[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by MindieRose

I had 2 pit bulls growing up. They were awesome dogs TO US. Our first one ended up dragging our live bull into our neighbors basement through the double outside doors, destroyed the basement. Had to be put down. Second one tore up 2 of our neighbors. My parents were always responsible pet owners. They bred and showed dobermans when I was young, and before I was born And we had a farm as well. Our dogs were never mistreated.
My good friend from high school has a pit bull that is wonderful with her family. Unfortunately one of her good friends had to have 100 staples put in her head because she playfully pushed my friend goofing around in the livingroom of my friends house. The dog then attacked her.
Last story. Last year my mother in law walked up from the creek in her backyard with 2 of her grandkids, only to be met by the neighbors 2 pits on her front porch. She told the kids to go to the back slider and go in, but when they did, the dogs chased them. My mother in law ran after the dogs, and ended up almost having her calf ripped off. I have no idea how those dogs were raised to attest to the treatment of them prior.
These are just stories of personal experiences and doesnt even touch on all of the local headlines of pit bull attacks.
My firm belief is that this breed of dog should not be bred any longer. I dont believe they should all be euthanized, but I do not believe it is fair to the dogs or to people to have them. I think their is too much wrong with them mentally. They can be good for very very responsible owners, but there are far more owners not qualified to own them that do. Accidents can happen with any breed, obviously, but if you really get down to the facts, this is a very dangerous breed. Its like russian roulette having a pit bull IMO.

I agree!!