are pitbulls really dangerouse? 46

10/31/2008 10:26:30 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
barbarajt Rochester, NY age: 39	alot of animal aggression depends on the sex of the dog..alot of breeds are same sex aggressive, i have a staff aka pitbull male... he cant live in the same home with another male... if the one dog is dominant it will go after the others..same sex or not. i dont think it had much to do with being a pitbull..my dog came from a abused background, hes wonderful with people, kids , and most female dogs, but he doesnt like other males.. its their nature
11/1/2008 3:41:00 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
fairyshy Katy, TX age: 43	I used to think that Staffordshire terriers and Pit bulls were the same breed until I went to an AKC Dog show. I found out that they are two different breeds. All of my dogs were females so you could be right. But I sincerely think that she was either being trained to fight and since she wasn't good at it as they wanted they through her out or they were just mean to her. Then again who really knows what was going on with her before she came to me. I was so disappointed cause I took very good care of her and made sure she returned to a healthy state, was very much loved and then that happened.
11/1/2008 10:25:32 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
barbarajt Rochester, NY age: 39	pittbull terrior came from a staffordshire terrior, its a nickname... staffs are the original pitbull! what we now consider a pitbull is any dog thats strong with a big head ...people mistake brittish bulldogs for pitbulls.. a american bulldog staff mix makes a pit bull, a mastiff, staff mix also makes a pit bull.... a standard pit is a staff,,, about 55-60 lbs, and 26 inches high anything larger isnt a pure breed...those pits that are 90 lbs, are most likely to be mixed with a mastiff or a kane corso.. you know whats funny, mix a kane corso, and a bulldog and you got a so called pitbull!! hun pitbull isnt a breed its a nickname given to american stafforshire terriors when they were used in dog fighting rings years ago.so when someone said they have a pure bred pit, if its over 60 lbs, has a chest wide as a eng bulldog and short legsm and a big ol frog lookin jaw, its no staffy!!!
11/3/2008 12:32:45 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
lolsmile Everett, WA age: 47 online now!	Anyone who doesn't already know that it is COMPLETELY ON THE OWNERS is a complete and utter moron. Nope, nothing more or less. Anyone who wants the breed banned, can consider themselves as nothing more than a mental pygmy.
11/11/2008 10:21:35 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
nessie05 Dearborn Heights, MI age: 48	I had a pit bull and he was fantastic pet, they are very family oriented. My nephew has them and they are great too. You hear all the bad stories about them but nobody every talks about the good in them. They really are great dogs and are good with other animals and kids... Any dog can be trained to fight, but these dogs are so powerful so they make the best fighters. But if not raised that way they are awesome.
11/13/2008 3:23:30 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
jazmine911 Winter Garden, FL age: 48	I used to think that until I had a abandoned brindle pit puppy left in my home when my tenant moved out. He tried to make her mean, and had kept her chained up. I wouldn't allow that and took time out with her, finally he left (he was a young and rented a room from us, and his age group seems to want those types of dogs for status) I trained her, taught her tricks (easy to train btw, very smart breed!) She grew up with our German Shepherd, if you ask me, it was the GSD you should look out for, she was the aggressive one, but then again, they are loyal protectors. Now being a new grandma, the 1yr old has grown up with the dog, pulls her ears, tail, chases her with his walk behind toys, even gives her 'belly farts' when she (the dog) is sleeping. Poor doggie just runs behind me or on top of the bed to get away from our 'aggressive one year old" lol. Please see my profile if you want to see a picture of her... thanks for the question.
11/17/2008 10:36:51 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
j_man2u Bloomington, IL age: 43	This is not fair, they are both loving and gentle and the owners give them a bad name. I have seen, The average pit bull through my veterinary experience and my own personal experience, ALL calm, tame, lovable.. Had a neighbor move in, our yards were fenced together and they told me beware of our pit bulls, they don't like strangers. Came home one night after they had just moved in,,, LOL,, The dogs stood over the fence and licked me in the dark of night never seeing me before. I got sick the next summer and the oldest would jump into the swing with me and cuddle.. Yes THEY ARE REAL MEAN,,,,,, LOL J MAN
11/22/2008 2:54:12 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
mamacita85 Richmond, VA age: 24	its the owners. I mean... what the hell a mini doxie can be dangerous! its how you treat and raise them.. anyone with common sense knows that I've been with dogs all my life and work with different breeds. I've had an newfie attack me but never a pitt... [Edited 11/22/2008 2:56:25 PM PST]
11/28/2008 6:14:13 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
gracesr San Diego, CA age: 37	As I always say to those people that open their mouths just to pallude the air, BE AFRAID OF ME not my Dogs...I say that at least once a day everyday. I have a Rottie and a Pit...and I leave is San Diego the land of toy breeds. There are NO BAD DOGS only BAD Owners. For more info Pittbulls why don't you check on the Michael Vic's case... all Dogs (Pittbulls) with the expcetion of two are now fully reabilitated and adopted living the life they were supposed to live in the first place.
12/2/2008 8:00:36 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
carthun18 Saint Paul, MN age: 29	there is no such thing as a bad dog just bad owners, dalmations are more likely to bite a human then a pitt. they're aggresion is towards other dog, if you bring them for walks and around other dogs you have nothing to worry about
12/3/2008 5:06:01 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
countrysweet677 Waverly, NY age: 49	there are no dangerous dogs just untrained humans who think they can handle a large dog with out the proper obedience dogs are like kids they need to be taught right from wrong a good dog is a well trained dog!
12/3/2008 10:59:51 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
carthun18 Saint Paul, MN age: 29	Quote from 1haoleboy: All dogs have their own temperments, I've been breeding Red Rednose Pitbulls for over ten years, some are sweet, some are dog killers. Pitbulls are stable. If your dog is mean, or sweet, he will probably stay that way for life. Once your sweet Pitbull has a fight it will be different, don't let that happen. If your dog is sweet and you treat it right, a Pitbull can be the best dog in the world. I have one with a first place ribbon in obedience, he won it against a Malinois, a Bouvier, and a Poodle. He is so eager to please, I have to be careful what I ask of him. Or he would hurt himself. I am against fighting them, I have never sold a dog to fighters, I don't allow any aggression from them. I would never place a Pitbull with a person that can not physically restrain it. I would not recommend a Pitbull for a first time owner, unless they were committed to a training program. I would not recommend a Pitbull unless you love dog training. They do best if you keep them focused. I trained my to weight pull, like sled dogs in alaska, she can pull about 1'400 pounds. when she sees that harness she gets that big pitty smile. Any one that fights dogs needs to be put into a ufc ring a fight to the death. so they can see what they do to them
12/5/2008 12:29:02 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
hvingablst Harmony, ME age: 30	i haven't had any problems, most of it is the owners. they love alot of attention and are verry intelligent i know a lot of people w/ pitbulls that are great dogs.
12/19/2008 7:29:51 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
whtstarr Monmouth, IL age: 37	i love pits
12/25/2008 1:35:02 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
boo6969 Oklahoma City, OK age: 21
12/26/2008 8:02:54 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
notcalleen Los Angeles, CA age: 45	MY DOG IS PITBULL CHOW He's the most loving dog to date I've ever had Onlt problem is getting him to go out side he wont till he has to maybe it's all the noise or he's afraid theres a possum out there
12/27/2008 10:28:04 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
sissydoll Cordova, AL age: 38	I have not been around many pitts but my neighbor used to have two pitt bulls and when my son was 3,4,&5 he would ride one of them like a pony and she would love on him so much. I was secretly always afrraid they would turn on him but not because of anything I seen in the dogs. Just what I had heard about pitts. These particular dogs were great family pets but there are many that have turned on people for NO REASON AT ALL. And these dogs were Not abused. Do I think they are all a danger? Jury is still out.
12/29/2008 6:34:22 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
chooseyme2 Mohawk, NY age: 66	realize the dogs who were in the old "our Gang Comedies", all kids was a pit...it is like many breeds that have been made popular by sick humans who think they know enought to "train" a dpg fpr protection...when they really don't know how to teach the dog to sit..instead of the dogs being in shelters and such...the humans should be, because they will find yet another to attempt on....maybe a Yorkie...now that I would worry about!
12/30/2008 12:20:39 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
empirebear Empire, MI age: 58	Any dog is dangerous, IF you teach it to be. It isn't the dog, it's the owner/training
12/30/2008 5:18:27 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
wolfyhp Atascadero, CA age: 36	Quote from chooseyme2: realize the dogs who were in the old "our Gang Comedies", all kids was a pit...it is like many breeds that have been made popular by sick humans who think they know enought to "train" a dpg fpr protection...when they really don't know how to teach the dog to sit..instead of the dogs being in shelters and such...the humans should be, because they will find yet another to attempt on....maybe a Yorkie...now that I would worry about! Exactly. Dogs are great animals and I've loved the pit bulls I've had. They've been every bit as wonderful as any German Shepherd or any other dog I've had over the years. Any dog can be a vicious dog if it's raised and trained that way by its people. I've known pit bulls that kids wrestle with and dachsunds that'll take your ankles off if given the chance. It's almost never the dog and absolutely never the breed of the dog that causes problems.
1/1/2009 12:19:26 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
k_tothe_c Las Vegas, NV age: 39	naw!! it depends on how they're raised!! They're pretty dumb, though!!
1/6/2009 12:25:27 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
wtfist El Paso, TX age: 45	all i have met are sweet and cool... one even was burn and one who was rescued fighter are all sweet and kind animals who seek affection..... only fight cuz they dont have choice,,, if u fight animal u should fight ur self... i hate those who do and will stand up for the animal... all animals.. what is wrong with the human who has to watch violence.,,, go see ufc or boxing
1/6/2009 12:28:33 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
wtfist El Paso, TX age: 45	met a pit who didnt know how to be a dog... didnt take long for me to show her... she played for the first time had regular food for the first time and didnt get beat when she shreded the tp ./. not her fault and only once... then she had company and guidence. if an animal is not taught its all on the owner not the dog,,, mike vicks dog is a threapy dog ... was a fighter..
1/6/2009 12:32:53 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
wtfist El Paso, TX age: 45	had a dog who was pit shep mix and a true ahole,,, and would attack a person,,, but never was given the chance to bit.. animals are like people some cool some aholes.,, have rescured shepard who is afraid of all.. last owner would hit him to get disaplain kids,,, here no military town border alot of abuse,.,, dog left in garage and starved to death,,, bob cat came down from mountains for water an was shot,,, dont want to be any where close to those peeps when it comes back around.. cuz dam, luis vinton pitt bull video see it [Edited 1/6/2009 12:33:34 PM PST]
1/10/2009 9:07:49 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
beanee Clermont, FL age: 55	I don't have much personal knowledge of Pitbulls; however, I do know that any powerful dog can be a potential danger. Therefore, owning one is a big responsibility. I read in a book on dog breeds that a problem with Pitbulls is that once they do attack, they won't stop the attack until they are forcibly stopped or the victim is dead. There can also be a problem of overbreeding since the breed is so popular. Additionally, many aggressive people are attracted to the breed for the intimidation factor. So of course, with these people, you would have to worry about the type of message the dogs are sent.
1/18/2009 10:03:35 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
barbarajt Rochester, NY age: 39	all im trying to say is i think they are over looked as good pets, my personal experience is any dog can turn on u , any dog will attack... if provoked or taught to do so..i owned one pitbull who would bite any male human he saw, of course he had to be put down... couldnt change him... the one i have now,,, hes a big baby loves kids... yes hes protective, but only when need to be... i never looked down on the breed because i had one bad apple....
1/19/2009 9:14:03 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
jenna816 Yonkers, NY age: 36	no they are not dangerous it all depends on the owner and how he is trained i had one and he was a big love
1/21/2009 5:40:45 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
tizzlin Wilmington, NC age: 25	only if you train them to be. if you dont they are actually very loving dogs. ive never owned one personally but 2 of my roomates have before and i helped raise them and they were the sweetest things. all they wanted was to kiss and love on you and be close to you. the reason people think they are so aggressive is because people train them to be very often because if your gonna fight a dog, you wanna fight a bulldog, or rott, not a poodle or beagle
1/24/2009 3:14:56 AM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
luvablelucy Peru, IN age: 55	I have owned two Pitbulls(Chopper and Baby), and they were two of the best dogs I have probably ever owned.Gentle, obedient, loving and mannered.I could make kissing sounds, and they would coming running with their short tails wagging knowing I was going to love on them.Just like children, it is all in how you raise them.
1/24/2009 2:55:43 PM	are pitbulls really dangerouse?
indie07 Bloomington, IN age: 39	I helped my sister rescue two pits.The previous owners were breeding them. So my luck, she was pregnant. So she had her puppies with me. My point is, I have a adult boxer and malamute. Mommy decided to fight my Boxer....3x...I found her very vindictive toward other dogs. There was literally a dog fight. We kept them separate but somehow she found her way to my Boxer. She was good with people. But we blame it on hormones. Then she got in a fight with my Malamute....then Daddy jumped in. I almost got bit by my Malamute but she didn't clamp down when she realized it was my arm. But I couldn't pull her jaws and she put a gash in my dogs leg. I was so upset that I was ready to send them to the pound. But she had her puppies. We were able to keep the dogs separated until the puppies got old enough. But I trained the puppies to be paper trained. They were the sweetest. My parents were good to people too. I was able to adopt the pups out and I kept the runt. And she is so good. But everyone tells me, get them fixed. But I agree, any dog can turn on you but I have good dogs.