DoggieNews: Pit Bull Bans gets special editorial

Pit Bull Bans gets special editorial

Monday, July 25, 2005

In response to pit bull bans and breed-specific legislation spreading into state and local governments, the Wisconsin State Journal published an editorial that speaks out against pit bull bans. Perhaps this is evidence that the outrage against breed specific legislation is being heard.

The concept of banning things as a means to prevent unwanted consequences has been around for as long as Man can remember, and for as long Man can remember they never worked. They thought that banning alcohol would stop drunkeness, but did it really? Marijuana is illegal, but has that stopped people from using it? And now today, a couple of Democrats in New Jersey want to ban people from smoking in their cars. Since when did these lawmakers stop representing us, the People?

I find it interesting that these lawmakers think nothing about trampling over our rights as dog owners, and at the same time, complain that enforcing the immigration laws are a violation of human rights. Whose side are these lawmakers on, the people who elected them, or the illegal aliens?

Well, go read the editorial.

76 Comments:

I am a Pit owner, a smoker, and the factory where I work has more illegal immigrants than Americans. Iknow one thing for certain, I would much rather trust a pit bull than any one of the imigrants that I know. Maybe the government should get their priorities straight. Immigration has cost this country a whole lot more than pit bulls and cigarettes put together ever will!!

By tpev, at 6:19 PM, July 26, 2005
Well, tpev, did not make a very good case for pit bulls. I do not believe pits should be banned. But, I know of a little boy who lost his arm in a pit bull attack. I would not compare the problems of immigration with a 3yr old losing his arm. Or that of an adult chosing to smoke when everyone knows it could kill you. I also, had a friend die from throat cancer who smoked. And, if it weren't for immigrants many of us would not be in this country. Not many of us are Native Americans, including myself.

By paula, at 7:41 PM, July 26, 2005
I know of an infant that lost it's life to a Pomeranian. No one ever considers banning Pomeranians, or any of the other dogs suck as Labs and Goldens who are quite often viscious. What we have currently with pit bulls is a mixture of bad breeders and criminals that are giving the vast majority of responsible owners a bad name; a media that screams across the country everytime a scuffle between two dogs occurs,(as long as one of the dogs was a pit) and a huge problem with misidentification of the breed. I've seen pugs mistaken for pit bulls, and they aren't one of the 20 breeds commonly mistaken for pits. The three times I've had a dog try to attack me, they were all under 20 lbs, and none were remotely related to pit bulls.

By Janine, at 8:14 PM, July 26, 2005
First off & formost there is'nt a K-9 born anywhere in the world that is mean or aggressive, it takes a human to make a mean unruly K-9. targeting one breed of K-9 is not the answer here, the thing is blame the onwer of the animal. So an ordance or law againt a vicious animal of any kind.

By Anonymous, at 5:47 AM, July 27, 2005
I am the owner of two pitbull mixes. If I lived in Denver I would move not only to protect my dogs but my rights as an Amercian citizen. Anyone with any domestic animal in there home should be very concerned.

By Anonymous, at 9:26 AM, July 28, 2005
Actually anonymous, some dogs *are* just born mean. It's not a breed thing, or even a gender thing. Sometimes a dog is just wired wrong from the getgo.

I've seen this in my own experience.

tpev, you're racist.

By rottnpagan, at 7:06 PM, July 30, 2005
My comment on Pit Bulls? Worthless breed of Dog.
My nephew was recently attacked by a Pitbull, and he's 5! Because of the owner's ignorance, and left the measlie mutt in the car with the windows down! Now if that just isnt plane stupidty I dont know what is......No leash, not tied up, and my nephew was out playing in his OWN yard......
I think ALL pit bulls should be banned from ALL states!!!!

By Anonymous, at 2:10 PM, August 01, 2005
My comment on Pit Bulls? Worthless breed of Dog.
My nephew was recently attacked by a Pitbull, and he's 5! Because of the owner's ignorance, and left the measlie mutt in the car with the windows down! Now if that just isnt plane stupidty I dont know what is......No leash, not tied up, and my nephew was out playing in his OWN yard......
I think ALL pit bulls should be banned from ALL states!!!!

By Anonymous, at 2:10 PM, August 01, 2005
Unless you've worked with the people I work with you have no right to call me racist. Any imigrant that wants to live and or work in this country should not write f--- America on the bathroom wall in their own fecies. Ever walk down the stairs and run your hand through a big wad of spit and snot on the handrail?? This is not racist. This is just how it is. I have nothing against other races or imigrants. But I do beleive that if they want to be here then they should act like it.There are legal channels for such things.
Furthermore, what about the hispanic ilegal that they're looking for now that raped the nine year old in Cincinnati, is that not comparable to the loss of an arm? How can one say that ilegal imigration is not more expensive? Do you know where you tax dollars go to? These people use our schools, our streets, and our public housing but their money goes back to their home country, not into the tax system that pays for all these things. How about the illegal that got back over $4000.00 on a federal tax return? Don't critize my opinions unless you have first hand experience.
And it is my right to smoke if I choose, just as it is my right to own a pit or whatever kind of dog I choose. Eating Big Macs and french fries will kill you too. So will alcohol, and it takes a lot more innocent lives than second hand smoke. Do you want to ban these next?? Seems a few have missed the point.

By tpev, at 2:23 PM, August 01, 2005
My apologies--I really do not want to turn this into a debate about immigration--For more facts on the subject, I suggest you go to the site www.fairus.org and click on the doing research link. There you can find specific facts for each state concerning immigration.
I love my pit bulls and would not give them up without a very strong fight. I wish the rest of the world could see them as I do. When they pass away, my next dog will also be a pit--if I'm still allowed to own one.

By tpev, at 2:40 PM, August 01, 2005
WHEN I HEAR ABOUT A BAN ON CERTAIN BREEDS IT JUST MAKES ME SICK! I OWN TWO PITS AND A ROTT, THEY ARE THE MOST LOVABLE ANIMALS I HAVE EVER OWNED. THAT'S REALLY SAD HOW EVERYONE CAPPS ON PITTS. YOUR MORE LIKELY TO BE MAULLED A DRUG ADDICT THAN A PIT BULL! I'M SORRY BUT I AGREE W/ TPEV.

By Anonymous, at 4:47 PM, August 01, 2005
WE ALL NEED TO LET OUR LEGISLATURES KNOW THAT WE DON'T WANT ANY DOG BREEDS BANNED OR IT IS VERY LIKELY TO HAPPEN. THOSE WHO HAVE HAD LOVED ONES ATTACKED ARE TELLING THEIR LEGISLATURES WHAT THEY WANT.

By PAULA, at 7:55 PM, August 01, 2005
I think dog attacks are horrible, but it's the owner who should be held responsible, not the dog. Animals do not attack without reason. As the owner of a beautiful pitbull who attacked an intruder in my home about 2 years ago and saved me from God knows what would have happened, I think the bans are ridiculous and unwarranted. I don't think the government has the right to decide what breed of dog that we can own. We are still living in America, right?

By Anonymous, at 10:21 AM, August 08, 2005
I own, what I am told is, a pit bull mix (a rescued dog). She is a sweet and loves other people and dogs thanks to early socialization.
My dog is ALWAYS on a leash in public which I think is important for any breed.
I believe SOME dogs are born mean from poodles to pits, but that has less to do with the breed than the breeding.
More over I believe handling plays an important role. A VERY important role.
It is horrible (the post about the 5 year old nephew), however, as the person who posted stated, it was the OWNER who really should be held responsible. The same thing could have happened with a different breed in the same situation.

By Anonymous, at 6:38 PM, August 08, 2005
I am a pit owner and I am completely behind him. He is the best dog a person could want. He loves children, other animals, and people. He kisses my chinchilla everynight and helps clean my cat. He wouldn't harm anything. I think people need to think about this situation before taking away a family member. It's the owners! It's people that abuse these dogs and train them the wrong way. We should punish the mean people... not the dog. Alicia

By Anonymous, at 2:53 PM, August 12, 2005
Pitbulls are all mean. All Black people are good at basketball. All Mexicans love jalapenos and have 10 kids. All white people are racists. All Arabics are terrorists.

Point made.

By Dale, at 2:25 PM, August 17, 2005
Pit Bulls, Rotweilers, and Pit Mixes are teh vast majority I see civilians complaining about and tehy are teh ones biting people and mauling and acting vicious.

They run loose, they get loose, whatever.

We penalize the dogs, and we penalize the civilaian owners.

Then the owners get double smacked with civilain suits made against them.

If there was a ban on these breeds the streets and complaints would be quiter and mor epeaceful by HALF.

The only thing I can say is I'm glad i live and pay to stay in a neighborhood that one, doesn't allow dogs of any kind. And teh neighbors who live their are all uppity anyways and a dog would only muck things up.

I do like Dale's comment. That's great.

By Anonymous, at 12:52 PM, August 26, 2005
I am pitbull owner, and he is the sweetest dog ever. Humans kill and attack humans and kids more than pitbulls have, and so do guns, and medications that are approved by the FDA....EVERYTHIING KILLS. Funny thing is dumb ass people say things like "the owners neglected the dog that attacked my family member" blah blah blah....but then they are so ignorant to turn right around and blame the pitbull. Bad parents raise bad kids, do we kill or ban the troubled children that may harm others??? COME ON NOW get some damn sense and wake up!!! This is the real world, animals kill if they are not treated and trained well. We need to ban dumb people form having animals, not ban the animal. We are not God, and can not decide what species deserve to live or die, we are the most dangerous ones here on this earth, so does that mean we should be banned????????????

By DocMonroe, at 5:48 PM, September 09, 2005
"Punish the deed, not the breed" as Linda Blair says. (see www.LindaBlairworldheart.com ) Banning one dog breed will only open the door to future breed bans on other breeds of dog. (be careful what you wish for.)

Sadly, many 'macho' types involved in illegal behaviors (drug dealing, dog fighting, etc) are attracted to this breed. When one pitbull does something ugly the media zooms in. Its almost akin w/racism.

I have volunteered at our area shelter (fortunately I live in a state where being a pitbull does not automatically render you a death sentence). The majority of the pit bulls who come in are adoptable, friendly animals. I have interacted w/them, walked them, played w/them, let them even play bite me.Sure, there are a few proven 'unadoptable' by temperment tests (other breeds fail the test at times as well.)
Subjecting a whole breed to a stereotype because of the bad deeds of some is like labelling all black men as 'bad' because of a few who committed crimes.
Most people I have met (thankfully these flat out intolerants are a small handful)who have think pit bulls should be eliminated off the face of the earth have never even met a pitbull and have similar hates of other things they fear in their lives. My experience...Peace. -Mary

By Anonymous, at 9:54 AM, September 19, 2005
I think there should be a breeding ban on people who want to ban dog breeds . :-P

By Anonymous, at 9:59 AM, September 19, 2005
I think Dale hit it right on the nail. I dont think any breed should be banned. There are bad dogs in every breed. I have a boxer who is a sweetheart and then I have met boxers who are nasty. The point is I raised her and socialized her with other people and animals. I feel terrible for the people in Denver.

What they need to stop is the dog fighting and put these people in jail. You cant just single out a breed becuase of a couple of bad ones. Last Halloween my boyfriend and I were walking my dog and there is this pit bull that got loose and I got scared and picked up my dog (who was much smaller then) becuase I was scared it would attack us. Turns out all she did was sniff us and wanted to play. These dogs get a bad rap.

Someone had mentioned this maybe on TV, the government uses banns on dogs and banning gay marriage to take our eyes over the real problems we have. They want us to focus on these things and not the war and finding Osama Bin laden. Lets just say that I am glad that I dont live in denver becuase there would be some problems going down.

Adrienne from the Bronx

By Anonymous, at 10:30 PM, September 26, 2005
I am a pit bull owner and i think that these laws are stupid and unnecessary. Lawmakers and other people are saying that pits are dangerous. My 16 month old pit listens better then my 23 month old lab. I would be more afraid of my lab then i would my pit. A dogs behavior is not just genetic, its mostly how they are raised. My lab is more aggresive because he wasn't socialized when he was young. I believe that people should be blamed for the dog attacks, not the dogs.

By Anonymous, at 9:03 AM, October 10, 2005
I have met many pits and have had one as well. my pit Tiny was very loving he slept with me while i was pregnant his head on my belly and my daughter that was 1yr old when i got him could do anythign she wanted to him. pull his ears tail kick him in the nose stick her fingers up his nose and he would just sit there or lay there and take it and if he was done he would get up and go to the bed room. now this same dog because of iresponsible parents when i would take him to a park got tired of children that would run at him and pat him so hard it hurt and then run away so yes he did snap at children who he did not know. but in the same point whos at fault when you are walking your dog or your dog is lying next to you and some brat kid runs up and hits your dog when the dog snaps it's not the dogs fault it's the parents of the child that never taught that child that he needs to be nice to animals or ask the person whos dog it is. both my children know that you ask and then pet gently. so it's not always the dogs fault when a child gets bit or "atacked" what was the child really doing to the dog? did the dog feel threatened? did the child chase the dog when it tried to leave?
I think anyone supporting dog bans should be treated how the banners want to treat these dogs. they should be shiped off taken away from their families to an unfamiliar place and put into a concetration camp. if you like that then go ahead and suport banning but if that is inhumane think about what you are doing to these dogs making them feel abandoned and thrown out.
there are many other breeds that are much more vicious than the pit bull look at chows they are extreamly vicious dogs but you don't see anyone trying to ban them cause the white collar loves them and the martha acult all has one cause martha does. what about poodles or sharpies? look at all these other dogs don't place a witch hunt on the pitbull because you dont understand the breed and they may look intimidating.

By COmetal, at 6:23 AM, October 17, 2005
Pit Bulls were made for one reason...to make the men with "little man's comlex" feel more secure.

I've seen it first hand...Pit Bull owners are weasels.

By Anonymous, at 11:49 AM, October 30, 2005
Pit Bulls were made for one reason...to make the men with "little man's comlex" feel more secure.

I've seen it first hand...Pit Bull owners are weasels.

By Anonymous, at 11:50 AM, October 30, 2005
I got my pit puppy about 3 months ago. She is only 5 months old and already knows several tricks and listens to us very well. She has even learned not to cross the street without the command. One thing we didn't have to teach her was to be nice. She has been the sweetest dog from day one. She has never growled at, barked at, or tried to bite another animal or person. She gets very excited to see either, but if the other person or animal approaches they are met only with tons of excited kisses. One mother even thought she was so sweet, she helped her 8 month old baby pet her from the carrriage, and my puppy just licked her hand nicely. As well behaved as my dog is, and as perfect as I think she is, I would never leave her unattended around another animal or a child. I obviously am sure she would not harm anyone, but I wouldn't want her to be harmed, and despite how perfect she is, I am a responsible person, and being responsible for a dog means making sure that nothing terrible like an attack would happen, no matter what the cause.

By CMUsugarcane, at 6:49 AM, November 07, 2005
"Pit bull" is a loose term to describe several breeds of dogs like the American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire, Staffordshire, Bull, crosses, and a couple of non-pit types (Dogo Argentino and Canary Dog), not just one. People keep believing that because these dogs were "bred for fighting" that all of them are vicious dogs that would like nothing more than to sink their teeth into you. Dead wrong. The way a person treats the dog, any dog now, determines how it responds to other humans and animals. If someone leaves their dog locked outside with no socialization whatsoever, they will attack people or animals that they consider on their territory. Also, it does seem that many attacks are outside the home. Well, it's a strange place for a dog that's been locked up all its life. They have a "fight or flight" mechanism that is triggered. My dog, a Lab, will flee. My friend's Jack Russell will fight. By condemning our rights to own a certain breed of dog that has been sometimes accused wrongly of crimes (I'm not saying that none of the attacks were by "pit bulls"), they restrict our rights for no greater good. It's kinda what they've been saying how you can ban something but people will still do it. Also, if they are going to "outlaw" all breeds of fighting dogs after this "pit bull" ban, well, there goes a good list of dogs. All breeds have been used in the ring or field. Some showed more strength in fighting though and were bred for fighting. Some dogs include the American Pit Bull, Staffordshires (both original and American, Bull Terriers, Chinese Shar-Peis, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Kerry Blue and Irish Terriers, all Bulldogs (English, American, Valley, Alphaha Blue, etc.), Akitas, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, Boxers, Dogos, Canary Dogs, Catahoula Leopard Dogs (the state dog of Louisiana, mostly used in boar fights), Fox Terriers, most mastiffs, Tosa Inus, etc. Good luck trying to ban them, many owners will be fighting that. Besides, I was bit by a dog though it was a German Shorthaired Pointer, not any "pit bull." I walked up behind it and it turned around (in the bed of a truck) and bit me on the nose. I'm not waving my rights to ban all German Pointers though because of my stupid mistake. I think they are wonderful dogs (I knew one named Tex who wondered the neighborhood). Just be careful what you're getting into. You don't buy a dog bred for hunting if you don't hunt or to be used exclusivly as a family pet. You get a dog bred for being a family pet.

By RJ, at 8:05 PM, November 07, 2005
The instinct to tear its victim apart comes from genetics. The ability to be loving is from environment. How in the world would anyone know which brain cell of the Pit Bull was motivating the animal at any one moment? Sounds like a Jeckyll and Hyde breed needs some serious tweaking by the AKC. I would not choose the breed myself but would defend to the death YOUR right to choose it!

By Anonymous, at 6:27 AM, November 16, 2005
I know the frustration pit-bull owners must feel having their animals persecuted. I have owned a pet puma (Sheba) for many years now. My neighbors are always complaining that she is eating their animals and eyeing their children but I think they are just jealous. It is my right to own any animal I want. She is very good with my children and would never hurt a human unless provoked. She makes us feel safe at night and provides companionship during the day. I already have to apply for a license to own this type of animal which I think is ridiculous. I am also supposed to lock her up at night but then she wouldn’t be effective protection, so I don’t. Maybe someday people will realize that we are in complete control of our animals and leave us alone.

By Anonymous, at 4:43 PM, November 16, 2005
To the above person: I would like to ask how you obtained your puma (Florida, Eastern, or Western type? as Florida pumas are critically endangered). I can see your neighbours' views on your choice of guard animal being that it has not been domesticated for thousands of years but maybe one or two generations. Even with all of the human interaction for these thousands of years, dogs can attack. Your puma is the same. She may be well trained but she can attack if she feels threatened or afraid which can be just someone walking up to her. Just like any dog. I would also like to know if she is spayed. If not, be warned that her scent may attract other male pumas to your area which can in turn cause mass panic when they have to eat people's pets to survive.

Be warned, that if there is ever an attack on any human or animal that is suspected to be that of a puma, yours will be the first questioned, not the ones in the wild (especially if they don't find any). It's like any owner with a dog. I get asked sometimes if my Lab is running loose when someone spots a chocolate Lab. Same thing.

Also, no one is in control of an animal all the time. We can train them all we want but we are never in full control. We can't watch them every second of every day. You just have to hope that they listen and don't get loose and are blamed for attacking. I can actually see why people would like you to "kennel" her. You can't watch an animal while you sleep and most likely she sleeps outside somewhere from the way you write. It's easier on a person's nerves when they are not worried that the large cat next door is loose and running around. It's like hoping that your next door neighbour's dog is contained or else you may face a lawsuit when the dog wanders into your backyard and your puma does what it is trained to do: protect the property. They are going to blame the puma, not the dog more than likely.

I applaud the licensing of large animals that haven't been domesticated for several thousands of years. The dogs still attack, even after all of this so who's to say that an animal that hasn't been domesticated for several generations won't attack? It discourages people who buy them for show and don't properly care for them to not get one. I mean, would you like it if the dumb guy down the street had a pet crocodile that continuously escaped because the guy kept forgetting to lock the gate? Or the guy who knows nothing about animals having a pack of hyenas that often escaped by jumping the fence because the guy kept them in the backyard with no collars or any other way to effectively keep them contained? No. It's for responsible owners who can train an animal to like humans somewhat but that can effectively contain them so that they don't get loose and destroy or maybe kill something.

By RJ, at 7:26 PM, November 29, 2005
Anyone who is for the banning of one particular dog breed should be banned from procreating so your supidity won't be passed on. I understand that pit bulls have attacked people and so have chihuahuas, and labs, and poodles and every dog breed. The difference is that because of the American Pit Bull Terrier's initial reason for breeding, dog fighting and bull baiting, the media only shows the "vicious pit bull attacks".
There is no such breed as the Pit Bull. Pit Bull is NOT a breed. It's a generic term often used to describe all dogs with similar traits and characteristics often known by the public as "Pit Bulls". There is the American pit Bull Terrier(APBT) and American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier(Am Staff), the dogs that you hear attack people are not pure breeds the are pit bull mixes.
Just to make somthing clear pits were never bred to attack people they were bred to be loyal and afftctionate to people, just some people have continued to train them to fight.
Scientists just recently did a study on how animals behave and they concluded that an animal behaves due to three things. 1/3 genetics, 1/3 how it is raised, 1/3 the environment it is living in. Yes i know that people breed pits for fighting but other dogs are bred to attack people(dobermans, shepard...). I'm not ignorant to this subject I deal with it everyday.
I see pit bulls being put to sleep every week, sometimes because everyone judges them and no one wants them. I spend every week telling people the truth about pit bulls. I live in a neighborhood with dog fighters and breeders. I adopted a pit that was 10 months old and was starting to be trained as a fighter, she is the sweetest dog and only wants attention form people, and she would not attack another dog. I was attacked by a german shepard, a dog bred to attack people on command, when I was nine, I don't want them banned.
Think and do research before you speak. The APBT and Am Staff have a better temperment test rating the the Golden Retriver.(American Temperament Test Society, Inc.) Also the large majority of dogs that attack are intact males, so you be supporing spay/neuter not BSL! also by supporting spay/neuter the number of gods being born will lessen.

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER

I'm not saying these dogs do not attack other dogs sometimes but it is not in their nature to attack people. So please don't help ban a dog that does not deserve it, no dog does. help support spay/neuter programs.

By MB, at 3:22 PM, January 25, 2006
The American Pit Bull Terrier and The American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier were not bred to attack poeple so it is not intheir nature, some poeple train them that way. People also train German Shepards, Dobermans, Akitas, Chow Chows... to attack people. The problem is, is that the media only talks about the pit bull attacks.
Instead of Supporting BSL(and if you don't know what that is you shouldn't talk about this AT ALL) you should support spay/neuter programs. The majority of dogs that attack are unneutered males, of the 28 single dogs responsible for a fatal attack between 2000-2001;
26 were males and 2 were females. Of the 26 males, 21 were found to be intact (the reproductive status of the remaining 5 males dogs could not be determined).
Also why not help and support the cause to truly banish dog fighting and helping those dog that have been fought.
So, instead of banning a particualr dog breed try helping it. This is like getting rid of a race because some of them have a disease instead of trying to find a cure for the disease, and you wouldn't do now would you.
The APBT and Am Staff have better temperment test rating than the Golden Retriver and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a better rating than the "beloved" Golden Retiver.

"Legislation is due, laws are in order, and the situation is out of hand. Let's be sure of our focus. Laws are for humans, not for animals who have no say about the captive environment they must endure." -Rod Jones

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT COVER OR WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SAY ABOUT IT

By MB, at 3:39 PM, January 25, 2006
I also wanted to say that I am a pit bull owner, and I understand that everyone has their own views but how would you like it if a cop was able to just come into your home take your dog and then your dog was killed. That is what happen to over 300 dogs in Denver. I don't care who you that isn't right, most of those dogs were family pets.

By MB, at 3:59 PM, January 25, 2006
Anyone and everyone should watch this, please watch it.

http://gprime.net/flash.php/thepitbullproblem

By MB, at 4:46 PM, January 26, 2006
I've never owned a pitbull, but my older brother has, and I can say that she was one of the sweetest dogs I've ever encountered.

Whenever my brother would bring her to my house, she would always run and jump and give me a great big hug. My brother has 2 kids, a 4 year old and an 8 year old. Neither kid was attacked by the pit bull. They knew how to handle her, and they were best friends with the dog. The pit bull never once attacked a person or another animal, but was always put down in the neighborhood where my brother lived. No one liked her, just because she was a pit bull. Soon my brother got fed up with all the prejudice in the neighborhood, and moved to another neighborhood that liked dogs. The pit bull is a lot happier in an environment that supports her. Back to what someone said earlier, the environment shapes the individual. And it has definately shaped this pit bull.

One of my best friends owns 2 boxers and a pit bull. The dogs are best of friends, and know me very well. Whenever I come over they are the first to welcome me in their home. They protect me when I am over there from anyone that decides to mess with me. They aren't guard dogs of the home, but if they were, then they would make sure no one messed with it. These dogs were raised to be a family member, and that is exactly what they are.

When people say they should ban certain breeds its like taking a leaf off of the Family Tree. Most families believe that their animals are part of their family. So do you want to purposely kill these animals? You are slowly killing the family in a way. People need to wake up and learn that most domesticated animals are bred into good or bad animals. The owner should be held responsible for things that the animal does.

By David, at 8:59 AM, February 12, 2006
I think situations where someone say my 5 year old or 13 year old was playing in my own yard when a loose dog attacked them why was that kid not being watched? that person should feel lucky that it was a dog and not a child molester that got him.

By Anonymous, at 8:45 AM, February 21, 2006
i have a pitt bull n had one as a child... if you raise them right, they will nottttt attack. no dog should be banned becauseof what stupid ppl train them to do. my dogs are loving and have always been gentle dogs and anyone who says thye should be banned is just as ignorant as the ppl who train them to fight. pitt lover!

By Lacey <3, at 6:09 PM, February 21, 2006
I own an 85lb. American Staffordshire Terrier in Kentucky which is not only my child but my best friend. NOBODY will ever come knocking on my door to take my dog away from me, I can guarantee you that! I'm not a mean person at all but I love my dog as much as people love their children. All I have to say is screw all you activists and law enforcers wanting "pit bulls" banned!!!!!!

By Anonymous, at 11:47 AM, May 10, 2006
I am a pitt owner but still you are mean alians are cool!!!!

By Anonymous, at 10:59 AM, May 12, 2006
I have 2 apbts and can tell you from being raised around them all my life they are not dangerous or vicious unless trained by ignorant owners. One is a pup that is one of the best bred in the country, the other is 15 yrs old and was a direct decendant of pure carver from maurice himself given to the family. She is trained in tracking, personal protection and posesses the highest obedience. this dog saved my life from a house fire by dragging me out of bed, and my mother and sister recently from being mugged.. Say what you will but I will protect my animals under penalty of law or persecution. Oh and I am not a good ol boy uneducated, my father was a high school principal and my mother owns a very successful salon. So before you judge go do research, Cockers bite more people than bulldogs. Discrimination is why we chose to come to the new world I don't tell you to be methodist and you don't tell me to be baptist. kiss your pet and love them as they too could save your life too and become part of a bad plot to eradicate them as a breed..

By phil, at 11:44 AM, May 13, 2006
I understand everyone's concern about the dangers of a pitbull and I'm sorry for all those who have been attacked by this breed and others but the truth is that this breed is no more dangerous than any other. The unfortunate thing is that they often end up in the wrong hands. Pitbulls are powerful and very loyal. So loyal in fact that they will do anything to please their owner. I don't think the breed should be blamed I think people should. Education is the key. Don't stop the breed from existing stop the crimes!

By crystal_13, at 7:16 PM, May 22, 2006
I own a pure bred yellow lab, and even if he is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever known, generally...he sometimes does snap at me. My friend owns a pitt, which has NEVER snapped, growled, or bared it's teeth at me or anyone I know. Banning pits is another step in a country driven by paranoia and unfair media coverage. This needs to change...

By Anonymous, at 10:25 PM, June 04, 2006
I would like to ask the puma-owner a very simple question: what the heck were you thinking? Pumas are not just like dogs; as big cats they are far more dangerous, having evolved that way from being an independent predator in the wild. Remember, you may have all the freedom you want so long as it does not intrude upon another's freedom. Biologically speaking, big cats also do not have the same kind of domestication over the years as dogs do. Therefore I find it the right of anybody else to be gaurded against a puma, a dog that has a personal history of violence, or any other animal that can infringe upon their own rights.

By Anonymous, at 1:13 PM, June 14, 2006
FUCK EVERYONE.....who dares to make a discriminating statement against the PITBULL breed!!!! If u have never been lucky enough to be in the presence of a real PITBULL, than u have absolutely no reason to speak.....This is where 99.9% of the negative criticism comes from. People who have absolutely no idea what their talking about....How can u blame a dog for its actions? So, if u get a puppy when its 8 weeks old, and mistreat it until its 3 years old, its the dogs fault, right? WRONG! Yes there are some dogs who are a bit more aggressive naturally, but that doesnt mean they are aggressive towards people. PITBULLS, for instance tend to be a bit more dog aggressive but never has either one of my pitbulls been aggressive towards me. When my female PITBULL was a puppy, she wouldn't listen at all, and was always nipping at me for no reason. I taught her the difference between right and wrong, and shes now almost 2 y/o and she wouldn't even think about nipping at me. I have a 3 y/o male PITBULL and a 1 1/2 yo female PITBULL, and for those of u who don't own or have never been LUCKY enough to come in contact w/ one, you dont even realize how gentle, loving, smart, protective, playful, outgoing.....these dogs are. A dog is a dog, and the only thing that makes it viscious or mean is: abuse, neglect, mistreatment, etc. If u treat and show yur dog love, attention, affection, etc....you wont have any problems. So, lets take a labrador, or retriver for example...you mean to tell me that if from birth, you kick, hit, stomp, neglect, mistreat, your lab or retriever...its not gonna grow up to hate people or be vulnerable for eventually an attack on a human? Come on now, this PITBULL ban in these states is just an excuse for all the upper class rich and stuck up assholes out there who are afraid to walk their little white rat lloking thing because the next door neighbor has a very loving, beautiful, WELL-MANNERED PITBULL....for anyone out there who currently owns a pitbull of this nature, u know what i'm sayin. We need to stick together and put up a fight against these IDIOTS! If anyone reads this email and wants pics or video footage of my wonderful PITBULL dogs at their best....email me @....edaicy@yahoo.com or go to myspace and check my profile...plenty of pics there!!!!

By Anonymous, at 9:17 AM, June 15, 2006
I am a dog owner and just the other day two pit bulls attack in my neighborhood and alomost killed one dog and his owner and they attacked another dog in the same day. I don't my dog getting killed. Plus I think thes pittbulls shoud be stoped and ban from the country

By Anonymous, at 7:13 AM, June 19, 2006
To the ignorant man that said pits should be banned needs to get his facts straight. sorry about yo nephew but its not the dogs fault! I find it funny how the so called media target false pit stories just to make a story. Or how the lady with the 1st face implant was not focused on the breed of dog that caused the damage to her face.If you don't know the breed it was her own labrador! A breed that is beat out by the pit bull breeds on temperament testig and many other white picket fence dogs! such as cocker spaniels, 1 which attacked my niece! Pits place an avg of 4th in the nation on their temperament, making the passing rate of the breed at 95%. surpassing the retriever, spaniels, poms, etc. I suggest the next person whom tries to bash the breed, know most your facts before you bash. Not to mention this fabulous breed played a big part in the aftermath of 9/11! And they assist many disabled people in this country! In conclusion this was the only breed that got medals of honor in World war one! Any pit lover should check out pitbullsontheweb.com to learn more on the breed and the positive stories that never make breaking news! What a waste of the media!!!!!!

By Anonymous, at 10:45 AM, June 20, 2006
For one dog fightin within the pit bull breed,originated from the Europeans. They created this powerful breed! A breed that can pull up to 30 times its on weight...For all the sad pit bull attacks that have happened to people. We feel for you but its not the only breed that can and has caused harm to humanity! I know several people and kids that have been attacked and brutally attacked by other breeds. But you don't see me bashing the other breeds! To name a few..cocker spaniel, Labs and some ugly small dog. Like a pom. mix! But did anyone see these stories make the headlines?! NO! Why you ask? wasn't a big enough story for the idiots that work the media! And this is where and how the pit bull breeds have been defamed! I know it took a couple mths for me to see the breed of dog that ripped the face off the lady, whom was the 1st to have a face implant. And when they reported it was her own labrador..they blew it off like it was nothing. Unlike what I have seen them do when they reported a pit of some breed bit someone. But that is the media for you! All they are are bullies with neck ties! I also know that my news station didn't report how pits were used in the aftermath of 9/11! Or how they are used as therapy dogs! But then again..why would they wanna give credit when credit is due. And one more thing before I go. This breed has a high success rate for being one of the top dogs of temperament testing. With a avg ranking of placing 4th in the nation for temperament testing. Surpassing the labs,spaniels, retrievers etc.etc. Go to pitbullsontheweb.com to see for yourself!They are the original family dog! And will always be...Due to my experience with them!!!!!

By Anonymous, at 11:20 AM, June 20, 2006
Okay....go ahead back up to the last guys comments, and start at the 15th line from the bottom where its talking about the ladies face getting ripped off. Yea, right there. Okay now just read the rest, and you'll be able to hear youself saying how wonderful pitbulls can be, and how much the MEDIA takes the information they do and don't want and blow specific things outta preportion, and then take a BIG story like the lady who got her face ripped off bya lab, and act like its no biggie....I mean, come on...the 1st actual face transplat ever.....ALL BCUZZ OF A LABRADOR RETRIEVER............U guys need ta do some serious research and get the FACTS straight, seriously...

By edaicy, at 8:30 PM, June 21, 2006
Well 1st off edaicy those two msgs are from the same person. Never got confirmation that the first msg went through. And secondly even if the media got it wrong about who has received the 1st successful face implant?! who gives a fuck! Bottom line her labrador caused traumatic damage to her face. So whats ya point???????????? I know you need to get your facts and comments straight b4 you comment on the next person! Like I said your ignorant ass can visit that website I put up earlier. You will have even more FACTS there!

By Anonymous, at 8:28 AM, June 22, 2006
Yeah Edaicy what was your point to the lab and lady with face implant? I mean she still almost lost her life because of the attack. You seem like a "smart ass" that don't know shit. Just trying to start trouble to get attention!

By Robely, at 8:34 AM, June 22, 2006
Lets all light a lighter for edaicy. Congrats on you perfect pit bulls! are you one of the weasel owners that have a lil dingy and need a pit to make you feel manly?

By big boy bob, at 9:06 AM, June 22, 2006
I have to say.I have a APBT and my pit has never been aggressive towards any other dogs! If anything its the other dogs that we have come across that have tried to bite my pit. If it were the other way around, then I would probably get in trouble for having a dog aggressive pit! I know its not fair but what can I do?

By Anonymous, at 9:42 AM, June 22, 2006
I don't get why you had a negative comment to say about another persons comment. i actually visited that site and they had a lot to say about pits.but there was a lot of pictures of dogs that were used as fighters and abused. was sad to see how some people can be so cruel.it even mentioned most of what the comment posted. which that daicy person was tryin to hate on. i even read your 1st anonymous signed comment daicy. so why would you hate on another pit bull lover? you make no sense!

By Anonymous, at 2:05 PM, June 22, 2006
Pass a law requiring all non-AKC or UKC registered, untitled pitbulls to be spayed or neutered. That should limit breeding to ethical breeders with good breeding programs. All pit bulls should be required to be microchipped. If a dog is found running the streets without a chip, he is euthanized. All responsible dog owners already do these two things, so no responsible pit bull owner will be penalized. But the legions of trailer-trash and ghetto-trash who have created the junk "breed" we now call the "pit bull" will have to find other ways to make money.
And all the morons who insist that "it's all how you raise them", and that the only pit bulls who make headlines have been "abused" or "trained to fight", can maybe go back to college and take a course in genetics and selective breeding.

By Anonymous, at 1:05 PM, July 14, 2006
I am against the ban of any breed. I was bit by a collie when I was 7 but yet my sister owned a collie and she was a good dog. My sister also had a German Shepard that she had obedience trained and that dog would stop on a dime if my sister or bil said the command. I have a Shiz tzu that I had since she was pup, trained her, took her to classes and she is scared of kids. She hates little kids and I keep her away from them or put a muzzle on her because of the parents who assume because she is tiny that there kids can come running up and start petting her. I always stop them because for one they should be taught not to run up on a strange dog and for another my dog doesn't want to put up with having her ears and tail pulled and being wacked..( they call it petting)

My other bil also had a pitbull and that dog was the most well behaved dogs I have ever met besides my sister's German Shepard. My friend has a pit too for 10 years now, never bit anyone and she thinks she can sit on her lap. Yep she will lick you to death that is about it.

You never hear the good things about anything just like teenagers. You hear about the punks but never the teenager that does volunteer work etc..doesn't make for good news.

Last comment. Once a pitbull came at me to try and get my little dog. The owner was the biggest jerk I ever met. He yelled at ME. Now do I want the breed banned No but owners like him need a good boot in the butt. The only reason I own a small dog and not a pitbull or german shepard, two breeds I love is because I have a small place and not enough room.
Barbara

By Anonymous, at 5:21 PM, July 24, 2006
I own 2 Dobermanns and an American Pit Bull Terrier. The Dobermanns are brother and sister (PJ and Juicy) and my Pit Bull is a female (Bonnie). They love each other to death. I lived in Denver for 2 years with all 3 of my dogs, and sadly had to move when the ban took place. The government was quite ready to take Bonnie and destroy her, rather than give me the 90 day grace period. I don't understand why my Pit Bull should be punished for what another Pit Bull has done. In this case, Pit Bulls can't be put into one whole group. Especially since there is no such breed as a 'Pit Bull'. There are 'Pit Bull' type breeds, such as the AMSTAFF, STAFFIE, and the APBT. The government wouldn't complain about Pit Bulls if they realized how many have saved people's lives. My neice's hamster bites harder than any 3 of my dogs combined.

By Anonymous, at 10:41 PM, July 30, 2006
I own 2 pit bulls and a 5 week old chihuahua. my female pit is the most loving and nurturing dog i have ever seen in my life. she wakes up in the morning and cleans the puppy, she sleeps right next to the puppy so she can calm her down in the middle of the night and when the puppy cries she is immediately by her side to kiss her and calm her down. She kisses me when i cry, she cuddles with me when i am blue and she makes me laugh when nobody else can, just by being herself.

my male is the same way. he sleeps in my lap at 70 lbs, he kisses me when i ask and every morning i wake up with his head on my pillow and see hi guant brown eyes staring at me as if saying "mommy, can we get up and play now?"

My chihuahua is more mean and vicious than my pit bulls and she is only 5 weeks old. open your eyes people.

I promise you that if you spent one day with a pit bull, your mind would be changes forever. the problem is that nobody is willing to do that. you have to open your eyes to more than what you see on the tv or newspaper. do some research and form your own opinion.

it kills me when i read things about banning pit bulls. they are my children and if someone tried to ban them, I would be crushed, because they are the most amazing breed of dog that i have ever encountered.

By Anonymous, at 4:18 PM, September 13, 2006
IF pitbulls are banned people will just use other breeds for the same reason. Fighting and protection at low income housing because they dont socialize them or give them attention they need. you can pretty much teach a dog anything you want it to do. They talk about taking away handguns and all guns for that matter but if the citizen dont have them who will have them? criminals. they will be even more willing to mug you, steal from your house, whatever cause they know you dont have guns. why take away the breed? i def. agree with the comment about the troubled kids. do we kill them cause they are troubled, no we give them other chances.any breed can bite, be vicious whatever. this is bullshit that all you hear about on the news ; a dog bite its a pitbull. i know damn good and well that other dogs bite put those dogs on the news.. "Family's golden retriever bites man at get together" you know it happens report that. dont single out my dog and thousands of other pitbull owners. He is my best friend. To the people against pitbulls how could you look at the crying little boy or girl at the door and tell them that their best friend and play buddy is going to get murdered because you want to kill them?

By Anonymous, at 9:10 PM, October 04, 2006
You know what? i'm sick of this crap! everyone who wants pitbulls banned are just completly stupid!! why do you blame the pitbull?? its the owners fault! you dont put a pitbull on a chain for life and think its gonna be the sweetest thing you've ever seen! people are training these animals to fight! you are blamin the wrong side of the leash! i cant belive this!! if you are reading this and are against pitbulls, i hope you change your mind about them they are only dogs!

By Sarmi, at 3:22 PM, October 25, 2006
I have owned a pit for about 5 years and she is a sweet as they come. She doesn't have an ounce of aggresion or bad temperment. As I read more and more articles proclaiming the wrath they posess I just think of the ignorance that we live in. And it sadens me to think of the government haphazardly banning or killing off bully breeds. God put them on this earth for a reason. And who are we to take that away.

By Christopher, at 6:36 PM, November 30, 2006
How silly! Pit bulls are sweet dogs. The people who do the pit bull hating are the ones who never owned or had experience with them. It is all about the upbringing, some people are murders, should we be banned as ppl for others actions? Don't we as ppl have more brains than animals? Then why do we as ppl do the unnecessary (violent) things we do? Simple, some ppl are just born stupid and violent like some dogs are. Don't blame the breed, please blame the dog.

By Anonymous, at 1:08 AM, December 29, 2006
Its not the dog, its the owner. For the five year old that was attacked...well dur, the owner left the windows all the way down. Proof that its the ownership: I got my pit 5 years ago, when she was 1 there was a woman in our alley trying to lure her out, with a get away car down the alleyway. Now...I do not live in a ghetto, a low income neighborhood. Homes in my hood range in the million dollar range... tell me why some woman wanted my dog? Simple: because it was a puppy and easy to train to be a fighting dog. Dogs can be born mean, but there is a more likely hood that they will be trained to be mean.
There are several shelters that dont even take pits. Pits involved in fighting are more often euthanized by default upon being confiscated by the police...
Why aren't we euthanizing the owners of these dogs? Afterall, they are the ones who train them to act so beastly. If you have never looked up the training techniques they use... it makes me cry. Treadmills with small stolen puppies dangling at the front so that they gain speed. When they get fast enough they get to eat the puppy as a "treat!" I dont know about you but my dog likes Beggin Strips, not live puppy!! They chain them in heavy duty industrial strength chains to build up thick scar tissues around their necks...the most highly sought after bite area from other dogs... ITS SIMPLY SICK WHAT HUMANS DO TO THESE PORE ANIMALS! Believe it or not, its not just pits that this is happening to. So yes, you can ban the pit, but Dalmations are just as fierce and it wouldnt be long until the next breed is being trained to fight.
My dog was found in a trash can... explain that? Its just the same as throwing a child in a trash can. I can swear to you that my dog still remembers that happening to her as she cowers by any large, deep voiced men. She can get aggressive, but that kind of behavior is NOT tollerated in my home...just like raising a small child you need to set your groundd rules and enforce them rigidly. I have seen pits who were used as fighting dogs, who I guess some could say have a natural behaviorism to fight. After volunteering in an adoption center it is amazing to see the therapy that SOME of these dogs can go through to become domesticated and loving pets. The sad part is that almost 80% of the pits that come in have been abused so bad that they will never even have the chance at entering a home as a fun-loving and cuddly pet. This is not because this animal chose to be that way, but because some cruel human being decided to treat this animal with such disrespect.
So... my point again...BAN THE OWNER...NOT THE DOG!

By Anonymous, at 8:41 PM, January 12, 2007
Okay first off I'd like to say I have a pitbull and she is the sweetest dog ever.....I'v read all the other comments and I agree with some of the people....It's how you raise the pit....I have had my dog since she was 1 month old now she is 8 months she would'nt hurt a fly!!! My mom has a Chihuahua and a kitten....They all get along just fine....My pit is just like a baby she goes everywhere with me!! She has her own bed time and a certain place to sleep she is SPOLIED and would'nt hurt anyone and anything so why band the breed when it's not there fault how people raise them!!! Why punish the dog? My sister has 2 pitbulls and they are the same way lovin and caring would'nt hurt anything!! She also has a chihuahua and that dog is more meaner then the pitbulls so like I say its not the Pitbulls fault!! If you going to band pits then why not band the other dogs that hurt people as well!! And for the guy that had his 5 year old nephew hurt sorry to hear about that but don't blame the dog for the owner being STUPID and leavin the dog in the car and if someone would have been outside with your nephew they could have stop the dog!!!! SO DON'T BLAME THE PITBULL ITS THE OWNERS WHO SHOULD BE BLAMED!!!!!!

By Anonymous, at 11:57 PM, March 21, 2007
i was bit in the face and had to have plastic surgery and 25 stitches.. by a pit? no it was a blood hound! i am a animal lover. all pits are not agressive. its all about the dogs temperment and how their raised. the blood hound that bit me was even my own brothers dog. i currently have a pomeranian and a pit bull and they are both the sweetest dogs ive ever had! i love them to death and i completly stand up for my pit!

By Anonymous, at 7:17 AM, March 27, 2007
I've read almost all the comments here. What I'm seeing is a lto of facts and figures that are not backed up with proof, however, some do have figures with sources. So here are some facts!...From Dr. Karen Overall, 11.4 million pits in the US would take almost 1.2 BILLION dollars to exterminate, money wasted to waste life.Dr. Gail Golab, asst director of the AVMa(Education and research division) sais, Pits have been responsible for only 39 fatalitites in the last 20 years, the other breeds include, Labs, Dachshunds, Retrievers, Newfoundlands and Yorkshire Terriors. Randall Lockwood, vice-president of the Humane Society in D.C., states "it is not a Rottweiler or Pit Bull problem, but a people problem in failing to train dogs correctly."C.W. Meisterfeld, Ph.D., professional dog trainer since 1954 and U.S. Judicial Certified Canine Psychotherapist Expert Witness sais, "Based on 40 years of specializing in behavioral problem dogs and consulting with thousands of dog owners, I found most are responsible owners. The culprits are America's top dominant dog trainers who are instructing Abusive, Brutal and Cruel Training Methods..." These are some simple, yet overwhelming facts, by prestigious people, that cannot go ignored. Pits are not the problem, The way the people that raise them are. Brian From Rantoul, IL

By Brian, at 11:25 AM, June 06, 2007
I'd also like to add that I have an APBT and a 7 month old daughter. That little girl beats the HELL out of him and he sits there and puts up with it. He always comes back for more and just licks her from one ear to the other. I also would like to say that I was born and raised on a farm around dozens of different types of animals, from horses, cattle, goats, cats and dogs. I've seen all kinds of animal behavior problems with them. My dad taught me that all you have to do to make an animal love you, is love it first. Our animals are part of our family. We treat them good and they treat us good.

By Brian, at 2:16 PM, June 07, 2007
come on people get it 2gether the only solution 2 this problem is 2 loudly and openly confront the enemies of these great breeds of dogs (the unspoken victoms of this war) this includes these politicians and the ignorant breeders and fighters,and neglectful owners.its a hard battle but its also kinda simple just let it be known, ("we the people,of the united states of america have the right 2 own our beautiful, loyal,caring ,protecting,AMERICAN,breeds and are willing 2 fight 4 them like we are 4 our guns, and speech and every other simple human right that these oppressive fux like 2 take from us STAND THA FUCC UP THA PRINCE (ARES BLESS)

By Anonymous, at 9:35 AM, June 25, 2007
Wow. This is absolutely rediculous. People told me about this and I didn't believe it. Pit bulls have been in my family since way before I have been born. I now own a red-nosed little girl. She's my life. There is only a 20% chance I will ever be able to have kids, so she is like a daughter to me. My best friends mom owns FOUR Pitbulls, 3 females and a male, and I will guarentee you that these dogs are more well behaved and sweeter than most of your "nice" breeds of dogs.

Banning Pitbulls is just stupidity. If someone came into my house and tried to take Sage, I don't even know what I would do. And if they killed her? It would be like murdering my 1 year old daughter.

Oh and for the person who's kid was attacked.. If you are so afraid of pitbulls, you must be searching for a perfect world because there are a lot worse things that can happen to your kid if not watched.
Like, for example, a car. Or maybe its just animals you are afraid of? Hmm.. Bears, mountain lions? Get my drift? Don't you dare blame all pitbulls because one, who could have been an abused helpless animal or was TRAINED to attack, got to your kid. I feel for you, but seriously.. shut up. If you really want to protect your kid from EVERYTHING, but him in a glass bubble.

-A proud owner of a pitbull.

By Heather, at 5:00 PM, August 02, 2007
I have owned pets all my life. I've even had a lab that has bit people before when protecting his territory. The difference between most breeds, labs, goldens, pit bulls, etc, are when most dog breeds attack they attack to warn off the opponent where pit bulls have a natural instinct to kill. Jaws lock and do not let go until forced to let go or the victim is limp. I’m not an advocate of killing any dogs however some breeds, namely pit bulls, should not be allow to breed. Perhaps now with the enhanced media coverage of Michael Vick, dog fighting will be a thing of the past and people stop raising dogs with the natural instinct to kill its victim.

By Anonymous, at 8:57 PM, September 05, 2007
I am a pit bull owner. I love m dog with all my heart as well as he loves me and my children. I do think dog attacks need to stop and that the owner need to be held responisable not the dog. There are a lot of dogs that I dont like but I would never tell anyone that the dog needs to be ban just because I dont like the breed of dog. As for pit bulls being worthless. Do you read? Before you start making comments like that read please. Pit bulls are used for seeing eye dogs, search and recue, police dog for drug searches, and even in nursing homes for rehabilation services. So how are they worthless? I have three children whom where in the their room one night sleeping. A man came to their window and was looking in. He started to open the window when he notice it was locked. My pit bull jump throw the window and grabbed the man. When the police came and my pit was still holding this man down. My pit didnt even break the skin. The man was wanted for 6 cases of child molestation and kidnapping. He told the cops that my kids where next and if it wasnt for that dog my kids would have been his first kill. So thank god for my pit bull and I dont think any dog should be ban and taking from a loving home.

By Anonymous, at 10:00 AM, September 16, 2007
Whoever said pit bulls should be banned in all states is obviously extremely ignorant. I think they need to do some research, so they can sound a little bit more intelligent. One incident doesn't make the whole breed bad; just sit down, and read a book about them before you're going to judge them. I wouldn't say that comment to dog lovers if I were you; you will get torn apart for sounding dumb.

By Anonymous, at 1:54 PM, November 15, 2007
Pit jaws do not lock!! That is an urban legend. People are just ignorant and so many rumors about what pits are floating around it's no wonder they get a bad rap.

If they try BSL in Phoenix, there will be a huge police chase involving one guy who will not let the government determine his dog's fate!!!

By Anonymous, at 12:49 PM, January 18, 2008
I am and always be a pit bull owner! achilles is the nicest dog ive ever owned ive owned a number of supposed vicious dogs and none of them have ever harmed anyone. i have a 8 month old son and i would trust my pitt before i would trust the babysitter with my son. achilles loves my son more than anything he pulls his ears bits him and achilles just lays there waggin his tail. ill tell you one thing they try to pass a ban in TN they will have to kill my whole family to get to achilles. i also have my carrying permit (as in a gun ) does that make me a dangerous person or a thug that i own a pit and gun no it doesnt i am a 22 year old family man who loves his pit and will never let anyone hurt him or my family

By Anonymous, at 6:18 PM, February 09, 2008
Im a pitbull owner to 3 generations. I can see why some people are afraid of them, but as ling as they are raised right they are sweet docile dogs. I have bailey who is 7 and her son Price who is 2 and Price's son who was 8 weeks this past week. I dont think they should be banned. I think people should stop being cruel to animals. The only crazy pits are the ones that have aggressive owners. PERIOD!

By Anonymous, at 7:32 AM, March 17, 2008
"Dale", it's only people like you that make it difficult for people of all races to be able to live in one place- never mind dogs. What does color of skin have to do with behavior and attitude? What does Size have to do with behavior and manners? NOTHING! Pure ignorance is what you're exhibiting and until we stop it, things will become much worse for people and animals alike.

Point made!!!

By jzrican92, at 7:12 PM, June 23, 2008
I AM AN AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER OWNER FROM ROMANIA(SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE).ABOUT 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO,A TEN YEAR-OLD BOY WAS KILLED BY A PITBULL AND EVERYONE IN MY COUNTRY WENT WILD...THEY TESTED THE DOG AND FINALLY CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT IT WAS FAR FROM BEING VIOLENT,IT WAS A CUTE AND SWEET PITTY...BUT HE HAD BEEN PROVOKED FOR MONTHS BY HIS ”VICTIM”AND WHEN HE WAS FINALLY LOOSE,HE ATTAKED...NEITHER THE DOG ,NOR THE OWNER WERE PUNISHED,BUT THE AUTHORITIES PASSED A LAW THAT REFFERS TO SEVERAL BREEDS CONSIDERED ”DANGEROUS”...BUT THIS IS MILD COMPARED TO WHAT I”VE READ ABOUT BSL SO FAR....WALKING YOUR 70 POUND DOG WITH A LEESH AND MUZZLED IS COMMON SENSE,BUT BSL IS ANYTHING BUT THAT...
IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN A PIT OWNER,DON”T SAY A THING ABOUT THE SWEETEST AND MOST AFFECTIONATE DOG ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH...
PITBULLS WILL NEVER DISSAPEAR,NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE DOES OR SAYS,BECAUSE THESE WONDERFUL CREATURES HAVE MILLIONS OF FANS ALL OVER THE WORLD,AND TRUST ME,I WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR MY DOG AND I”M NOT THE ONLY ONE...
ONCE A PITBULL OWNER,ALWAYS A PITBULL OWNER!

By Anonymous, at 12:46 PM, September 20, 2008

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