I don't actually know any. Never have.
I guess, I think of actor dogs, because they're always in movies playing guard dogs.
I know what you want me to say, you want me to mention the stereotype of them being mean snarling dogs. But again, I only see that in movies and TV, I don't know any in real life. And of course, stereotypes are never a good way to judge a creature.
Originally posted by BackFire
Your reasoning is faulty.Many owners who have intentions of creating aggressive dogs will make the point of buying a specific breed because they know that these dogs have the CAPACITY to do the most damage if trained to be aggressive.
If all these people bought poodles instead, and purposely trained them to be guard dogs/fighters/whatever, you'd see poodles leading the pack of dog attacks.
Again, it IS about how the dogs are trained. Sure there are exceptions, but again, the vast majority of pitbulls, that are shown love and affection are perfectly fine, kind dogs that won't harm a soul unless given good reason.
I think it's truly sad that the whole breed is getting such a bad rep, and that people may be forced to give up perfectly good, sweet loving pets out of lazy ignorance and unfounded hysteria.
And yet, many many of the incidents don't involve training the animals to fight yet they just go off. parents buy pitbulls and leave them at hom with there little kids and the kids get ripped to shreds, a man who's had his dog for many years one day goes to walk his dog and gets ripped to shreds.
I could understand if 90+ percent of the incidents involved the pit bull being trained to fight, then ripping a kid to shreds, but thats not the case. many Pit Bulls just randomly go off on people. That's dangerous.
And of course, stereotypes are never a good way to judge a creature.
Very true, however just about all steriotypes are built off of truth.
Originally posted by BackFirethey are always in movies because they are easily trained, also why they are guard dogs. but they can also be trained to be the most lovable family dog too.
I don't actually know any. Never have.I guess, I think of actor dogs, because they're always in movies playing guard dogs.
I know what you want me to say, you want me to mention the stereotype of them being mean snarling dogs. But again, I only see that in movies and TV, I don't know any in real life. And of course, stereotypes are never a good way to judge a creature.
Originally posted by Blax_Hydralisk
And yet, many many of the incidents don't involve training the animals to fight yet they just go off. parents buy pitbulls and leave them at hom with there little kids and the kids get ripped to shreds, a man who's had his dog for many years one day goes to walk his dog and gets ripped to shreds.I could understand if 90+ percent of the incidents involved the pit bull being trained to fight, then ripping a kid to shreds, but thats not the case. many Pit Bulls just randomly go off on people. That's dangerous.
Very true, however just about all steriotypes are built off of truth.
If parents are just leaving their children home alone with a dog that they haven't trained properly, then clearly the parents are to blame. Blaming the dog for stupid people making stupid decisions is a copout, like blaming video games/movies for violence.
And again, these are the minority of pitbulls that do these types of things. You hear about them because when they do attack, they can do massive damage, but most pitbulls that are cared for and loved and treated properly are perfectly fine. Shouldn't punish the whole because there's a few bad apples.
"Many" pitbulls do not go off, unless by many you mean a small amount. A minority may do that, all breeds can do that.
So you're comfortable using a foolish and exagerated stereotype to punish a whole group of animals? Even the ones that are perfectly decent? That's worrying.
Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
they are always in movies because they are easily trained, also why they are guard dogs. but they can also be trained to be the most lovable family dog too.
You know, you're right.
Come to think of it, I also see a lot of black people committing crimes in movies.
In fact, looking at statistics, more crimes are committed by black people than other races.
Cool, let's ban them too, yeah? Sounds good.
Originally posted by BackFirewhile we are at it, lets ban all firearms, nicotine and alcohol.You know, you're right.
Come to think of it, I also see a lot of black people committing crimes in movies.
In fact, looking at statistics, more crimes are committed by black people than other races.
Cool, let's ban them too, yeah? Sounds good.
Originally posted by BackFireI happened to see a pit who was a sissy family dog attack and maul my cousin Lori. If there hadnt been grown men there, she'd have died.
Oh ok.Didn't realize every pitbull will hurt something. Here I was thinking logically about the subject, understanding that it's actually the minority that will hurt someone.
Re: American Pit Bull Terriers Banned
Originally posted by WickedTexasMomA
In my state they are now trying to pass the banning of ALL Pit bulls . Paul Wesselhoft publicly stated" Pitbulls are a dangerous breed. It isnt the owner its the animal them selfs that has brought this on. These dogs would rather eat you then anything else." He also goes on saying that these dogs should be euthanize if citizens do not remove the dogs from state. Theres a huge petition going on right now about it. As a Pit owner myself I find this laughable. ALL DOGS could be dangerousat one point and time. I wont deny that pitbulls where breed for hundreds of years for the purpose of dog fighting, But not all owners of this breed do fight them. A pit still has the urge at times to fight but only because of there breeding, not always because of there temperament. I wish these Big wigs would read and learn more about something before trying to destroy it.
As a proud pit owner, I'm glad I don't live there.