Thread: Pit Bulls

Originally Posted by ChayesFSS

I'll have to disagree with you on that one, this is the same old argument every pit owner makes. While it's true, pits seem to attract a certain type of owner (drug dealers, wanna be tough guys, etc) some types of dogs are I believe if not pre-disposed than more capable to easily kill/hurt kids. It's for this reason some breeds of dogs are outlawed in specific areas and also why your insurance will and should go up if you choose to keep dangerous types of animals.

The reason some breeds of dogs are outlawed is PURELY misinformation and undue placement of blame. It's this type of misinformation that is the greatest injustice to animal rights. You need to read up on your facts before you stick your neck out on a hot topic like this. I'm sure Brad and others will be along after me to crucify you for this one.

As for attracting a certain type of owner, I adopted my dog because he didn't have a home.

If you want to make a generalization about dogs that are "capable" of hurting someone, then you'd better broaden your scope considerably larger than the "bull" breeds. A golden retriever is just as capable of maiming a child as an ABPT. And if you care to argue that point, go look back at the stats I posted earlier. German shepherds have injured more children/people in recorded history than pitts.