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• There have been many cases of other breeds of dogs attacking children, adults and other pets-breeds ranging from beagles to malamutes, and every thing in between. Not always do these attacks make it into the headlines. And often what is deemed a pitbul is not a pitbul at all. Seems like if the dog was not really small and cudly, then it was a pitbul. Even attacking dogs that could not be given a description of- was a pitbul. If one cannot describe it, how does one know it was a pitbul? Does "one" even know what a pitbul is? I own three pits and one beagle and honestly, the beagle would be the first to bite a stranger. He's the one that I never turn loose because he can't be trusted to stay at home and out of trouble. We never had pitbuls when I was a child, but I know we had trouble keeping cats because of the dogs we did have. We had rabbit dogs(beagles) and cow dogs(collies) and coon dogs(blueticks), and always had trouble keeping cats. Notice that all these breeds have a particular purpose, and each purpose has to do with hearding, or hunting or otherwise "attacking"? You see, all breeds were bred with a purpose, most of which were to hunt or chase or attack in some form, so how can we expect a neglected, or improperly or undertrained dog of ANY breed to do anything other than follow it's instincts. Ultimatelly it is man's fault when good dogs attack.

  By  T Pevlor, at 5:49 PM, July 01, 2005  

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• What bunk, Most dogs will fight to submission. A Pit Bull is not satisfied with that;it must finish the job. Pit Bulls have killed more humans in America than any-other breed of dog. Most in California. We are not talking about bites here. We are talking about life disfiguring mauls and deadly attacks. This animal has a genetic fault. Because man created this dog, it is mans responsibility to provide stewardship over the animals he created. We can not stand by while this specific breed continues to terrorise our communities. This aggresive trait can not be loved away. This bill will enact the very points the Pro Pit people always blame as the reason for the attacks. It will let communities decide if they want to enact neutering and spaying requirements nad will control back-yard breeders. The Pro Pit People need to there-for pick some new arguments. This is not an out-right ban. This is a reasonable and responsible bill. Something the Pro Pit Lobby is against and screaming that the sky will fall. They even claim this will create extintion in a breed. How lame of an argument. This breed is way over bred and will only make a law where as it will be more ethical breeding practices. Supporting this bill is being a responsible dog advicate.

  By  Anonymous, at 1:14 AM, July 04, 2005  

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• Thats the most stupidest thing I ever heard.You're just the kind of peoplo I detest.Those who state there crazy opions without getting the facts.

  By  Anonymous, at 6:20 AM, July 04, 2005  

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• Hey pit bull groupies, just one question: when was the last time you heard of a golden retreiver, or weimeraner, or poodle mauling? That is right, never. When I walk my beautiful Golden, I carry an aluminum baseball bat, in case some moron with a loaded weopon like a pit bull is nearby, and poised to cause me or my Golden grave bodily harm. Bring your devil dogs near mine, and I will show you a very dead pit bull. Any questions?

  By  Anonymous, at 9:20 PM, July 07, 2005  

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• Three months ago.And thats a FACT.Check your records.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:58 PM, July 08, 2005  

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• Two months ago.And thats a FACT! Check the records.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:59 PM, July 08, 2005  

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• Oh yeh -- Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Weimaraners, etc are all mauling little kids to death at home. How much dope do you dopes smoke every day -- 1/2 ounce, 1 ounce. The only safe pitbull is a dead pitbull, chumps. This is not even a discussion. If you really think contrary to the foregoing , I suppose you think oj was innocent too, and Oswald shot JFK, and we really landed onthe moon, not in Arizona in 1969. You all are the other reason I carry nice lethal bat on my Dog walks. The only thing MORE dangerous than a pitbull, is the 55 intelligence quotient of the imbecile holding the lethal weapon/devil dogs leash, who actually thinks they have a cute little smoochie dog, not a psychotic, unpredictable killing device. What is your next "pet," a king cobra, maybe a cute little funnel web spider, or even those adorable blue ringed octopus (great in the bathtub for a shower with an idiot). GFY.

  By  Anonymous, at 6:37 PM, July 08, 2005  

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• Believe me,I was not getting smart.Its a fact.It happens to every popular breed.Because of the retrievers adorable temperment everyone wants to own the breed.This makes every uneducated amature dog breeder from miles wanting to cash in and the results are heartbreaking.As a result I have sadly heard of some golden retrievers attacking kids.Recently,a ladies two golden retrievers attacked her 12 year old son and nearly killed him.Its a fact.
  Now as for do more retrievers kill kids than pitbulls I'm not sure.Perhaps you have the stats.All I know is many dogs attacks people and many doesn't. That includs pitbulls.
  However you are wrong about theonly safe pitbull is a dead one.I personally owns two and knows many who haven't caused any deaths and injuries and is very docil,kind and trustworthy.I'm not lying or trying to disagree but its a fact.
  P.S. I'll perferr a hyhena some day not a king cobra.

  By  Anonymous, at 8:01 PM, July 08, 2005  

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• Oh, and by the way.The only reason we haven't heard of poodles mauling people is because they'll too small to cause much harm.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:11 PM, July 09, 2005  

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• I will agree that there is an out-of-control problem with overpopulation and subsequent killing of millions of dogs and cats every year. The obvious solution is to propose, then pass a federal law that ONLY registered and licensed breeders, not pet stores or backyard breeders, may sell dogs and cats. Further, require all dog and cat buyers to put up a "spay/neuter deposit" of $400.00, refundable upon proof of same. This will eventually cure the millions of forced murders a/k/a euthenasia of all these poor animals. I also agree that the vast majority of "problems' with dogs arise from morons who buy cute little puppies, take them home, and spend about an hour to try to teach them a lifetime of training. We are involved with 2 Golden Rescues, and see the tragedies firsthand. It should also be a level/class 1 felony to abuse, neglect, or abandon a dog or cat, punishable by a real punishment; i.e. minumum 5 years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. Until we pass laws that protect dogs, cats ans all animals, these atrocious acts will continue. A dog or cat and every animal (excluding known threats) is entilted to the same protections as any child. I was not kidding when I said: if any person or dog or animal posed a grave threat of bodily harm to my gorgeous Golden, who is my Daughter, I would not hesitate to terminate the threat with instant lethal force. I would instantly (and cheerfully) execute any threat to my Wife, so why not my dog? I believe animals are not only better creatures than people, they should be protected, using any means possible. Heaven is a place where only animals live. ---- The Golden worshipper

  By  Anonymous, at 6:17 PM, July 09, 2005  

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• Yoyr propose law makes very good sense.

  By  Anonymous, at 7:40 PM, July 09, 2005  

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• I can't even read this anymore because of the unbelievable grammer and spelling used here. Before you go and argue the fate of a living creature, go back to high school and learn how to speak correctly. I have problems arguing law and politics with someone who cannot use the english language correctly.

  By  Anonymous, at 11:03 AM, July 13, 2005  

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• Nurture NOT Nature! I own a pitbull and he is THE most compassionate dog I have ever owned. He is so very loyal to me my husband AND my two year old daughter he is allways trying to protect. Please blame the owner and not the breed of the dog for unexceptable behavior. I am sick of people telling me of how "unpredictable" they are or mothers grabbing there kids away from my dog when he just wants to play. I defineltly will be getting more of these awsome dogs and I dont care what anyone has to say about them. Heck, I had a cockerspaniel bit my on the face when I was a kid, and it was never a "breed" issue. So for goddness sakes leave the poor pitbull breed alone!

  By  Anonymous, at 4:03 PM, July 13, 2005  

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• grammar not grammer. you moron.

  By  Anonymous, at 2:05 PM, July 17, 2005  

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• I think that the person that is writing these retarded comments about pit bulls has never done any type of research on dogs attacking. I personally DO NOT have a pit, but I have a Rottweiler, and I have problems with people like you all the time, and my dog is a baby.
  I'm not saying that there aren't bad dogs out there, but I think that it's time that people look HARD into punishing the deed - not the breeds, it's unfair.
  I have a lab in the neighborhood that is one of the meanest dogs alive, yet because my dog barks @ people/dogs going by she's labeled as a danger.
  Grow up & study the real problems.

  By  Anonymous, at 11:15 AM, July 18, 2005  

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• I currently own a pit bull mix. These are very even tempered and loyal dogs. I have been raised with this breed my entire life. I believe there is no such thing as a bad dog only a bad owner. I have worked in a vets office for years and not once met a pit bull that wass aggressive. I have met other breeds that were ranging from chihuahuas, to cocker spaniels, to chows to labradors. Any dog has teeth, any dog can bite. If you took a golden and beat it, starved it, and tormented it, the poor dog would also become agressive, a "leathel weapon". Pit bulls are put through the same torture to make them the vicious dogs that they can become. It is not fair to punish a whole entire breed for the stupidity and ignorance of people.

  By  Anonymous, at 12:38 PM, July 19, 2005  

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• This law is very disturbing to me!! First let me state, I have been around pit bulls for 15 years and have never felt threatened by them. I find them to be loving and a lot of fun. The irresponsible pet owners are to blame!!! The pit bulls that I have been around have lived with great families who are responsible. Second, (this is for all the people who that think retrievers, poodles, etc. are innocent), our beloved golden retriever mauled my 2 year old daughter in the face. Yes, I know, I stated earlier about responsible pet owners, but I turned my back literally 5 seconds, and wham, blood everywhere. We adopted him from a family who was moving, he lived in our house for nearly 4 years before this happened, this was something we never expected because he never gave us any indication that he could be aggressive at all. He is a very loving animal. When I was 5 my grandmothers poodle took a huge chunk out of my leg. ALL dogs have this in their nature, not just pits. (By the way, don't state that I am a irresponsible pet owner, I know that I should have watched our retriever more closely with my daughters. I take full responsiblity!!) All you pit bull bashers need to do more research before you go running off at the mouth. Banning a breed is absolutely crazy. I have been around dogs all my life, it is not the "breeds" fault for bad behavior, that is the owners responsibility!!!!

  By  Anonymous, at 8:20 PM, July 20, 2005  

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• I have been breeding pit bulls since 1999 and I could not pick a more loyal, loving family dog. I am 100% for punishment of the DEED NOT the BREED! I feel there are far more Pit lover's than there are Pit fighter's and the public needs to know and hear this! I wrote an essay for English class last year just on this topic I would like you to read.
  http://hometown.aol.com/cobaltbluesapbt

  By  Kimberly, at 8:29 AM, July 21, 2005  

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• When all the pitbulls are safely euthanized, which breed will be next? Rottweilers? German shepards? Huskies? Dobermans? Any dog whose jaws are large enough to encircle the human ankle?
  
  The banning of pitbulls plays to people's fear and to the media but does little to address the root cause of the problem, the irresponsible people who create vicious dogs. Those are the ones who should be punished. Only when they are held accountable -- arrested, jailed, and/or fined -- will the problem or vicious dogs begin to be eliminated.
  
  Until then, leave me and my loving pitbull alone!

  By  Mama, at 10:39 AM, July 21, 2005  

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• Golden Worshipper- the only thing that really sounds like a "killer" is you- have you read your comments??? I don't own a pit, but my sister does and so far (her's is only 6 mo) it's been a very intelligent, loving pet. I have a German Short hair- and to be honest when we're out walking we meet a lot of dogs, some of which she loves, others, after sniffing, she lunges toward. Is she dangerous? No, I merely tug her back and we continue walking. Has she attacked another dog? Yes, in defense of me (another dog which was unsupervised in a front yard tried to ward her and me off-). The dog will protect the owner. Do I need a bat to protect her??? No, she can handle herself.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:27 PM, July 22, 2005  

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• I love how almost every one is anonymous on here with the opinions they come up with dissing pit bulls. Let's face the fact, it is about stereotypeing, all pit bulls are killers. Now let's finish with the worlds stereotypes. All black people are criminals, all fat people are lazy, all blondes are dumb, all jocks are stupid, all church goers are perfect, etc.
  When we ban an animal for being what it is with out knowing the whys or whats of the situations we are setting our self up for the rest of the stereotypes to follow. Don't just run your mouth, educate yourself. According to the CDC that deals with animal bites pit bulls bite no more than any other breed. Do your research before you start stating facts so you don't come off sounding as ignorant as you obviously are. I do not condone breed specific bans. I hold the owners accountable for the actions of the dog. I have had a pit bull that I raised from a puppy and wasn't able to trust. She had the tendency to bite and didn't like to obey. I am a responsible owner so I saw the potential for problems and had her put down very humanely with me holding her and loving her to the end. It wasn't easy but I didn't want to add fuel to the fire if any thing happened since she was a pit bull.
  After all we know that more people die from them, haha. Just check the statistics for violent crime. We're so intent on jumping on band wagons that people can't seem to focus on the real problems.

  By  Kathy, at 7:48 PM, July 22, 2005  

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• Lately I've heard of a lot of breeds beside pit bulls doing the attacking. Take, for instance, the family Pomeranian that killed an infant girl. Or perhaps, you'd rather hear about the poodle who attacked a Pit Bull. Maybe that won't convince a golden fanatic like yourself. In 2002, a Dauchshund went after a newborn. In the past three months, 2 Golden Retrievers have brutally attacked people. In the same time period, Labrador retrievers have gone after at least twice that many people. You know, when I walk my dog, it's the inbred, bad tempered Golden Retrivers and Labradors that I cross the street to get away from.
  
  In just the month of July, two Wheaten terriers have attacked, one Husky killed a baby, three shepherd type dogs bit 6 people, including a police officer and a little boy, a Chow, two bulldogs, a Border Collie and a Mastiff mauled people.
  
  I have the solution, however. Henceforth we must ban Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Wheaten Terriers, Dauchshunds, Chows, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherds, Hounds, Bulldogs, Pomeranians, Mastiffs, Huskies, Wolf hybrids,Yorkies, Akitas, Poodles, Cane Corsos, Australian Cattle Dogs, Chihuahuas, Pointers, Dalmations, Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dobermans, Boxers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Red Heelers, Briards, Jindos, Shih-tzus, police dogs, Shar-peis, Saint Bernards, Basset Hounds, and Corgis. After all, they have a history of biting. However, I think it might be easier to ban dogs in general, don't you?
  
  Get my point, Golden fanatic?

  By  Anonymous, at 7:56 PM, July 22, 2005  

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• This is the silliest controversy I have ever heard of. What is this world coming to when people cannot choose the breed of dogs they wish to own. How about putting some of the responsibilty on the parents of the children who were attacked or the individuals who maybe caused an attack ? Several years Sports Illustrated did a story on aggressive dog breeds and my beloved cocker spaniel ranked third in the ratings of aggressive dogs. Any breed of dog Can and Will bite unless of course they have no teeth...So everyone wise up and realize that there are other problems in this world worth being concerned over than a pit bull controversy. How about our government possibly causing things much worst than a pitbull attack ????

  By  Anonymous, at 9:01 PM, July 22, 2005  

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• i have a pit and i'm 14 she loves everyone including babies other dogs and elderly it's not all dogs get good blood line and raise them right and you'll have a great show dog like mine that loves everyone...i wish you all would stop bad contraversy about something you all have no clue about.. get one you'll see how good they are .. train them right love them you'll have a friend for life.. tlc tender loving care provide it.. don't jump the gun...

  By  Anonymous, at 2:31 PM, July 28, 2005  

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• My pitbull loves infants, and eats 3-4 per week. I'm trying to cut him back a little, as he was dulling his teeth on their bones.
  
  Seriously, while any breed can bite or nip at a human, it usually takes a larger dog or dogs to cause serious injury or death. For instance, Chihuahuas sometimes have the reputation as biters, but rarely (if ever) have they killed a human. As a result, it's easy to demonize the larger breeds. My personal opinion however, leads me to believe that certain breeds, for example Pitbulls and Rottweilers, are more inclined to attack humans due to their more predatory genetic nature. Yes, you can "nuture" a normal puppy and come out ok. No, I wouldn't bet my life on it.

  By  Anonymous, at 8:41 AM, July 29, 2005  

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• my dog she's a pit it's the fact that most pit bull owners don't give a crap about there pits and what they do and who they bite they train them to what sux is that everyone bases these dogs(the pit that do bite) base all pits on them my dog does shows and vists elderly and sick childern and has shown no agression and yet the dogs that are great and are not agressive at all pay for the ones that aren't

  By  Anonymous, at 3:03 PM, July 29, 2005  

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• iluv pit bulls and will alway defend them

  By  Anonymous, at 2:42 PM, August 05, 2005  

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• After reading some of the remarks made about Pitbulls I do have to say that "anonymous" has more than likely never been around one. I have a Pitbull and two Minature Dachshunds. If you come to my house it is the Dachshunds that you have to worry about, NOT the Pitbull. I have also worked with animals for the last two years, and yes, other breeds do attack. German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows, and yes Golden Retievers and Poodles have been know to attack people and other animals. But you will never see that on the news. I suggest that if you wish to continue to hate Pitbulls you should first be around one for a while. You will learn that they are the most affectionate, loyal, and smartest breed out there. People these days just love to hate something that they don't understand.

  By  Starla, at 8:04 AM, August 14, 2005  

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• i totally agree with the last remark and have to say the same about my dog and will do what i have to to prove that you can't hate what you don't know and if you do your a hipacrite

  By  coco, at 1:49 PM, August 17, 2005  

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• Two facts that are true about pit bulls: They are 10x less likely to bite a human than a doberman pinscher who is the most likely to bite humans and in university based stress tests they rank right underneath the beloved labrador retriever in response to stressful situations.

  By  Anthony D., at 2:30 PM, August 30, 2005  

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• My friend was attaked by a Pit Bull. Even though my friend was in the hospital for a week the Pit bull was treated vary bad. This Pit Bull would be beated very much. I agree that it's the owner's falt for making their Pit Bull do thr things it does. I don't get why should the Pit Bulls be band when the owners should?

  By  Anonymous, at 4:00 PM, October 13, 2005  

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• Even though my best firend was attacked by a Pit Bull this accident was the owners falt. This owner treated his dog poorly. He would beat his dog every day. I don't get why The Pit Bulls should be banned when it is mostly the owners falt for training the dog that way.

  By  Breanna, at 4:04 PM, October 13, 2005  

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• First off, Mr. Anonymous,people that walk around with baseball bats have some mental issues they need to solve. Can we say paranoid? Now on the real issue. I've read that pitbulls and have witnessed my own pitbuddy to be very very confident dogs and rarely need to prove themselves. My pitbuddy has put up with more bullshit dogs/owner than I would ever imagined. The only dogs he has ever shown aggression with are the large stupid bully type with owners who don't give a rats ass about the situation. Oh by the way, my pitbull smiles bigger than yours!!!

  By  Anonymous, at 5:56 PM, October 25, 2005  

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• a pit bull can turn on you just as fas as another dog can it is not just one breed of dogs get the picture your not just trying to ban a dog that could be nice but you are trying to make it so it has to be gone

  By  Anonymous, at 7:36 AM, November 14, 2005  

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• it is not the dog that is mean and horiable it is the person who trains it DUHHHHHH....

  By  Anonymous, at 7:37 AM, November 14, 2005  

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• you all need to get a life seriously i just think that what some people think is what they want about those damn dogs so yeah i dont want them banned but i do want you all to stop arguing about something as stupid as this so i just wish that you would make this all better and just help along with all of the other things that have gone on in theis world and i have a sister who just so happens to love pit bulls lol so...........
  ill stab you with an umbrella and then open it hiyah cause i am sick like a diseased ethaiopian..fuck em all
  fuck you huh well hello boys and girls come on and see the show its the mystical magical great dark carnival dont bother looking for parking get rid of it it aint like you eva comeing back you fucking idiot the carnival emergies only when you bout to die but now mother fucker you bout dead in the sky so come and put your soul upon the murdergoround and will slap you down and spring you in to motion. i gotta spike for you neck with my ninja blow gunbecause ill bveat a juggaladada show gun ill swithc my soward down and split you in two before you even fall ill bitch slap both of you welcome to our carnibal 50 thou juggalos freaks and weirdos and kill ers at our shows i am just glad we down wirh em hate to be young and have a juggalo shadder my shoul for the carnival I can't even read this anymore because of the unbelievable grammer and spelling used here. Before you go and argue the fate of a living creature, go back to high school and learn how to speak correctly. I have problems arguing law and politics with someone who cannot use the english language correctly.
  There have been many cases of other breeds of dogs attacking children, adults and other pets-breeds ranging from beagles to malamutes, and every thing in between. Not always do these attacks make it into the headlines. And often what is deemed a pitbul is not a pitbul at all. Seems like if the dog was not really small and cudly, then it was a pitbul. Even attacking dogs that could not be given a description of- was a pitbul. If one cannot describe it, how does one know it was a pitbul? Does "one" even know what a pitbul is? I own three pits and one beagle and honestly, the beagle would be the first to bite a stranger. He's the one that I never turn loose because he can't be trusted to stay at home and out of trouble. We never had pitbuls when I was a child, but I know we had trouble keeping cats because of the dogs we did have. We had rabbit dogs(beagles) and cow dogs(collies) and coon dogs(blueticks), and always had trouble keeping cats. Notice that all these breeds have a particular purpose, and each purpose has to do with hearding, or hunting or otherwise "attacking"? You see, all breeds were bred with a purpose, most of which were to hunt or chase or attack in some form, so how can we expect a neglected, or improperly or undertrained dog of ANY breed to do anything other than follow it's instincts. Ultimatelly it is man's fault when good dogs attack.

  By  Anonymous, at 7:56 AM, November 14, 2005  

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• What the hell are you talking about.......?
  My poodles are very moody and will bite if under stress. I was biten by a discarded poodle and got an infection so nasty I was on the anthrax medicine for weeks!! Sadly that dog was put down as a result. It had a screw loose, as any dog can.Isn't it logical that the people who work,live with and understand the pit the best know more about their temperment than the folks who read about the few attacks and rant? Punish the owners not the breed!

  By  crybaby, at 11:35 AM, November 30, 2005  

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• I think that saying all pit bulls are bad is stupid. That is the same as saying all white people are stuck up and all black people are in gangs and all asians are good at math it just doesn't make sense. Also when " pit bulls " atack it usaully isn't even a pit bull. So we should just shoot every dog that is born in case it is a bad dog that is stupid and so are the people who think that all pit bulls are evil. By the way i'm only 13 and i'm smart enough to figure that out.

  By  Coco Love, at 3:31 PM, December 01, 2005  

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• you know, it is strange, I have a good friend who has a pit bull and says that he is the sweetest, most loveable dog around....but I have a extreme fear of them. I was attacked in 2002 by a pit bull and he nearly tore my leg off. And the owner of that pit said, "he's the sweetest most loveable dog around" I personally think they should be banned across America. They are instinctively vicious.......

  By  Anonymous, at 7:16 AM, December 10, 2005  

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• Why do we continue to make stupid laws for stupid people?
  I Own three Rotties, all three rescues. I know that owning Rotties comes with the stigma of “BIG BAD DOGS”. So All three of my dogs have been to training and go to the dogpark, pet stores.. since they were old enough. I let strangers pet and touch them,when at the pet store or just out and about. It is more likely you would be bitten or attacked by a Lab before my dogs would bat an eye at you. I have also owned a pit bull, a rescue as well.He was a lovley dog. Who like all my dogs before got proper training and socialization, and he never so much as raised a lip at a person or our three cats. This law seems to single out the breed not the stupid owners. Our dogs are not allowed to bark at walkers or runners, or left outside alone for hours so they can get board and look for things to do. Like escape and roam free. They are pets not lawn ornaments.
  I introduced my dogs to the mail man, now he brings treats and doesn't mind bringing our mail. A friend had a small terrier that if allowed to escape while the mail man was outside the door. Would try to kill the poor man. but he is a little dog so there is little talk about this behavior. Some think this is cute and funny because he is little. I keep reading posts about nipping or bitting poodles(assuming the little ones), they bite a lot and quite randomly the older they get. You are more likely to bit by a little dog than an larger breed dog, even a Pit Bull. If you own one of the “dangerous” breeds BE a responsible pet owner.
  It's not the dogs fault an idiot took them home as a babies or decided to breed in the backyard.
  Instead of punishing the breed. Punish the bad breeders and owners.

  By  Anonymous, at 2:04 PM, December 19, 2005  

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• This breed of dog has been so mis-judged, just because one Pit bites and is mean doesn't mean all Pit Bulls are mean. We need to blame the Humans who raise the dogs to be mean and attack. They are like little babies who depend on their owner to teach them right from wrong. They have no chance when put in the wrong hands....I have 3 loveable Pits and they would never bite or attack anyone. If they could put their arms around you to hug and kiss you they would. We love them like are children and our children love them too. Our family and friends are not scared of them and love them too. I believe the news people have made this problem a problem for this breed because they only put in the news about Pit bull bites. What about all the other dog bites. My husband has been biten by a german shepard and is scared to death of them, so do we ban them too? We are taught not to judge people by their looks so don't judge a dog by his breed.
  The problem with this breed is not the breed it is the Human who has raised it. If my state bans the breed I will close down all 3 business we have here and will move to another state. I love my dogs, they are good dogs and it is really sad that because of certain pit bull bites that all the dogs are mean. That is so un true...So if a black or indian man killed do we ban this type of Human? Give the Pit bull a rest and check out how many other breed of dogs bite and kill. They are there we just don't hear about it because it isn't a Pit...That is sad too.

  By  Anonymous, at 1:21 PM, December 28, 2005  

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• And for you people who hate Pit Bulls, you have never raised one to be loveable and sweet. You have only listen to the news and what has happend with a bite here or there. Pit Bulls are not the only dogs who can be mean all dogs are mean when raised to be that way. So do we ban all breed of dogs? That is what needs to be done because their are more dog bites by Labs,German shepards, ETC. So lets just ban all breed of dogs.
  Don't judge a Pit until you have been around one. I have raised them for 20 yrs now and I have never felt scared or have been biten. The dogs we have taken in have been abused and raised to be mean. Given a little love and some attention they can be a sweet as a poodle. And lets not forget a poodle can be mean and bite too. So do we ban this breed too? I beleive in my heart that Pits are the way they are because of BAD BREED of HUMAMS who have abused this dog. Give the Pits a chance in life, put them in a good home and they make the best dog. My dogs eat,sleep,play and love their 3 cats we have, they love us and they love my children . I will do whatever it takes to protect my dogs, Pit or not. I don't judge a dog or human by its breed or color,
  I give them all a chance. Don't we all need a chance in life?

  By  Anonymous, at 1:35 PM, December 28, 2005  

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• There are over 10 dog bites a day but only Pit Bull bites make the news.....This poor breed of dog has no chance when they are picked on like this. What about all the other dog bits? Do we ban all the breeds? A Pit Bull is the sweetest dog I have ever raised. We have had a lot of different dogs but the best dog we have ever had is a Pit and we love her like a child. She has had lots of love and attention and knows what is wrong and right. And if anyone tried to hurt her they will have to get to me or my husband first. We protect her all the time and keep her safe....I really feel sorry for the Pits who are put in the wrong hands, that is the problem here the owner of the dog and how they raised them. Ban the owner not the breed. I pray for all Pit Bulls and all dogs who are being absued or raised up mean....

  By  Anonymous, at 1:47 PM, December 28, 2005  

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• Hi! I own 2 of my own american staffordshires. They are considered in my town as pit bulls. I have had to go through a lot to save them from the city and the new ban. I am not rich, I get by, but getting $200,000 in liability insurance for my home has been taxing. I agree with what each and every person from both sides has to say. I am nuetral. I can say that my 2 are the nicest dogs around, but can I say for sure they would never harm anyone? No. I cannot. We socialize them, we train them and we love them very much. I know some people have had the experience that they have been suddenly "turned on". I hope to God that never happens with my dogs. I will tell you though, the first sign of any aggression, to another animal or human, and I will assume responsibility and have them put down. I love my dogs very much. I have an akita that is much more aggressive and protective of me than the staffies. It's all situational I believe. We will make sure that we always take the proper steps to keep them out of any trouble of course. I feel very bad for any harm that dogs cause any human. I am still with the position that owners are not being as responsible as they should be with these animals. Owning animals is a responsibility, not a just some present. At least that is what my parents taught me when I wanted my first puppy. I will follow all of the new laws in my city, because I want to be a good citizen. I don't feel angry because I have to pay more on my mortgage, or frustrated because I have to pay a lot more money than other dog owners for their licenses. I just do it. We thought we would save these dogs from a life of crime when we saw them as puppies. However we didn't know they would be forever proven guilty and never given the chance to be deemed innocent.

  By  Anonymous, at 12:59 PM, January 23, 2006  

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• The reason people hear so much about Pit Bull bites is because the news people only put pit bull bites on the news, not other dog bites. There are over 8 dog bites a day and they are not always pit bulls. But the media does not report on these, only Pit Bulls.
  We really need to see the problem here and it is not the dog but the owner of this dog. If you were chained up all the time, had no attention or didn't know what love was, put outside alone to fend for yourselve you might bite too. Lets blame the owner not the breed. And lets blame the media too! And for the guy who carries a bat to walk because he needs to hit a pit, well I carry a bat to when I walk,to protect my pit from other dogs. There are so many other mean dogs not just Pits..........

  By  Anonymous, at 9:38 AM, February 08, 2006  

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• We have to look at both sides of this situation.. Pitbulls are in no doubt harmful, but yes, that is if they are not trained properly.. It should not be by the choice of the people whether or not to ban this unique breed. These animals were bred for hunting, but over time they became friendly, and they were brought into become house pets, or "watch dogs." Yes they are dangerous at some point, but there are ways to stop this without totally banning the population of Pitbulls. They can cause no harm, if they are raised correctly, and trained to be friendly and not harmful!! If it is so easy to say that pitbulls are a threat, than why is it so hard to say that riding in a vehicle is not?? That is the exact situation! We can go outside everyday and chances are get bitten by a dog, but we can also get into our cars and get seriously injured by a car wreck! In another way, those animals wouldn't be here if God thought they would be a threat to us! But they are here, so banning the breed is rediculous!
  
  We have to take chances in life. We people get up every morning aware of what might happen. Other steps can be taken to help this issue, but eliminating the breed from certain states is not going to help make this country a better place, it will only cause more problems for the future. If a group of people got together and started a Pittbull training association, it would help the matter! Why not have your dog trained as a puppy, other than letting it be brought into this world and quickly taken out because of a few other dogs of it's same breed are a threat??
  
  In a family, dogs or "pitbulls" are just like a member of the family! I do not own a pitbull myself, but to think that the question would be brought up to end pitbull's lives in some states, is not making our country look "mature." Pitbulls are not wild animals, they are lovable pets who derserve the same respect as humans do, just like every other animal in this world. They breathe the air that we do, drink the water we do, and live the lives that we do. They are a part of us!!

  By  August, at 12:46 PM, March 19, 2006  

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• ya mad cuz my dog can beat yours pussys pitbull for life

  By  Anonymous, at 1:47 PM, May 14, 2006  

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• To all of you who think you know the Pit Bull breed and how vicious they are, you have got another thing coming to you. I, as a Pit bull owner, know the true heart of a Pit. Not only is my little girl the sweetest pup i have ever met, but when i walk her around, the only dogs i hear barking are those damn fluffy small dogs. That's right, SMALL DOGS! No they are not trying to protect themselves just because they are small, they're barking because they literally want to attack my dog. I can't tell you how many times i have encountered little dogs and even big dogs that bark and bite at mine. Meanwhile...she is walking down the street carrying a toy in her mouth, wagging her tail. So all you people who carry around baseball bats and whatever the hell it is you hide in your pocket, it isn't the breed that is violet, it is the person who raises the dog. So if the Pit Bull is attacking your pet, SWING AT THE OWNER...NOT THE DOG. And besides, not all owners are bad for having a pit. I rescued my little girl who was going to be a fighting dog in some jackass's back yard. Now i don't see that as being a shitty person for wanting or owning a Pit Bull. Her hero is my 12 pound dachshund/chihuahua mix. So get over it!

  By  SB Staffy, at 10:57 PM, May 28, 2006  

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• i work with many dog breeds and after all the time spent withthe dogs i would be more inclined to trust the hundred pund rotti than the five pound chihuahua. All dogs have teeth and can bite; it is the owner's responsibility to properly train their dog. I have come across the most loving pitbulls, much like my labs, and can't wait to bring a pitbull into my home to raise properly and hopefully educate some people on the false pretenses brought on by stereotypes.

  By  Anonymous, at 8:02 AM, June 04, 2006  

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• this is complete and utter bs. Pittbulls have a bad name. I've read articles about smaller dogs, and other big and medium sized dogs hurting people. The pittbulls known to hurt people, are most normally pittbulls the owners have abused, treated poorly, or taught to fight. Pittbulls have a bad name, so their attacks are more publicized than other dogs, when in reality other dogs do damage too. This wwhole ban thing quite frankly makes me very angry. My dog, Justice, is a pure bred pittbull and she is the nicest dog i've met in a long time. Just because she is a pitt does not mean she will be mean, its ignorant people who make mean dogs.

  By  Anonymous, at 5:42 PM, June 26, 2006  

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• Pit Bulls have been getting a bad rep for a very long time and yes, they started out as a dog that was used to anger bulls into charging. But that's the past and has since then been outlawed as inhumane.
  What we're hoping for now is for law enforcement to catch those that purposefully fight Pit Bulls against their own kind in vicious and cruel battles til one or both dies. The unlucky winner then gets whipped back into a fighting mood and pitched back into the fighting ring until it dies.
  Pit Bulls are very patient-natured dogs by default. They are relentless in both loving and protecting, and yes, they don't normally get along with other dogs. This just means that Pit Bulls belong in a family that only wants that Pit and no other dog. The Pit is strong and hardheaded, but loyal and loving to a determined family.
  
  Why ban just the Pit Bull if for attacks? Then ban every other dog that's capable of biting. Then we can have no best friend that sits patiently at home, waiting for us just so he/she can curl up in our laps or by our feet and love us.
  
  My main point is, stop blaming the Pit Bulls and trying to ban them and start cracking down on the people who make the dogs aggressive by abuse.

  By  Kashie, at 1:59 PM, June 27, 2006  

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• I have a 4 month old Pit Bull. We met both his parents and they were very nice dogs - raised with a family. Our puppy is in training class. We have made him a part of our family and we take him with us as much as possible (around other dogs and children). So far he has been a VERY smart and loving dog. Any suggestions on how to make sure he stays that way?
  
  Elise

  By  Anonymous, at 11:04 PM, June 29, 2006  

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• Why is it that only pit bulls make headline news when they attack. I never hear a headline story on golden retrievers attacking or any other breed for that matter. Pit bulls make the headline news because the politics want to enforce that stupid BSL allowing the press to give pit bulls a bad reputation. You never hear headline news when pit bulls make it for a positive side either. How about when three pit bulls awake there owners to warn them of the fire spreading through the house in Greeley Colorado 64 miles from Denver who bans the breed. Coral Springs Florida two Atika attack a 7 year old and freinds pit bull broke up the attack.
  Wichita Kansas a pit bull a 10 year old from an intruder.
  Have any of you heard of Popsicle, Cheyenne and Dakota, RCA or SGT. Stubby. If not let me inform you then:popsicle is a pit bull who was found dying inside of a frezzer when the cops came for his owners on a drug charge. He recovered and trained to become a police dog. He graduated in the top of his class and two months after his gradutation he helped the feds seize 3,075 pounds of cocaine at the mexico border. Cheyenne and Dakota are pit bulls who over came the challege and became search and rescue dogs who were in active duty at the World Trade Center disaster and the explosion of the space shuttle Columbia. RCA was the first hearing aid dog. SGT. Stubby fought in WWI and was awarded a gold medal when he saved the 102nd infantry from a gas attack in 1918.
  Also Pit bulls receive more press because they are actually several breeds of dog. There is no actual Pit bull it is just a name for the American Staffordshire terrier, American Pit Bull terrier, Staffordshire Bull terrier. Also many dogs like Argentine Dogo, English Bull terrier, American Bulldog, Perro de Presa Canario and Boxer can all fall under the Pit bull.

  By  trick the pit, at 6:09 PM, July 18, 2006  

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• I am a proud owner/breeder of Pit Bulls. They are a great breed of dog. Not yet have I been bitten and right now we have 14 total pitbulls. I realize that dogs bite. When my 5 year old was 2 he was bitten in the face by a chocolate lab. My grandma had to get 26 stitches because of our small poodle. Show me a dog breed that doesn't bite and I will show you a dog bred with no teeth. I had a neighbor who had a chihuahua that had no teeth actually and it would gum you for all it was worth. If you don't trust dogs--then don't have one but do not blame canine nature on one breed. Furthermore, at least pit bulls let you know their personality. If your pit bull is not good with people it never will be. It might just be an ill tempered dog. If your pit bull is nice it always will be. A pit bull will not hold you on tuesday and bite you on thursday--it will either continue holding or continue biting--not switch. Unlike German shepherds--why not attack another breed? I hate pomeranians.

  By  Anonymous, at 2:30 AM, July 31, 2006  

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• Banning all pits is like banning all one blacks. Not all black people are criminals.I have a 2 yr old pit that has never attacked a soul.He loves dogs, cats, and he is very human friendly.Most pitbulls are human friendly unless they are trained not to be, neglected or abused.Did you know that they scored higher than the golden retriever in a temperate test.SO quit being haters and go save a loving warm pitbull.People don't know that pits play differently than other breeds.

  By  Anonymous, at 3:56 PM, September 11, 2006  

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• What's going on homie they call me Lista. People are just haters they don't understand that pitbulls are cool. My pit has never attacked anyone all the kids want to pet him when I walk him.Its the trainer that makes it mean not the dog.When you say you want to ban the breed that's not fair cuz the dogs have no say to it.When I stare into the eyes of my pit it makes me mad thinking people don't give them a chance they just judge them. Never giving them a chance all they think is that's a pit better stay away or else it's going to attack me. I don't understand why there are so many retarded people in the world. Just give them a chance raise one when it is a puppy and and treat them with respect and i betcha it will come up good.

  By  Anonymous, at 4:11 PM, September 11, 2006  

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• I am currently living in fear of a Pitbull. A new neighbor just moved in about a month ago. Last Friday his dog got out and killed one of my cats. Today, he jumped the fence and chased my other cat up a tree and while I was trying to protect her he started after me and two kids on bikes, so I got a big stick. Call me paranoid, but I am not going to let my four year old or cat outside until that dog is GONE!!! I really think it sucks that I can't let my son and kitty play outside bacause some stupid dog learned to climb an 8 foot fence. Maybe it is the owner's fault, but as God is my witness, that dog will not be here next week.

  By  Anonymous, at 8:05 PM, November 07, 2006  

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• how dare anyone compare a cocker spaniel to a pit bill! I am not against pit bulls, but due to the nature of their predisposed personalities it is very important to choose a good breeder and then follow up with a reputible obedience class. That should be a must for anyone looking for a pit bull. I have four cockers and we went to a reputible breeder to purchase ours and followed up with obedience classes. I am sure that there may have been dog bites by cocker spaniels, but only because of a bad owner or because the cocker spaniel is the most loyal (yes, that's a FACT check it out)breed of dog and will defend it's owner. Animal planet did a story on a cocker spaniel that pulled his owner out of the road when he collapsed. A little dog like that was so loyal to his owner he risked his own life and struggled to pull that grown man out of the road. A pit bull can do the same if raised correctly and bred by people with dogs that have good personalities too!

  By  Cocker Spaniel Fanatic, at 6:32 AM, December 04, 2006  

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• owning a pit bull is a responsibility that must be carefully thought out and research done first. First find a great breeder that can show the parents on site. Then, follow up with good obedience training. That is the key to a good pet-weather it is a cocker spaniel or a pit bull! If it is a mutt, then i would not even consider it unless you seen the parents and they seemed to have good socialization skills with humans and other animals. Take a little initaitive people and do some research. The laws need to change to protect people from ANY breed of dog that bites! I have to admit, if i was walking my cocker spaniels down the road and i seen a pit bull, i would turn the other way only because there are so many rebelious people that like the attention they get from an animal that is known to be aggressive. It makes THEM look bad because they own a pit bull. It has gotten so out of hand that it's become a status symbol in many black poverty infected communities. They use the dogs for fighting to make money off them and then they breed them to replace the ones that die.That just fuels the fires of everyone's fears of the dogs.

  By  Cocker Spaniel Fanatic, at 6:41 AM, December 04, 2006  

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• The whole pitbull bann subject is ignorant.

  By  Bradly, at 12:00 PM, January 11, 2007  

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• I have owned a pit bull for quite a while now and never had a problem. My pit sleeps under the cover with me every night, takes a shower with me, rides to the store with me, and pretty much does everything I do. Never once has he displayed any sort of aggression towards a person or even another animal. His priority is always to play, whether he sees a toy dog or a larger breed. Pits may tend to wrestle more when they play, but they are not instinctive killers, that's all dogs. All pet dogs are domesticated versions of a wild animal, so the animal instinct will forever be ingrained in their brain in some way. But don't tell me that I have to have a muzzle on my dog when I take him for a walk, or especially that I'm not allowed to even have him. He is the easily the best dog I've ever had, because I've seen cocker spaniels, bird dogs, labs, yorkies, chihuahuas, and many other breeds attack, but have yet to see a single pit bull attack someone. If you want to stop the problem then strengthen the powers of animal control and start cracking down on dog fighters. As someone that has always grown up in a country town, I know that they are not that hard to find. Take the power out of the people's hands that don't have the responsibility to raise a dog in the proper manner or have the predilection to train the dog in an aggressive manner, but don't act like you know anything about a breed that you have never even spent time around. Keep your dog on a strong leash and you don't have to worry about them attacking anything. As for Golden Retriever love, I would love to be walking down the street and see you with your baseball and even make an attempt to touch my dog, you can rest assured that my dog would stand aside placidly while I took pleasure in straightening your opinion out for you.

  By  brettmichaelsmith, at 2:32 AM, April 04, 2007  

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• I am a Pit Bull owner...and while not in favor of banning this breed, I DO feel that some legal steps should be taken. What about haveing owners of large "aggresive" breeds be registared. No one with a felony should own this dog...or even someone with a history of drug dealing. This alone would make a huge difference! It is a small # of sick people who mistreat and abuse animals who have created this human agressive behavior. Control the people..make them legaly responsible for their pets!

  By  Stephanie, at 6:14 PM, April 22, 2007  

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• I have a 2yr old Pit that was a recent rescue...she nursed 3 kittens who had no mother, and licked and took care of them....I also have a Shit Tzu, who I adore, but she bites everyone but me...this would concern me , but her teeth are so small not much harm is done...it stands to reason Big teeth..Big Bite...small teeth Small bite...any dog has the potential to be dangerous....it is all in the training!

  By  Stephanie, at 6:18 PM, April 22, 2007  

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• funny as it sounds...my cockerspaniel was way more aggressive then my pit. when i'd feed them the cocker would always growl if i got 2 feet close and my pit wouldn't do anything but eat sweetly...geez...what's wrong with you pit haters? they're dogs too and they have feelings...my pit is the biggest baby ever and yes i know there are mean ones out there but don't blame them all...it's not their fault...

  By  Anonymous, at 10:38 PM, April 23, 2007  

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• I couldnt put it any better. banning a living breathing thing that hasnt even done anything wrong but love their owners. the only thing that the media puts outs is the negative stories. i couldnt find one real "pitbull Attack" online, they were all sarcasm. pitbulls were #1 on the American Temperate Test. I had a pit and she was the best dog i ever had, after my lab and my rot, i have nothing against any other breed but its the pitbull that takes the bait for me.

  By  tp, at 3:03 PM, April 24, 2007  

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• How can you ban a living breathing animal? Ive had a lab, a rot, and even a miniature weiner dog. After i got my pitbull 6 yrs ago i will never own another breed again. I have nothing against any other breed its just the pitbull is the most loyal dog there is. The media only sends out the negative stories. My dog is good with strangers and has never growled let alone bit anyone. my friends family has about 9 pitbulls and they have bbq's every weekend in town with their children and pitbulls without leashes or a fence b/c we can trust these dogs.

  By  tp, at 3:10 PM, April 24, 2007  

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• I have had 6 Pitt Bulls over the years and 3 of them around my children and have never had a problem. A few of them did not get along with other animals, probably more my fault for not socializing them more often. What the media doesn't tell you is that there are far more bites by small dogs (poodles, chiuaua's etc) every year but because they have smaller teeth they don't do as much damage so they don't get the same press coverage.

  By  Anonymous, at 7:34 PM, April 30, 2007  

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• I own a pit mix and she is the biggest baby.I would trust her over Pekignese.By the way that pekignese I don't trust is the one that bit me in the face when I was about four.So if you have a problem with pitbulls or any of the bully breeds you can take it up with me and my friends.Because once you meet our dogs your minds will be changed, since they are the biggest babies you'll ever meet.

  By  Anonymous, at 1:50 PM, May 06, 2007  

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• Yeah, I have a comment on the on the first blog about only hearing about pittbulls biting people in the news. The only reason we only hear about pittbulls it because none of the other dog attacks are reported to the news. Tome Skeldon only makes it known when a "pittbull" bites someone, but in reality, there are how many dog bites a day, and sorry, but they cant all be pittbulls. I am so sick and tired of stupid people that think they know about pittbulls, and really, they dont know squat. Leave the pittbulls alone, and pick on some other kind of breed of dog, perhaps, a rottweiler, or a doberman, considering, they can do the same thing a pittbull can do, even a Labrador, or an ankle biter. O, and to burst some of your bubbles, Wanna know what the mo0st vicious dog in the world is??? Bet u will never guess, and guess what, Its not a pittbull, Its a Labrador Retreiver, so i would think twice before u leave ur precious family with a dog that u think is a "great family dog", when really, it is the most vicious in the world. So start pickin on other dogs and leave the pittbulls alone. If they arent bothering u, and their not in YOUR yard or YOUR house, than keep your noses out of your neighbors bussiness. Just because its a Pitt, dosent mean it is mean and there is no need for you to bring the Dog Warden (pitt killer) into it, cause u surely dont pay ur neighbors rent and if they want a pitt, than its none of your bussiness. If ya dont know about the dog, than shut ur mouth about it. Pitts have rights to, and when this thing gets overturned, as it is right now, I wish i could laugh in all of your pittbull hating faces. Get over yourselves, and let these animals live!

  By  Anonymous, at 7:03 PM, June 12, 2007  

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• i own 3 pit bulls and they live in my house. they are the sweetest, most loving dogs. i do realize that they are pack animals and therefor i keep them tethered and fenced. the oldest one i have is 9 yrs. she can from a very abusive home. for the most part, she was a street dog. a more faithful and loving dog i have never met. dogs are hated and feared because of bad press and owners that have no interest in the dogs well being. years ago german shepards were the dogs of terror and fear. then came dobermins. st bernards, rottweilers,have all served their times on the hate lists. pit bulls will become aggressive when provoked. so will poodles. sadly, pit bulls will fight to the death and stopping them is not an easy option.but an owner should know this before ownership takes place. sellers must fully explain the dogs temperment. these are true babies. teh simple rule is "Blaim the deed, not the breed".now i must run, it's bath night for the girls. and they love their baths.

  By  Anonymous, at 3:47 PM, July 08, 2007  

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• Im a proud dog owner 1 boston terior 1 lab /boxer 1 pitbull . I have never had any problems with my pitbull . my boston has snapped at me and my husband . Im not saying all pitbulls are good but for you people saying they carry a bat to kill a dog based soley on there breed is completely ignorant . when I was a little girl I was bitten by a cocker spaniel so was my cousin . so should I hate all of them? Any dog, treated harshly or trained to attack, could hurt someone . Any dog can be turned into a dangerous dog. The owner most often is responsible for making a dog into something dangerous.
  An irresponsible owner or dog handler might create a situation that places another person in danger by a dog, without the dog itself being dangerous, as in the case of the Pomeranian that killed the infant.
  Any individual dog may be a good, loving pet, even though its breed is considered to be dangerous. A responsible owner can win the love and respect of a dog, no matter its breed. One CANNOT look at an individual dog, recognize its breed, and then state whether or not it is going to attack. hate my pitbull if you want say he is dangerous tell that to my son who wants him to sleep with him every night my son would laugh I do think that here sould be better laws for containing all dogs when they are outside in there yard . no dog should be able to run free

  By  Anonymous, at 7:44 AM, March 06, 2008  

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• I would like to say I was scared of pitbulls. I moved in with my boyfriend and I was terrified of his pits for no reason. He told me that pitbulls who attack are either wild dogs basically or their owners do not treat them well. I was still scared. I have now been around pitbulls for two and a half years. We do not fight our dogs. We treat them like they are supposed to be treated. I know pitbulls have attacked before but it is there owners fault. You can't keep a dog in a yard and locked up in a house and never around people and expect them to know how to act. The problem is with the owners of the animals. I can give a command to attack to our pits would they NO! If I was in immediate danger. Yes they are a breed of there own but the reasons why they attack are there owners fault. You can not allow any dog to be tormented by children and expect it to to bite. My pit who lives in our house has snipped at my 7 year old twice never bit him never broke the skin and do you know why he cornered her and was being mean to her. She felt threated but she did not attack him nor have I ever felt threatned by her attackin my son. The whole problem is the owner. We have taken abused pits and turned them around. People who fight them should be prosecuted. If you raise a dog from a puppy and teach it nothing but to fight or attack what do you think will happen. Our pitt eats out of our hands is not aggressive to any one. I think people cause the problem. If you can not control your dog no matter what breed give it to some one who can. I was bit as a child and it was not a pit. People who own these dogs need to realize that they have to train them properly. The attacks are from dogs who were either locked up in a house running free or from bad handlers. That is the truth.

  By  Anonymous, at 10:43 AM, July 11, 2008  

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• Oh i read a comment about other breeds not attacking children. Ok Yes I am a pitbull owner and guess what my friend bought a lab as a puppy. And guess what it has bitten her children several times. it is a pure breed. Do you know why it bit her children? because they were being mean to the dog....
  
  So talk what you know. My pit has never bitten any one.... I gaurantee you if the scared people would just buy one as a puppy and raise it the right way they would adore a pit.

  By  Anonymous, at 10:47 AM, July 11, 2008  

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• The problem is the owner not the dog. I raise pitts and have never had one problem never even been bitten.
  
  I have been doing this for twenty years so in my twenty years if pitts are to blame why haven't I been mauled or killed or bitten.
  
  Hmmm Maybe because if you teach any dog the right way you will never have a problem.

  By  Anonymous, at 10:55 AM, July 11, 2008  

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