Pit Bull Terriers: Your thoughs?

[crabbylion]

Wrong, that is a BULL TERRIER, not a Pitbull Terrier.

 

I say ban the deed, not the breed. Pitbulls are powerful dogs, but they aren't born ready to kill someone. EVERY dog breed is just as likely to bite/kill someone if they are treated poorly or taunted by someone. Pitbulls are great dogs, and if they are treated properly and raised with proper corrections and a proper attitude towards them than they aren't going to be dangerous.

 

The dogs that cause the most dog bites in the world are smaller dogs like Chihuahuas and Mini Dobis, except these bites are usually just surface wounds so they go unreported. If you make a chihuahua 10x its size and power, it would be considered the most dangerous breed.

 

I want a pitbull so bad, but they're banned in Ontario so I can't get one.

 

 

Can't argue with you there, man. In my home we have a female Boxer and two Chihuahuas. Can you guess which one runs the show? My wife and I are actually MORE weary about leaving our young kids around the Chi's. We trust the Boxer more.

[Poe]

Bruh, this a only a poll, just a poll...relax.....I voted for the training/class for humans. I'm totally PRO dog.

I am completely relaxed, thank you.

 

Perhaps a class would help limit dog attacks. Perhaps a fine to owners who aren't able to control their pets, and depending the severity of the attack, ban the owner from owning another dog. Also, it would depend if the attack was made in self-defense. Sometimes if a dog is provoked or felt like it's in danger, it will naturally fight back.

[Poe]

Good lookin' out and even better insight.

I disagree. Just because a rule is made in one country doesn't mean it's a good rule to be made. I'm sure there are plenty of examples I can give, especially in middle-eastern countries.

 

Plus, I think it's already understood in this thread that the "many stories" he speaks of normally come from mistreated dogs. Even then, IF it's actually in the "dog's blood" to kill people, they shouldn't be banned anyway. There are other solutions.

Edited April 16, 2010 by Poe

[moeroadkill]

I disagree. Just because a rule is made in one country doesn't mean it's a good rule to be made. I'm sure there are plenty of examples I can give, especially in middle-eastern countries.

 

Plus, I think it's already understood in this thread that the "many stories" he speaks of normally come from mistreated dogs. Even then, IF it's actually in the "dog's blood" to kill people, they shouldn't be banned anyway. There are other solutions.

 

actually u would be surprised, the owner in the reports always say the same ol' same ol' "it was such a nice friendly dog it loved the kids always happy etc etc.."