[BonamassaGirl]

I don't want to get grilled for this, but I am actually not a Pit Bull fan by any means. I have seen or heard of so many adults and children either bitten or mauled by these dogs that I just can't recommend ever getting one.

I think the problem lies with the breeding, and these poor dogs are bred to fight, especially in the cities. There is no concern or care for bloodlines or inbreeding, this poor breed has been so messed up by people, and I have just had so much negative experience with them, that it is just my opinion. Now, I'm not saying ALL pits are bad, or ALL breeders are bad, I'm just saying I've experienced a lot of negative qualities in this breed, more than any other.

Having grown up in Chicago, the daughter of a cop I've grown up hearing about Pits and illegal fighting rings, etc. As an adult, I've witnessed my Dad's Pit mix bite unexpectedly, and just this year he attacked an innocent person and was put down. My Dad raised this dog from a puppy, has had dogs his whole life, and the Pit Bull was the only one who acted this way.

In my neighborhood early this year, 2 children and 3 adults were all sent to the hospital after 3 pit bulls tore down a storm door and attacked the 2 children as they walked down the sidewalk. 3 adults were injured badly saving the children. These children are friends of my daughter, and while one was back to school in a few weeks time, the other one has just recovered enough to come back for the new school year. These pit bulls had to be shot after the police arrived and they tried to attack the police. These dogs were known as friendly dogs, and were also raised from puppies. They were contained in their house, and broke down a door to attack these kids. No one knows what provoked them, these kids were across the street.

I just get nervous about Pit Bulls. I have seen that many of you YTers have pit bulls and I'm so happy that they are well behaved dogs, they look so cute and gentle but after my experience I alsways caution people about them. I just want all people to be well educated about Pit Bulls before buying them, as with ANY breed of dog. Please go to a reputable breeder and get a dog that comes from good bloodlines and I'm sure you'll have a great pet for many years to come.