[jrsygal37]

For a long time I had the same misconception about the breed that many have. The issue with the breed is because it looks mean they end up in the hands of bad people. The people owning them are those responsible for the attacks, etc. I feel strongly that the breeding of Pits should be banned. Not sure if I would say permanantly but at least until we can put a handle on the shelters so over populated with Pit Bulls. I think if we took a counting of all the shelters I am convinced that we'd find atleast 95 percent in the shelters are Pits or Pit Mixes, especially in areas such as SC and NC. NC by the way still uses the gas chamber and weekly are putting to death by gas not just adult dogs but puppies. It's not the breed that needs to be punished it's the irresponsible owners. I do not believe we are punishing the breed by making it illegal to breed them, but actually helping the breed because if they become unavailable through breeding, then more people will have to go to the shelter to adopt. I'm also a strong advocate of education and training and believe if you want to own a Pit that you must first take an educational class and mandatory training with the dog. Elaine