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Thu Apr-23-09 06:41 PM
Response to Reply #31 |
| 59. Pits are not a breed, and when those data are based on shaky breed identifications |
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it makes them even sillier. I've had people ask me if my dog is a pit bull. He's a 70lb black mutt with a foxy tail and pointy ears and noone who knows anything about dogs would think he's a pit bull. If he had bitten someone, it could have been recorded as a pit bull based on their memory though.
"pit bull" type is a rough description of about 3-10 breeds depending on who you ask.
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| -Another Pit Bull mauling and killing of an 11 month old boy...too sad! |
angstlessk |
Apr-22-09 05:13 PM |
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does it get any more horrible. the further i read the story |
seabeyond |
Apr-22-09 05:17 PM |
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This is soooo horrible. This is the 5th attack story I've heard concerning pitbulls. |
Lilyeye |
Apr-22-09 05:25 PM |
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truly, after having MY miracle baby, I might want to have found a good home for my |
angstlessk |
Apr-22-09 05:30 PM |
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I am so conflicted when I read stories like this.... |
AnneD |
Apr-22-09 05:48 PM |
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Fameous last words for Pit Bull owners. |
bvar22 |
Apr-22-09 06:01 PM |
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Any animal can inflict harm to a child when you get down to it.... |
AnneD |
Apr-24-09 07:51 AM |
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The problem with Pit Bulls is.... |
bvar22 |
Apr-24-09 01:13 PM |
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When, oh when are these bred-to-attack animals going to be banned |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 05:31 PM |
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Why own one? |
Chemisse |
Apr-22-09 05:49 PM |
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That's what my neighbors, who let their pitbulls run free, told me. |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 05:59 PM |
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gladiator dogs need to be trained and handled properly. they can |
roguevalley |
Apr-22-09 11:38 PM |
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All breeds have it in their makeup to kill a child |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 08:23 AM |
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Quite possibly the dumbest thing I've ever read here. |
TwilightGardener |
Apr-24-09 01:13 PM |
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No, not really |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-25-09 08:03 AM |
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Interesting Opinion |
bobburgster |
Apr-24-09 03:37 PM |
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Actually ..... |
AnneD |
Apr-22-09 05:53 PM |
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Well, statistics tell you what to expect from pit bulls. They should be banned. nt |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:00 PM |
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Which statistics specifically? |
flvegan |
Apr-22-09 08:40 PM |
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You're not taking my pit bull away!!!!! |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:24 PM |
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Statistics? Here's what the CDC says |
Muttocracy |
Apr-23-09 06:36 PM |
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I posted the link to that study below |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:54 PM |
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I have had pit bulls and I now own a Rottweiler, my second. |
RebelOne |
Apr-22-09 05:50 PM |
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I've read Rottweilers only kill humans half as often as pit bulls. |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:02 PM |
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Rottweilers just have bad raps because of all the media hype |
RebelOne |
Apr-22-09 06:09 PM |
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Pit bulls have bad raps because of all the media hype also |
uppityperson |
Apr-22-09 07:46 PM |
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i have one of those tiny babies who thinks she is a bull dog... |
angstlessk |
Apr-22-09 06:11 PM |
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we were introduced to a Rott who used to scare the crap out of me |
Donnachaidh |
Apr-22-09 06:32 PM |
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My nephews had sweet Rotts. They actively socialized the dogs |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:35 PM |
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Are your Rotties male or female? |
rollingrock |
Apr-22-09 08:22 PM |
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My deceased Rottie was a female and my present Rottie is also a female. n/t |
RebelOne |
Apr-23-09 06:52 AM |
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I bet that explains why your Rotts are so gentle |
rollingrock |
Apr-23-09 06:15 PM |
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Not in Border Collies |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 06:25 PM |
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A female dog in heat IS MUCH MORE aggressive then a male |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:36 PM |
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No baby should be within reach of any dog. |
tblue37 |
Apr-22-09 06:10 PM |
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agreed! no animal shold have access to a child without an adult present |
angstlessk |
Apr-22-09 06:14 PM |
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Absolutely |
TorchTheWitch |
Apr-22-09 07:17 PM |
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Your comment that any dog could do XYZ is so on the mark. |
tblue37 |
Apr-22-09 11:05 PM |
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"I would never have a situation where a small child was within reach of any dog" Exactly |
uppityperson |
Apr-22-09 07:49 PM |
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I have a 7 month old and 2 dogs. |
Shell Beau |
Apr-24-09 10:29 AM |
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Data on humans killed by pit bulls 2006 to 2008. |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:12 PM |
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Information culled from media reports isn't data. |
flvegan |
Apr-22-09 08:41 PM |
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ah, look, that site is someone promoting breed bans |
Muttocracy |
Apr-23-09 06:30 PM |
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Perhaps not but the site also extensively quotes CDC reports |
spoony |
Apr-23-09 06:44 PM |
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The same CDC says....... |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:56 PM |
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Where's the severely mauled data? Why are pit bulls banned in |
valerief |
Apr-23-09 08:49 PM |
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Why are 92 breeds banned/restricted in Italy? |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-24-09 01:05 PM |
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Irresponsible breeding ruined the pit bull breed. |
Dappleganger |
Apr-22-09 06:14 PM |
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I think serial killers are victims of their "nature" (mental defectiveness) |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:20 PM |
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That's a fair analogy... |
Dappleganger |
Apr-22-09 06:26 PM |
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Dachshunds have killed infants, German Shepherds can be trained to attack humans more easily. |
ehrnst |
Apr-22-09 06:21 PM |
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They kill and maim WAY more often. That's why they're banned in so many countries. nt |
valerief |
Apr-22-09 06:30 PM |
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No, they get the publicity and most records are based on reported accounts. |
uppityperson |
Apr-22-09 07:50 PM |
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they are the most improperly handled dog out there and because of |
roguevalley |
Apr-22-09 11:42 PM |
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I think we should go the way of Italy |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 08:25 AM |
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66 Human fatalities from 1979-1998 |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:39 PM |
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Hmm, let's see here, |
MadHound |
Apr-22-09 06:46 PM |
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Yep those Pomeranians are killers. The stats don't lie. |
denem |
Apr-22-09 08:01 PM |
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"omg pitbull" sells newstime, so they report more on them, then the stats show.....? |
uppityperson |
Apr-22-09 08:07 PM |
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While I agree that any dog can attack, fatal attacks are mostly caused by 2 breeds |
MiniMe |
Apr-22-09 08:03 PM |
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Currently yes, |
MadHound |
Apr-22-09 08:18 PM |
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Except those stats are shit. |
flvegan |
Apr-22-09 08:45 PM |
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Pits are not a breed, and when those data are based on shaky breed identifications |
Muttocracy |
Apr-23-09 06:41 PM |
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Stats are inconclusive, even the stat collectors say so |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:43 PM |
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It might be telling that |
spoony |
Apr-23-09 06:49 PM |
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The story doesn't say the sex of the pitbull |
rollingrock |
Apr-22-09 08:27 PM |
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From the article - The 2-year-old pit bull's name was Prince. |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Apr-23-09 07:02 AM |
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I wonder if these idiots would qualify for a Darwin? |
rollingrock |
Apr-23-09 06:11 PM |
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Or just get the dog fixed and don't let any dog unsupervised with little kids |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 06:26 PM |
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Unaltered dogs of any breed are more likely to |
LeftyMom |
Apr-23-09 06:37 PM |
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Yep, Mick almost escaped the ball snipping due to his herding talent |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 07:01 PM |
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Of course |
rollingrock |
Apr-23-09 08:57 PM |
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Half the pit bull attack articles don't even involve a pit bull |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-24-09 07:09 AM |
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Attacks can come out of nowhere sometimes. |
Shell Beau |
Apr-24-09 10:33 AM |
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It's a tragic, albeit incomplete story. |
flvegan |
Apr-22-09 08:44 PM |
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Yep, I'd never leave either of my dogs alone with a small kid |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 08:27 AM |
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Pets often hate new babies. New baby? KEEP THE PET OUTSIDE! |
mainegreen |
Apr-23-09 08:26 AM |
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Isolating or ignoring the animal can make the problem worse |
LeftyMom |
Apr-23-09 06:48 PM |
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great post -- and dogs on chains are MUCH more likely to bite than those who are not |
Muttocracy |
Apr-23-09 07:47 PM |
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That's also true. Extended fixed point tethering is illegal in this state for that reason. |
LeftyMom |
Apr-23-09 08:38 PM |
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..but Pitbulls are beautiful gentle dogs... you don't understand... |
lib2DaBone |
Apr-23-09 06:47 PM |
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Just like |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 06:58 PM |
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Not surprised. I would be willing to bet that the dog was not spayed and had been bred. |
EmilyAnne |
Apr-23-09 07:12 PM |
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I oppose the banning of them and it's not ridiculous |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 07:18 PM |
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This is the most intentionally obtuse stuff I have read on DU. I think you must be kidding. |
EmilyAnne |
Apr-23-09 07:26 PM |
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I don't understand it |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 07:38 PM |
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That's pretty dumb. Can you post a link to what you think is your most intelligent post?**** |
Egalitariat |
Apr-23-09 07:29 PM |
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It's not dumb (human fatalities) |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 07:44 PM |
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It's dumb and getting dumber. Here's the difference. |
Egalitariat |
Apr-24-09 10:02 AM |
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Well, pit bulls really aren't all that big |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 07:57 PM |
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How does one expect a dog to act that is beaten all day? |
Shell Beau |
Apr-24-09 02:58 PM |
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Well the guy who was kicking his dog was only creating a |
Shell Beau |
Apr-24-09 02:57 PM |
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This video shows what is happening in Pittsburgh with the overbreeding of Pits. |
EmilyAnne |
Apr-23-09 07:35 PM |
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I'm not arguing against that |
JonLP24 |
Apr-23-09 07:45 PM |
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Yes - restrictions on breeding should apply to ALL dogs at this point. |
ehrnst |
Apr-24-09 02:42 PM |
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The more I read about this breed of dog, the more I'm convinced it needs to be |
ACTION BASTARD |
Apr-23-09 07:54 PM |
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Well, this has been an intelligent, well-reasoned post |
HarukaTheTrophyWife |
Apr-23-09 07:58 PM |
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Well, how much do you actually read about this breed? |
flvegan |
Apr-23-09 07:59 PM |
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can you define what a pit bull is? how do you know a dog is one? |
Muttocracy |
Apr-23-09 08:00 PM |
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Its the owners who are the assholes not the dogs |
NNN0LHI |
Apr-23-09 08:10 PM |
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Remember in the 70's when dobermans were vicious breed du jour? |
ehrnst |
Apr-24-09 02:39 PM |
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Pets and young children should not be around babies without immediate supervision. nt |
ZombieHorde |
Apr-23-09 08:50 PM |
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It sounds more horrible when its a pibull, but really almost any dog can do this. |
aikoaiko |
Apr-24-09 07:37 AM |
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How come no one ever posts stories about dogs killing children when the dog isn't a "pit bull" |
NeedleCast |
Apr-24-09 03:05 PM |
#101 |
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