Our new next door neighbor...

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Tobie22

Last night on the news, a little boy that was 2 years old was attacked and killed by a pitbull, they owner of the pitbull will face charges but I also think that parents should face charges as well. They said that the little boy was found dead in the backyard. I want to know where the little boy's parents where and why a 2 year old would be allowed outside without a parent present. This is just a sad situation all the way around.

I agree with you totally! Where were the parents? Something similar to that happen about 4-5 years ago in GA. A grandmother was fixing lunch for her three grandsons while they were playing outside with her 2 Pit Bulls. (Mind you, the kids were raised with these dogs, and even had a puppy from them). One of the dogs "snapped" and started attacking the kids. One child died, the other two were seriously injured. That poor grandmother was watching her grandchildren from her kitchen window. When she realized what was happening (she thought they were playing, at first) , she called 911. The dog that had lead the attack was shot and killed, the one was contained. All of this happened infront of the kids!! Unreal!!!!!

[dogbert]

Originally Posted by Tobie22

Last night on the news, a little boy that was 2 years old was attacked and killed by a pitbull, they owner of the pitbull will face charges but I also think that parents should face charges as well. They said that the little boy was found dead in the backyard. I want to know where the little boy's parents where and why a 2 year old would be allowed outside without a parent present. This is just a sad situation all the way around.

Christmas before last a 6 yr old boy was killed in his basement where they had a pittbull chained to a post. The father was right there but couldn't save his son and suffered serious injury to his arm before the dog was killed. This dog had complaints from other people in the past. If they had been taken seriously and the dog delt with then this never would have happened.

[dfief]

Just last week my husband and son were taking care of a friend's dogs while they were out of town on spring break. One was a lab and the other some sort of small terrier. The first day they went over to feed and water the dogs they couldn't find the terrier until they looked on the side of the yard and it was dead. The neighbor's pit bulls had chewed through the wood fence and had attacked and just tore this little dog up. Please be cautious with your Yorkie! We were all just heartbroken about this and it wasn't even our dog.

Mom to Jake

[Princes mom]

I just read an article about what type of people choose different breeds. It came down pretty hard on owners of pits and rotties. It said that owners of Yorkies tend to be middle to upperclass, financially secure and educated.

[PANAMA69]

My neighbor, got a pit, he also have kids and the dog seems very friendly, he still a pup, but I never feel comfortable any large dog close to my girls, sorry but is the way I'm

[dogbert]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I just read an article about what type of people choose different breeds. It came down pretty hard on owners of pits and rotties. It said that owners of Yorkies tend to be middle to upperclass, financially secure and educated.

That's a compliment to the owners I think.

[Princes mom]

OP, any updates on your new neighbor??

[QuickSilver]

princes mom, is that article you mentioned online? I am intrigued.

[voodoochyl]

Amstaffs/Pitts are a great breed. The problem is, stupid people get them to be mean or as status symbols and don't train them properly. They can really be a great family dog. I think the best suggestion was to meet the neighbor and the dog to see if they are a good owner and how agressive the dog is. Just explain to them you have a little Yorkie and have concerns. A reasonable person/owner would understand completely. Good luck!

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

princes mom, is that article you mentioned online? I am intrigued.

It was in a magazine. I'll try to find it on line.

[Princes mom]

Very sad, you may not want to read this.


Yorkie Killed During Attack By 2 Pit Bulls - wjz.com

[Harley_chik]

Wow, where to begin. First off I agree w/ the OP that leash is useless w/o training and her neighbor needs to look into that ASAP. Then again the OP's dogs were the ones who charged the fence and instigated the whole situation. The pitbull isn't the only one in need of training IMO. Why is it okay for little dogs act psychotic, but a large dog can't even growl in return?

The CDC has aknowledged that their dog bite statistics are incredibly inaccurate and have refrained from reporting the breed of dog for close to a decade. So not only are those lists inaccurate but they are outdated. As for the dog attack stories, you never get the whole picture.

The "loving family" Rottweiler that was mentioned on this board was on A CHAIN! Do I need to repeat that? How many of your family members do you keep on a chain? No dog that lives it's life on a chain is loved or part of the family. Why is the fact that it's a Rottweiler more important that the fact that it's suffering mental abuse on the end of a chain? These are the things you should ask yourself before naively believing every dangerous dog list and over the top "news" story about a dog bite.

The only two times I've ever been bitten, were by Chihuahuas. The first time the dog was being held by a family friend. I went to hug her (the friend) and the dog bit me on the cheek. A few inches up and I would've lost an eye. Sorry but I consider that damage. Second time a friends Chi puppy (barely over a pound) started chewing on my cellphone antenna. When I reached to get the phone away, he latched onto my finger and would not let go. (So much for pitbulls having locking jaws) By the time I got him off my finger there was a substantial amount of blood. Okay he was one pound, but I've seen Chihuahuas in the high teens/ low twenty pound range. Tell me they couldn't seriously injure someone.

[Harley_chik]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I just read an article about what type of people choose different breeds. It came down pretty hard on owners of pits and rotties. It said that owners of Yorkies tend to be middle to upperclass, financially secure and educated.

I would like to read this article. I own an awesome 5 year old Rottweiler, so I would like to know what it says. I find most people who have it out for pits and Rotties, tend to be very irrational and uneducated, no matter what breed they own.

[Harley_chik]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I loved "Find the Pit Bull"!!! I found it on the first try. YEAAAAA!
Usually when there is a Pit Bull attack on a person, the dog is captured by law officials who then identify the bred of the dog. When you see on the news that there was a Pit attack...it was DEFINATELYa Pit Bull! (I can't believe that someone mistook a Jack Russel for a Pit! Yea, I take it back...I believe it)!

I don't take chances with my famly's safety.

LOL, the "law officials" in my area can barely read, I'm not taking there word on whether or not it's a pitbull. I never believe the dog that attacked was a pit or a Rottweiler unless I see if with my own to eyes.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Harley_chik

Wow, where to begin. First off I agree w/ the OP that leash is useless w/o training and her neighbor needs to look into that ASAP. Then again the OP's dogs were the ones who charged the fence and instigated the whole situation. The pitbull isn't the only one in need of training IMO. Why is it okay for little dogs act psychotic, but a large dog can't even growl in return?

The CDC has aknowledged that their dog bite statistics are incredibly inaccurate and have refrained from reporting the breed of dog for close to a decade. So not only are those lists inaccurate but they are outdated. As for the dog attack stories, you never get the whole picture.

The "loving family" Rottweiler that was mentioned on this board was on A CHAIN! Do I need to repeat that? How many of your family members do you keep on a chain? No dog that lives it's life on a chain is loved or part of the family. Why is the fact that it's a Rottweiler more important that the fact that it's suffering mental abuse on the end of a chain? These are the things you should ask yourself before naively believing every dangerous dog list and over the top "news" story about a dog bite.

The only two times I've ever been bitten, were by Chihuahuas. The first time the dog was being held by a family friend. I went to hug her (the friend) and the dog bit me on the cheek. A few inches up and I would've lost an eye. Sorry but I consider that damage. Second time a friends Chi puppy (barely over a pound) started chewing on my cellphone antenna. When I reached to get the phone away, he latched onto my finger and would not let go. (So much for pitbulls having locking jaws) By the time I got him off my finger there was a substantial amount of blood. Okay he was one pound, but I've seen Chihuahuas in the high teens/ low twenty pound range. Tell me they couldn't seriously injure someone.

I know you're no longer a member, but oh my God...are you kidding me??? Any dog any cause injury...no one with common sense will say otherwise. I glad you lived after being bitted by a one pound Chihuahua.