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Darwin Award! gyroscope Mar 2019 #1
Probably flvegan Mar 2019 #3
Lots of breeds suffer "those people" rainy Mar 2019 #104
I open a pit bull thread, and what do I see? Dr. Strange Mar 2019 #143
It's not constant and daily ... don't exaggerate ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #4
No exaggeration gyroscope Mar 2019 #7
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You may be next gyroscope Mar 2019 #11
From a CDC study, Mr. Know-It-All ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #22
Malamutes? PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #28
Not many people have Alaskan Malamutes, whereas ... there's a whole messload of Pit Bulls? mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #38
Yes, pit bull type dogs are very popular TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #73
What I consider a Malumute is a wolf cross. Scruffy1 Mar 2019 #152
I found different stats Beringia Mar 2019 #34
Interesting ... I'll look into this ... meanwhile, are you suggesting that population size of the mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #39
I think population size is relevant Beringia Mar 2019 #107
I've read that 1/2 of all 2 years and under deaths Hortensis Mar 2019 #154
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I will grant that only a small % of dog breed have the capability, physically, of doing so ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #16
Your arguement is simiiar to what pro gunners say Kaleva Mar 2019 #58
We're talking about living creatures Lordquinton Mar 2019 #109
That's mostly because every dog attack is declared from a pitbull Lordquinton Mar 2019 #33
And that includes official dog "experts," who have been shown to be unable to tblue37 Mar 2019 #102
Yep Lordquinton Mar 2019 #108
And when there is a picture of the dogs, Cold War Spook Mar 2019 #117
Yep. Pitties often take the blame for attacks by other breeds/mixed breeds. Take the test. Doremus Mar 2019 #139
You should post on the Moon Bombing for your next trick... LanternWaste Mar 2019 #155
Thank you.. whathehell Mar 2019 #30
As a breed, they are a complete genetic mess Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #59
Yes there are a lot of Pits around that were bred to be mean/fight mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #88
You certainly are painting with a broad brush. catbyte Mar 2019 #25
I'm much younger than you but I train dogs professionally Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #61
The main reason is, Cold War Spook Mar 2019 #164
And a real.protection dog is smart enough and balanced enough Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #167
It's a status thing among trumpers Soxfan58 Mar 2019 #49
Where did you get the trumper info? SharonClark Mar 2019 #55
I adopted a pit bull mix last month and she is a sweetheart! LuvNewcastle Mar 2019 #51
The only large dog I will allow around children is a pure bred collie. Cold War Spook Mar 2019 #165
Nice comment about a dead person, I am sure her family thinks it funny. nt USALiberal Mar 2019 #71
Classy. cwydro Mar 2019 #142
It appears that this poster has been put down. tenderfoot Mar 2019 #146
Oh boy. I wonder what made the dogs act that way. rusty quoin Mar 2019 #2
They were doing what pit bulls do gyroscope Mar 2019 #5
They were doing what an infintessimally small fraction of them do ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #6
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Like f*** I am, pal ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #14
So in your world pointers are more dangerous to people than pit bulls? gyroscope Mar 2019 #19
I know my two dogs, been around 'em 10 years ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #24
I believe you. My Pitbull/boxer is big and strong and the most gentle arthritisR_US Mar 2019 #27
I believe you, too :) mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #31
Owners train them to be mean Soxfan58 Mar 2019 #50
Some of them are also bred to be mean, by a-holes who want to create fighting dogs mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #89
That's not a full blooded pointer Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #63
Could swear I read that Pit Bulls in general are terriers, bred to kill vermin mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #79
Pit bulls we're bred to bait bulls and bears Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #92
It was my understanding that Great Danes were bred to be war dogs ProudLib72 Mar 2019 #145
Originally, they were boar and deer sight hounds Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #151
Pretty boys you have there! (I love Pitties' heads and faces.) nt tblue37 Mar 2019 #103
Kids should not be putting their faces in ANY dog's face. Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #125
Yeah, I know the worlds full of well-intentioned rules ... and I avoid following a large majority mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #127
The consequences of a disfiguring or fatal injury Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #130
Ya know, it's funny, I have one significant scar on my body ... you'll never guess why? mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #132
My daughter was mad Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #135
They were probably trained in ways to attack. rusty quoin Mar 2019 #13
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I'm not arguing with you. But do you think the breed should be put down? rusty quoin Mar 2019 #17
Where did I ever say any breed of dog should be put down? gyroscope Mar 2019 #18
Oh, you're angry. You don't like Pitt bulls and don't think they should be around. rusty quoin Mar 2019 #20
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Lol, where did he go? Tipperary Mar 2019 #62
The story says these ones did attack their owner. Now what? Mariana Mar 2019 #29
I dunno about just biting, but attacking? Sure ... and yah there's some bad Pits, unfortunately ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #35
Bullshit Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #64
What's bullshit? mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #82
You have to understand prey drive, fight drive, and defense drive Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #93
I defer to your superior knowledge on these subjects Mr. Drahthaar ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #100
The problem is the "prey" drive, I used a protection dogs as an example Drahthaardogs Mar 2019 #106
A stray showed up on my property some months ago. cwydro Mar 2019 #144
Deleting. This posted to the wrong reply. Sorry! ms liberty Mar 2019 #153
Every pit bull is the nicest sweetest thing...until it goes on a killing rampage. Progressive Law Mar 2019 #21
When we first discussed getting a dog my husband wanted a Doberman. I told him I'm Luciferous Mar 2019 #26
I hope it's not an attack pug ... JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2019 #86
Oh yeah, and her tiny little nubby teeth are terrifying lol Luciferous Mar 2019 #97
You better keep an eye on that thing. A thousand bites to the ankle can kill anyone. nt Blue_true Mar 2019 #115
:) Luciferous Mar 2019 #120
I'm constantly amazed at those here who stoutly defend Pit Bulls as being PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #32
That's because ... we know them. mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #36
I'm not a fan of Pit Bulls personally Lordquinton Mar 2019 #37
Do you mind explaining the racist roots? Blue_true Mar 2019 #116
The association with drug lords Lordquinton Mar 2019 #163
Ok, got it. Thanks. nt Blue_true Mar 2019 #169
This message was self-deleted by its author lostnfound Mar 2019 #65
That's an odd table considering this.. honest.abe Mar 2019 #69
Surprised to see Labs on that list. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #83
Well you do need to keep in mind these are totals.. not percentages. honest.abe Mar 2019 #87
Not odd at all, if you understand numbers. Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #129
I do understand your numbers are probably bogus. honest.abe Mar 2019 #131
They're not "my" numbers - Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #133
Thats the question.. where are those numbers coming from. honest.abe Mar 2019 #134
You may have intended to question the validity of the first chart - Ms. Toad Mar 2019 #136
Its odd regardless. honest.abe Mar 2019 #137
Maybe because news knows "omg pitbull" sells uppityperson Mar 2019 #41
Pit bulls are a DU touchstone. LuvNewcastle Mar 2019 #54
*snort* smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #84
While watching porn I assume you mean.... EX500rider Mar 2019 #168
I love dogs but I'm with you on cats TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #75
I live in an apartment building with a dog-aggressive pit bull that wants to kill my dog. milestogo Mar 2019 #110
Do you carry bear spray with you when you leave your apartment with your dog? Blue_true Mar 2019 #118
I have bear spray but I don't always carry it. milestogo Mar 2019 #121
Blast it in the face with the bear spray once, problem solved. Blue_true Mar 2019 #123
Actually, I have read plenty of stories Texasgal Mar 2019 #141
I have a Husky/Catahoula cross that is by far and away much more The Figment Mar 2019 #40
Good luck Rorey Mar 2019 #42
Chows can be very dangerous spinbaby Mar 2019 #60
He was one of the smartest dogs I ever knew Rorey Mar 2019 #70
Any heavy dog is dangerous IrishObserver Mar 2019 #150
Oh how well I hear you!! The Figment Mar 2019 #67
We always have high hopes Rorey Mar 2019 #72
My daughter brought a dog home and promptly couldn't take care of. madinmaryland Mar 2019 #122
See # 67. Nt The Figment Mar 2019 #68
Why would you keep a dog like that? exboyfil Mar 2019 #43
I live in a very rural area, The Figment Mar 2019 #66
I was worried about how mine would be when he got old Rorey Mar 2019 #74
Hear, Hear ... mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #81
Why on earth would you keep a vicious dog? PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #114
I'm describing pit bulls as "couch potatoes " The Figment Mar 2019 #124
Simple... The Figment Mar 2019 #126
Okay, so he'd take a bullet to protect your lady, whom he has already PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #140
My daughter scans Petfinder all the time exboyfil Mar 2019 #44
I adopted my pit bull from the Humane Society, and because LuvNewcastle Mar 2019 #56
It's funny, ex-wife and I used to walk our pittie and our pointer mix, and I had to take the pointer mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #91
So if the pointer was PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2019 #147
"Part of these idiots profile is the failure to spay or neuter their dogs." milestogo Mar 2019 #111
Pitbull owners are beyond reason IrishObserver Mar 2019 #45
Post 36 shows that you are wrong. GeorgeGist Mar 2019 #48
Check Post 34. musicblind Mar 2019 #52
No, it doesn't IrishObserver Mar 2019 #53
It's my post, and there's a URL at the bottom of the graphic. mr_lebowski Mar 2019 #94
Ignorance. Socal31 Mar 2019 #57
Why? Blue_true Mar 2019 #119
+1 Owl Mar 2019 #138
Breading people and animals to kill is inhumane anyway. nt allgood33 Mar 2019 #46
Judge Judy asks people (always the defendants) if their landlord or insurance company knows Croney Mar 2019 #47
I would not have any dog without liability insurance TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #76
As a landlord, that's a big issue with me Rorey Mar 2019 #78
Working with animals is inherently dangerous. Its a low risk, but we spin the wheel every time. aikoaiko Mar 2019 #77
We live in PG county Maryland where owning Pit Bulls are prohibited.. thank goodness! honest.abe Mar 2019 #80
I have a friend that is a vet. She would like to see a leftyladyfrommo Mar 2019 #85
Agree! Our no kill shelter..almost all the dogs are pit bull or a mix. No life for the dog either Thekaspervote Mar 2019 #90
I think 60 percent of the dogs in our shelter are pits leftyladyfrommo Mar 2019 #95
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2019 #99
A PUTBULL thread? ismnotwasm Mar 2019 #96
But thet are such sweat dogs wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #98
They can be. Some of them are just fine. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2019 #101
The problem is you don't know untill they kill you or someone else. wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #158
Every situation is different - Husband attacked by Pitbull after heart attack ravencalling Mar 2019 #105
Picture of woman and pit bulls Beringia Mar 2019 #112
My former vet had to have facial plastic surgery after an estsblished Dachshund attacked Karadeniz Mar 2019 #113
Do you also write novels? wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #157
I just looked at the length of my reply...that's my first novel! Karadeniz Apr 2019 #170
I'm terrified of pit bulls. underthematrix Mar 2019 #128
I am afraid of them, too. And I work with dogs leftyladyfrommo Mar 2019 #161
There is nothing special about pit bulls. ManiacJoe Mar 2019 #148
Again with the 'properly trained' nonsense IrishObserver Mar 2019 #149
That is complete bull shit. "Any dog" doesn't kill their owner. wasupaloopa Mar 2019 #156
What is special is the power in their jaws leftyladyfrommo Mar 2019 #160
Here is the best peer reviewed study I have seen comparing fatal attacks on humans by breed. honest.abe Mar 2019 #159
Screw pitbulls Blues Heron Mar 2019 #162
I do not care what people say. I would never have a Pit. BigDemVoter Mar 2019 #166
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