That can be true for ANY BREED. I worked at Petsmart for three years and dealt with more breeds of dogs then most people could name. The most vicious I came across was a portiguese water dog who bit a half inch below my left eye, and a Toy poodle who tore open my co-workers lip. YES WE BOTH ASKED PERMISSION TO PET THE PETS. THE OWNERS ASSURED US THEY WERE GENTLE AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING. Total BS. This is another reason I URGE people to ask before petting or not petting at all. It's better to look and admire then touch and be rushed to the ER.
One other point I'd like to point out....how many people die from Cancer per year? How many people die from car accidents or drug overdoses or alcoholic related cases? A TON!!!!! In my family alone I've had three people die from cancer. My grandma is currently dieing from cancer. At least for a dog bite there's something that can be done for it
. I.E. Hospital, stitches, antiseptic....But for cancer theres what? hospitalization (where it's more painful then being at home and dealing with it), theres radiation (which makes you feel like crap, and loose your hair), and chemotherapy (same effects).
and then Bottom line with the cancer.... who cares you're still going to die a slow and painful death.
Even if you do die from a dog attack at least for the most part its a quick death.
where cancer can take from 2 weeks to ten or twenty years.
I LOVE pits and always will. They're goregous, gentle and have the biggest hearts I've seen in most dog breeds yet. I went to the store the other day and Bear (I believe it was) started playing with one. want to know who the pit reacted? It layed on its stomach and nuzzled Bear and let him jump all over him with out even a single growl. Sound Vicious? Bet not.