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[riley1]

Where I lived previously, neighbors on both sides of me had 2 pitbulls each. One neighbor erected a 6' high chain link fence. Their dogs were friendly enough (I did hand them cookies when visiting the owners) - but, I would never have gone into their yard without the owners present.

The other neighbor had a 4' high fence and these dogs were guard dogs I believe for a business the husband owned. However, whenever I had my black Lab in the yard I got the feeling they were looking at us as their next meal, lol.

When I walk, I wear a pepper spray wristlet. I wouldn't try and harm an animal with it, however, if an animal won't back off, I would spray the ground and let them smell it - 

[MoonieBaby]

I wish we could not only humanely put the dog down, apparently not much love or life for hte poor beast, but I'm not opposed to putting the owners down either, just sayin. 

[CrazyDaisy]

There is A LOT is misinformation about dog behavior and various breeds in this discussion.  If you are making statements based on your experiences that is a valid perspective. If you are going to be making statements based on what you hear, please take the time to verify that information.  Spreading false information is very dangerous.

[cherry]

@CrazyDaisy    thank you for respecting my feelings about this breed. I still am terrified of them

[songbird]

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@bonnielu wrote:

I have mixed feeling about Pit Bulls.  My daughter has  one and she  sits in our lap and could not be sweeter.  I had a student in my class who had two of them and he was mauled and he and his parents opted to keep them.  

I have two Chihuahuas who was more than wonderful but once we took them out at a rest stop  and my golden one must have thought I was being threatened by a person walking two German Shepherds.  My little gal came full force and attacked both dogs.  They backed up as did the owner.  Never expected THAT.  

No idea what to think about the breeds.  BUT in this case the dog has "done criminal activity" and should not be allowed in the neighborhood.  It was an act of aggression and someone was hurt.  

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Hard to belfive but Chihuahuas have appeared on most dangerous/aggressive dog lists several times.  I know about some dogs like Chows and obviously pitbulls.  Anyway they say they are not good family pets.  And to keep them away from children.  

[RinaRina]

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@NicksmomESQ wrote:

  Pit bulls are dangerous.I’ve heard to many horror stories about them.IMO they should be banned in this country too.Also, if a person can’t control their dog they shouldn’t be allowed to have one,period!!

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Bingo!

[MarieIG]

I found this article about dog bite force. http://petcomments.com/ten-dogs-which-have-the-strongest-bite/

[beach-mom]

Here's what DH says about Pit Bulls. The breed was bred to fight. They are high-energy dogs that need constant human attention, and should never be kept outside if you want to have them as a pet.

It's too bad most owners are the type that like to keep their dogs chained outside, maybe in a pen. 

We've had friends who owned them and had no problems. We have good friends who had a tragic - and I think unfair - experience with their Lab. They were outside late Saturday morning, getting ready to barbecue, and the dog was playing in their fenced in yard. Their son threw a ball that went over the fence, and the Lab went under a part of the fence that was coming loose. There was a young family walking home from their religious services - parents, a toddler, and an infant. Their dog went up to them and growled - he didn't bite or attack. Our friends called him and he went back to them right away, but the mother called the police. They came and took him right away. Our friends fought it; there were witnesses who said the dog never attacked, but this mother would not back down. She claimed he "bared his teeth" and was getting ready to attack. Three days later, they euthanized our friends' pet. We were all so sad. It happened so fast, and there was nothing anyone could do. This dog was an indoor pet, one of the sweetest dogs I've known. He was only outside because he was with his family. 

If I did own a Pit Bull, I would give him/her plenty of attention and love, but I think I would sleep with the bedroom door closed at night! 

[CrazyDaisy]

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@MarieIG wrote:
I found this article about dog bite force. http://petcomments.com/ten-dogs-which-have-the-strongest-bite/

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The amount of force that a dog can produce is irrelevant if they do not bite another dog or person.  A small dog biting in the right place can cause considerable damage.

[suzyQ3]

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@CrazyDaisy wrote:

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@MarieIG wrote:
I found this article about dog bite force. http://petcomments.com/ten-dogs-which-have-the-strongest-bite/

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The amount of force that a dog can produce is irrelevant if they do not bite another dog or person.  A small dog biting in the right place can cause considerable damage.

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@CrazyDaisy, I've no doubt that a small dog could bite and hurt a person. But if I had to choose being attacked by a 10-pound dog or a dog who weighs many times that amount and is known for its forceful and relentless bite, I'll take the little guy any day.