Pitbutts

[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?

[Suki Wingy]

duh, how ineducated are you love4BCs, lets educate you. MOST of them were breed as ladies' companions and nannys to kids when fighting was outlawed, maybe you should go meet one, and see their undying devotion and love twards people, and some even other animals (including dogs) BTW, "pit bull" is not a breed, but a term used to refer to many.
http://www.furryfriendsfoundation.or...03/truth03.htm
http://members.aol.com/radogz/find.html
http://www.mnp13.com/FindThePitBull/FindThePitBull.aspx

Traits can be breed out of dogs in a few generations. The reliable lines have had about 100 years to breed out the urge to fight.

[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.