Pitbulls in the news
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SouthernPit,
I absolutely agree!
..Huh? How can you say that? There is a world of difference between a Pit and a Chihuahua. Just like there is a world of difference between a Chi and a Labrador.
(BTW - If you meant that they are equal to Chis and Labs in their ability to provide good companionship, I agree.
Why not? If someone asks me about Border Collies, another terribly misunderstood breed, I would tell them both the things that are great about BCs, and the things that are not so great. It's up to that person to decide whether or not the breed is good for them, based on the information they recieve.
If you say what's wonderful about them, it's only fair to mention their traits that are not so great. (Keeping in mind that everyone's idea of a good trait often varies. I love intense dogs, whereas some people see that as a bad thing.)
Pits are terriers... They are strong, (in both body and will) extremely active and fearless - as any Terrier should be. There are downsides to that, which makes them unsuitable pets for many people. They are a "dominant" breed, and they have tendencies towards dog-aggression. THOSE are the 'downsides' of the Pit that unfortunately never seem to be mentioned, and I think they should. It's not BAD, and it's got nothing to do with all the false information out there about them.
Agreed.
Regarding the Pom killing the baby, that is an example of extremely irresponsible owners and, even worse, irresponsible parents. It's got nothing to do with the breed - I agree with you that bites in general have nothing to do with the breed. It's about the individual animal, its owners, and its breeding.
I'd continue writing a "novel" here but I've gotta get going! Good post!
I absolutely agree!
..Huh? How can you say that? There is a world of difference between a Pit and a Chihuahua. Just like there is a world of difference between a Chi and a Labrador.
(BTW - If you meant that they are equal to Chis and Labs in their ability to provide good companionship, I agree.
Why not? If someone asks me about Border Collies, another terribly misunderstood breed, I would tell them both the things that are great about BCs, and the things that are not so great. It's up to that person to decide whether or not the breed is good for them, based on the information they recieve.
If you say what's wonderful about them, it's only fair to mention their traits that are not so great. (Keeping in mind that everyone's idea of a good trait often varies. I love intense dogs, whereas some people see that as a bad thing.)
Pits are terriers... They are strong, (in both body and will) extremely active and fearless - as any Terrier should be. There are downsides to that, which makes them unsuitable pets for many people. They are a "dominant" breed, and they have tendencies towards dog-aggression. THOSE are the 'downsides' of the Pit that unfortunately never seem to be mentioned, and I think they should. It's not BAD, and it's got nothing to do with all the false information out there about them.
Agreed.
Regarding the Pom killing the baby, that is an example of extremely irresponsible owners and, even worse, irresponsible parents. It's got nothing to do with the breed - I agree with you that bites in general have nothing to do with the breed. It's about the individual animal, its owners, and its breeding.
I'd continue writing a "novel" here but I've gotta get going! Good post!
When I said why mention the bad, I do not mean to someone looking for a puppy or dog. I always tell people about the breed and their charcters. However, I just don't see the point in constand horrible comments about the breed.
It seems as though everyone has an opinion on the breed. In my opinion, all breeds are equal, all have goods and all have bads....
ANY breed can bite, and any breed can be mean. So it just really upsets me when people constantly slander one breed. YKWIM?
It seems as though everyone has an opinion on the breed. In my opinion, all breeds are equal, all have goods and all have bads....
ANY breed can bite, and any breed can be mean. So it just really upsets me when people constantly slander one breed. YKWIM?
Horrible comments? No way, I wasn't talking about that at all. If all a person has to say about their breed are negative things, then they probably don't like their breed. I think we're both misunderstanding each other. My comment was directed at the fact that I'm always hearing how "perfect" (for lack of a better word) Pits are, when in reality they are dogs like any other breed, and they too have their flaws. Does that make sense?
And yes, it is upsetting to me as well to see one breed singled out and attacked. IMO, the breed has nothing to do with it. It's the irresponsible owners and breeders that need to be punished, not the dogs or the breed.
And yes, it is upsetting to me as well to see one breed singled out and attacked. IMO, the breed has nothing to do with it. It's the irresponsible owners and breeders that need to be punished, not the dogs or the breed.
But, you only hear about the pit attacks. What would the media want w/ lab or golden attacks? That wouldn't be any fun for them now would it?
And then there are panicked, hysterical 'eye-wittnesses' that wouldn't know the difference between a Pit and a collie. Wonderful 'eye-wittnesses' they are.
You'd be surprised at how bad the public is with identifying breeds of dogs. When you think Border Collie, you think black & white.....but there are red & white, merel's, tri's......I can't tell you how many times people have mistaken my 'other' colored Border Collies for a mut or a completely different breed.
EX: I was asked if my 7 month old Tri- colored Border Collie pup was a German Shepherd. Honestly.......wow.
The public just needs educated. That's the whole problem. The public needs a course in dog breeds, children need to know how to respect and handle a dog in general, the public needs to be educated on how to properly train and respect animals.
Then there are people that are so closed minded, that it is IMPOSSIBLE for them to learn anything. I got my first Pit pup about 8 weeks ago. She's 16 weeks old now and she is the sweetest, smartest dog i've ever owned. She is smarter than most of my Border Collies. She is amazing. She;s just a big cuddle-bug. Now, I can't wait to get a second
And then there are panicked, hysterical 'eye-wittnesses' that wouldn't know the difference between a Pit and a collie. Wonderful 'eye-wittnesses' they are.
You'd be surprised at how bad the public is with identifying breeds of dogs. When you think Border Collie, you think black & white.....but there are red & white, merel's, tri's......I can't tell you how many times people have mistaken my 'other' colored Border Collies for a mut or a completely different breed.
EX: I was asked if my 7 month old Tri- colored Border Collie pup was a German Shepherd. Honestly.......wow.
The public just needs educated. That's the whole problem. The public needs a course in dog breeds, children need to know how to respect and handle a dog in general, the public needs to be educated on how to properly train and respect animals.
Then there are people that are so closed minded, that it is IMPOSSIBLE for them to learn anything. I got my first Pit pup about 8 weeks ago. She's 16 weeks old now and she is the sweetest, smartest dog i've ever owned. She is smarter than most of my Border Collies. She is amazing. She;s just a big cuddle-bug. Now, I can't wait to get a second
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Okay Golden Owner:
First: Pitbull attack in Toronto. There isn't any information other than an attack. Most likely the pit was in neighborhood unleased. Fault lays on Irresponsible OWNER!!!
Second: Albany Attack. Once again pit not on leash. Irresponsible OWNER!!!!
Third: Your Carmichael story is not there, so you might as well delete that link.
Fourth: Your last two links are the same story with conflicting tales. Go figure media doesn't go for truth but what makes ratings!!!!
I think you should check out www.pitbullproblem.tk I should warn though it's not for the faint of heart!
First: Pitbull attack in Toronto. There isn't any information other than an attack. Most likely the pit was in neighborhood unleased. Fault lays on Irresponsible OWNER!!!
Second: Albany Attack. Once again pit not on leash. Irresponsible OWNER!!!!
Third: Your Carmichael story is not there, so you might as well delete that link.
Fourth: Your last two links are the same story with conflicting tales. Go figure media doesn't go for truth but what makes ratings!!!!
I think you should check out www.pitbullproblem.tk I should warn though it's not for the faint of heart!
Hey Mystical,
Oh the flash movies on www.pitbullproblem.tk is awesome! I am actually waiting for the creator of that to send me the file so I can upload it to our website! It is a very very nice movie!
Oh the flash movies on www.pitbullproblem.tk is awesome! I am actually waiting for the creator of that to send me the file so I can upload it to our website! It is a very very nice movie!
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You haven't been here long enough to know how much Scarlette has been through with crazy people that hate pits. She owns three adorable, wonderful pitbulls. One day she was out and about, had her three pits in her car. Somebody alerted her that a few teenage boys were throwing rocks at her dogs and at her car, so she rushed outside to try and stop them. Her dogs were absolutely terrified, these boys started swearing at Scarlette and throwing rocks at her - one hit her just below the eye.
So, in my opinion, she doesn't really need to relax, seeing as she has dealt with ignorant people like GoldenOwner before.
So, in my opinion, she doesn't really need to relax, seeing as she has dealt with ignorant people like GoldenOwner before.
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Geez, where to start. First of all, I'm sorry she and her dogs were attacked. Pretty ironic if you ask me. But why were those boys throwing rocks at the dogs? Were they provoked to do so or just very mean-spirited? Did the boys attack them because they are Pits or because the boys are aholes? How would the boys even know they were Pits?
Also, I can't believe you don't make a distinction between a physical attack on some dogs and their owner to a person who comes on a forum and posts an opinion. You sound like such a fanatic! How can you (and others have done likewise) assume GoldenOwner would physically harm a Pit or their owner? She probably has never done anything mean to a dog in her life, yet you and others equate her distaste for Pits with evil and malice. You should be ashamed! This is a totally unacceptable.
Also, I can't believe you don't make a distinction between a physical attack on some dogs and their owner to a person who comes on a forum and posts an opinion. You sound like such a fanatic! How can you (and others have done likewise) assume GoldenOwner would physically harm a Pit or their owner? She probably has never done anything mean to a dog in her life, yet you and others equate her distaste for Pits with evil and malice. You should be ashamed! This is a totally unacceptable.
