Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	How many more have to die?
Date:	5/15/2014 3:59:09 PM

Woman Dies

Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -	Reply
Subject:	How many more have to die?
Date:	5/16/2014 12:09:05 PM (updated 5/16/2014 12:16:23 PM)

I think if a dog kills someone, it should be an automatic manslaughter charge for the owner (except when protecting private property from unwanted tresspassers and warnings are posted).....that would go a long way to eliminating viscous breeds or at least keep people on guard to be more cautious. I'm a dog lover, but I'd never let a pit bull in my home or around kids as a house pet.

Name:	roswellric -	Reply
Subject:	Pit Bulls..
Date:	5/16/2014 9:13:53 PM (updated 5/16/2014 9:29:55 PM)

Pit Bulls, like all domesticated breeds, were bred to do certain things. Pits were originally bred to hunt and kill huge wild boar hogs and other large game. Large powerful jaws and the tendency to fight to the death were bred in to facilitate this. You can't remove these traits by training or lovingly raising them. Dogs are not people. Like most domesticated animals their breeding instincts will take over in certain situations.

Think about it; can you teach a retriever not to retrieve? A pointer not to point? A Beagle not to run? Of course not.

What's making the matter worse is the epidemic of illegal drug trafficking. Drug dealers keep these animals for self defense and the more aggressive they are the better. Sooner or later when the drug trafficker is locked up, many of these dogs will find their way into the general population because of the fashionable popularity of "rescuing" a dog that nobody wants. This is how we get innocent and unwary neighbors and their children killed.

You may get the feelie-goods about "rescuing" a dog like this but how good will you feel when something terrible happens. We see it in the news almost every day 

So go ahead and get one and get the feelie-goods about rescuing one of these powerful animals. Just don't be surprised when it rips off some innocent person's face. Then you will get to "feelie-good" about your rescue ruining or costing someone else's life. Not to mention having to pay a lawyer to defend yourself

Name:	Hawks Nest -	Reply
Subject:	Pit Bulls..
Date:	5/20/2014 11:59:54 PM

I somewhat disagree with your post.  My view of pit bulls is that they do have certain characteristics or whatever that may be different from other dogs.  One example,..I have noticed (not read or formed an opinion from reading) that pits do not like high pitched noises such as children screaming.  This may be why they are sometimes (not almost every day) attacked.  I have noticed that they do not like agression.  Children playing together may possibly look agressive in the dogs eye.  I have noticed that they are territorial and protective of certain objects that belong to them.  I've learned to watch for certain postures and a glare in their eye and to be cautious and proactive at times.  I agree that you possibly can't teach them to not have these certain characteristics.  But I also believe that pit owners can train themselves to be responsible owners, ..to know their dogs personalities and be ready to handle situations.  My experience, with my pit, is that she is gentle.  She has been exposed to children.  She has been exposed to infants.  Exposed to other animals (except cats) and I have yet to have any hesitation or fear that something bad will occur.  I once was ingnorant about the breed and feared it.  I stayed clear of them.  But once I became an owner (not entirely by choice) I educated myself about them and find mine to be an excellent pet.  I've learned several of my neighbors have them and do not hesitate to pet each as they stroll the sidewalk.  I practice responsiblity.  I know boundries.  I understand people fear them and respect that ...for the most part.  I will confess that when asked what type of dog she is, I sometimes respond with "chinese water dog" and most seem quit interested and want to touch her.  I'm sure most would steer clear if I said pit bull.  By no means is she perfect, but I DO have the feelie-goods about having her.  I've only been bitten once by a dog..and that was by my labrador.  My belief is "don't dislike the animal,.. dislike the irresponsible owner."

Name:	CAT BOAT -	Reply
Subject:	Pit Bulls..
Date:	5/21/2014 9:52:10 PM

Very interesting post.  I have no interest in owning a Pit Bull.  They make me nervous, I believe because of my lack of understanding.  I also believe they are extremely dangerous in the hands of owners with the wrong attitude or intentions.  I will also say, (not based on anything but observence) that the "look at me" owners try to teach there Pits to be aggressive so that they themselves can have a Bad azz look at me attitude.   I got a buddy with a really nice Pit Bull, but I know if my Weenie dog growled at it, it would be killed in a matter of minutes.   For now, I will stick with my "Pit Weenies" (lol, yep, that is what I call my three lil' weenie dogs) . 

Steve