Since 1982, pit bulls are responsible for 68 percent of dog attacks and 52 percent o

I don't buy all that...

 

Well, apparently you're the expert. What do you know that my source does not?

 

One breed that is physically identifiable is the bulk of the dog violence? Seems like avoiding that breed would be prudent on every level, assuming you value your personal safety. Who could argue that?

And when it comes to American human violence we face a similar statistically skewed situation. One physically identifiable cohort is vastly over-represented in all categories of violence. And for some reason using the same rules of personal safety makes one a filthy racist.

Curious.

 

You didn't click the link did you? From the story:

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Lewis told the newspaper that the girls’ aunt, Sandra Lynn Kinstle, went on a walk with her two nieces and three Rottweilers -- a male and two females.
Reagan reportedly ran ahead, and the male Rottweiler, which weighed about 180 pounds, chased and attacked her. The other two dogs followed and then turned on Kaitlyn.
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The aunt then reportedly covered the girls with her body to stop the dogs and was injured. She was listed in fair condition at a Mansfield hospital Thursday.

So to recap- the child wasn't left alone with the dogs, and it wasn't a female dog leading anything.

 

I won't deny that breeding can have an influence on behavior, but it isn't the only influence, and not even the biggest influence. Besides, most of the research on pit bull types being an aggressive breed are based on surveying news reports, which is a flawed method. Controlled studies haven't found pit bull type dogs to be that much more aggressive than other breeds. As for experts, the American Veterinary Medical Association has consistently spoken out against breed-specific legislation for this reason.

Source: https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/L...of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx

For more on why these animal experts don't support breed-specific legislation: https://www.avma.org/public/Pages/Why-Breed-Specific-Legislation-is-not-the-Answer.aspx

 

Well we can't outlaw people can we so.....................

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So the point being what?

 

Completely agree with OP. I wouldn't mind seeing them all put down. I love animals but they should never be put before humans.

 

The person I was replying to said pitbulls are no more apt to bite than other dog breeds, I said they were less apt to bite compared to other dog breeds.

 

What a bunch of crap. Ive owned pits and their friendly and loyal but a bit over protective. Dont mess with the owner when they are around especially if the owners kids are involved.

 

That said, while a chihuahua bite may be as likely to bite, a pit bull bite is much more dangerous than a chihuahua. I do not recollect any children being mauled to death by a chihuahua

 

Your much more likely to be bitten by a small dog especially Chiwawas

 

I said the same thing earlier.

 

There's similar statistics (but even more out of proportion) with the black community, yet I don't hear anyone telling us to put that breed down.

On a side note... I have an adopted pit. And he's got 6 toes on both back feet. He's awesome.

 

The only good pit is a dead pit.

 

I know you didn't just compare humans to dogs! You must have been talking about Dobermans when using the phrase "black community". Yeah, it had to have been Dobermans.

 

No, I compared them to humans.

So now the question is, are they just born with that behavior, or were they taught that behavior?

Am I talking about the dogs, or the black community? If the argument is the dogs are born like that, well then...

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/29/pit-bulls-heroic-happy-and-good_n_5563496.html

 

There are exceptions to every rule but at the end of the day the only good pit is a dead pit.

 

You just contradicted yourself in one sentence

 

How so? Even a blind squirrel finds a nut and out of 10,000 pits you might find one decent dog. But overall the breed is to dangerous for modern society. Their fans can find other ways to compensate for their insecurities

 

If there are exceptions then the only good pit bull is a dead one dont fly. Those 16 alone show you are wrong. Its like me saying the only good Muslim is a dead Muslim

 

I have no problem with killing the rare good pit to get rid of the bad ones. They are bred killers, nothing more, nothing less.

As for your stance on muslims that's for a different thread.

 

Again its like me saying I have no problem with killing the rare good Muslim to get rid of those who are terrorists

They are not bred killers but can be trained to be just like a German Shepard, Akitas and Doberman Pinschers

 

People and dogs are nothing a like so again how you feel about muslims has nothing to do with this thread.

Pits even when trained are still the same blood thirsty breed as the untrained. But hey when your pit rips the face off some neighborhood children I'm sure their parents will find comfort knowing your dog never hurt anyone before.

 

They are quite alike

If not trained to attack pit bulls are no different than Dobermans. Mine never bit anyone and was gentle with children. I lived with a friend who had to small children. The dog would lean against the couch when they were on it so they couldnt fall off. They would pull on his lips and stick their hands in his mouth and he would let them