They are outlawed in some places, but most of the time they are treated like any other dog. Now I love dogs and I would never normally go against any breed, but this one I do draw the line on. I have been around them and have never felt comfortable in the same room with them. I was around a half wolf and half German Shepard and felt better around him then I did a Pit Bull.

I'm sorry to say this, but I would not be unhappy to see this breed go. This is the only breed that I have ever seen that can draw blood just being playful, and yes I had that done to me. I have been around several other breeds that are considered dangerous and I have never felt threatened, but I did the first time I met a Pit Bull.

I can see people saying that other breeds draw blood too and I agree, but it is by accident with them. I have had my Yourkie draw blood, but not by biting me several times like that Pit Bull did. I just can't justify keeping that breed around for anything other then war dogs and I am not sure they would be very good for that either.

The owners of the problem dogs would simply switch to something else, Mastiff maybe? The problem dog owners need to be banned, not simply a dog that was bred to have heavy muscle and strong jaws. The breeding was intended for fighting and even most fighting pits are not aggressive to humans. The problem is simply that unbalanced people produce unbalanced dogs, regardless of breed. Ever seen a damn little chihuahua biting at someone's heels? It can't do much damage, but it would if it could because it's insane. The owners need special places where they can be kept safely away from society (maybe reopen Alcatraz, give them some bags of cement and tell them they should probably get to work if they want to keep a roof over their heads) Of course, this would also be a good place for gang members and certain politicians.

"pit bulls in home, police say
Published April 01, 2014
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An 85-year-old woman was apparently attacked by pit bulls inside her Kaufman, Texas, home.

The body of an 85-year-old Texas woman was found in her home Monday after police say she was apparently attacked by two large and aggressive pit bulls in the home. The dogs are what they are and human beings made them what they are, You can blame the breeders for that.If your going to buy a dog, think of all the contacts he will have out in the yard, the dog is usually good to the people that own him and thats risky enough. But the Neighbors, the Meter Man, the Postman, Company, anyone that walks by is at risk, Is it worth it and the fact you will have to watch the dog like a hawk all day long. I had a Chow and i didn't trust him at all, I was lucky i had the right place for him in a fenced in yard in the country, he was black and pretty mean looking that alone was enough that people just naturally stayed away.Finally people with common sense.

Dorothy Hamilton's body was discovered in the home Monday by her son, police said. The dogs belonged to her son and were normally locked in a bedroom. Police believe the dogs broke through the door to get at the woman, Kaufman police told MyFoxDFW.com."


The more helpless the victim, the more likely the attack. Pit bulls are constantly killing babies, toddlers and the old and infirm. Yet owners of this vile breed keep insisting on what loving and wonderful pets they are. Some may be, right up until they decide to attack, because what separates pit bulls from other breeds is their tendency to suddenly attack non-threatening targets without warning. The breed should be outlawed.

some people were born to fight, outlaw them?
Pitbull stigma is a myth. Ive had several and still do. Actually, breaking up fights and supervising play and even getting bitten, as crazy as it sounds, changes you as a human. I believe it could help in interactions with unfriendly dogs or humans in the future, letting you keep a cooler head in emergencies. I am a life time owner, they can be aggressive, but so can any organism/mammal/human/insects etc. stop picking on pitbulls, their plight is difficult enough. Some people just shouldn't have dogs or kids for that matter as well.

Sorry, I disagree. The Pit Bull has a bad reputation only because they're the favorites of illegal dog fighting and for protecting drug stashes. My son has a Pit Bull (one of many he has had) and she is a sweetheart. This may be one of the most misunderstood breeds. It is the owners who are the bad culprits, not the breed. If you have ever watched Caesar Milan on the "Dog Whisperer" TV program, he loves Pit Bulls and states the same fact that it is the owners, not the breed. The media has amplified the bad press on this breed.

There is far more to the story you just quoted.

some people were born to fight, outlaw them?
Pitbull stigma is a myth. Ive had several and still do. Actually, breaking up fights and supervising play and even getting bitten, as crazy as it sounds, changes you as a human. I believe it could help in interactions with unfriendly dogs or humans in the future, letting you keep a cooler head in emergencies. I am a life time owner, they can be aggressive, but so can any organism/mammal/human/insects etc. stop picking on pitbulls, their plight is difficult enough. Some people just shouldn't have dogs or kids for that matter as well.

Contrary to popular hysteria, pit bulls who've been socialized and are from healthy stock (which is to say, not inbred to make them extra aggressive) are no more dangerous than any other breed of dog.

No idea about the bloodline of the dogs that killed the woman (but have my suspitions), but dogs locked up in a bedroom obviously were never socialized.

Rottweilers are often considered dangerous, as well, but the same applies to them as does pitbulls (and every other breed)...socialization and good breeding makes for loving, lovable dogs, as my son's three Rotties, my 2 Great Danes, my Grandmother's Irish Wolfhound and my daughter's assorted "yappers" prove time and again.

All dogs can be dangerous. Take for example the Saint Bernard. They were inbreed into insanity back in the 60s. The Doberman, again inbred for skull shape. Madness was a result in some of these dogs. And the list goes on. Of course, there are some good pit bulls, but there are those pit bulls that have been trained and treated well that have still killed babies, their owners, and other dogs for no reason. Before banning these animals, some research has to be done to figure out what has gone wrong with these animals. It is possible that there has been too much inbreeding to perfect the attack personality. Pit bulls have very muscular bodies and heavy steel trapped jaws that can exert a pressure of over 1800 pounds per square inch. They usually attack silently, even without being provoked. The majority of there victims have been family members. Most animals will give warning that they are going to attack. Not pit bulls, they will just turn and snap; killing easily their target. It has even gotten to the point where many insurance companies are now refusing to cover pit bulls, and a few other very aggressive dogs. I would rather been in a room with a rattle snake than a pit bull. And you do know that people select animals that closely match their own personalities. This is an interesting read: http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112518215/dogs-and-their-owners-have-matching-personalities/