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• I don't know very much about Pit Bulls but I do know that on Christmas Eve, two years ago, my brother-in-law's Pit Bull came through the basement door of my mother-in-law's house and before any of us knew what was going on, she had my 7 pound Chihuahua's neck in her mouth. She began shaking my beloved baby while he was in her mouth. My husband managed to get our Chi out of her mouth however it was too late. My Chihuahua's throat had a huge gash in it and he died in my husband's arms.
  
  The dog was immediately put to sleep the next business day but our baby had been murdered and nothing was going to change that.
  
  We later found out that this Pit Bull had also previously killed a neighborhood cat several months prior.
  
  This Pit Bull was purchased from a local breeder who loves his dogs. She was fed well, loved, never tied up or caged. She was not abused, either. Why did this happen if Pit Bulls are so wonderful?
  
  That day absolutely devasted us and the pain, though it has subsided, is still raw and a piece of our hearts will be gone forever. Thank God I was not holding our baby in my arms like I usually did or I may have been attacked as well.
  
  I realize that every breed has its issues and that there are many breeds that are sketchy but I have heard and read so many horrifying stories about this breed, too many to ignore. Do I think they should all be put down? No. I am not an advocate of animal abuse but I do not condone the breeding, the selling and the often times fighting (check out Animal Precinct on Animal Planet) of these dogs.
  
  I beg that people seriously consider all of the facts before owning, rallying for or even approaching any of these dogs. What if my Chi had been a human child? The thought makes me shudder.

  By  Anonymous, at 12:18 PM, December 27, 2005  

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• The problem here is that many people fail to distinguish between human aggression and animal aggression. If a beloved Lab kills a rabbit, that doesn't mean it will attack you next. The same goes for pit bulls. Just because the dog in the story above was dog aggressive does not mean it was likely to attack a person

  By  Janine, at 4:05 PM, February 28, 2006  

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• It is apparent that everyone in the household did not take proper care to ensure a 7lb dog would not be anywhere within reach of the bull. As a general rule, any larger dog may go after a small dog. Certain breeds may be more likely to do so, but it depends upon the temperament/socialization/breed history/owner/health. Dog aggressiveness is not people aggressiveness, so to assume the dog would harm a child is incorrect. There is much research done on dog breeds, and much media hype extolled on pits, rotts,and the like. Even well tempered dogs can go after small dogs. I have seen dogs go after smaller dogs firsthand, I have seen dogs attack other dogs, etc. But I do not necessarily judge a dog breed only by the things I have seen, or heard, or the media hype. If a POM dog killed your grand daughter, would you blame all poms as bad? Likely not. A shepherd? Probably not. But a pit? You already did. Careful breeding is essential, but owners who do not take precautions with their small animals should look at how they could have done things differently. I personally would not put a dog down for being dog aggressive, but I would definitely be very prudent in my supervision.

  By  lawkitn, at 8:39 PM, March 17, 2006  

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• Well I must be aggressive here: I own an American Staffshire Terrier aka Rednose pit, when he was 6 months old or so he killed 2 very friendly chickens that were hand raised. Now he didn't do it the at the same time. I'd say prolly both in a month. This is my very first pit and I was very upset that MY dog did this but I had faith. I corrected him and once again he did it and I corrected him again. My brother-in-law seen the whole thing happen the second time but couldn't seem to catch either one. It's apparent that the chicken was running from him (my dog) and he thought he had to catch it as a game and since he was young at the time he didn't know his own strength.
  
  He was raised with an older male Cocker Span. which was very aggressive towards my pit. They locked up once in a fight and I had more control over the pit than the Cocker span. My pit always tried to play with the family Cocker Span.
  
  My pit is now 3 yrs old and he has not bitten or attacked another animal.
  
  My niece just bought a tea cup Chihuahu (2lbs.) and my pit plays with her well. My friend also has a Chihuahua which is the sister to my neices dog and they too play well.
  
  It's all about the owner and training.
  
  If I were you i'd blame myself for letting that dog get "murdered". You knew the pit was there and you prolly knew about the dog's aggression, why else would the dog be locked in the basement? The Chi prolly teased the pit thru the door. The Chi was in the pits home.

  By  Joselyn, at 3:05 PM, July 31, 2006  

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• Whats the need for a pitbull get another dog you loosers, its not worth the risk they are horrid animals . .. get rid of them all!!!

  By  Anonymous, at 4:45 AM, November 29, 2007  

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