I think we are closer than you think in our thoughts. I don't think Pit bulls should be eliminated. I think bad owners should be. The only thing I think we disagree on is putting the dog down. As far as that matter goes my thoughts are not just on pit bulls. ANY dog that attacks is more likely to attack a second time and I'm not willing to risk that. I guess we will just have to agree to disagree on that point.
The reason I brought up dog fighting is because I think that is where pit bulls get the worst part of their reputations. Other breeds don't come to mind when one hears about a dog fighting ring being busted. By the way, can those dogs be trained to NOT attack other dogs even by the best of handlers? I'm not trying to be a smart a$$ I really don't know the answer to that question.
I hope I haven't offended you, I'm really not trying to do that. There are many many of us on this board and we have strong feelings and defend our beloved pets with a vengeance. I understand your feelings and hope that other owners are as protective and careful as you seem to be.
One of these days we will have to discuss our feelings about kill or no kill shelters.
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