Pitbutts

[clarebear]

I dont think they are bad breed, I think its their owners who have got them like that.

I dont think anyone should ban them cause its not the breed, its their owners!!

[Toby's my baby]

I think everyone here, on PT, feels the same way. I love Pit bulls, and I cant believe someone would deliberatly train them to be mean and fight. They are very sweet dogs, with a horrible rep. I hope to have a few when I get older.

[CagneyDog]

There's been a billion threads on this topic. We all feel the same way.

[whistler_pups]

My friend breeds Pit Bulls , and they are great dogs, she sells them for $900 to $1000 so she knows they are going to good owners. People who sell them for below $800 are said to not care who the dogs go to. But Jeda, my friend who breeds them, makes sure they go to the best owners, and she is also a registered breeder.

I cannot believe how stupid these people are - banning pit bulls? They think they are doing a good job - but - really, lots of people think they are down right STUPID. They would be smart if they would just be more careful about who Pit Bulls go to and have registered breeders (like Jeda), but they should NEVER Ban the breed!

[dab_20]

I agree. Banning Pit Bulls will be the biggest mistake the government will ever make. I think they will regret it, too, if they ever ban them. I won't say anymore about this topic, it's just awful what people do.

[lute]

that's why we say "Ban the deed, Not the breed!"

[Love4BCs]

The attitude of the Pitbull has been bred into them for years and years. Pitbull's are one of the most unpredictable breeds out there.

The Pitbull was "selectively" bred for hundreds of years to fight other dogs. This is the sad "work" these dogs were created for. In the same way that Labradors were bred to retrieve birds, Pitbulls were bred to face other dogs in mortal combats. Even in Pitbulls that are not recently bred from fighting lines, the urge to fight can arise at any time. Not to strongly emphasize this fact would be negligant.

I am not against banning Pitbulls, nor am I for it. But they serve no direct purpose to us. Why let them kill, maul and ruin children's, family's lives?

I can't say I would be upset if they banned them.

[caseysmom]

They serve no direct purpose to us? Neither does any other pet. I am sorry but that is the most uneducated post I have read in a long time.

[Love4BCs]

Let me explain that a bit more.

Border Collies - herding, and can be used in things such as herding, agility, flyball..

Golden Retrievers - wonderful family pets, loyal, good with kids

Beagles - hunting

Pitbulls - nothing directly, for now, they have taken to mauling and killing

[dab_20]

That is awful. You are not against killing off all the rest of pit bulls that are alive?? If you think about it, pit bulls are NOT known for hurting or killing humans. They are known for fighting other dogs. And, most pit bulls are kind dogs. Not all beagles hunt, not all border collies herd, not all golden retreivers make the best pet for everyone, and not all pit bulls fight!! Pit Bulls are wonderful dogs and it is not there fault that this is what's happening to them. I think you need to take a good look at things before you discriminate against Pitties. If you say that you could care less that pit bulls will be banned, than you are saying you dont care that many ppl on pet talk will lose their beloved pets. Their dogs will be taken away and will be euthanized.

[Love4BCs]

That is awful. You are not against killing off all the rest of pit bulls that are alive?? If you think about it, pit bulls are NOT known for hurting or killing humans. They are known for fighting other dogs. And, most pit bulls are kind dogs. Not all beagles hunt, not all border collies herd, not all golden retreivers make the best pet for everyone, and not all pit bulls fight!! Pit Bulls are wonderful dogs and it is not there fault that this is what's happening to them. I think you need to take a good look at things before you discriminate against Pitties. If you say that you could care less that pit bulls will be banned, than you are saying you dont care that many ppl on pet talk will lose their beloved pets. Their dogs will be taken away and will be euthanized.

I'm not an idiot. I do my research. I NEVER said all Pitbulls are bad. I NEVER said that all are known for killing or hurting people. Pitbulls are more unpredictable than most dogs. SUCH AS the Border Collie, Golden Retriever and Beagle. OBVIOUSLY not all of those breeds get the instincts or personalities majoritied (Yes, I just made a new word) throughout their breed, but I didn't SAY they were all the same! You're trying to make me sound like I never do my homework. People who own Pitbulls before the ban will not get them taken away, they weren't taken away here when they were banned in Manitoba. I NEVER said I could care less if they were banned. "I can't say I would be upset if they banned them." Stop putting words in my mouth, mkay?

[Jessika]

Let me explain that a bit more.

Border Collies - herding, and can be used in things such as herding, agility, flyball..

Golden Retrievers - wonderful family pets, loyal, good with kids

Beagles - hunting

Pitbulls - nothing directly, for now, they have taken to mauling and killing

Aw Jess I am going to have to strongly disagree with you.

dab_20 is exactly right -- dogs are bred for specific things, but not all BCs herd, not all beagles hunt, etc. And not all pits fight.

If anything, Pitbulls weren't just bred for fighting but were also bred to be guard dogs.

Look at most toy breeds!! Those don't "serve a purpose" and yet are still loved. Toy breeds were mainly bred for the sole purpose of being lap dogs and for being coddled and pampered and babied.

Pits are only agressive if they are TRAINED to act on their aggression and not trained to deal with their aggression in a more constructive manner. Pits actually make wonderful family pets. But like with ANY breed of dog, no child should be left alone with any animal. Any animal or breed of dog can attack if provoked. Pits may have a "shorter fuse" than other breeds, but so do many popular breeds such as the Rott and even the oh-so-popular German Shepherd!

I don't know what I'm getting at but I think you get my point.

EDIT: But if I just misunderstood you please let me know

[dab_20]

I didn't say you were an idiot. I know you are probably very educated about dogs. But, I still think it's cruel of you to think that. I didn't mean to put words in your mouth either, sorry about that.

[PJ's Mom]

There's been a billion threads on this topic. We all feel the same way.

Yep, although I came in here hoping to see some cute pittie butts.

[clarebear]

Yep, although I came in here hoping to see some cute pittie butts.

Im so sorry!