No, these dogs go very far back in history. The origins of the breed can be traced back to antiquity and the Molossian family of dogs. The Molossian family of dogs bears the name of the people with whom they were most often associated - the Molossi tribe, a group of people who lived in ancient Greece and favored the use of robust, muscular dogs in warfare. Officially termed canus molossi (dogs of the Molossi), these animals were renowned for their fierceness, and for their innate ability to intimidate the enemies of the tribe. In modern times the breed has been mated to enhance their fierceness. This is the problem with designer dogs.

Nicely written. But, DNA can tell the parentage of the animal. Which could lead to the study of the effects of inbreeding on the species. There are zoos that go to great lengths to prevent in breeding. Take for example the destruction of the healthy giraffe and its dissection in front of a group of kids and then they destroyed a p***e of healthy lions to prevent inbreeding. I do admire your thinking out of the box, and the exploration of genes and their placements in the helix; and even if we mapped the entire sequence, there is not way, at present, to replace specific genes and produce a dog that will not revert to instinctual nature of the wolf. If DNA is tracked then breeders can ensure that they are not interbreeding and therefor produce healthier specimens.

Two times in one day. Yes, s***ery needs to be put to bed. High time to move forward and stop living in the past.

Difference between a feral cat and a pit bull, the cat will run and try to escape. A pit bull attacks and when they get the taste of blood, then they go into a biting frenzy. I am not saying that they should be all rounded up and put down, but I am saying that none should be adopted that is in tact and should not be allowed to breed. If they have bitten then they should have the extraction of the canine teeth so they can not bit again and cause serious damage. In 15 years or so, the breed will naturally die out. They are handsome animals and I am sure that some of them are lovely pets.

I do not agree with you in 99.9 percent of the time. However, when you are right; you are right! I have to agree with you, if people do not like what Bo says or the manner in which he presents his side, move on to a post that you can make a reasonable input. Bo does not ask and I have not seen him demand anyone agree with him, he is very reasonable when treated as an equal without calling him names. Of course he will respond in the same manner he is addressed.

Bo, you and I do not always agree, but I will stand beside you! And you are welcome for a number of reasons: your responses to me are reasonable, you do not take any guff from anyone, and it is the right thing to do!

NO! I am not a Liberal and some of his posts are borderline, but he has just as much right to state his opinion as you or I. Recently there were a few people that were banned from this site. Why, well one told jokes and stood up for my daughter and the other....who knows. But, the point is too many people claim rights, but are unwilling to allow others to have the same freedoms and rights. So, no! The school yard bully is not Bo. If you are uncomfortable with his post, stop reading them.

Yes I have. I also have been to a farm that has "walkers and trotters." Skinny legs; they look so fragile. Farm horses are remarkable. Huge beasts. Duckie likes to go with me when called out to those farms. As yet, we have made no rescues from those places. Most of those breeders really love their animals.



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This often happens when humans start breeding for characteristics. Designer dogs! Take the Lacy, this dog will be able to survive in any situation. They have been bred to take down large animals, as big as bulls. They can survive eating scrub grass and go for days without water. Now they are great dogs, but in 20 years they too may become a hazard to humans and in particular small children. I like mutts. Most of them are a combination of many breeds. I do love animals, and my heart breaks when I turn away a pit bull. But, my family has to come above my rescue efforts.

Thank you for the insight and thought you put into your comment.

That is right. There are no across the states tests on these animals yet and no database yet, many states are in the process of passing laws and building a mega base regarding animal attacks--not just pit bulls. Vets have hypothesized that the reason for the sudden triggers is a result of breeding for the aggressive tendencies. In my mind, backyard breeders need to be shut down and fined or jailed there are too many animals that come from these puppy mills that wind up in bad situation. Animal control in 15 states do take DNA, scan for microchips, when they either capture or k**l a dog or cat. Larger animals are always tested; by larger I am talking about bears, cougars, and the like.

There is no evidence to support your claims. Many of these animals were immediately put down; their bodies cremated once it was determined that there were no rabies. No DNA testing was performed on those animals. The only dog that I know of, at this very moment who attacked and severely wounded a 4 year old child, was taken into custody and subsequently saved with provisions that the biting teeth be removed and the dog never to be placed in another home, is in AZ. All others, to my knowledge was destroyed; and again no testing was done to determine their linage. If you have information that is different than what I have stated, please provide your sources.

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 k**led 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; k*****g 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/

Not all of these dogs are bad, and yes dogs are a product of many things such as breed and how they are handled and trained. I hope that your dog(s) never harm you or someone else. For me, well I do not want them within a hundred miles of my family. I wish you nothing but happiness and a long life.

Nicely put. I so agree with paragraph 2. I can not tell you how many airport floors my husband and I bunked down on waiting for connecting flights. I did not have a campaign like this solider, so my husband and I took turns.

Title and photograph is from AuntiE.