woman killed by pit bull

[brainhulk]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-pit-bull-adopted-week-ago-good-children.html

yikes, i've had good luck with pit bulls. this lady was kinda naive. sad

 

[dainthomas]

In before "but they're the sweetest dogs ever!"

 

[1sikbITCH]

Oh she must have looked at it wrong. Not the dog's fault.

 

[lxskllr]

Never hear about people killed by their kitties.

 

[Harrod]

My only experience with them was not good, I don't know why people choose such an unstable breed as a pet.

Here is the story, taken from another pit bull thread on this site:

I have a sister who her and her husband brought their dog that they were taking care of, to my parents house on Easter Sunday.

I was sitting in my parents living room when I here screaming coming from the kitchen, I run in there assuming the worst thinking it has one of the kids, to see this dog(who of-course has never done this before) latched onto my parents dog and will not let go. My brothers wife gets her kids out of the room and then we did everything we could to get it to let go, there was blood everywhere. We finally get it to release, I really wish that there was a gun nearby to shoot it in the head and get it over with, this is one of the most terrifying situations I've ever been in. My sister and her husband were so upset over the incident that they left.

Later I called them and told them that they are being pretty foolish for keeping a dog that is 8 years old without any kind of history, they said that they planned on keeping the dog, I also told them that most people will sue you if you dog viciously attacks there dog. They are acting like jackasses, it's people with this mentality that really scares me. I'm not sure what they are waiting for, I guess someone elses dog isn't enough, I guess they are waiting for it to hurt a human.

Looking back I wish I had just grabbed a knife and slit its throat, how awesome of a story would that be to tell people at the office the next day?

 

[dr150]

This thread makes my point from the other thread as to why I won't rent to tenants with Pitts. Pitts = Unnecessary headaches.

You never know when this dog will berserko flip.....sorta like my wife.

 

[MongGrel]

I've known plenty of people with very tame pit bulls, locally.

I did not bother posting in the other thread.

I still would not own one personally, it only takes one incident.

 

[core2slow]

My only experience with them was not good, I don't know why people choose such an unstable breed as a pet.

Like all pitt owners, because it makes them feel macho. Like some Napoleon complex that they can only overcome by having big, dangerous breed of dogs.

 

[MongGrel]

In before "but they're the sweetest dogs ever!"

I'd imagine you know where I'm coming from, they are pretty popular in Hawaii.

My father in law and relatives had a few, they even used to go boar hunting with them with knives back in the day.

Is the type of thing they were really bred for.

 

[NutBucket]

So let's explore the facts:

1.) A dog of unknown upbringing was introduced to a new home.
2.) Days prior a neighbor sees the owner having trouble controlling the dog on a walk.

As much as I love the idea of rescuing dogs crap like this scares me. But really, any pet should be approached with caution until you learn about their personality. Huh, kinda like people?

 

[MongGrel]

So let's explore the facts:

1.) A dog of unknown upbringing was introduced to a new home.
2.) Days prior a neighbor sees the owner having trouble controlling the dog on a walk.

As much as I love the idea of rescuing dogs crap like this scares me. But really, any pet should be approached with caution until you learn about their personality. Huh, kinda like people?

What facts are you going for ?

I'm pretty sure she knew it was a Pit Bull.

 

[NutBucket]

The facts from the article. My point being the breed is irrelevant.

 

[Drako]

My point being the breed is irrelevant.

Bullshit.

 

[MongGrel]

The facts from the article. My point being the breed is irrelevant.

Yeah, right.

Rescuing a Yorkie or a Chihuahua will get ya killed.

 

[Red Storm]

The facts from the article. My point being the breed is irrelevant.

If it was an out of control cat would she be dead? No. Of course breed is relevant.

 

[MrSquished]

Like all pitt owners, because it makes them feel macho. Like some Napoleon complex that they can only overcome by having big, dangerous breed of dogs.

you are delusional. I'm getting a dog that weighs 40lbs. That's not big. It's not even large, it's a medium sized dog. Most pit mixes I've seen are around 35-50lbs. Most. There are many far bigger breeds than that as well.

 

[MongGrel]

you are delusional. I'm getting a dog that weighs 40lbs. That's not big. It's not even large, it's a medium sized dog. Most pit mixes I've seen are around 35-50lbs. Most. There are many far bigger breeds than that as well.

Have fun, best of luck.

 

[Markbnj]

Never hear about people killed by their kitties.

 

[NutBucket]

If it was an out of control cat would she be dead? No. Of course breed is relevant.

Yes, but the main criticism of the breed is usually focused on their "bred to kill" mentality, etc. Obviously a bigger animal does more damage if it attacks but it's ridiculous to say it is bred to be vicious.

 

[Drako]

Obviously a bigger animal does more damage if it attacks but it's ridiculous to say it is bred to be vicious.

Bullshit.

 

[MongGrel]

The domestic short haired Tabby Cat is a very dangerous breed, they lurk around waiting for the chance to kill you.

 

[WelshBloke]

Yes, but the main criticism of the breed is usually focused on their "bred to kill" mentality, etc. Obviously a bigger animal does more damage if it attacks but it's ridiculous to say it is bred to be vicious.

No the main criticism is that if they do flip then they can do some massive damage.

The problem is that they are bred to be powerful, fearless and have a fighters instinct. Great if you want something to kill other animals, not so great if you are leaving them with your kids.

 

[lxskllr]

Looks like it finishes with a neck bite :^D

 

[Markbnj]

Yes, but the main criticism of the breed is usually focused on their "bred to kill" mentality, etc. Obviously a bigger animal does more damage if it attacks but it's ridiculous to say it is bred to be vicious.

Honestly, no it isn't. I'm not saying this specific breed has been. Never owned one and don't know. But we've been breeding animals for specific traits for millennia now, and if you think those traits don't include character, aggression, attitude, etc., try telling that to a breeder of racing horses or hunting dogs.

 

[jsonline]

these dogs should be registered as deadly weapons. owners should be forced to take a course with basic training, get them fixed, and be forced to make sure they can be leashed with a collar at all times and carry a break stick.

if you see one of these dogs with an owner that doesn't have a way to strap the dog up and a break stick, simply stay away.

these dogs do not care if you hit them, spray water on them, cover them with blankets or even if your limbs get in the way of a fight, they have tunnel vision. picking them up by their hind legs won't do it either.

i had to deal with this with family members in the last year. a 60 and 80 pounder. i'm 250+ pounds and multiple situations i was forced into really opened my eyes, these dogs didn't give a crap about me in the moment and would destroy to the death.

i was lucky enough to break them up with a shovel and restraints on the collar, you have to wedge something in the back side of their mouths so they rebite, otherwise you will not stop them.

i also witnessed these dogs start to change a year+ into their life. i thought they were cool with kids, etc. as well as me. i started to see things that convinced me you just can't trust these dogs. you can't truly control them or hinder them flipping out if you will have any human/animal contact.

i won't even dare go up to them anymore unless im armed. i won't let them lick my face, etc. you basically have to be on edge and be able to kill them quickly or stay away.

i seen these guys flip out without so much as a groul or warning in demeanor after being in their space for a long time, even when you think you know them and they appear to be cool with you.