[gracielove]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Many people who live in neighborhoods with Pitbulls who've escaped their yards now carry knives or tasers on walks and not just umbrellas or tennis rackets. It's one thing to get attacked by a Lab, GSD or a Rottie, but not nearly as many of them will pursue an attack as long or until death like a Pitbull will. My son, who recently worked for over a year exclusively rehabilitating aggressive & troubled Pitbulls would tell you that they are one of the most wonderful, loving & loyal breeds of dogs there is but that they, moreso than any other large, powerful breed, can turn extremely vicious & attack in the blink of an eye. And with their bulldog lineage, they aggressively sustain attacks, as the original bulldog was bred to do. With this recent incident & the history with that other Pit, you might consider taking along something to help save you & your dogs' lives in the event of another incident that escalates. With that neighbor's Pit & the possibility that it, the euthanized one as well as many other Pitbulls actually have bred-for-fighting dogs several times in their bloodlines, the tendency for vicious aggression, however latent now, has to be at least considered when you & your dog could face one any time you are outside. I think you are very wise to only walk one dog at a time but I believe I would carry along an umbrella or some tool with which to fend off an actual attack. Not to scare you but next time, as you know, the Pit might not stop on command.

People cannot get homeowner's insurance if they own a pitbull where I live. It is really unfair to responsible owners because the breed at it's best is a wonderful loyal and loving companion. It's a shame that another innocent breed is being exploited by fools.