Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
The breeds most often involved in fatal attacks are Rottweilers and Pit bulls.
In the United States, pit bulls make up one to three per cent of the overall dog population and cause more than 50 per cent of serious attacks.
From 1979 to 1998, at least 25 breeds of dogs have been involved in bite related deaths. Pit Bulls and Rottweilers were involved in more than 50 percent of these incidences.
In a study reported by a retired professor from California State University at Chino, Robert Plum, it was found that one dog in 55 will bite someone seriously during the course of a year. With respect to breed differences in the tendency to inflict serious injury, Plumb estimates that when a pit bull bites a human, one in 16 (e.g. 1/16) will inflict serious injury; this contrasts with a ratio of 1/296 Dobermans, and 1/156 German shepherds.
http://www.dogexpert.com/Dog%2...DogBiteStatistics.html
Pitts aren't listed on any list I've read as more intelligent than those breeds.Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
I've owned poodles and pits, as well as german shepards, labs, and rotties. My current dog is a pit.Originally posted by: moshquerade
So just because we don't own one we should have no negative opinion of the breed?Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Originally posted by: SampSon
I'd like to see a poll of people on this forum that have actually been attacked by a pitbull.
I'd like to see a poll of people on this forum that actually have owned a Pit. Judging by pics in past posts of their animals, I would guess a very small portion.
Shit, people on this board are quick to put down toy poodles, but have they ever owned one?
Pit are, by far, THE most intelligent dog one can own. And that's the real problem. Most pit owners don't have the first clue how to raise, train, or discipline a pit. They take a lot of work but a are well worth it. Unfortunately too many stupid people own pits purely as ststus symbols and don't invest the time to raise/train them properly. It's sad because pits are the best dog of all when raised properly.
Originally posted by: zinfamous
oh boy! another pit bull thread, filled with the same uninformed BS we've come to expect.
READ
Originally posted by: moshquerade
This.Originally posted by: Eli
The problem with Pit Bulls is that they have a genetic disposition to fighting; they were built for it, and it's hard wired.Originally posted by: evident
man, it's so true. the lady was also vietnamese too- could have been my grandmom! put that asshole down. i think the problem with pitbulls is that the owners dont give them enough training
All it takes is something to set them off and go into instinct mode.
It's tough for some people to admit that though, because every bad pitbull is the result of bad owners.![]()
Originally posted by: bvalpati
Battery and attempted murder charges for the owner.
According to the shelter, pit bulls account for a disproportionate number of reported bites in Seattle. While pit bulls make up only 4 percent of licensed dogs, they make up 22 percent of reported bites.
Originally posted by: jonks
"Your neighbor was just arrested for being a serial cannibal torturer murderer rapist. Any comments?"
"He seemed like such a nice quiet man."
According to the shelter, pit bulls account for a disproportionate number of reported bites in Seattle. While pit bulls make up only 4 percent of licensed dogs, they make up 22 percent of reported bites.
cue apologists
Originally posted by: BUTCH1
Originally posted by: jonks
"Your neighbor was just arrested for being a serial cannibal torturer murderer rapist. Any comments?"
"He seemed like such a nice quiet man."
According to the shelter, pit bulls account for a disproportionate number of reported bites in Seattle. While pit bulls make up only 4 percent of licensed dogs, they make up 22 percent of reported bites.
cue apologists
Did you read the entire thread?, already been through this, a lot of morons/criminals get these dogs for the wrong reasons hence the disproportional amount of bites % wise..
Originally posted by: AnonymouseUser
Well it doesn't seem that the ban on pit bulls will ever happen, so maybe we can compromise. Sterilization of the pit bull owners should be mandatory.
Originally posted by: Anubis
i bet you would attack someone who tried to cook you for lunch as well
Originally posted by: Eli
The problem with Pit Bulls is that they have a genetic disposition to fighting; they were built for it, and it's hard wired.Originally posted by: evident
man, it's so true. the lady was also vietnamese too- could have been my grandmom! put that asshole down. i think the problem with pitbulls is that the owners dont give them enough training
All it takes is something to set them off and go into instinct mode.
Originally posted by: SampSon
I'd like to see a poll of people on this forum that have actually been attacked by a pitbull.
Oh god forbid we should make any human accountable for their actions or their kids or their pets these days.Originally posted by: CKent
We can't be a free nation if a breed of dog is banned, but we can increase punishment for negligent owners.
Originally posted by: DomS
Dalmations are actually the most vicious breed of dog. They account for the greatest % of maulings. But you never hear this
Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Originally posted by: Ocguy31
Those sound like fight dogs. Here comes the ignorant pitbull hate-train.
Perhaps you could retort with the redeeming features of these asshole dogs?
Originally posted by: evident
the lady was also vietnamese too- could have been my grandmom!
Originally posted by: BZeto
Originally posted by: evident
the lady was also vietnamese too- could have been my grandmom!
How does this make any sense at all?
Scientific principles and medical procedures are generally antiseptic discussions. The measurement methods of dog intelligence and the rankings you refer to are highly controversial, first of all. Then there's the emotionally charged aspect of the discussion whenever pit bulls are brought up. So we aren't talking about medical journals here. While not everything on the internet is innuendo and rumor the vast amount of it is certainly up for debate and pointing to a single finding that ranks intelligence by breed certainly does not settle that debate.Originally posted by: moshquerade
That's a copout and you know it.
Not everything on the internet is innuendo and rumor. FFS, there are medical journals online, but we don't want to take any of that information as logical or conclusive based on scientific studies BECAUSE WE CAN ACCESS IT ON THE INTERNET!![]()
Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
Scientific principles and medical procedures are generally antiseptic discussions. The measurement methods of dog intelligence and the rankings you refer to are highly controversial, first of all. Then there's the emotionally charged aspect of the discussion whenever pit bulls are brought up. So we aren't talking about medical journals here. While not everything on the internet is innuendo and rumor the vast amount of it is certainly up for debate and pointing to a single finding that ranks intelligence by breed certainly does not settle that debate.Originally posted by: moshquerade
That's a copout and you know it.
Not everything on the internet is innuendo and rumor. FFS, there are medical journals online, but we don't want to take any of that information as logical or conclusive based on scientific studies BECAUSE WE CAN ACCESS IT ON THE INTERNET!![]()
As an example, look at the #1 ranked dog, the Border Collie. They require a lot of time investment and attention. If not they tend to get anxious and bored. It's advised not to leave them alone for extended periods or they will tear things up. I'm not sure that argues for intelligence. In fact, it seems to argue against it. All of my pits have been house dogs and, once past the puppy stage, none of them have ever torn things up while left alone for extended periods.
The pit I have now will position herself in the loft, looking out the window and patiently wait for my wife and I to come home. When she sees the car pull in she'll stand up and start wagging her tail. When we get out of the car she'll give us a huge smile. In fact, she smiles at anyone that comes over. Some people are a bit intimidated by it until I explain what she's doing. Once they realize she IS smiling, they can't get over it. It's the funniest damn thing you'll ever see a dog do. I can also simply tell my dog that someone is coming over in a little while. She'll go back up to loft and watch for that person to arrive. If I don't tell her someone is coming over and I hear them arive, I simply have to say "Who's here?" to her. She goes right to the front door and begins looking. She also has the ability to count to at least two. She has two rubber balls at all times that she chews on. She'll leave them scattered around the house. I can pick one up and ask her where the other one is. She'll immediately begin searching for it. I never had to train her to do any of those things. She just began doing them. She does all the mundane sit, lay down, and speak stuff as well, which I did train her to do.
People can whine and cry all they want about how dangerous pits are and call to ban them. In some ways it's very similar to the gun issue. Well, to answer that...They can pry my pits from my cold, dead hands.
If people want to regulate the ownership of pits, I have no problems with that whatsoever. In fact, I'd completely prefer to kep pit bulls out of the hands of idiots, and the morons who use them as nothing more than penis extensions. Great dogs like pits don't deserve dumbass owners.
