[yorkietalkjilly]

I think so many people afraid of pits since their attacks result in more deaths once they attack. Knowing they are currently being bred for their fighting/biting aggression and ability to kill their prey, with those same genes coursing through pits that aren't even used for fighting but sold/bartered if they are not the most viscious in the litter, makes many public officials elected to protect the public very nervous. The only pitbull I have ever known personally was a neighbor's and it was very sweet and loving to me but extremely aggressive toward neighborhood children.

I can remember when this same stigma was placed on Doberman's years ago but good breeding practices brought that breed back from the brink. I only wish that we could expect the same from breeders of the pitbull but do not think those that breed them for blood fighting will ever change the kind of dog they prefer. Dogfighting breeders will always breed for the most vile of canine traits, keep only pups with the most deadly abilities and turn the rest of their litters loose on associates and the public, many of whom are ill-prepared to deal with a dog bred for its dangerous skills.

In my city, Animal Control has more bully dogs turned in or found running loose than any other breed.