This is going to throw everyone for a loop, as I have protective and guardian breeds. My son has been considering getting a pit bull for my 2 year old grand daughter. I told him no way.
When he asked why??? I told him. "The majority of the pitts I have seen in Texas have been bred to be, what I would consider a dog I would never trust around my granddaughter". I would never allow him to take that chance, and I don't feel Todd has enough experience to own one. Plain and simple, he doesn't. Even if he did grow up with Terriers, Rotties, Danes, Filas. If he should get one that is not genetically sound, or aggressive we would be looking at major problems. I wouldn't recommend a Rottie or Fila either.
Now before you flip out, remember I do have a dog that is banned in many countries and both my large ones are on bsl lists. This does not mean all pitts are mean, or Rotties, ( I love mine dearly) I have met many of both that were adorable, and...unstable.
But, as much as we argue, there are the facts; more and more byb's seem to be coming out of the woodwork on all breeds. I don't care if it is a Lab, a Golden or a Rottie. Breeds are being ruined that were once perfected; they are not what the original breed standards were. Why, because of greed, abuse and pure laziness on the owners part. And, also, we must not forget the Macho Image.
You have no idea how many idiots have told me to feed the Danes and Roxie gunpowder to make them mean. My neighbor, Spikes owner, wanted me to tie Brutus out in the back and beat him everyday, this would make him protective.
These are the people that are getting our dogs killed. Not to mention, the other idiots that are so afraid of dogs they overreact or don't give a Sh*t and just jump in the yard with them. Until, there are less people in the world, less unstable bred dogs and owners, we are going to have this problem...not to mention the lack of hype from the media.
What the answer is...I'm still working on it. In the meantime, I will do everything within my power to protect my dogs, and my granddaughter.
As I have said before on this forum...instead of arguing, which, if any dogs should be on the BSL list, we need to pull together and figure out how to protect our beloved dogs. We as owners, that do work hard at taining and socializing our dogs, need to pull together instead of arguing. It isn't accomplishing anything. It didn't save one dog today. We should be spending time on how to correct the problem. Let's find the answer people.
*** I am no way supporting the bsl of Pitties or any other breed.