[yorkietalkjilly]

Just awful that yet another pitbull has attacked to kill an innocent dog. The problem is the owner for not properly fencing his dogs in - need at least 3 feet taller than most men - 8 - 9 feet should do it. Most pitbulls are loving, gentle, precious babies but obviously some have fighting genes in their bloodlines and that aggression could explode in those dogs if they don't have strong leaders for owners. Your next door dogs are dangerous dogs that need to be reported to Animal Control if they haven't already as they are a danger to the neighborhood dogs, at the very least. Poor babies, it's not their fault - they are just reacting to their bred-in instincts and lack of adequate control. It's so sad for them and potentially for everyone in that neighborhood.

My son works with pitbulls and has for years and says most pitbulls can get easily jump over a 6 foot tall fence when after prey, clearing it by several inches - unless it's one of the exceptionally small pitties. So don't rely on your 6 foot fence to keep you or your dog safe by being there and always stay between that fence and your dog when outside. I have a 4 foot + tall fence and my neighbor's pittie jumped that fence from a standing start beside it, clearing it by several inches with virtually no effort. She didn't even get any kind of running start - just standing kind of parallel to it and it leaped up and over, landing in my yard. She was a lovable, dear, sweetheart of a girl pittie, sweet as a baby, and I could let her put her whole mouth over my face or head without fear when we played - she loved to do that for some reason - and she was gentle as a kitten - but once her prey drive was engaged, she went after kids or whatever with frightening intent.

Tia is a pitbull advocate and usually tells it like it as far as their nature but read other websites for a fuller picture of the bully type dogs so you can be better prepared should you ever meet one when out in your yard, have your little Yorkie with you or getting in/out of the car, etc. They can jump either the front or the back of their fence and be out in the neighborhood apparently anytime they want. Now that you know those pits are dangerous dogs, be prepared to confront them one day. Hopefully it never happens but if it does, you will be prepared.

Sure hope that little lab puppy makes it through. Keep us updated if you will.