32 Comments:

• It is not the dogs fault. We need to consider banning irresponsible owners of pit bulls. If you teach them to be mean, they will be. Think logically please.

  By  Anonymous, at 7:40 PM, August 24, 2005  

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• It is not the dogs fault. We need to consider banning irresponsible owners of pit bulls. If you teach them to be mean, they will be. Think logically please.

  By  Anonymous, at 7:40 PM, August 24, 2005  

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• I'm just sick with all this negative attention we Pit Bull owners receive as a result of a few loser owners! I have two 9 month old males for sale with an excellent pedigree emphasizing sound temperament, complimenting their excellent confirmation and love for people. The pedigree has been in my family for over 2 decades without incidence. The two guys exude, strength with grace, loyalty, and common sense especially in recognizing when something is wrong verses the stereo type that suggest they're bloody killers striking out at random. Call me to see what sound breeding and properly raised Pits are really like. mike (720) 771-1804

  By  Diego, at 9:17 PM, October 06, 2005  

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• There is a REASON they are called "PIT BULLS". They were bred and designed to fight and kill. Perish the thought that one single child should lose their life at the mouth of a "pet" so unpredictable. However, it is not a rare occurrance. Why take this risk of owning this dog breed when there are so many others that make great companions?

  By  Anonymous, at 12:43 PM, October 08, 2005  

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• For years this breed of dog has been involed in attaks that resulted in serious injury and death of both adults and children. Children have been killed or maimed even when the pit bull was considered a kind family pet. All breeds of dogs are genetically bred over the years for certein purposes. Whether it be hunting, guarding, dog fighting,war or simply a family pet. They all have a purpose. The pit bull was bred with powerful jaws, strong powerful bodies to fight in the dog "pits" and to win. This sport, although illegal,is a problem across America. Once a pit bull
  "goes off", they are loose cannons and even law enforcement can't stop them unless they use firearms. Many cities have banned this breed or are looking to ban this breed as they are not suitable as a family pet due to their unpredictable nature. I am a dog lover but I would not put any child, neightbor or family memeber at risk by owning this breed of dog.

  By  Anonymous, at 1:02 PM, October 08, 2005  

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• ever notic how people against pitbulls seem to always be anonymous. are they scared they may be wrong or they may not want their dog of choice to be found as the real vicious dog. they may even be a cat oly person with a predisposed predjudice.
  
  BAN IGNORANCE NOT THE BREED

  By  COmetal, at 6:44 AM, October 17, 2005  

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• Yo, "BAN IGNORANCE NOT THE BREED". How about this: find reports of other dog attacks that end in death or serious injury that are just as horrendous as pit bulls. I have a German Shepard. People ask when I walk the dog, "Does he bite?" The proper answer is, "No he has never bitten anyone, but he is a dog and may bite." I myself do not know the pit bull breed. I tell you what though, anytime I see someone walking their pit bull and I am out walking my dog, I keep constant eye contact with them until they are out of site. They are freaks of nature. Take guns for example. You can train a guy gun safety, but if he is crazy and has some loose screws, he will kill. If the gun is like a pit bull, then the only way to stop the killer is remove the weapon. By the way, I am anonymous because I do not care to sign up. Do YOU, cometal notice that owners are sending anonymous comments? Quit being so self-centered. Dennis from Thornton
  
  
  If banning is to harsh, how about $1,000,000 insurance to cover damage when they do attack

  By  Anonymous, at 9:55 AM, October 21, 2005  

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• I have been bit by a german shepard and have lived next to very agressive chow dogs... and have spent my whole life around pit bulls... maybe i should suggest we take your german shepard and kill it as a result of a mis-raised dog having bitten me in the past, and lets hope dennis from thornton that you are ok when your dog is murdered for the violent act of anothe!!!!

  By  Anonymous, at 11:40 AM, October 29, 2005  

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• Dennis I think you are a very ignorant person. I am more afraid of your breed than any other. My pit bull will really bother you when she walks up for a freindly hello, and gives you a kind licking. Damn thats viscious! Police use your dog to take down feeing criminals, but your's isn't prone to bitting, right???? My father, a police officer who has actually been exposed to "violent" dogs, is completely against the ban! He is smart enough to realize that any dog has the potnetial to be bad. He also realizes that there would be zero records of pits in television, helper dogs, rescue dogs, if this breed was not trainable and trust worthly. My pit has been around many young young children and the worst she has ever done is over do the kisses when the child hass fallen and hurt themselves. What a bad dog that is!! I inivte you to my home anytime, so that you can meet her. Then I will value your opinion because you will have something to base an opinin on. I am guessing that the closest you've ever been to a pit are the ones they show on your television. Or the little glance you get as your sissy ass runs to the other side of the street. When I take my dog into public about half the people ask me what she is as they are petting her, they immediatly jump back and ask if she is viscious. My reply, have you been bitten? When they realize how stupid they have been they usually apologize. The most common response I get is, oh I didn't know they were so pretty, I've only seen them on tv. But I guess you are better, your opinion mnatters more than anyone elses. I would bet that if you saw me and my dog walking you would have no idea what she was, by the way do you even know what two dogs were breed to create the pit bull? I bet you would consider them to be good dogs, so whats the difference? If someone enters my home or yard uninvited I exspect my dogs, (yes I have multiple dogs and not all pits and the get along GREAT!!!) to attack. Why is the make my day law ok, until the protection comes from an animal. I feel bad for the young boy who was recently attacked, however he jumped into a yard with three dogs. I don't care if they were all poodles I still would not do that, they are DOGS not humans. We can not hold them to human law...they are animal!!

  By  Kristin Birk, at 1:13 PM, November 03, 2005  

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• Irresponsible owners who keep dogs locked up and do not socialize them properly and blood lines are why many dogs attack people. They see people as a threat to their "territory" instead of as the "alpha." Many children are bitten in the face by dogs because that is how dogs say "cut it out" and they are the right height to do it. Any dog is a dangerous animal. I was bitten in the face by a German Shorthaired Pointer because I walked up behind it but I'm not biased saying they're all "awful dogs." Anyways, "pit bulls" is a loose term used to describe crosses, American Pit Bulls, American Staffordshires, Staffordshires, and several other breeds of dogs, not just one. Also, there are other fighting dogs that live happily today like the Chinese Shar-Pei, the Bulldog breeds (American, English, Valley, Alphaha Blue, also was mentioned in "White Fang" as an excellent fighter), mastiffs, Irish Terriers, Kerry Blues, Fox Terriers, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Boxers, and so forth because of proper breeding and died out fighting blood lines. Problem is, people just pick up dogs from irresponsible breeders and expect them to guard the home or be great family pets without socializing or training them. Several "pit bulls" are great family pets because of proper training (Petey from "The Little Rascals was an American Pit Bull and the Target dog is a Bull Terrier). Treat them as a special breed like huge dogs or herding dogs that need someone who can challenge and keep a hand on them. They are not for everyone and that is where people go wrong. Consider another dog if you cannot handle one. Kudos to people who have trained their dogs to be gentle and not the stereotypcial "blood seekers."

  By  RJ, at 5:41 AM, November 07, 2005  

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• i hope for the sake of karma and for the hate of descrimination... that your breed is the one who's chosen to be banned in our culture. You know who I'm talking about, For those of you out there who feel they have a right to judge these creatures, the ones who think these dogs are to blame. Only blame yourselves because you feel you are so much more righteous YOUR BREED (HUMAN BEINGS) is not responsible for creating this breed ! (REMEBER!!!!! Just like you, all other living creatures need and only want companionship and acceptance!) So just think, since the BREED of humanity is to blame for creating such a horrendous breek, why condem them... why don't you start takin responsibility for your own breeds actions?

  By  Anonymous, at 10:50 PM, November 14, 2005  

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• This is the stupidies thing....you need to blame the DEED not the BREED!!!!! I am going to laugh at every city in Colorado when the legislation comes back with the courts saying that no city in Colorado can ban a specific breed. I have a pit bull and I am a responsible owner he is just big lap dog.

  By  Anonymous, at 1:44 PM, November 15, 2005  

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• It's so frustrating to see these bans popping up like yearly fads.
  
  I've had more labradors, more poodles, more dalmations and small dogs snap, nip, or bite me for no reason other than "I was there at that time". I've been chewed on by labradors, bitten by huskies, cockerspaniels, and small dogs. I've been lunged at by golden retrievers and akitas. I have YET to have a bad encounter with a pit bull. I've had bad encounters with some pit bull owners who are oblivious to the care requred for such strong dogs and they bother me.
  
  I own a pit. I have two friends who were attacked as kids, one by a pit bull, the other by a german shep. BOTH have a fear of dogs, except for mine. Both wouldn't dare approach any dog except for my own. Several family members of mine were very verbal in their intial concern about my dog, and now everyone wishes that they could have her! My dog has done nothing wrong, she has never hurt anyone or anything other than be a lazy couch potato.
  
  I'm sorry, but if someone took my dog, I'd sue them for all the money it cost to care for my dog (food, bathing supplies, vet bills, pet depsosits, gasoline for taking my dog to the vet, as well as personal psychological damage). It's like telling people, "Hey, you have three kids, but we decided that you should only have one because one of your neighbors kids shot the cat next door. So we're going to take your children and euthanize the ones that have a tendency towards violence. Even though their 5 and don't know any better."
  
  I'd like to see how well that would go over.

  By  Anonymous, at 10:11 AM, December 01, 2005  

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• I have a few questions and comments. I was bitten at 5 by a german shep. The dog nipped my nose, he did not want to be bothered. Most humans get pissed and yell when they want to be left alone. I own an English Bulldog and researched the breed before purchase. I understand he has the ability to lock his jaws and hurt someone or something.I also own a german shep. I don't think either would bite, BUT they have the capabilities. I agree it is the the way the dog is trained. I have recently rescue a pit bull, apparently she was a bait dog and used for breeding. After the last two days, she is my best friend and would not hurt anyone. We found her abandoned and left for dead. She is badly scared and her insides are torn apart. Animal Control has informed me this is normal when fight rings break up. Personally I fwould like to place the owner in the same situation as the dog. Let us see what kind of reaction he would have to that kind of treatment!! I'm posting anonymously, I have not yet joined this website. Honestly I have spent my time researching pit bulls, laws and bans. By the way all of the misinformed public, I have decided to keep her and the vet gave her a clean bill of health. I'm almost certain if mine 3 could talk they would agree. From: Brutus the Bulldog, Frosh the Sheperd, Jules the Pit Bull, Jackie the Human.

  By  Anonymous, at 12:00 PM, January 04, 2006  

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• http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00047723.htm
  
  Here is a link to statistics about dog bite fatalities.
  
  Educate yourself!!

  By  rmd, at 1:48 PM, January 29, 2006  

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• yea i would agree pitbulls are dangerous but if u think about it humans kill way more than dogs put together so are we going to ban ourselves??we also have the ability to bite hmm i believe that is called cannibalism but we arent banning ourselves so whats the deal.i admit my pitbull is pretty aggressive when someone he doesnt know walks in my house but in public he is the nicest animal ive seen.yea all dogs can do damage.Rats can cause disease,cats can scratch out eyes,and dogs can bite.the main idea is that if u hit ur dog or constantly yell or make threatening gestures of course what do u expect,he is going to be bad when he finds someone little or helpless who cant yell at him and try to take over and thats with any dog....

  By  Anonymous, at 4:31 PM, February 15, 2006  

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• BANNING A BREED IS DISCRIMINATION!
  WHY DON'T THEY BAN OTHER DOGS? PIT BULLS AREN'T THE ONLY AGGRESSIVE DOGS OUT THERE! BAN THE OTHER AGGRESSIVE DOGS TOO! THE WHOLE BREED IS BEING ACCOUNTED FOR WHAT A COUPLE OF DOGS DID! IT'S NOT FAIR!

  By  MARINA, at 12:28 PM, March 10, 2006  

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• Studies have suggested that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. In evaluations by the American Temperament Testing Society, the pit bull passed at a rate of 83.4 percent, just below the beloved golden retriever and 4.5 points higher than the collie. That said, the city's shelters reported that almost 6,000 bull breeds (pit bulls and pit bull mixes) were admitted in the last fiscal year. Though they represent 37 percent of all dogs in city shelters, bull breeds accounted for almost half of the 7,136 dogs euthanized in shelters last year. Pit bulls are routinely adopted, but shelter officials say a disproportionate number can't be because they haven't been socialized properly. Some have spent their whole lives in cages.
  
  -Nina

  By  Nina, at 7:46 PM, July 29, 2006  

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• Studies have suggested that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. In evaluations by the American Temperament Testing Society, the pit bull passed at a rate of 83.4 percent, just below the beloved golden retriever and 4.5 points higher than the collie. That said, the city's shelters reported that almost 6,000 bull breeds (pit bulls and pit bull mixes) were admitted in the last fiscal year. Though they represent 37 percent of all dogs in city shelters, bull breeds accounted for almost half of the 7,136 dogs euthanized in shelters last year. Pit bulls are routinely adopted, but shelter officials say a disproportionate number can't be because they haven't been socialized properly. Some have spent their whole lives in cages.
  
  Ed Boks, the director of New York City Animal Care & Control, says the blame for pit bulls' negative image is shared equally by the press—which is fascinated by pit bull attacks—and breeders who take advantage of the dogs. "Pit bulls are actually a rather stable breed," says Boks. "The thing about pit bulls is that they are stuck with this bad reputation. They are extraordinarily loyal and loving animals and they will fight to the death just to please you."

  By  Nina, at 7:48 PM, July 29, 2006  

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• Studies have suggested that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. In evaluations by the American Temperament Testing Society, the pit bull passed at a rate of 83.4 percent, just below the beloved golden retriever and 4.5 points higher than the collie. That said, the city's shelters reported that almost 6,000 bull breeds (pit bulls and pit bull mixes) were admitted in the last fiscal year. Though they represent 37 percent of all dogs in city shelters, bull breeds accounted for almost half of the 7,136 dogs euthanized in shelters last year. Pit bulls are routinely adopted, but shelter officials say a disproportionate number can't be because they haven't been socialized properly. Some have spent their whole lives in cages.
  
  Ed Boks, the director of New York City Animal Care & Control, says the blame for pit bulls' negative image is shared equally by the press—which is fascinated by pit bull attacks—and breeders who take advantage of the dogs. "Pit bulls are actually a rather stable breed," says Boks. "The thing about pit bulls is that they are stuck with this bad reputation. They are extraordinarily loyal and loving animals and they will fight to the death just to please you."

  By  Nina, at 7:53 PM, July 29, 2006  

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• This is ridiculous. I have a seven month old pitbull and he is the friendliest house dog you'll come across. He is very mellow and loves to play. He was taught not to bite and bark. So my dog is also very quiet. Since I have had this dog he has only barked at one thing in a bad way and that was when someone was trying to break into my house. I don't agree in banning pitbulls but I do agree on punishing dumb owners that teach their dog to attack and kill.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:27 PM, August 01, 2006  

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• Listen... Yes pitbulls bite, just as all dogs do. They aren't the breed most likely to bite. That distinction goes to the dalmation or some other breed you would totally not expect, I can't remember for sure. But, the pitbull is a very powerful dog and it DOES DAMAGE when it bites someone. That's why you hear about pitbulls biting someone... Because it does damage. Do you think it would be news worthy if you heard about every pomeranian bite? They are a very snappy breed. In fact I would bet my life that there have been more people bitten by dalmatians or goldens than there have been bitten by pitbulls. I have done research, I agree that pitbulls are dangerous in certain settings(protecting thier owners/family, protecting thier home etc.)but that is the same with all dogs. The person above had a good analogy when they said that you wouldn't be happy if the police came and got your kid and all the other kids in the neighborhood and euthanized them because some other kid somewhere else shot his neighbors cat. That is a rediculous undertaking by city officials. They would be better off using the man hours elsewhere. I am the proud parent of 3 awesome pitbulls and they wouldn't hurt anyone. I am confident that even a burglar in my home would have an easy time if he didn't mind getting all licked up.
  
  My point is that breed specific bans against the pit bull are not the answer. Owner education, animal socialization, public awareness, harsher penalties on animal abuse, animal temperment assessment, spay/neuter programs and licensing are probably the only realistic solutions that will end the railroading of the pitbull type breeds.
  
  That said, I'm going to bed. I'm going to lay down and jocky for position between my wife, Rosco, Ruca and Poncho. If you have any questions or comments you'd like to pose to me directly, you can e-mail me at sublime@cox.net
  
  Jason Bradley
  Las Vegas, NV

  By  Anonymous, at 3:18 AM, August 06, 2006  

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• All i have to say is that pitbulls are not meant to be guard dogs, they are meant to be family dogs...they love humans and were breed to be trusted with their owners in tiny pits during fights...thus very loyals, i have a pitbull and i love him soooo much, he is sooo beautiful, may look dangerous but is sooo gentle, has never even play bitten me as a pup, the problem are the owners, before purchasing a pitbull you need to understand their needs and behavior as well as purchasing an other type of dog. Ever watch the Dog Whisperer??? He understands dog behavior and states that dogs are not humans, they are animals and their behavior all depends on the owner, a responsible owner. Please leave Pitbulls alone...they are the most gentle dogs i know and they all just want a human's acceptance, they love humans and i guarantee you that all those pitbulls that have went crazy had irresponsible owners who have abused them either emotionally or physically.

  By  Mina, at 3:40 PM, August 07, 2006  

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• My husband and i want a homeless dog hes mix pitbull and labrador.Im reading all this comments and what can WE do?im from southamerica and we love all type of dogs.We are moving to Colorado and i would like to ask you
  its a problem if we rescue a mix dog labrador and pitbull?let me know thanks GEORGINA

  By  GEORGINA, at 6:25 PM, August 30, 2006  

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• This regards an incident that happened today. A bull terrier got out of it's fence and attacked a smaller dog. A bull terrier is not a pit bull although they are related. When Animal control was called as is right and proper, the lady who attended the call, said she should take the dogs, because bull dogs are banned in Thornton. I checked the web site, I can find no record of the dogs being banned, neither pit bulls nor bull terriers. Granted the owners should be talked to about their pets, but if Animal Control is not educated enough to tell the difference, a lot more of us could be in trouble. I am opposed to banning any breed. i own a terribly abused Lhasa, I got her when she was two and a half, it's taken me twelve years to convince her that all men are not her enemies. She is a little dog, but she could do harm. I protected her and all the males in my life. She now has two really good male friends, loves my son, sons in law and my adult male grandchildren. I am of the opinion that we punish irresponsible owners, not the dog.
  Dean Taylor

  By  Dean Taylor, at 12:00 PM, November 20, 2006  

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• The only reason why Pitbulls have bad names is because all the punk kids out there think they are "cool" and make them agressive to fight other dogs to make a quick buck! It's horrible, punish he owner not the dog!!! ANY breed can be agressive!! People are idiots thinking it's the "Pitbull Breed" It's all about how a dog is raised!!!!! Don't take it out on the dog.. he's just being a good dog and listening to his stupid cold hearted owner!!1

  By  Anonymous, at 8:34 PM, December 29, 2006  

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• ok i have a german shepard that was attcked by a pitbull. My dog doesn't have a violent bone in his body but the owner of the pit was whiping it with its leash. I dont have anything against pits, the owners are the cause of the violence coming from pits.

  By  Anonymous, at 9:41 AM, February 26, 2007  

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• I own 17 pittbulls and breed them as a career and in my 27 years of breeding none of my dogs have harmed a fly so i say its NOT the dog its OWNERS!!!!!!

  By  Anonymous, at 6:51 PM, February 27, 2007  

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• It is very sickening to read this. Do you realize over 5 years ago it was a different breed everyone focused on? It's the dog itself that attacks NOT THE BREED! At one point the feared breeds were chows, then Rotties, now pit bulls! That is EXTREMELY sad! Many of you reference to news reports, and that pit bulls are in most of the stories. Have you ever stopped to think the news does stories that bring the publics attention? Right now the public is focused on Pit bulls. I own a Chow Rotty mix. About five years ago I couldn't find anywhere that would let me have him there because of the reputation chows, and rotties have. This dog is my baby and is so timid he cowers to my cats! Yet it is people like you who listen to news reports that created this reputation that he would attack and kill children and dogs. I do not own a pit bull, but have been around many! I have yet to meet one aggressive pit! I'm not saying there are not some out there, but I do know MANY aggressive dogs out there. My mom's cocker spaniel tries to bite dogs more then I have ever seen. It depends on the INDIVIDUAL dog NOT the breed! And to who ever said pits are breed as killing machines you do NOT know what you are talking about! When there breed was first introduced in the 1900's it was NOT to fight! There may be SOME now that are raised that way, but it is NOT IN THEIR GENETICS! Look up dog attacks from many years ago! It will NOT mostly be pits, pits are just what’s noticed now! It's the fear that has been forced into people by the media! The primary dog used in dog fights changes based off of what the police are looking for. Police are noticing pits are being used now, but that will soon change! The dog fighters use dogs that bite and fight WHEN THEY RAISE them that way! At one point it was chows raised to fight, then police caught on and it changed to Rotties, the police caught on to that and now the fighters have changed to pit bulls. Educate yourself rather then buy into what the media places on the table. Spend a few hours playing with a pit bull owned by an everyday person and I will PROMISE you if you push past your views in your head about this breed that you WILL fall in love with the dog! I have moved into an apartment complex with a pit bull and this dog is EXTREMELY egger to get to my dog. To attack him? I STRONGLY doubt it. My mother, and grandmother have warned me to be careful because any time I walk by this apartment with my dog he goes nuts! If this pit bull was an attack dog he WOULD not be living in an apartment first of all. Attack pit bulls are raised in houses kept in tiny little cages and usually only let out to fight. A breed should NEVER be banned rather then the owner, and if there is an aggressive pit bull out there that continues to be aggressive it's not because of the breed. It has been PROVEN dogs that haven't been socialized with other dogs will be more likely to become aggressive! Maybe many pit bull owners can't take them out and socialize them because of narrow minded people like YOU! You make them feel awful for having this dog they love around. Dogs are animals ANY dog has not been around long enough to completely eliminate there natural instincts. Any dog with teeth can bite not a certain breed ANY DOG!
  
  Bottom line no breed should ever be banned rather the ignorant owners. If someone has had more then one dog bite case blame them, and blame everyone who doesn’t understand just as we as human beings don’t get along with everyone dogs may not either!

  By  Brandy-Lynn, at 6:36 PM, January 27, 2008  

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• Pit bulls have a genetic defect. It causes their brain to outgrow the braincase as they mature.
  
  Regrettable, but a clear basis for banning the breed.

  By  Roger, at 7:46 AM, July 03, 2008  

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• Pit bulls are not the only breed of dog that have attacked pepole it is how the dog is trained

  By  Anonymous, at 11:09 AM, August 03, 2008  

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• excuse me....have one of your pets killed by one of your "darling" pitbulls...see how violently they attack...my daughter's beautiful himalayan mix cat had her spine broken in two places and crushed..her body was so twisted up.. head one way-feet and tail the opposite direction and her torso just "there"...puncture wounds all over her body and internal organs showing..blood coming out of her mouth...need I say more???? so please all you people just shut up..please thornton DO SOMETHING!!! this was not this dog's first incident...it is number 4 of how fricken many???

  By  Anonymous, at 8:03 PM, October 30, 2008  

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