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Originally Posted by megansmomma  I would like to toss my opinion into this debate 
The reason that Pitbulls are so dangerous is their lineage. I have read a lot and learned a lot on this forum. I've read many posts in the breeders forum from RESPECTED breeders and they always speak of how you need to know generations back in the dogs lines. This is not only true from a Yorkshire Terrier but ANY dog that is being breed. They look at these things for color, coat, size, TEMPERAMENT...etc. So if reputable breeders are breeding for the good of the breed, disreputable breeders are breeding for just the opposite. They are bred for their strength, power and aggression in dogs like Pit bulls. Many (not all) are bred to be fighting dogs. We have a lot of very sick people out there going horrific things like dog fighting and they are doing this to WIN!
Sadly, this type of breeding has been going on with the bully breed for so long now that IMO the breed has become forever ruined. It is just like when I hear people speak of how people are looking for smaller and smaller yorkies. They are not being bred to standard because of the demands of the public. This argument can also be carried over to this debate as well.
I hear outrage all the time about BYBer and breeding ethics. It makes me stop and ask about the breeding ethics of the owners of these vicious dogs as well. In truth, it really is about taking responsibility for your actions. The BYBer and puppymill many times breed sick dogs without care or concern and only the money in their pocket. The Pit Bull breeder breeds for aggression and the money in their pocket. It is all very irresponsible and disgusting to me. |
I totally agree with you! The problem is people think that just anybody can repair the damage done by these breeders and owners! Which couldnt be any further than the truth! If someone owns a pitbull or any dog for that matter, the dog gets out and attacks someone, that should put up a red flag! First of all a responsible pet owner wont let their dog run at large! I realize sometimes dogs escape! Second of all a responsible pet owner would not own a dog or teach a dog to attack! Its not the dogs fault.............where do you draw the line, and where do you take your dog when he attacks your neighbor? To obedience school, might help, but most obedience training schools do not allow aggressive dogs! These dogs have to be worked with on a DAILY basis! FOR LIFE! Not just anyone can teach a dog not to be aggressive! Remember this is a learned behavior, only a professional can teach an owner to teach the pet to learn a new behavior! The learning process is daily for life, your pet will never forget this past behavior it will only learn new behaviors, and as long as you are there everyday to keep the new behavior a daily way of life, will your pet be a loving pet!