Holy Crap...

[shadowfacedanes]

I don't even know where to go with this...

Dogsbite.org - some dogs just don't let go

This page....there just aren't even any words:
http://www.dogsbite.org/dangerous-dogs-pitbull-myths.htm

Nothing like sensationalism to get your point across.

 

[Sweet72947]

I belong to a pit bull forum, and members tried sending them letters about this (nice ones even), but all they got back was hate mail.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

 

[bubbatd]

They are the right dog for the right people .

 

[Lilavati]

Sigh

 

[noludoru]

Oh wow. Why did I even bother clicking? Ugh.

 

[AGonzalez]

I don't even know what to say about this site except...yuck. Where's that vomitting emoticon when you need it?

 

[Backward_Cinderella]

GRRRRRR!!!
Why are people so freaking stupid?!?!?!??????!!!!!!!!!

 

[CharlieDog]

WOW. What a...

Gimme five minute with this guy. And gimme a baseball bat.

 

[Lilavati]

I wonder whose sock puppet they are?

 

[xpaeanx]

Honestly, I'm not a fan of pitbulls. I personally would never own one. However, in the right hands, they make great dogs. The problem is stopping those people who shouldn't have them from getting them.... The result of the people who SHOULDN'T own a pitbull(or other banned breed) is the foundation of that site... so sad

 

[Suzzie]

obviously the person running the website is a moron.

i don't think i can say much more than that.

 

[Gamedogs]

I'm in a battle with these nutts as we speak... http://www.dogsbite.org/blog/2008/12/anti-bsl-organization-stop-bslcom-gives.html

I posted this on G-D.com because they will not allow me to post on their blog, they don't want you to know the truth...

To the people at Dogsbite.org;


My website and forum, Game-Dog.com has recently been exploited by your organization in the slander of members on your website blog. Quotes from my website and the web address have been posted numerous times and I am formally requesting that you remove all mention and connection to my site. I in no way support your illegal and slanderous use of my content and do not want my website linked to your blog.


If you refuse to remove my website and all contents pirated from said website I will take legal action to forcibly remove said content.


Game-Dog.com is a community of dog lovers and responsible pet owners. We share information and experiences. In no way are we related to any conspiracy theory you may have concocted about dog fighting or anything else. If you continue to allude to that association we will be forced to consider you libel for slander.

This is what we're all about...

Pit Bull Community is dedicated to the preservation of the pit bull in its original form as a game-bred dog and in its modern incarnations as a loving companion pet and top competitor in weight pull competitions and conformation shows. We are opposed to all forms of animal cruelty, and do not promote any illegal activities, but we celebrate the history of the pit bull and value its qualities of courage, strength and tenacity as the essence of the breed. We are therefore against all forms of breed-specific legislation, and work to protect the constitutional rights of pit bull owners.

Pit Bull Community's primary goal is to provide education to the public about the nature of the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) and related breeds such as the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, all of which are often referred to as "pit bulls." These breeds have become the media's current choice of "dangerous dog," following the German Shepherd, the Doberman Pinscher, and the Rottweiler. In light of today's barrage of newspaper reports of pit bull attacks, it is hard to imagine that today's "bad dog" was once favored in the United States.

The shift in the mass media's portrayal of the pit bull, from the loyal family pet of Our Gang's Petey to a fearsome beast, as well as the rise in breed-specific legislation banning pit bulls, is the result of widespread misinformation and prejudice. The imputation of actions and characteristics of individual dogs to an entire breed, which forms the basis of breed-specific legislation (BSL), is analogous to human racism or classism.

Moreover, with a wide range of sizes and colors, and an ever-increasing mixed-breed population, the pit bull presents a challenge for those who would define it. These days, it seems that everyone knows what a "pit bull" is and that "they" are dangerous. This ambiguous status has led to vague definitions of the pit bull in breed-banning ordinances, and the label "pit bull" has been applied generically to any dog that appears dangerous. In fact, over eighty percent of Americans, when faced with pictures of the American Pit Bull Terrier and related breeds, fail to correctly identify the APBT.

The American Pit Bull Terrier is descended from the fighting dogs that came to the United States from England and Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th century. Although some dispute its heritage, the APBT is generally thought to have been the result of a cross between the original English Bulldog and a smaller, game terrier, a cross which was then refined on American soil. The United Kennel Club (UKC) was formed in 1898 to recognize the APBT, and other pit bull registries have been founded since, which reward conformation based on performance rather than on size, color or other physical characteristics.

Despite the media's portrayal of fighting dogs, it is precisely the APBT's history as a fighting dog that has made it such a fine companion animal. Bred to be handled extensively by humans who regularly separated fighting dogs in the pit, APBTs became uniquely human-friendly; an APBT who would injure a human, without human error or provocation, was removed from breeding stock. The true, game-bred APBT is thus uniquely responsive to humans and will go to amazing lengths to please its owner.

The gameness of APBTs also allows them to excel as working dogs, in sports such as hog hunting and weight pulling. Because they are so friendly to humans, APBTs are not suitable for guard dogs. Even though the myth, that pit bulls have locking jaws has been completely debunked, they are powerful natural athletes, and encouraging them to be aggressive toward humans is tantamount to criminal action.

Although APBTs typically do not bite people, any dog of any breed will bite a person under certain circumstances. Like any dog, an APBT should always be supervised around young children. Many people, when talking about a pit bull, will call a dog that bites an individual a "man-biter." A man-biter will go after man like another animal with all intent to take it out. At least 99.99% of APBTs will not attack a human, but many display protective instincts and will defend their family and/or property. Humans are most always the ones to blame when a dog bites someone - they have failed in some way, but refuse to take blame for their inability to properly raise, house, and train their pets correctly. It is always easier to blame the dog, its breed, or its genetic makeup, than to take responsibility, train them correctly from day one, and should a problem arise, seek professional help. It is the irresponsible owners who have allowed accidents to happen which could have been prevented, and are now threatening to destroy the pit bull breeds.

Even though the APBT is the most reliably human-friendly of breeds, they often become dog-aggressive when mature (beginning anywhere from six months to two years of age and continuing for the rest of their adult lives). APBTs do not need to be trained to fight other dogs - it is in their nature. Contrary to popular opinion, dog-aggression cannot be "loved out" or "trained out" of APBTs, but it is typically apparent and controllable through supervision and separation of dogs. In fact, dog-aggression is also common in other bully and terrier breeds, and has nothing whatsoever to do with aggression toward humans.

For these reasons, persons who aspire to own an APBT take on a great responsibility. These dogs must be supervised around other dogs, cats, or pets and many should be the only house pet. Even though chains are out of favor among animal welfare advocates today, often with good reason, a well-maintained chain set-up is often the best outdoor containment system for an APBT, and allows them a great deal more exercise and safe interaction than a dog run or kennel. Although parting sticks and exercise equipment are characterized by law enforcement as evidence of dog fighting, they can also be hallmarks of responsible ownership and well cared-for APBTs. We believe that all of these responsibilities are a small price to pay for such a wonderful companion.

We do not condone the indiscriminate breeding of pit bulls, and do not allow posts relating to dogs for sale or stud, when there are countless homeless and unwanted pit bulls being put to death daily in America's shelters. While we support rescue efforts, we are not animal rights extremists. We denounce the mass extermination of pit bulls seized when dogfighters are arrested. Most of these dogs and puppies are similar in temperament to other APBTs and can be successfully placed in homes as pets or with working families. In addition, limited breeding programs, undertaken by knowledgeable and responsible breeders, are necessary to preserve the APBT for future generations.

Pit Bull Community rejects BSL as an unconstitutional infringement on the rights of Americans, based in a vicious prejudice that seeks to destroy an honorable tradition. Many people do not realize it, but there exists an entire culture and way of life in the United States built around caring for and raising APBTs. This breed is an important historical and cultural legacy, and the staff of Pit Bull Community believe that public safety is best served by preserving the APBT in its original form: as a game-bred dog.

We at the Pit Bull Community hope to increase public understanding and dispel the myths surrounding the APBT and the related breeds known as "pit bulls." Please, do your part to educate yourself and others, and save America's dog as well as life as we know it for the owners and lovers of this heroic breed!


Sincerely,

Marty owner of Game-dog.com

 

[inspector16]

It's embarrassing to know that this group is in Seattle

 

[Gamedogs]

It's embarrassing to know that this group is in Seattle

Its embarrassing to know there in the USA

 

[Cheetah]

I don't even know what to say about this site except...yuck. Where's that vomitting emoticon when you need it?

Just for you. >^_^<

 

[Criosphynx]

"Pit bull advocates who propagate this myth refuse to admit that both traits are unacceptable. It is not "okay" that pit bulls are animal-aggressive. Due to this genetic trait, pit bulls frequently maim and kill our pets. In many instances, owners of these pets get injured trying to stop the attack. While some attacks might start from animal aggression, they can quickly lead to human aggression. "




I'll have to teach my other dogs and my cats to carry pepper spray around Kiwi.

What idiots.

 

[Romy]

I wonder if they have permission to use the images of the dogs that are on their website? Don't know how you'd go about finding out where they came from though.

 

[Romy]

"Pit bull advocates who propagate this myth refuse to admit that both traits are unacceptable. It is not "okay" that pit bulls are animal-aggressive. Due to this genetic trait, pit bulls frequently maim and kill our pets. In many instances, owners of these pets get injured trying to stop the attack. While some attacks might start from animal aggression, they can quickly lead to human aggression. "

Yeah, the whole myth of animal aggression progressing to human aggression terrifies me. Does that mean every terrier and hound should also be banned because they chase and kill cats/squirrels/bunnies/rats etc? This is totally out of control.

 

[Lilavati]

Its embarrassing to know there in the USA

Its embarassing to know they exist.

I will say something about animal aggression/human aggression . . . I have a problem when a dog that chases, even kills, cats, bunnies,squariels, etc, is deemed vicious. Dog aggression, if its out of control, is a diffferent matter. A wildly dog aggressive dog charging me and Sarama out for a walk would be a nightmare. She'd try to protect me, I'd try to protect her, and everyone would likely be badly hurt. Now, most of the pitties I know are not psycho dog aggressive. And the one psycho dog aggressive dog I know well, his owners are going to immense lengths to reform him, AND he's totally, utterly nonagressive towards humans.

But when a dog attacks and kills or seriously hurts another dog, there should be a consideration of the circumstances, instead of just saying, well, he's just dog aggressive, no threat to people. (notably, though some breeds might be inclined that way, I don't know of any that are generally that out of control). Was it prey drive (killed the chihuahua), was it territorial? Was it provoked? Or is this dog incredibly aggressive towards other dogs, to the point of being a hazard to people who are minding their own business with their dog. So, the guy has a point, though not a very good one. Extereme dog aggression is scary, and should not be excused. However, I don't know many pitties that actually FIT that description.