This subject has been debated on here so many times and never have peple agreed. We all have opinions and no one is wrong with their opinion it is based on their own personal experiences which are different for everyone. It is a definite agree to disagree subject

I feel that you cannot judge an ENTIRE breed of dog on the actions/inactions of a few bad owners. Yes, there are lots of pit attacks, however there are also lots of attacks by other dog breeds that you never hear of. Pits are controversial in the eyes of the media, so that's what gets the coverage:rolleyes: I have known some very sweet pits that were so loving and gentle, thanks to good owners and training. Unfortunately it seems that the breed attracts SOME not-so-nice people that want to own one of these dogs for all the wrong reasons:( ANY dog can be a danger to others. The number one breed of all reported dog bites? Dalmations!

but the name of this thread is 'pitbull' I agree let's just agree to disagree.

Exactly! Everyone is going to have their own opinions on the breed. If someone doesn't like them, then they don't have to own one. Not everyone is always going to like the same breeds, so we might as well accept that.

For me personally, I don't have anything against the breed in general. I know some are dangerous, some aren't, but that goes for every dog breed out there. If I ever was to own a pitbull, I would have to do massive amounts of research on the breed, and the breeder and the lines I'm getting the pitbull from just to be safe. That goes for other breeds I would consider owning as well, especially while I have my yorkies (which I always plan to have a yorkie) or if I have children. It's really sad that too many idiots have gotten ahold of the breed and now they have a terrible reputation, but there are still nice pits out there that many people overlook. Just like how there are so many BYB for yorkies, breeding extra tiny, very sick, little puppies. While some people are breeding and completely ruining the breed, that doesn't mean that every yorkie is going to be tiny or sick. I'm sure the same can be said for many other breeds as well. But this is all my personal opinion, just wanted to voice it. Not here to change anyone elses mind or argue if pitbulls are good dogs or not.

Good post Rae !

yorkie_mom_2008, I see your new to Yorkie Talk.....I just wanted to welcome you and I hope you enjoy the site.....

So............. Welcome!

Thanks! :)

A pit went after Rusty. Not quite the same thing, but still. I can't honestly say how I would react in that kind of situation, because (thank God) I've never been in that kind of situation. but I would try to remind myself that every single pit didn't kill whoever, one did. I probably wouldn't want to be around them anymore, but I would still know that every single pitbull isn't bad.

I don't know. I just don't see ANY sense in banning such a beautiful breed based on the things that a few of them do wrong. Everyone should have their own right to decide whether or not they want to take the "risk" of owning a pitbull.

The thing is, a lot of pits that do actually attack (and aren't just mistaken with another breed) haven't been trained properly. Or if they are something throws them off. I know very well that the pit that went after my dog was trained, but he was trained TO go after dogs and people. In that case, i know that it wasn't his fault. He was trying to please his ja****s of an owner. And ANYTHING can set off a dog. They spook just like every other dog. Have you ever noticed your dog jump if it gets scared? Maybe even go a little crazy and bark or growl? It happens with every breed.

Yorkies have been bred down to be small little lap dogs. Pitbulls are bred to be strong animals. They are often not exercised enough, which can also add to them freaking out and attacking people.

Thanks but I'm not that new

compare to some of the members here with 10,000 + post we are new:p

Your new to me... lol.....I don't think I welcomed you and I try and do as many as I can......

and it was very sweet of you to welcome her:thumbup:

You know what.... If pitbulls are banned there I should petition that teenage boys be banned too! lol and going to a highschool i know what i am talking about :p:p:p

WOW!! Now look who is comparing teens to pit bulls.