[BaxtersMommy]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

The problem is a few different things. First, it's like any other breed they are not being bred responsibly. People are throwing two Pits together and producing dogs without temperment testing the parents. Genetics play a big part in the temperment as with any breed. The second problem is that these dogs are falling into the hands of irresponsible owners. A Pitbull can be a great dog if it came from an educated breeder who researched and bred responsibly. AND, if the Pit was sold to owners that know the breed and know how to train and handle the breed. Not everyone can own a Pit. You have to have a more dominate personality and from the get go let him or her know you are the boss. You also like any breed have to train early on. This is important especially with the more dominate breeds like a Pit, Doberman, Shephard and Rotti. Pitbulls should not be sold to irresponsible owners and I do believe that responsible breeders will and should conduct a background check and interview on those wishing to buy. I also believe shelters should not adopt out any of these breeds without doing the same. I feel terrible for those that have lost their animals to an attack but it's not necessarily the breed so much as it is the breeding and the training. I've seen Labs attack too. Labradors have become very high the scale of biting dogs and the biggest reason is because of the breeding. These dogs are being bred over and over for the $ and with no care of the genetics being bred. Just my oppinion. Elaine

Agreed!