topic Re: Merritt Clifton in Community Chat

Merritt Clifton

Say Nay — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 23:47:11 GMT

Whenever the issue of breed banning comes up Merritt Clifton, author of The Clifton Report published by Animal People, is frequently cited by supporters (often in VP) as the expert in dog attacks, specifically attacks by pit bulls.

Seems Clifton has been outted as a dangerous "quack" who fabricated his status as a scholarly expert.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/douglas-anthony-cooper/merritt-clifton-pit-bulls_b_5866176.html

Re: Merritt Clifton

scotttie — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 01:37:22 GMT

Mom that was a fantastic artricle. I hope everyone here looks at it. I read the entire thing.

As a lover of all dog breeds, including the various with the "pit bull" appellation, I was really interested to read this.

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tansy — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 01:44:05 GMT

Jon Stewart had a woman on last night named Tina Torres (pit bulls and parolees). Excellent segment that gave me a different view on this breed.

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Lila Belle — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:17:16 GMT

That's a great show, tansy. You need to watch if you don't already.

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tansy — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:20:57 GMT

On 9/25/2014 Lila Belle said:
That's a great show, tansy. You need to watch if you don't already.

That was the first I'd heard of her or the show and I will look for it. I'll admit pit bulls I've encountered have scared me.

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chumlee_ — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:22:36 GMT

Pit bulls were originally 'nanny' dogs to care for and protect young children. It is some owners that ruined their reputation. Pits raised normally are sweet babies!

Re: Merritt Clifton

scotttie — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:50:37 GMT

On 9/25/2014 chumlee_ said: Pit bulls were originally 'nanny' dogs to care for and protect young children. It is some owners that ruined their reputation. Pits raised normally are sweet babies!

Yes they are!

All large and or powerful dogs need to be brought up properly.

Re: Merritt Clifton

Say Nay — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 02:55:06 GMT

Thanks scottie. I also hope everyone has a look at it. That doesn't mean everyone has to agree on the content but it certainly brings up an interesting point. Almost singlehandedly this man was able to spread hatred simply because he claimed to have expertise and he fed people's fears. Amazing he was able to transform himself into a highly educated expert without having to support it with documentation.

I'll have to watch Pit Bulls and Parolees. Thanks for mentioning it.

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PIT-HAG Melissa — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:41:57 GMT

On 9/25/2014 scotttie said:
On 9/25/2014 chumlee_ said: Pit bulls were originally 'nanny' dogs to care for and protect young children. It is some owners that ruined their reputation. Pits raised normally are sweet babies!

Yes they are!

All large and or powerful dogs need to be brought up properly.

WOW! Thank you for showing me this, Scottie!! THIS drives me crazy...

I am going to copy and share...

Re: Merritt Clifton

Sushismom — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:44:58 GMT

The problem with things like this is there will still be people who believe it. Look how many still believe in the connection between childhood vaccines and autism. Or that flu shots cause Alzheimer's.

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bikerbabe — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:49:15 GMT

I've watched Tia on Pitbulls and Parolees since the beginning. She's a force of nature. I admire her.