I do feel horrible for the pit breeds especially, pit bulls are seriously wonderful family pets.. IF and only IF bought from a family safe/reputable breeder in an area NOT known for the fights especially in the Northeast of the states. Buying a puppy from a home that just breeds for money and who knows what they use their dogs for in the off season... that's what causes these biting/savage pitties.
It's so so so sad, I have a friend who has 3 pitts, 1 great dane, and a pomchi... her pitties have never shown agression towards a soul, infact they would rather roll onto their backs expecting belly scratches from a stranger rather than bark and snarl. I think that there should def. be a nation wide restriction on the breed and a mandatory registration specifically for pit breeds. And HIGH fines for fighters, or people who dont register their dog.
It's also true that any breed can be bred to be bad. I had a friend that had a 5lb yorkie rip her cheek open just because she went to kiss the pup. I also took on a 2yr old pomeranian last october who just haaaaates strangers, i had to work really hard with him to socialize him, he still freaks out at people on walks, but off his leash he is wonderful. So sad that people don't understand how to socialize and raise well mannered dogs. |