AGAIN- Pitbulls attack yorkies

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Britster

Correct. Technically, there is no such thing as a 'Pit Bull'. 'Pit Bull' is used a type, not really a breed. And there's often 10+ different breeds that get lumped into the category.

American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is the UKC breed registration name. American Staffordshire terrier (Amstaff) is the AKC breed registration name. Many dogs were dual registered with both registries. Some still are. The breed descriptions are essentially identical.

Some people will argue that the Amstaff is a "show breed" and the APBT is a "working breed".

"Pit Bull Terrier" is used as a generic name for any dog that is of the type. However, some will refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier as simply a 'pit bull' and in that case ... it IS correct. I mean, it's kind of like calling a Yorkshire Terrier a Yorkie. I know, confusing, right?!?! But the problem is SO many people call SO many different kinds of breeds 'pit bulls' when they are not.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74...cs/Top10s2.png
^ here is a photo of the differences.
Left to right: ADBA, UKC, AKC


I'd be curious if those of you who hate pit bulls and support BSL, could take this quick quiz? Which one is a true American Pit Bull Terrier?

Pet Pitbull - Find the Pit Bull

If you guess incorrectly, THAT'S the reason why BSL doesn't work. Because there's going to be an innocent dog and an innocent family destroyed by it. Because 95% of the population cannot tell the difference.

If a dog seriously injures or kills a person, I don't have a problem with euthanasia. If a dog seriously injures or kills another dog I think it is case by case.

Pits are very often dog aggressive. That isn't a surprise. It is no fault of their own if they have an owner who can't secure a fence. It is also no fault of their own that many owners shoud not be owners and warning signs aren't caught. Like people leaving a kid and with a dog and blaming it when it attacks saying there were never signs of aggression. As soon as you leave the room and your vulnerable child is alone with any dog IMO your opinion is no longer credible. You have no idea what that child did to cause fear in that dog. Fear directly translates to aggression.

It is really sad to see all the discrimination. According to temperament testing pitties are one of the best dogs in the world. They are famiky dogs. Poorly bred, poorly trained, poorly treated, or poorly read they are going to be dangerous just like any animal. When I am settled soneday I hope to have pits bc I think they are special.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Thank you for this, its all true absolutely true, and on Thanksgiving I was at my nieces and her daughter was attacked but a Golden Retriever that has never ever bitten in her life, the child was nowhere near the dog at the time...I have learned however; that the people who say these types of things are uneducated on the subject and are basing their opinions solely on "what they hear". SAD, and I do remember way back when, before Pitbulls when everyone was afraid of German Shepherds....

I hope people READ your post thoroughly, as it's an important one. We are so terribly influenced these days by hype via the media. The facts get lost in the drama - and that's a very dangerous way form beliefs and opinions.

Thanks Lynz .

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Britster

Correct. Technically, there is no such thing as a 'Pit Bull'. 'Pit Bull' is used a type, not really a breed. And there's often 10+ different breeds that get lumped into the category.

American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is the UKC breed registration name. American Staffordshire terrier (Amstaff) is the AKC breed registration name. Many dogs were dual registered with both registries. Some still are. The breed descriptions are essentially identical.

Some people will argue that the Amstaff is a "show breed" and the APBT is a "working breed".

"Pit Bull Terrier" is used as a generic name for any dog that is of the type. However, some will refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier as simply a 'pit bull' and in that case ... it IS correct. I mean, it's kind of like calling a Yorkshire Terrier a Yorkie. I know, confusing, right?!?! But the problem is SO many people call SO many different kinds of breeds 'pit bulls' when they are not.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74...cs/Top10s2.png
^ here is a photo of the differences.
Left to right: ADBA, UKC, AKC


I'd be curious if those of you who hate pit bulls and support BSL, could take this quick quiz? Which one is a true American Pit Bull Terrier?

Pet Pitbull - Find the Pit Bull

If you guess incorrectly, THAT'S the reason why BSL doesn't work. Because there's going to be an innocent dog and an innocent family destroyed by it. Because 95% of the population cannot tell the difference.

For folks who haven't taken that "Pit Bull" test - I can't recommend it highly enough. If that doesn't enlighten a person as to how/why 'pit bull' bites are hyped and incredibly inflated and inaccurate, then there is a problem in the brain that can't process what's right in front of ya. I'm not kidding.

Originally Posted by Ellie May

If a dog seriously injures or kills a person, I don't have a problem with euthanasia. If a dog seriously injures or kills another dog I think it is case by case.

Pits are very often dog aggressive. That isn't a surprise. It is no fault of their own if they have an owner who can't secure a fence. It is also no fault of their own that many owners shoud not be owners and warning signs aren't caught. Like people leaving a kid and with a dog and blaming it when it attacks saying there were never signs of aggression. As soon as you leave the room and your vulnerable child is alone with any dog IMO your opinion is no longer credible. You have no idea what that child did to cause fear in that dog. Fear directly translates to aggression.

It is really sad to see all the discrimination. According to temperament testing pitties are one of the best dogs in the world. They are famiky dogs. Poorly bred, poorly trained, poorly treated, or poorly read they are going to be dangerous just like any animal. When I am settled soneday I hope to have pits bc I think they are special.

Yup - that bolded part is great -- SO true.

The 'pit bull' we rescued a few Christmases ago (so many of you followed our rescue pittie, Ambrey) was a bigger pile of goo than our 3 yorkies put together.

Sure, there are dangerous 'pit bulls'...as well as dangerous germ sheps, labs, yorkies, chi's, labs, Goldies....you name it, pick a breed and there will be dogs who have gone the wrong way, unfortunately.

[gemy]

[QUOTE=Ellie May;4073889]

If a dog seriously injures or kills a person, I don't have a problem with euthanasia. If a dog seriously injures or kills another dog I think it is case by case.

Actually I would take that on a case by case basis. The guard and protect breed is trained and bred to protect. They are usually the larger breeds, with serious bite strength.


If someone broke into our home, and btw just last month we had three home invasions pretty close to where we live; then all bets are off! In two of those home invasions, one person was seriously injured and one person was killed.

Trust me, my dogs and probably my cat too, would protect me in that situation. Nobody has the right to invade my home and threaten my person or my loved ones!

It is one reason our BRT's at night are loose in our home - our Yorkie for his safety sleeps in his crate. The safety for the YOrkie is I don't want the BRT's stepping on him, or frankly him chasing the cat all night And our BRT's sleep in our bedroom, but if someone where to break a window to enter or pick a lock, it would not be long before those Blackies would be up and about.

I also take my BRT with me, when I work late. I know other of my friends take their dogs with them when they make night deposits et al.

I firmly believe my dog has the right to protect me and my loved ones, as well as my possessions.

[gaijingirl]

I just watched "Beyond the Myth" on Netflix tonight. If you have the chance, I would recommend it. It's available to watch instantly right now. There is a lot of good information about this topic.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by gaijingirl

I just watched "Beyond the Myth" on Netflix tonight. If you have the chance, I would recommend it. It's available to watch instantly right now. There is a lot of good information about this topic.

Is the name correct? I tried to find it on Netflix but was unsuccessful

[gaijingirl]

Yes, I believe that is the correct title. I just searched it and it came up for me....I bet you can't see it because you are in Canada...Might not be available there. Hopefully you might be able to get it sometime in the future. I hate that you all aren't able to get everything we can here. (I live in the US, but am from Canada myself. I was just trying to recommend a show to my sister the other day, but it was not available to view for her).

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by gaijingirl

I just watched "Beyond the Myth" on Netflix tonight. If you have the chance, I would recommend it. It's available to watch instantly right now. There is a lot of good information about this topic.

Wow, thanks so much for posting this -- I've never heard of this documentary. The reviews are excellent. Here is the site in case people are wondering how to get it: Breed Specific Legislation | BSL | Pit Bulls | pit bulls | Beyond the Myth | Libby Sherril | Knoxville | Tennessee | Denver | Documentary | Animal Rescues - DVD Release | Beyond the Myth

[sandy simpson]

All Yorkie lovers need to watch where they take their dogs. I see dogs at the park attacked. Some dogs are aggressors. Beware! I wish those pit bulls were all gone. Poor children attacked by them. I do not trust them at all. Too many bad raps.

[gaijingirl]

Sandy Simpson, you sound like the perfect person to view the documentary I posted about. They do have a bad rap...but not because they are any worse then any other dog. It's because the media has portrayed them as such.
It is so frustrating and upsetting to me that so many of these innocent dogs are being stereotyped as bad animals. They deserve a chance at being a good family pet just as our Yorkies do. These types of inaccurate beliefs are taking that chance away from them as well as good dog owners who choose to love them give them a good home.I can't honestly cannot imagine how anyone who loves dogs could possibly feel any differently than that.

Breed Specific Legislation | BSL | Pit Bulls | pit bulls | Beyond the Myth | Libby Sherril | Knoxville | Tennessee | Denver | Documentary | Animal Rescues - The Myths | Beyond the Myth

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by gaijingirl

Sandy Simpson, you sound like the perfect person to view the documentary I posted about. They do have a bad rap...but not because they are any worse then any other dog. It's because the media has portrayed them as such.
It is so frustrating and upsetting to me that so many of these innocent dogs are being stereotyped as bad animals. They deserve a chance at being a good family pet just as our Yorkies do. These types of inaccurate beliefs are taking that chance away from them as well as good dog owners who choose to love them give them a good home.I can't honestly cannot imagine how anyone who loves dogs could possibly feel any differently than that.

Breed Specific Legislation | BSL | Pit Bulls | pit bulls | Beyond the Myth | Libby Sherril | Knoxville | Tennessee | Denver | Documentary | Animal Rescues - The Myths | Beyond the Myth

Inaccurate beliefs sure are the foundation for all types of discrimination, aren't they?