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chewysmom · 06-28-2005, 06:40 PM

I live in New York City and we have been hearing about this for a while. You can be sure that things the city governments want to do or change are usually very bad ideas. Example: The Olympics in NYC, come on. No one really wants that. This is the same, everyone thinks it is a stupid idea.

lycansmom · 06-28-2005, 06:47 PM

Ok so here is my minor rant. I am appologizing in advance. Here in Oklahoma a little boys arm was chewed off by 4 Pits this month he had to have from the shoulder down amputated i feel horrible for this boy but dont blame the breed specifically and dont blame the owner because before being told to he put his dogs down. However this is the stupidist idea i have ever heard of i mean out of the mouths of Animal Control officers around here pits half 1/2 the hold time of normal dogs before they are put down because they do tend to be "Aggressive" if it looks like a pit its a pit no matter what you call it.

babi1542 · 06-28-2005, 07:38 PM

This is the silliest thing I have heard. I say just leave their name alone! Most definitely nothing compared to a Yorkie.

Connie · 06-28-2005, 08:46 PM

That is totally ridiculous! Could we email the person who came up with this idea? I don't mean to offend anyone, but I do not like pit bulls...glad there is a ban in our city and they aren't allowed. To call them yorkies...that should not be allowed. I can't understand how they can do that. If they must change the name, then pick one that isn't already a breed!

ssguzzy828 · 06-28-2005, 09:08 PM

That is just idiotic. Do they really think that is going to cure the problem. I mean i like pit bulls and it is not thier fault that they are raised the way the are but come on. So then maybe we should rename manson to snow white and release him cause then he wouldnt be a maniac.

Shanatink · 06-28-2005, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug

This upsets me, too.

First of all, "Yorkie" is already taken. Why don't they use "Bronx Terrier" or "Manhattan Terrier"????

I have never had a good experience with a Pit Bull. In fact, I got bitten by one last year. There is nothing similar between a Pit Bull and a Yorkie except for the fact they are both canine!

I'm sad that so many of them are being put down, but that's no one's fault but the irresponsible owners who fail to get their Pit Bulls neutered.

Pit bulls can be too dangerous. They defiently do not need to be confused with something as delicate as a yorkie. I like your names junebug. Bronx terrier- thats a good one.

Missy's Mommy · 06-28-2005, 09:22 PM

There has been over 10 pit bull attacks in the San Francisco area in the past month. Just about every night when I watch the news there is a new story.

Here is a story on the front page of the SF Chronicle this morning.

Five pit bulls remained under quarantine Tuesday following separate attacks in which children and other dogs were bitten, authorities said.

All of the incidents occurred within an hour of each other Monday and were the latest in a string of such attacks seen in the Bay Area in recent weeks.

To read more check out the below link.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...28/BAdog28.DTL

MyYorkieRox · 06-28-2005, 09:40 PM

OMG!! That is the stupiest thing that Ive ever heard.
If we all started calling Roses farts they would still smell good right?
Well calling a Pitt Bull a Yorkie will not make the breed or their rep any more intriguing. Not that I hate Pitt Bulls, their just scary!!
I think some people need brain transplants!!

lmao!!

red98vett · 06-29-2005, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyYorkieRox

OMG!! That is the stupiest thing that Ive ever heard.
If we all started calling Roses farts they would still smell good right?
Well calling a Pitt Bull a Yorkie will not make the breed or their rep any more intriguing. Not that I hate Pitt Bulls, their just scary!!
I think some people need brain transplants!!

lmao!!

LOL on the Roses - I call the girls 'Roses' ...fluffies - but it makes them no less nuclear....I don't think The New Yorkie is going to fly with the American public...Pitt Bulls are already perfectly named

rrosenberry · 06-29-2005, 04:35 AM

Once a pitbull always a pitbull... no matter what ya call it!
Same goes for a Yorkie!

Stitches29 · 06-29-2005, 05:10 AM

I agree. That is a very dumb idea. Hopefully NY Yorkie owners will fight that one. NY is hoping, by changing the name, that more Pit Bulls will get adopted. If that happens, then there is just going to be more Pit Bull attacks. Most owners of a Pit Bull haven't got a clue how to train one. They believe that the Pit Bull gives them some kind of power image. I don't believe I have ever read of a YORKIE attack on people. Ankles, maybe !!

06-28-2005, 06:47 PM	#17
lycansmom Luna_Bug's Chew Toy Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 1,199	Ok so here is my minor rant. I am appologizing in advance. Here in Oklahoma a little boys arm was chewed off by 4 Pits this month he had to have from the shoulder down amputated i feel horrible for this boy but dont blame the breed specifically and dont blame the owner because before being told to he put his dogs down. However this is the stupidist idea i have ever heard of i mean out of the mouths of Animal Control officers around here pits half 1/2 the hold time of normal dogs before they are put down because they do tend to be "Aggressive" if it looks like a pit its a pit no matter what you call it. __________________ "some people without brains do an awful lot of talking dont they?"

06-28-2005, 07:38 PM	#18
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	This is the silliest thing I have heard. I say just leave their name alone! Most definitely nothing compared to a Yorkie. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

06-28-2005, 09:22 PM	#22
Missy's Mommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,042	There has been over 10 pit bull attacks in the San Francisco area in the past month. Just about every night when I watch the news there is a new story. Here is a story on the front page of the SF Chronicle this morning. Five pit bulls remained under quarantine Tuesday following separate attacks in which children and other dogs were bitten, authorities said. All of the incidents occurred within an hour of each other Monday and were the latest in a string of such attacks seen in the Bay Area in recent weeks. To read more check out the below link. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...28/BAdog28.DTL __________________ Jennette Missy & Max

06-29-2005, 04:35 AM	#25
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Once a pitbull always a pitbull... no matter what ya call it! Same goes for a Yorkie! __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

06-29-2005, 05:10 AM	#26
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	I agree. That is a very dumb idea. Hopefully NY Yorkie owners will fight that one. NY is hoping, by changing the name, that more Pit Bulls will get adopted. If that happens, then there is just going to be more Pit Bull attacks. Most owners of a Pit Bull haven't got a clue how to train one. They believe that the Pit Bull gives them some kind of power image. I don't believe I have ever read of a YORKIE attack on people. Ankles, maybe !! __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

06-28-2005, 06:40 PM	#16
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	I live in New York City and we have been hearing about this for a while. You can be sure that things the city governments want to do or change are usually very bad ideas. Example: The Olympics in NYC, come on. No one really wants that. This is the same, everyone thinks it is a stupid idea.

06-28-2005, 08:46 PM	#19
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	That is totally ridiculous! Could we email the person who came up with this idea? I don't mean to offend anyone, but I do not like pit bulls...glad there is a ban in our city and they aren't allowed. To call them yorkies...that should not be allowed. I can't understand how they can do that. If they must change the name, then pick one that isn't already a breed!

06-28-2005, 09:08 PM	#20
ssguzzy828 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois Posts: 734	That is just idiotic. Do they really think that is going to cure the problem. I mean i like pit bulls and it is not thier fault that they are raised the way the are but come on. So then maybe we should rename manson to snow white and release him cause then he wouldnt be a maniac.

06-28-2005, 09:40 PM	#23
MyYorkieRox BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 194	OMG!! That is the stupiest thing that Ive ever heard. If we all started calling Roses farts they would still smell good right? Well calling a Pitt Bull a Yorkie will not make the breed or their rep any more intriguing. Not that I hate Pitt Bulls, their just scary!! I think some people need brain transplants!! lmao!!