[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by lady40jay

Yes, statistics can be skewed to prove anything you want to prove. There are so many breeds of dogs out there ... and any dog can bite, but pits are feared because they can kill ... I would do away with the breed completely, let the existing ones grow old and pass away. I don't believe for one instant that anyone who is a pit bull fan could not be just as happy with another breed.

Jeanette

your last sentence is like saying, "why do you want a yorkie? Wouldn't you be just as happy with a chihuahua or any other small dog breed?" I like yorkies, not chihuahuas. I know I wouldn't be happy with just any other breed of dog.

And to the following two posts.

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm 100% against Breed Specific Legislation, and always have been.

Btw, "Pit Bull" is not a breed. The term 'pit bull' refers to 3 different breeds. So, when absorbing stats about 'pit bulls', keep in mind the stats are collecting info about 3 breeds.

When we allow discrimination against one breed, the door will be open to allow it against ALL breeds - and not just for biting, but for anything a collective may want to promote. A law against a breed sets a precedence for laws against all breeds.

It is the same principle that applies to humans. And for proof, just look around the world - for current and historical proof of unwarranted/misplaced discrimination.

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

Behind every dog attack, there is an irresponsible owner. That is where the focus should be. Instead of labeling a dog 'vicious', why not label the owner 'stupid' and have them subject to criminal charges. Some dogs, due to their upbringing, can be as dangerous as a loaded gun and the owner should be held 100% liable, just as in the case of guns.

If you could somehow do away with Pitties, another breed would just take their place. There are many breeds with the capacity for major harm. The thugs and wannabes (which are the ones behind most of these dogs that attack) would just move on to another breed.

It's a people problem more than a dog problem.