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Chrisfishenstein
reply to post by buster2010
I disagree with the other part of your post....You don't only have one thought in there!
Pitbulls are not a "fighter" breed.....They were found to be vicious when put to the test and people TRAIN them to fight....Not the other way around
They weren't born to fight and trained not to.....
Zaphod58
I'm the proud owner of an almost year old Pit. We still have some work to do, but we're getting there. I've watched this dog get so excited to meet people that he's literally choked himself unconscious for a second or two (he's fallen over twitching). He goes nuts if you stand outside and talk to me, and ignore him. Pits are at times the smartest dog I have ever seen (I can prove he understands almost everything I say to him), and at times the dumbest thing I have ever seen (he does things that make us think he would forget to breathe if he could sometimes).
Rosinitiate
Zaphod58
I'm the proud owner of an almost year old Pit. We still have some work to do, but we're getting there. I've watched this dog get so excited to meet people that he's literally choked himself unconscious for a second or two (he's fallen over twitching). He goes nuts if you stand outside and talk to me, and ignore him. Pits are at times the smartest dog I have ever seen (I can prove he understands almost everything I say to him), and at times the dumbest thing I have ever seen (he does things that make us think he would forget to breathe if he could sometimes).
This has been my experience also. She gets herself into trouble more than anything else because she can't control her excitement when guests come over. She hops, jumps, spins, dances and otherwise do the jig just to get you to pet her. She is of course still a puppy and that has a lot to do with it of course but yes the quote above has been my current experience with my pup.
Rosinitiate
Your first point about Capone. Well Capone had papers and the owner wanted to breed it for the value if nothing else. It should be noted that Capone was an awesome dog and I cried when it was put down. His issue was dogs and children and if given an opportunity would attack and kill in a heartbeat.
buster2010
rangerdanger
Being from the southwest, I can tell you, I have yet to meet a pitbull that isn't good with children. I've never met a pit that wasn't the nicest animal around. If you aren't from this area, or don't have experience with pits then you'll never understand these animals.
A pitbull is a breed that was bred for fighting and that is it. It was never meant to be a family pet. But the dogs can't be blamed the people that own them are the blame for attacks.edit on 25-9-2013 by buster2010 because: (no reason given)
doobydoll
buster2010
rangerdanger
Being from the southwest, I can tell you, I have yet to meet a pitbull that isn't good with children. I've never met a pit that wasn't the nicest animal around. If you aren't from this area, or don't have experience with pits then you'll never understand these animals.
A pitbull is a breed that was bred for fighting and that is it. It was never meant to be a family pet. But the dogs can't be blamed the people that own them are the blame for attacks.edit on 25-9-2013 by buster2010 because: (no reason given)
You're wrong. Pit Bulls used to be known as 'nanny dogs' for a long time.
www.examiner.com...
All dogs are potentially dangerous. Not so long back I read about a small dog like a Chihuahua had mauled and killed a baby in a pram but this breed hasn't been banned as dangerous. In my experience the small breeds are the most aggressive dogs of all.
In fact in all honesty, the only problem dogs I see when I'm out with my boys are the small, yappy, ankle-biting dogs, they are so aggressive and often strain their leashes trying to get at my dogs. My boys never react and that makes me so proud. I have two huge Mastiffs, extremely well-behaved and obedient. They are strong, powerful boys but they have such a calm nature and wouldn't hurt anyone - unless you enter my home uninvited or try to harm me.edit on 26-9-2013 by doobydoll because: (no reason given)
buster2010
doobydoll
buster2010
rangerdanger
Being from the southwest, I can tell you, I have yet to meet a pitbull that isn't good with children. I've never met a pit that wasn't the nicest animal around. If you aren't from this area, or don't have experience with pits then you'll never understand these animals.
A pitbull is a breed that was bred for fighting and that is it. It was never meant to be a family pet. But the dogs can't be blamed the people that own them are the blame for attacks.edit on 25-9-2013 by buster2010 because: (no reason given)
You're wrong. Pit Bulls used to be known as 'nanny dogs' for a long time.
www.examiner.com...
All dogs are potentially dangerous. Not so long back I read about a small dog like a Chihuahua had mauled and killed a baby in a pram but this breed hasn't been banned as dangerous. In my experience the small breeds are the most aggressive dogs of all.
In fact in all honesty, the only problem dogs I see when I'm out with my boys are the small, yappy, ankle-biting dogs, they are so aggressive and often strain their leashes trying to get at my dogs. My boys never react and that makes me so proud. I have two huge Mastiffs, extremely well-behaved and obedient. They are strong, powerful boys but they have such a calm nature and wouldn't hurt anyone - unless you enter my home uninvited or try to harm me.edit on 26-9-2013 by doobydoll because: (no reason given)
You like the other person that said I was wrong needs to go read the link I posted earlier. Pitbulls were bred for fighting sorry you don't like it but those are just the facts.
The pit bull’s ancestors hail from England and were brought to North America by English immigrants. These descendants were bred from the bulldog, which some breed historians believe originally served as a “gripping dog” for hunters of large game. (The term “bulldog” does not refer to the American Kennel Club’s English Bulldog. This more recently developed breed serves as a loyal companion rather than a working dog.) Later, bulldogs were likely used as butcher’s dogs and helped control large livestock.
After animal baiting was banned in the early 1800s, people began pitting dogs against each other, and the cruel sport of dog fighting was born. As it grew in popularity, enthusiasts developed a lighter, more agile dog for the fighting ring.
Despite the fact that pit bulls were bred to fight with each other, early breeders took pride in producing dogs that were trustworthy and friendly to people. Handlers bathed their opponent’s dog before a match, stood in the pits with the battling dogs and often pulled them apart to end a fight. Any dog who behaved aggressively toward a person was culled, or killed, to avoid passing on such an undesirable trait. Pit bulls typically lived in their owner’s homes, where they earned the nickname “nursemaid’s dog” because they were so reliable with young children. In fact, “Pete the Pup,” the children’s friend from the old TV series “Our Gang,” was a pit bull.
You like the other person that said I was wrong needs to go read the link I posted earlier. Pitbulls were bred for fighting sorry you don't like it but those are just the facts.
doobydoll
buster2010
doobydoll
buster2010
rangerdanger
Being from the southwest, I can tell you, I have yet to meet a pitbull that isn't good with children. I've never met a pit that wasn't the nicest animal around. If you aren't from this area, or don't have experience with pits then you'll never understand these animals.
A pitbull is a breed that was bred for fighting and that is it. It was never meant to be a family pet. But the dogs can't be blamed the people that own them are the blame for attacks.edit on 25-9-2013 by buster2010 because: (no reason given)
You're wrong. Pit Bulls used to be known as 'nanny dogs' for a long time.
www.examiner.com...
All dogs are potentially dangerous. Not so long back I read about a small dog like a Chihuahua had mauled and killed a baby in a pram but this breed hasn't been banned as dangerous. In my experience the small breeds are the most aggressive dogs of all.
In fact in all honesty, the only problem dogs I see when I'm out with my boys are the small, yappy, ankle-biting dogs, they are so aggressive and often strain their leashes trying to get at my dogs. My boys never react and that makes me so proud. I have two huge Mastiffs, extremely well-behaved and obedient. They are strong, powerful boys but they have such a calm nature and wouldn't hurt anyone - unless you enter my home uninvited or try to harm me.edit on 26-9-2013 by doobydoll because: (no reason given)
You like the other person that said I was wrong needs to go read the link I posted earlier. Pitbulls were bred for fighting sorry you don't like it but those are just the facts.
Not anywhere in that link does it say Pit Bulls were originally bred for fighting.
Quoted from your link:
The pit bull’s ancestors hail from England and were brought to North America by English immigrants. These descendants were bred from the bulldog, which some breed historians believe originally served as a “gripping dog” for hunters of large game. (The term “bulldog” does not refer to the American Kennel Club’s English Bulldog. This more recently developed breed serves as a loyal companion rather than a working dog.) Later, bulldogs were likely used as butcher’s dogs and helped control large livestock.
It was later they were bred and used for fighting.
After animal baiting was banned in the early 1800s, people began pitting dogs against each other, and the cruel sport of dog fighting was born. As it grew in popularity, enthusiasts developed a lighter, more agile dog for the fighting ring.
www.aspca.org...
Despite the fact that pit bulls were bred to fight with each other, early breeders took pride in producing dogs that were trustworthy and friendly to people. Handlers bathed their opponent’s dog before a match, stood in the pits with the battling dogs and often pulled them apart to end a fight. Any dog who behaved aggressively toward a person was culled, or killed, to avoid passing on such an undesirable trait. Pit bulls typically lived in their owner’s homes, where they earned the nickname “nursemaid’s dog” because they were so reliable with young children. In fact, “Pete the Pup,” the children’s friend from the old TV series “Our Gang,” was a pit bull.
Nanny dogs, see underlined.
You like the other person that said I was wrong needs to go read the link I posted earlier. Pitbulls were bred for fighting sorry you don't like it but those are just the facts.
Maybe you should read your own links before you post.