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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is mind-boggling to me that people are willing to take this risk. I hope they are completely banned in the near future.[/quote]

Herding dogs herd - it is in their genetic make up and intrinsically makes them happy.  Why are breeds known for agression any different? It's genetic and under the right circumstances that lovable, wouldn't hurt anyone pit will kill.  For those who think agression isn't a function of genetics I encourage you to read this articles.  Research now shows  the argument "“That aggression is not heritable is not tenable"

http://www.animals24-7.org/2015/11/10/the-science-of-how-behavior-is-inherited-in-aggressive-dogs/
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This was fascinating, thank you. 
from the article: 
"The heritability of abnormal aggression in certain breeds of dogs can no longer be denied.  The bodies of these dogs have been selected to execute a killing bite more efficiently than other breeds.  These dogs share physical conformation to the task of killing,  including exaggerated jaw muscles,  heavy necks and shoulders, and body mass that makes defense against an attack much more difficult.  Among people who want dogs who can kill,  these are the breeds of choice because they are physically more fit for it than other breeds." [/quote]

+1.  I also think these pitiots who keep advocating for how "wonderful" this breed is should take lessons from fanciers/advocates of other previously maligned breeds.  Look at german shepherds.  Breed advocates addressed the view of that breed as dangerous by acknowledging that GS's aren't a breed for just anyone, you need to be committed to a lot of training and exercise.  Same with dobermans and rottweilers.  These breeds are no longer viewed as the same dangers to society they were once viewed as and a lot of that is the breed fanciers admitting to the breed characteristics that could make these dogs a problem if they were in the wrong hands.  You see similar information from other breed specific groups (like Australian Shepherds, collies, and other working dogs -
 they will be up front that These Are Not The Dogs For Everyone!).

Unfortunately, the pit bull advocates are taking the opposite (and dangerous) approach, insisting these dogs are just perfect for each and every home.  Stupid stupid stupid.  [/quote]

YES!

I think pitbulls should be banned and culled through mandatory sterilization.

But, if pitbull advocates would recognize and publicize how dangerous they are, how they require strong expeienced adult owners, and how families with children of any age should be strongly discouraged from owning them, then I would have less of an issue with them.

Instead, they are forcing this completely dangerous lie about how gentle they are, resulting in the very dangerous problem of these beasts being brought into places, families and communities that they shoukd never be inflicted upon, by owners who should never ever own a dog breed this dangerous.

Their lies are resulting in a lot of danger for many people and communities.[/quote]

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