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Originally Posted by red98vett My uncle had a pitt - INDOOR Dog - I really loved him but didn't have yorkies then and no internet so we didn't hear about attacks then -
now - I respect them but I'm afraid of them. 6 months ago just one street away from me - 2 escaped their yard and killed a little boy. It was the 3rd escape and attack. (it was on the news and my neighbor told me the rest) but this was the worst attack by the same 2 dogs - & the city had them put to sleep. How sad is that ?? A family lost their child because of irresponsible owners.
These dogs were roaming the streets so I blame the owners but I will NEVER let my girls around one - never. Why risk it ?
It's no offense to the pitt lovers that we want to protect our own dog.... it's taking a big chance with a dog that tends to be agressive to let them be around yorkies - no one can say they aren't agressive because they ARE. I feel bad for the breed but they just plain SCARE me
I saw one outside one day and froze. I don't do that with other dogs. |
Hey V! I agree with you and with alot of what others have posted...I'm not sure if it's all of mass but around where I live you can't get homeowners insurance if you have a Pit..and alot of people with Rotties have a very high insurance rate on their homes. And like you ....I nearly have a heart attack if I see a pit. I know these poor dogs have gotten a bad rap and I KNEW what was going to happen when this thread was posted! This type of thread(among some others) seem to bring out the worst in people...However...everyone here is entitled to their opinion and nobody here should be rude to anyone. If this breed is the "sweetest" dog then why are there so many attacks? I know alot has to do with the owners but I do not believe that this is just the owners fault and lack of training...these dogs have been bred for years to fight...Just like our little furbabies were bred for ratting...even though they haven't ratted in years look what happens when they see a squirel or chipmunk. IMO...I could never just one...they just make me very nervous.
The breeder I bought the girls from also breeds Rotties....I love the breed..she has one female that stays in the house with the Yorkies...she is the sweetest dog you could meet..then their are those in the pens that would rip you apart if they got loose...Would I ever own one??? I don't know..even though I love the breed they (like the Pits) are a very strong muscular dog that could do alot of damage..Personally...I feel they shouldn't allow Pit breeding and "this is MY OPINION!" Now....no jumping on me!
and I not talking about you Villette!!! I didn't agree with you I added some things LOL...kinda got carried away!