There is not much in this world I get really attached to. Typically I am pretty philosophical about loss because I seem to have spent my life losing people and things that were important to me, but I would die for that dog. She is that one dog that no other dog will ever be able to replace. It is a privilege to be her human.
There is not much in this world I get really attached to. Typically I am pretty philosophical about loss because I seem to have spent my life losing people and things that were important to me, but I would die for that dog. She is that one dog that no other dog will ever be able to replace. It is a privilege to be her human.
I dont trust kids around any dogs. I trust my dogs b/c I live with them 24/7 and my kids do. However, nobody really knows what a dog may or may not do. It is best to keep a handle on any dog that belongs to you.
The problem with pb's really isn't that they are always gonna be the dog most likely to bite you, it's just that when they decide to attack you they are so likely to come out on top.
When a pb attacks, you have got a serious problem and God forbid two at once which happens from time to time.
I have personally raised two Airedale Terriers, a Bull Terrier, one Staffordshire T, one Pitt and now have a GSD.
The shepherd is a good watch dog, great family dog and friend, almost perfect.
Airedales are tough as nails and will fight in a second, you cant get it cold or wet enough to faze them, they can smell out anything in the area and destroy it..
But the pitt was one of the most solid, indestructable animals I have ever seen.
He was beautiful to look upon, loyal and never bit anybody that I know of. But every other animal out there was on his dietary menu.
From a phsyical/mental stand point they are very, very tough and can be difficult to kill.
The bull terrier and staff were older, but afraid of him and gave him lots of room by the time he was around two yrs old.
I love all dogs, but after being around pitts and other similar dog breeds as much as I have, I must admit I am careful with one I dont know.
When a pb attacks, you have got a serious problem and God forbid two at once which happens from time to time.
I have personally raised two Airedale Terriers, a Bull Terrier, one Staffordshire T, one Pitt and now have a GSD.
The shepherd is a good watch dog, great family dog and friend, almost perfect.
Airedales are tough as nails and will fight in a second, you cant get it cold or wet enough to faze them, they can smell out anything in the area and destroy it..
But the pitt was one of the most solid, indestructable animals I have ever seen.
He was beautiful to look upon, loyal and never bit anybody that I know of. But every other animal out there was on his dietary menu.
From a phsyical/mental stand point they are very, very tough and can be difficult to kill.
The bull terrier and staff were older, but afraid of him and gave him lots of room by the time he was around two yrs old.
I love all dogs, but after being around pitts and other similar dog breeds as much as I have, I must admit I am careful with one I dont know.
I can honestly say that this is true of me around ANY animal I am not familiar with ... any of you guys ever have a cornered cat climb you??
It ain't fun and the results aren't pretty ... 
Good post, and it pretty much sums up my sentiments as well. My brother used to raise pits. I was bitten by two of them. One was considered the most docile of them all, me and him were buds until the attack. I'm not too fond of pit bulls anymore, and I will go on record stating that I absolutely hate chows.
Yes, count me in on that one.
One of my life long friends had a papered ADBA pitbull bitch that I was very close to until the day she tried to tear my face off.
Jerry was right there, grabbed her from behind by the collar and launched her out the back door and closed it.
We never did figure out what caused that.
I was afraid of her afterwards..
I know there are lots of pit fans out there and on this board. But pits, bull terriers and other similar dog breeds are able to do what other dogs cannot.
Every characteristic of this breed was placed during thier breeding development with one goal in mind and that was to kill, period.. So they got talent.
The Rottweiler was bred by the Romans for combat.
They had them with them at the end of the Roman conquest of Germania.
The breed almost vanished until folks in Rottweil Germany brought them back. A dog of war, bred in every regard for use in combat against humans.
Doberman's were originally bred as guard dogs, and were a long haired breed. The fear of people was bred out and in their early years the land owners that used them to keep tresspassers away were leary of their own dogs.
Most dog breeds were produced with a unique purpose in mind and you should remember this as one selects which puppy you bring into your home..
no offense to pit lovers out there... but there's more reports of unstable behavior from pits, then all other breeds combined. it's not by accident insurance companies refuse to accept owners with pits.
dogs are pack animals, so pecking order predicts behavior. the pit that attached the 2 yr old girl obviously ranked it's self higher than the little girl.
flat don't trust pits... one can have his tail wagging, acting all friendly... no way I'd let my self within reach. especially if the pit is chained up.
dogs are pack animals, so pecking order predicts behavior. the pit that attached the 2 yr old girl obviously ranked it's self higher than the little girl.
flat don't trust pits... one can have his tail wagging, acting all friendly... no way I'd let my self within reach. especially if the pit is chained up.
