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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love dogs! But don't get the appeal of pitbulls. They're not cute or in any way more attractive than other popular breeds. Why would you WANT a pitbull mix? I thought people just adopted them because the shelters are full of them. [/quote]True, we adopted ours because that's what the shelter had.  And then we discovered that she was a loving, affectionate dog.  And that's what matters to us, not being cute or attractive.  Just a big heart and a cuddler.[/quote]

We adopted a pit 6 months ago and he is so sweet and cuddly it is funny. I am a believer that dog breeds have natures, live a retriever likes to retrieve,  a pitt bull was breed for fighting bulls.  What type of character that has left in the modern breed I am not sure, but of course I wonder why this breed is one with so many toddler face attacks ( retrievers also high on this list).

Anyway, training is always a good idea. [/quote]

Perhaps it should be required for Pitt owners given the concerns? Hell, golden retrievers too?[/quote]\

There are some cities, sorry I cannot recall which, where Pit Bulls were banned, then Retrivers or Labs took the place top of the list for dog attacks on toddlers. All dogs have this in them, I am a rescue pitt bull owner and love this dog but I am wondering why the bite rates are so high. Partly because the data collection and reporting is very skewed, yes, but I do of course wonder what is going on, [b]is it the pitt bull it self or the pitt bull owners?[/quote][/b]

I think it's some of both. Some dog owners mean well but they are clueless. They adopt from the shelter because they want a dog and that's what they can afford and what is available, but they don't know what they're getting into. I also blame the shelters for not being more forthcoming about the breed and adopting these dogs out to first time dog owners and homes with young kids and small pets. Also there are some terrible dog owners who unfortunately seem to be drawn to owning pits, don't neuter the dogs, leave them chained up outside and don't socialize them or care for them properly.[/quote]

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