. Only instead of just giving them the gun, we give them all the pieces to put the gun together themselves.

A responsible dog owner knows how to properly raise a pitbull, and it will NOT be dangerous and it is NOT an inherently vicious animal. Unfortunately, responsible dog owners are a dying breed. (pun intended)

As a matter of fact, they were originally bred to be agressive and fight (hence the name pitbull). Generations of breeding for selected traits have bred out the "leniency" instincts of other breeds - they are far more likely to attack something even if it is showing no signs of agression (e.g lying on the ground - think children, other dogs already severly hurt, etc.)

Why anyone wants to own one of these beasts is beyond me - I guess it's the same logic used to justify assault weapons for personal use and wild animals. Newsflash- sometimes the greater good of society outweighs so called "personal freedoms".

(By the way, can you tell i've been attacked by a pit bull while running before?)

edit: that should have read "wild animals for pets". I obviously don't advocate killing all wild animals

Only in America would you breed a dog as ugly and aggressive as a pit bull.

Why t f can't people have a normal dog like a labrador or a spaniel? Why??? Because the people who buy these pit bulls are morons.

We banned them 10 years ago in the UK and still the minority of bottom dwelling scum still want them;even when they kill their own kids. F**kw**s

Since you seem to know so much about dogs, can you point me to where Pit Bulls are a recognized AKC breed?

Take your time, it could be a long search.

Thanks Barky von Schnauzer.

My neighbor owned a pitbull and was a very responsible owner. It was actually a well behaved dog but the fact that its a pitbull still scared the sh*t out of me. One day it got loose from it's backyard and attacked a chocolate lab down the street. The owner came out and found the pitpull with it's jaws locked on the labs throat. He shot it at point blank range with a 22 and it didn't even phase the pitbull. He shot it again with a much more powerful hunting rifle and killed it. It was sad that it happened, but almost a relieve that I don't have to worry about this dog attacking my children.

I don't think it matters how responsible the owner is, with a naturally aggressive dog like a pitbull something can always happen.

Trackster.. wrote:

My neighbor owned a pitbull and was a very responsible owner. It was actually a well behaved dog but the fact that its a pitbull still scared the sh*t out of me. One day it got loose from it's backyard and attacked a chocolate lab down the street. The owner came out and found the pitpull with it's jaws locked on the labs throat. He shot it at point blank range with a 22 and it didn't even phase the pitbull. He shot it again with a much more powerful hunting rifle and killed it. It was sad that it happened, but almost a relieve that I don't have to worry about this dog attacking my children.

What was really weird though was that after dying the pit bull slowly changed into the shape of a very attractive and naked young man. It seemed that he was not a real pit bull but a Werepit. It was the full moon, so that explains a lot. I'm real glad my neighbors gun was loaded with silver bullits.

I own a pitbull mix... Smartest, kindest, gentlest dog I've had, beyond any labs, and any smaller breed dogs. Loves kids, loves to run, loves to be happy. I got him at 2 months old. Raised him right, took him everywhere.

I get attacked on runs by more stupid little dogs, yorkies, etc. than anything else. These are the same dogs that are stupid enough to snap at my pitbull mix, although he just barks at them and moves along.

The article below is an interesting read. Check it out.

Isn't it "Staffordshire Terrier" or some such name?

is this possible? wrote:

I don't get it! When I posted what happened with my kids on their run some of you posted I was a troll and making the incident up because it was not on national television.

If I had not run over the dog i'm sure my kids would have suffered the same fate. By the way...the owners dropped the case. The owners of the Pitt bulls actually had complaints filed against them for two similiar incidents. Once my attorney found out this information the owners of the dogs changed their minds about the lawsuit.

I'm sorry for your incident with the dogs and I can truly say...I have compassion for you.

Yeah, apparently the pitbull that bit me also had a history of aggression. I didn't press charges despite being encouraged to do so by almost everyone. I just wanted the whole thing to be over with, quite frankly. It's actually fortunate that it attacked me instead of some little kid. The incident occurred right beside a school bus stop.

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Strossy wrote:

Locking jaws?!!.......wow, you couldn't be more of tool could you? You must know alot about dogs, actually you just sound like an idiot. There is no such things as "locking jaws" not in Pit Bulls, not in any dog. Call your local vet, see it they don't laugh at you. Seriously do you have any proof about Pits being "meaner" than other breeds? Oh, btw if you've ever heard of a show that was on a long time ago called "Little Rascals" you might remember a dog called "Petey". FYI, full-blooded AKC registered Pit Bull.

Since you seem to know so much about dogs, can you point me to where Pit Bulls are a recognized AKC breed?

Take your time, it could be a long search.

Thanks Barky von Schnauzer.

is this possible? wrote:

I don't get it! When I posted what happened with my kids on their run some of you posted I was a troll and making the incident up because it was not on national television.

If I had not run over the dog i'm sure my kids would have suffered the same fate. By the way...the owners dropped the case. The owners of the Pitt bulls actually had complaints filed against them for two similiar incidents. Once my attorney found out this information the owners of the dogs changed their minds about the lawsuit.

I'm sorry for your incident with the dogs and I can truly say...I have compassion for you.

The reason runners were railing against you was because you were clogging the roads "escorting" your kids in your 2007 Hummer. Who wants to be driving behind you @ 5mph so your precious kids can get their precious run in. Who the heck do you think you are??? God Almighty??? You are dangerous to other traffic AND selfish, to boot. It had little to do with the dog. Maybe you should drive (at a reasonable speed) to your local track and have the kids run there...no traffic or dogs there...Yes?

I call BS on this story. Once your on your back your screwed. Dogs are quick & no way you could have defended yourself. The pit would have sneaked around to your face & tore your freakin face off while your trying to kangaroo kick it. Your either lying or the dog was playing with you, but you were acting like such a scared girl you didn't realize it. Also I don't care how hard you kick it, you can't outrun a dog. When you turn your back the dog would have clamped down on your leg from behind. After one kick in the face the dog would have learned & snuck behind you & got you from the side or another angle.

Speaking of pitbulls, early every morning I see people walking pitbulls. Thing is these aren't your typical kind of people you see walking a dog. These are some rough looking dudes. I heard once that owner of pits that have the dogs fight, walk them as much as possible.

Every time I see the pits being walked I feel sorry for the poor fella. Any truth to this?

If you would have read more carefully, you would have noticed I fell over backwards when I was nearly cornered and thus there was no place for the dog to flank me.

Strossy wrote:

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Since you seem to know so much about dogs, can you point me to where Pit Bulls are a recognized AKC breed?

Take your time, it could be a long search.

Thanks Barky von Schnauzer.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/did_you_know.cfmhttp://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/

Ohhhhhhhh, thanks, I didn't know it was both spelled and pronounced differently than "Pit Bull".

You proved my point nicely: a "pit bull" is not a standarized breed.

As the breed moved to America the names Pitdog and Pitbull Terrier stuck. However, American breeders wanted an animal heavier than the British breed, hence the name American Staffordshire Terrier. This is the breed commonly referred to a Pit Bull.

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Strossy wrote:http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/did_you_know.cfmhttp://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/

Ohhhhhhhh, thanks, I didn't know it was both spelled and pronounced differently than "Pit Bull".

You proved my point nicely: a "pit bull" is not a

standarized breed.

Show me the difference.