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Another story about nice pitbulls.

RUGERGUNZRUGERGUNZ Member Posts: 5,638 ✭✭
edited March 2013 in General Discussion
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/28/17504438-georgia-toddler-mauled-to-death-by-familys-pack-of-dogs?lite

I have never had pitbulls and have no experience with them, but it does seem that they have a reason for the bad reputation.

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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,491 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sad. Many years ago a young child about 2 mile from the house got the same ordeal.
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    Add this one to the list:

    Fatal dog attacks this year:

    Mar 2013, WI Daxton Borchardt, 1 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Mar 2013, IL Ryan Maxwell, 7 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Feb 2013, TX Isaiah Aguilar, 2 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Feb 2013, CA Elsie Grace, 91 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Jan 2013, TX Christian Gormanous, 4 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Jan 2013, SC Betty Todd, 65 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Other breeds: ZERO

    African Lions: ONE


    Anyone that "does their homework" and still gets a pitbull is not too smart.

    There are over 200 breeds of dogs.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • m88.358winm88.358win Member Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This story is truly horrible, it says the police say "A Pack of Dogs" pretty much saying that they are pretty much wild and not socialized to the human race, they weren't family pets and left to be wild. These dogs were not raised appropriately and the poor baby suffered for it.[V]
  • jwhardingjwharding Member Posts: 2,897 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm sure there's good ones out there but most can be vicious. As many breeds thats out there that make good pets an guard dogs, why in the world would someone want one. I don't want one around my children, friends, me or even on my property PERIOD
  • Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords Member Posts: 14,355
    edited November -1
    Given the choice of all 200 or so breeds, why would anyone choose pit bull? All dogs can be loyal, protective, or possibly all are prone to snap and attack those who love them most. They don't hunt, nor flush game, they aren't guide dogs (but the same can be said for most breeds.) They are just "companion animals, right?" So why?

    I submit one of two reasons. Reason #1. You want to make a statement that all pit bulls are not renegade, bad-* es, but actually lovable lugs. Reason #2. You want a bad-* dog.
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Queen of Swords
    Given the choice of all 200 or so breeds, why would anyone choose pit bull? All dogs can be loyal, protective, or possibly all are prone to snap and attack those who love them most. They don't hunt, nor flush game, they aren't guide dogs (but the same can be said for most breeds.) They are just "companion animals, right?" So why?

    I submit one of two reasons. Reason #1. You want to make a statement that all pit bulls are not renegade, bad-* es, but actually lovable lugs. Reason #2. You want a bad-* dog.




    I should relent in that there is A purpose for pit bulls, but for the common person, they are a wholly awful choice. Just as I would never restrict what gun a person owns for concealed carry, I think a double barrel shotgun is a poor choice. Biden and other loons see different, but I rest my case.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords Member Posts: 14,355
    edited November -1
    I should also submit Reason #3: You want to prove you are more of a bad-* than a dog that has a reputation as a bad * dog...
  • MMOMEQ-55MMOMEQ-55 Member Posts: 13,134
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Mr. Perfect
    Add this one to the list:

    Fatal dog attacks this year:

    Mar 2013, WI Daxton Borchardt, 1 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Mar 2013, IL Ryan Maxwell, 7 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Feb 2013, TX Isaiah Aguilar, 2 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Feb 2013, CA Elsie Grace, 91 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Jan 2013, TX Christian Gormanous, 4 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Jan 2013, SC Betty Todd, 65 y/o Killed by pitbull

    Other breeds: ZERO

    African Lions: ONE


    Anyone that "does their homework" and still gets a pitbull is not too smart.

    There are over 200 breeds of dogs.



    Don't know where you got this info but it is flawed. The "other breeds" is wrong. There has been a child killed by a Lab and one killed by a German Shepard this year that I know of. Makes me wonder if there isn't others missing.
  • rkba4everrkba4ever Member Posts: 815 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I know 2 people that have/had pits. One my friend had from a pup until she died, and a more loyal, protective dog you couldn't ask for. Intimidating as hell if she didn't know you, and don't mess with her food, but a good dog. The other a different friend has, and although big, and thick skulled he's nothing short of an attention seeking baby (who btw can climb trees [:D]). Very strong, but only wants lotsa lovins' from everyone he gets to get aquainted with. The breed has a rep and maybe thats why they get trained to fight, but maybe some of these attacks are from rescue dogs that were raised in that kind of environment. I don't have much experience with many dogs (save for my hyper-active beagle) but the few pits I have been around haven't been bad dogs at all.
  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Queen of Swords
    Given the choice of all 200 or so breeds, why would anyone choose pit bull? All dogs can be loyal, protective, or possibly all are prone to snap and attack those who love them most. They don't hunt, nor flush game, they aren't guide dogs (but the same can be said for most breeds.) They are just "companion animals, right?" So why?

    I submit one of two reasons. Reason #1. You want to make a statement that all pit bulls are not renegade, bad-* es, but actually lovable lugs. Reason #2. You want a bad-* dog.





    Every "Catch dog" I have ever seen on a hog hunt, has been 100% or at least 1/2 Pittbull...
    They hunt like crazy,their the best tool for that job!!
  • Queen of SwordsQueen of Swords Member Posts: 14,355
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
    quote:Originally posted by Queen of Swords
    Given the choice of all 200 or so breeds, why would anyone choose pit bull? All dogs can be loyal, protective, or possibly all are prone to snap and attack those who love them most. They don't hunt, nor flush game, they aren't guide dogs (but the same can be said for most breeds.) They are just "companion animals, right?" So why?

    I submit one of two reasons. Reason #1. You want to make a statement that all pit bulls are not renegade, bad-* es, but actually lovable lugs. Reason #2. You want a bad-* dog.





    Every "Catch dog" I have ever seen on a hog hunt, has been 100% or at least 1/2 Pittbull...
    They hunt like crazy,their the best tool for that job!!


    Awesome. I don't doubt they have (had) a usefullness. Up here in the North we have little use for dogs that hunt hogs.

    Up here, mostly the Indians breed pit bulls, because dog fighting is legal on the rez. And the occasional stray happens. And some well-meaning person adopts the dog...
  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Having Pit Bulls is one thing, but I don't understand why people would risk having them living with small children. It just seems like a recipe for disaster given their propensity to go after infants.
  • Old-ColtsOld-Colts Member Posts: 22,697 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There are times you simply don't ignore the odds; especially if young children are involved!!!!!

    If you can't feel the music; it's only pink noise!

  • tsavo303tsavo303 Member Posts: 8,914 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thats cause lowlifes make these dogs fight more often than all breed pu together...
    if "lowlifes" didnt fight dogs, pitbulls would not injure a significantly more number of people
  • SawzSawz Member Posts: 6,049
    edited November -1
    Even when he took precautions to shut the dog out , you cant know when something sets it off

    a few days ago here. And shes lucky

    An 11-year-old girl opened a bedroom door at her grandparents' home only to be surprised by a pit bull dog. She now awaits plastic surgery to repair * wounds from the ensuing attack, and the dog will be euthanized.

    Cottonwood Heights police Sgt. Gary Young said the girl, from California, was visiting her grandparents on Saturday. About 1 p.m. she opened the back bedroom door, where her uncle has earlier placed the dog for safekeeping.


    Young said that while the girl suffered "substantial" damage to her face in the attack, her injuries were not life-threatening. She remained at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City on Monday.

    Police, citing the girl's age, did not release her identity.

    Young said the uncle, as owner of the dog, asked for Cottonwood Heights animal control personnel to pick up the dog and euthanize it.

    "He is being a responsible pet owner," Young said, adding that no charges were expected, since it seemed the man had taken what he thought were sufficient precautions to keep his dog secured.
  • riflemikeriflemike Member Posts: 10,599
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Queen of Swords
    quote:Originally posted by fishkiller41
    quote:Originally posted by Queen of Swords
    Given the choice of all 200 or so breeds, why would anyone choose pit bull? All dogs can be loyal, protective, or possibly all are prone to snap and attack those who love them most. They don't hunt, nor flush game, they aren't guide dogs (but the same can be said for most breeds.) They are just "companion animals, right?" So why?

    I submit one of two reasons. Reason #1. You want to make a statement that all pit bulls are not renegade, bad-* es, but actually lovable lugs. Reason #2. You want a bad-* dog.





    Every "Catch dog" I have ever seen on a hog hunt, has been 100% or at least 1/2 Pittbull...
    They hunt like crazy,their the best tool for that job!!


    Awesome. I don't doubt they have (had) a usefullness. Up here in the North we have little use for dogs that hunt hogs.

    Up here, mostly the Indians breed pit bulls, because dog fighting is legal on the rez. And the occasional stray happens. And some well-meaning person adopts the dog...
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,521 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After my employee, Sal's wife lost three fingers to their pitbull, I have no love for them. They just scare the heck out of me. I will say though, my next door neighbor has one and he is super friendly. I just don't trust him or get to close to the fence.[;)]
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