YET ANOTHER PITT BULL FATALITY

[DIGGER]

I don't expect or want any responses....just trying to show how often SOMEONE DIES from a pitt bull attack.   not counting pitt attacks.....just fatalities

a new fatality
http://www.fatalpitbullattacks.com/

[Big Al of Tennessee]

The auditor in general here will crap can this.

They most own a Pit Bull themselves.

[Serk]

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[Serk]

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[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Are Motorcycles The New Pit Bulls?

Thank you and Amen  


PS to digger "I don't expect or want any responses".................YEAH RIGHT 

[Xtracho]

Thanks for posting those videos Serk. I had the first one ready to post until I saw you beat me to it. No further comments from me on one person's obsession.... which borders on the brink of pathological.

[DIGGER]

Thanks for posting those videos Serk. I had the first one ready to post until I saw you beat me to it. No further comments from me on one person's obsession.... which borders on the brink of pathological.

obsessed??? Pathological??
I don't see it that way.    I'll back off on this.....my point has been made.    Someone in the US dies from a vicious pitt bull attack about once a week.......usually a small child. If you are so wiling to watch the slaughter.....then keep your pitt bulls.  I pray it never happens to anyone in your family....but if it does.....it wasn't because someone didn't try to open your eyes.  Have a good day sir.

[mrider]

with all the other crap that goes on in the world that is such a small part......not saying its not serious but how about the child abused by adults......women abuse by men..hell men abuse by women.......there are deaths everyday in these and thats what you choose to piss and moan about!

[Tundra]

If I tried to talk, think about what I was saying, ride with one hand, animate with the second hand, stare at a camera and ride a motorcycle, wearing a Scorpion helmet for 8 minutes and 53 seconds, I would surely crash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wmHokZlfuCc

[oZ]

Category: Dangerous Dog
Winner:    Bull Terrier



I grew up with Bull Terriers having spent many happy hours with them in Winsted, CT. I love them but was taught well by my Aunt and Uncle to respect what they are! My uncle was a renowned supporter of the breed. See his credentials at end of article:  
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Bull Terrier: These striking animals became fashionable companions for  19 century English gentlemen and were nicknamed "White Cavalier" because of their courage in the dog-fighting ring and their courtliness toward people.

The Bull and Terrier, a pit dog, was originally produced in the early 1800s by crossing the old English Terrier and the Bulldog. At the time, patrons of dog fighting and bull baiting -- two established forms of entertainment in Europe -- were always trying to perfect the fighting dog breeds. The early Bull Terriers ranged in size and color -- some featuring terrier-like features, while others exuded the Bulldog heritage.

Eventually, interbreeding other breeds such as the Spanish Pointer produced a strong, tenacious, and agile dog that ruled the pits. Even still, the vast majority of popularity was bestowed upon the English exhibition dogs. When dog fighting became illegal in Britain, many began producing strains of Bull Terriers that would win competitions more for their looks and less for their bite.  

Today’s pit bull seen in news reports in the U.S. are a descendant of the original English Bull Terrier which [again] evolved from a bull-baiting dog—a dog that was bred to bite and hold bulls, bears and other large animals around the face and head. When baiting large animals was outlawed in the 1800s, people turned instead to fighting their dogs against each other. These larger, slower bull-baiting dogs were crossed with smaller, quicker terriers to produce a more agile and athletic dog for fighting other dogs - hence the Bull Terrier.

Pit Bulls in my estimation are a mongrel breed and the typical owner of a "Pit Bull" could not be able to afford a real Bull Terrier non the less be allowed to own one, God forbid.  The "Pit Bull" can be seen in Rap Videos and in more economically challenged neighborhoods.

I'm not being and ass here, I rescued a Pit Bull not for love of the breed but because I knew some uneducated idiot would get their hands on it and have it killed for lack of knowledge and it being the political correct thing to do or worse some dip crap "banger" would adopt him to show him off like some piece of bling desired by these types.  I had him for six years, he was a loving wonderful dog and good company for my German Shorthair Pointer some of you may remember... Chole'

My uncle kept his animals in kennels, brought them out to work and exercise them. Never, never put them in a situation that made them uncomfortable hence dangerous. He traveled the USA and Europe showing and judging dogs and never had one problem... because he was a responsible, knowledgeable owner respectful in his knowledge of this breed.

Dr. & Mrs. Harry Otis (WINSTEDJ also appeared on the Bull Terrier scene during the forties. Their interest in the breed included both varieties, with a special emphasis on versatility. Dr. Otis owned and trained the first Bull Terrier ever to earn the title UDT and through the fifties he put Tracking and Obedience titles on a number of his dogs.  A licensed AKC judge, Dr. Otis was also a past President of the Bull Terrier Club Of America.

[Xtracho]

"Pit Bulls in my estimation are a mongrel breed and the typical owner of a "Pit Bull" could not be able to afford a real Bull Terrier non the less be allowed to own one, God forbid.  The "Pit Bull" can be seen in Rap Videos and in more economically challenged neighborhoods."

With all due respect, your Uncle's credentials may have carried some weight in the 40's but they are hardly applicable today. Dangerous dog? Maybe back then for the elite that used them for fighting, leash candy, and social status. Keeping them kenneled all day and failing in properly socializing them. Today? Hardly the case. Responsible breeders of EBT's breed for temperament, health, and breed standards. In fact, EBT's are now ranked among the top ten breeds that are good with children.

I know the breed as well as anyone. Your Uncle's statements have very little, if any, relevance in the context of the today's EBT.

Typical owner? Unable to afford a real bull terrier? That was the elitist attitude of that era. It holds little water now. We own 2 pits and an EBT. And I am far from living in an economically challenged neighborhood. Those kind of elitist fables are well past their times.

[Robert]

I have run across quite a few pit bulls and most have been friendly, but around here there are those that breed them for the fight, toughness, bad ass, or just plain low lifes wanting to look like a thug. I believe like any dog inbreeding in times when the dogs are popular leads to problems of character. This I believe is the whole problem now, inbreeding. I have seen this in every breed that is popular, to quick to buy a dog only to have the breeders inbreed to keep supply up and the temperament of the dog suffers.
   
   I have run across pit bulls loose as recently as last night when I stopped when a couple was on the side of a dark road trying to help someones pit bull that had just been hit by a car. As I stood there he threw up his last meal along with blood in it. He looked and acted social enough but the problem is you never know. So with an animal that can inflict as much damage as a pit bull you never take chances. I called the Police and left the couple there with the dog. The low life's in this area are mainly the ones who I see owning these dogs. That is how they get their reputation. One day I was going to turn on the air compressor and somehow a pitbull mother had gotten in the fence and tried to attack me when I turned the corner to turn on the compressor. She wasn't giving it her all and I managed to back her up but it was tense for a few moments. Called animal control and they came took 2 of them to get her out. I think she was scared, hungry and tired and needed a safe quiet place to be. 
Another dog would have bowed down and come whimpering to me or at least in a submissive posture, not so with pit bulls.

   Not a bad dog like any animal I blame man and breeding as the problem. I can remember when shepherds then dobermans were getting bad reps for awhile then when demand went down the dogs became much more stable and a good pet. When I saw the posts on pitbulls and know of their reputation and have encountered a few I cannot say I would be comfortable with him around my kids or anyone that is not firmly in control. I'm sure you can find every day if you want stories of pitbull attacks, I have seen quite a few, but again I would not put a ak47 in the hands of most of the population and trust them to be safe all the time. People don't treat dogs with the care and respect they are due and when you have a dog that is as inbred powerful and temperamental as a pit you cannot be lax in your game. I am sorry that a dog breed has to suffer due to mans greed,avarice, bad character and low life role models. Its a crying shame and I wish those that exploit these dogs could be thrown in jail. We can stop breeding these dogs or address the cause stop breeding the low life's that breed these dogs. It would be better for society.
 
  I would love to own a bull terrier but the wife would not allow it they are so cool and I love the faces.  I wanted one ever since I saw one in Ba Ba Blacksheep.

[oZ]

Xtracho says "Those kind of elitist fables are well past their times".

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See my responses in Yellow below

Xtracho Wrote: "Pit Bulls in my estimation are a mongrel breed and the typical owner of a "Pit Bull" could not be able to afford a real Bull Terrier none the less be allowed to own one, God forbid.  The "Pit Bull" can be seen in Rap Videos and in more economically challenged neighborhoods."
Excellent evaluation of the situation.

Xtracho Wrote:  With all due respect, your Uncle's credentials may have carried some weight in the 40's but they are hardly applicable today.
As is often the case in these board disagreements ignorance prevails, as if no knowledge that went before holds any value now.  Harry Otis began his interest in Bull Terriers in the 40s, he didn’t die in the forties.

Xtracho Wrote:  Dangerous dog? Maybe back then for the elite that used them for fighting, leash candy, and social status. Keeping them kenneled all day and failing in properly socializing them.
Are you saying my Uncle, past President of the Bull Terrier Club of America (not just New England) kept these dogs to fight them? Mijo, you are throwing around slander about my uncle and the Bull Terrier Club of America may also have a problem with you saying Harry Otis [Past President of the BTCoA] raised Bull Terriers for fighting!

 Xtracho Wrote:  Today? Hardly the case. Responsible breeders of EBT's breed for temperament, health, and breed standards. In fact, EBT's are now ranked among the top ten breeds that are good with children.
Where did you get the idea I am disrespecting the Bull Terrier breed. Maybe you read my remark “Today’s pit bull seen in news reports in the U.S. are a descendant of the original English Bull Terrier” I’m trying to say Pit Bulls in part have EBT blood in them. I'm not saying the Bull Terrier isn’t the great breed I grew up with.

Xtracho Wrote:  I know the breed as well as anyone. Your Uncle's statements have very little, if any, relevance in the context of the today's EBT.
And your statements do hold relevance, Let’s Look at references and credentials here…
 
My Uncle: Dr. Otis owned and trained the first Bull Terrier ever to earn the title UDT and through the fifties he put Tracking and Obedience titles on a number of his dogs.  A licensed AKC judge, Dr. Otis was also a past President of the Bull Terrier Club of America.

You: No offence but, Harry Otis spent over 40 years improving the breed.  Are your credentials of expertise owning a EBT and 2 Pitts? Could you enlighten us as of your Curricula Vitae?


Xtracho Wrote:  Typical owner? Unable to afford a real bull terrier? That was the elitist attitude of that era. It holds little water now. We own 2 pits and an EBT. And I am far from living in an economically challenged neighborhood. Those kind of elitist fables are well past their times.

Yes I am an elitist and I am proud of that and you say an elitist like it's a bad thing! These are not fables or any other CORRECT SPEAK term . Owning two pit bulls is very affordable! You can find most breeders outside the entrance to a Walmart.
English Bull Terrier puppies from honest breeders are a minimum of at $2500 and paying any less than that you are buying damaged goods.
Ref: http://purebredbreeders.com/breed/bull-terrier/

Sorry Xtracho if I in anyway have offended you and in all respect I do not think you have the credentials to consider your remarks any more than just an EBT enthusiast’s opinion. But I have been wrong, so wrong many times in the past. I cannot have a problem with anyone who loves Bull Terriers AND Valkyrie Motorcycles.

[Xtracho]

No offense at all Oz. I've been married too long to be offended by what anyone would post in this, or any other forum.

My credentials on the EBT are in tact And yes, EBT's from traceable bloodlines and from reputable breeders can run in the $2500 range. Mini EBT's even more. We rescue and rehab our pits, as well as EBT's for rehoming. Have done so for over 20 years. Our oldest pit, Bear (the black one in the image), was a rescue and our pit pup, Zeke, was an urgent rescue from a dog fighting ring that I discovered operating in Dothan, AL. Maya, our EBT girl, has a pedigree from some of the best bloodlines in the nation. I may be ignorant on a lot of things, but pits and EBT's are not on that list. I would be happy to PM you references on an international level should you desire.

The breed has had its share of disinformation spread about it, just as the pit. Stereotypes still cause the uninformed to avoid Maya when we have her out for a walk. And the notion that the pit is relegated to rap videos, lower class neighborhoods, and Wal Mart parking lots is simply incorrect. You can summarize my remarks how you wish, just as I did the article you posted. It's all good with me and I'll not lose a wink of sleep over it. I don't need anyone's validation, that comes from my dogs.

[oZ]

As I mentioned I rescued an abused Pit Bull a dog I would have never of considered for ownership but as his fate was not promising had he gone anywhere else with caution I brought him into my house. His name "Goliath" and  to my surprise and delight we had "G" for years. He was loving, supportive, read me like a book emotionally and added so much love to our home.

Goliath built my faith in environment over breed being the largest factor in a dogs disposition. I am impressed and moved by your work with rescuing and rehabbing Pit Bulls for placement.

I know I came off a little stuffy about the EBT, I don't want what happened with Pit Bulls to happen with EBTs and my thinking is the EBT community have watch over the animals distribution with breeders really caring about the placement of the animals. Again it may be elitist but I want the cost of EBTs to be high to keep the EBT from becoming a "cute dog that looks neat" syndrome from happening.

I just lost my German Short Pointer and Ronan my wonderful German Shepard is long in tooth. At this stage in my life I could no longer afford replacing either breed but hope to start to foster, support and work/volunteer with sheltered dogs.

Having these wonderful EBTs in the majority of my life I am happy that they have not become an exceedingly popular breed. My Uncle Harry Otis worried when a couple of corporations used these dogs in their advertisements, Spuds and the Target store.

It is refreshing to know someone out there who owns an EBT as they are rare as pets and not many out here in SoCal.

[DK]

Pack of six pit bulls ( terriers ) kill Arkansan yesterday.

Growing up on the farm, we loved our dogs, both the pets and the working dogs. However, the mean ones were shot for the welfare of both humans and the other dogs. You were expected to do this as a member of the community. If you didn't shoot the dog, someone would do it for you with impunity.

The collective opinion of the community regarding any individual harboring a dangerous dog is probably best not discussed. Suffice it to say that your right to risk exposing others to a dangerous dog ends where the public's rights of safety and being free of danger from molestation or death begins.

Dan

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT - GAZZETTE TODAY:

PB man, 36, killed by pack of pit bulls
'Arkansas Democrat-Gazette' - 2015-03-22
SHEA STEW­ART
A Pine Bluff man was mauled and killed Saturday morning by a pack of pit bull terriers, according to the Jefferson County sheriff’s office.
Sheriff’s spokesman Maj. Lafayette Woods Jr. said De’Trick Omar Johnson, 36, of Pine Bluff had taken his vehicle to CJ’s Garage at 300 Thomas Road for servicing when he was attacked by the dogs. Woods said a 911 caller told operators that Johnson arrived at the property, exited his vehicle and was immediately attacked.
The sheriff’s office received the 911 call at 9:53 a.m. Saturday and the responding deputy arrived at 9:58 a.m., Woods said.
“The deputy arrived and saw [Johnson] on the ground,” Woods said. “At that point in time, it appeared as though [he] was still alive, moving at least. The deputy hit his air horn and tried to exit his vehicle. When he did that, he gained attention of at least one of the dogs. The dog charged him and jumped in the car. The deputy tased the dog, and the dog continued to be combative and be aggressive. The deputy ended up actually shooting the dog.”
The deputy chased the remaining six dogs from Johnson, but when the deputy checked Johnson, he “was pretty much expired by that time,” Woods said.
Other deputies arrived, along with Pine Bluff Animal Services, and the dogs continued acting aggressively toward authorities, Woods said. Three dogs were then shot on the property while another two were captured without incident.
One dog, described as brown and white, ran away, Woods said. Authorities were still searching for that dog Saturday evening.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County coroner’s office.
The dogs belonged to the owner of the garage, who Woods said was John Chester Smith, 62.
Woods said that Smith had been warned in the past about his dogs and their aggressive behavior.
“We are investigating right now to see what charges, if any, can be brought against Mr. Smith as the result of the previous complaints leading up to this attack today,” Woods said.

Сopyright © 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Inc. All rights reserved.

[Xtracho]

 I support a very active and successful EBT rescue in California. And I agree, I certainly do not want to see the EBT become a victim of "designer dog" syndrome. Cost could easily be a factor in preventing that, but one major reason is this breed is unique unto itself. They are high maintenance & stubborn to a fault. If I had to single out only one reason for the number of EBT's I see coming into rescue, here and in other countries, it would be the fact that the people acquiring them simply have not done their research into the breed.

Sadly, there are many Backyard Breeders of the EBT that have seized upon the general ignorance of the public. These are the EBT's I see coming into rescue. You know as well as I, that reputable breeders will take their dogs back from the owners should they decide to surrender the dog. Not so much with Backyard Breeders.

I did not mean to segue this thread away from its intended topic. And when it comes to my dogs and anyone suggesting that they are vicious or dangerous I tend not to be the most diplomatic person.

[DIGGER]

Pack of six pit bulls ( terriers ) kill Arkansan yesterday.

Growing up on the farm, we loved our dogs, both the pets and the working dogs. However, the mean ones were shot for the welfare of both humans and the other dogs. You were expected to do this as a member of the community. If you didn't shoot the dog, someone would do it for you with impunity.

The collective opinion of the community regarding any individual harboring a dangerous dog is probably best not discussed. Suffice it to say that your right to risk exposing others to a dangerous dog ends where the public's rights of safety and being free of danger from molestation or death begins.

Dan

ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT - GAZZETTE TODAY:

PB man, 36, killed by pack of pit bulls
'Arkansas Democrat-Gazette' - 2015-03-22
SHEA STEW­ART
A Pine Bluff man was mauled and killed Saturday morning by a pack of pit bull terriers, according to the Jefferson County sheriff’s office.
Sheriff’s spokesman Maj. Lafayette Woods Jr. said De’Trick Omar Johnson, 36, of Pine Bluff had taken his vehicle to CJ’s Garage at 300 Thomas Road for servicing when he was attacked by the dogs. Woods said a 911 caller told operators that Johnson arrived at the property, exited his vehicle and was immediately attacked.
The sheriff’s office received the 911 call at 9:53 a.m. Saturday and the responding deputy arrived at 9:58 a.m., Woods said.
“The deputy arrived and saw [Johnson] on the ground,” Woods said. “At that point in time, it appeared as though [he] was still alive, moving at least. The deputy hit his air horn and tried to exit his vehicle. When he did that, he gained attention of at least one of the dogs. The dog charged him and jumped in the car. The deputy tased the dog, and the dog continued to be combative and be aggressive. The deputy ended up actually shooting the dog.”
The deputy chased the remaining six dogs from Johnson, but when the deputy checked Johnson, he “was pretty much expired by that time,” Woods said.
Other deputies arrived, along with Pine Bluff Animal Services, and the dogs continued acting aggressively toward authorities, Woods said. Three dogs were then shot on the property while another two were captured without incident.
One dog, described as brown and white, ran away, Woods said. Authorities were still searching for that dog Saturday evening.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jefferson County coroner’s office.
The dogs belonged to the owner of the garage, who Woods said was John Chester Smith, 62.
Woods said that Smith had been warned in the past about his dogs and their aggressive behavior.
“We are investigating right now to see what charges, if any, can be brought against Mr. Smith as the result of the previous complaints leading up to this attack today,” Woods said.

Сopyright © 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Inc. All rights reserved.

Since the owner had been previously warned he needs to be charged with manslaughter with a deadly weapon.  The owners of fatal dog attacks must be held criminally responsible.  But then on second thought........had that six pack of Pitt bulls torn one of my grandchildren apart....I couldn't get to the owner if he was in jail.

[Bighead]

I don't think I have ever seen anyone with such a passionate HATE for an animal.

[Xtracho]

I don't think I have ever seen anyone with such a passionate HATE for an animal.

 

 

[DIGGER]

I don't think I have ever seen anyone with such a passionate HATE for an animal.

 

 

Tick tick tick tick...........

[GiG]

Dick dick dick dick.......

[Bighead]

Dick dick dick dick.......

[DK]

Yesterday, March, 26 2015, Little Rock:

Three Pit Bull Terriers attack 6 year old boy who was seriously injured and taken to Children's Hospital.

Dogs put down by owners.

tick, tick, tick....

[The emperor has no clothes]

Man, this is turning worse than a car tire thread Pitbulls aren't my cup of tea either , DAMN give it a rest. If you don't want one don't get one. If you don't want to be around one don't be around one.

[Xtracho]

The pathologically obsessed never rest.

[Serk]

[Patrick]

If you don't want to be around one don't be around one. tickedoff
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You think everyone has that choice ?

[DK]

Since the owner had been previously warned he needs to be charged with manslaughter with a deadly weapon.  The owners of fatal dog attacks must be held criminally responsible.  But then on second thought........had that six pack of Pitt bulls torn one of my grandchildren apart....I couldn't get to the owner if he was in jail.
[/quote]

Little Rock this week:  1 adult killed; 1 grandchild maimed; 9 pit bulls responsible.

Please excuse my belaboring the point, but this continues to happen & I believe it is relevant to this thread.

Dan

As the grandparents looked on:

3 pit bulls maul 6-year-old boy
'Arkansas Democrat-Gazette' - 2015-03-28
Child’s in­juries de­scribed by deputy as ‘head to toe’
JAN­ICE MCIN­TYRE
EL DORADO — A 6-yearold El Dorado boy was airlifted to Arkansas Children’s Hospital after he was mauled by three pit bulls at his grandparents’ home on Agnes Road on Wednesday.
Another grandmother said Thursday afternoon that her grandson underwent a fivehour surgery to address some of his injuries. She said he had improved Thursday, but he will still face several surgeries to repair other injuries all over his body.
Union County sheriff’s Deputy Tommy Williams said in an incident report filed at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday that he was dispatched to Medical Center of South Arkansas in El Dorado in reference to the attack.
“As I viewed the child, he had several lacerations to his body, from head to toe,” he reported.
Williams said he talked with the victim’s grandmother who owned the dogs upon arrival at the medical center and noted that she said “she and her husband were outside while her grandson was running in the yard playing with her dogs, as he always does when he is at her residence.”
The deputy said the grandmother had three pit bulls — two that were about 8 months old and their adult mother. She told Williams that the adult pit bull was lying under a tree as the two puppies ran in the yard playing with her grandson.
When the grandmother heard the young boy scream, the adult pit bull got up and ran toward the screaming, according to the report. As the grandmother rounded the corner, she saw all the dogs attacking her grandson.
The grandparents could not get the dogs off the boy, the grandmother said, so her husband ran inside the house, grabbed a gun and shot it up in the air. The grandmother and her husband then rushed the child to the emergency room at Medical Center of South Arkansas.
The grandmother told the deputy that the dogs had never attacked anyone before.
In his report, Williams said animal control officer Charles Hartsell was at the scene of the attack when he arrived and that Hartsell “advised that he would be going to pick the dogs up and make contact with Goodwin Animal Clinic to verify shot records” on Thursday morning.
Hartsell said Thursday that the dogs were euthanized at the family’s request.

Сopyright © 2014 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Inc. All rights reserved.

[98valk]

this animal kills 40k/yr. 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/2005/02/03/car-crashes-kill-40000-in-us-every-year/

so get real Digger aka instigator u act just like an anti-gunner.

BAND ALL CARS!!!!!

[Xtracho]

4 kids die at the hands of child abusers every day. 28 people are killed by drunk drivers every day. So, please excuse me when I say "you mistake me for someone that gives a damn what you think about my pit bulls."

[Alien]

Digger, I get it...we ALL get it.  It's not that we don't understand, it's just that you're wrong. 

Ride Safe,

Alien

[Xtracho]

Digger, I get it...we ALL get it.  It's not that we don't understand, it's just that you're wrong. 

Ride Safe,

Alien

 

[Motor City Lulu Belle]

  :coolsmiley.       Yeah,........' what Gig said'.....We love our Boy! GREAT DOG!    Loyal, loving, well manered, sweet &  smart as hell!      Just like ihis predisisor     

[Brewer]

Get upset about medical malpractice.... look at the yearly numbers. they make vehicle injury and fatality numbers look small. Do some real research on cause of death, then ask all of us to get into better shape as Heart Health related deaths  trump all the rest in the United States.

[DIGGER]

I dropped this subject over 4 days ago.........must be on other people's minds now

[BF]

A question. 

And I'm not trying to stir any pots, I'm trying to understand here.   

Obviously, there are quite a few very very passionate pit bull owners on this site. 

What's the attraction to them? 

Is this the breed that you're wife and kids have always loved and wanted to own....or is it primarily you?

I mean....regardless how one feels about them...whether you think they're the best dog ever or the biggest threat to mankind......they've been associated with killing children as well as adults.  Why would anyone be drawn to an animal with that kind of reputation, whether it's fairly earned or not? 

Again, I'm just trying to understand the attraction to these dogs. 

There are many other breeds out there that are well known to be limp dish rags of a dog.....why the pit bull?

I'm not asking about the merits of the pit bull, just why do you want to own them?

[Bighead]

I don't currently own any breed (I don't have the time to spend that a dog of any breed needs) but had a Pit as a child (10-14) and he was the most loyal and best behaved and well mannered dog I have ever had. He played with every kid in the neighborhood every day and never offered to show aggression to anyone. are there big bad aggressive Pits sure but the same can be said of other breeds.

[Alien]

A question. 

And I'm not trying to stir any pots, I'm trying to understand here.   

Obviously, there are quite a few very very passionate pit bull owners on this site. 

What's the attraction to them? 

Is this the breed that you're wife and kids have always loved and wanted to own....or is it primarily you?

I mean....regardless how one feels about them...whether you think they're the best dog ever or the biggest threat to mankind......they've been associated with killing children as well as adults.  Why would anyone be drawn to an animal with that kind of reputation, whether it's fairly earned or not? 

Again, I'm just trying to understand the attraction to these dogs. 

There are many other breeds out there that are well known to be limp dish rags of a dog.....why the pit bull?

I'm not asking about the merits of the pit bull, just why do you want to own them?

Fair question.  I didn't seek out a pitt.  We already had two dogs (bassett hound and golden retriever).  My wife was looking at puppies on Craigslist as she does from time to time and fell in love with a 8 week old Pitt Boxer mix.  The last thing I needed was another dog, but he's turned out to be my best buddy and is not at all aggressive.  He's a big loveable goofball.

[Xtracho]

We love them and they love us back. For over 20 years and going on the third generation of my small family they've been there. I don't expect the haters out there to understand that, nor those that are foaming at the mouth to annihilate the breed, nor those that breathe every breath looking for reasons to condemn the breed & brand them as "associated with killing".

The only danger anyone faces from my dogs is getting attacked by wagging tails and slobbering mouths. For every link the instigator of this thread posts about a tragic death I can post one in rebuttal. But I'm not going to get into a pissing match to try and convince anyone of that.