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Im posting a second time before I realized I haven't filled out the little form and I want to ^^

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
Pit-bull type, or people mistake them for pits, I do own a Staffordshire cross

2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?
We got him when he was about a year old, so not really no, but he has almost always been very well behaved

3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
I can see why they feel the need to, but its like banning our own people from entering a country because they are black, or mexican or Asian etc.

4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
I think they are just as dangerous as any other breed, however, proof has been shown they, and other dogs are lovable creatures, even animals we deem "wild" and "untameable" have proven to sometimes be gentle giants. The breed in itself isnt dangerous if trained correctly, and sometimes very very rarely, like 1/10000 will be a "nasty egg" and may be untrainable from the start, or because of its past experiences.

5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
There have been a lot of bad cases of harm coming to humans because of these animals, and negative emotions tend to overtake the good, so I'd imagine its very hard for people to look past that.

6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
I dont remember? I was apparently chased by a Jack Russel when I was a kid xP (from what i hear, it was a nasty little thing) and my mother was attacked by...a boxer I think? It was a big dog, so now she's got a scar from her nose to her lip, though she still feels as strongly about this topic as I do ^^ we are both big animal lovers, no matter what

7.) Anything else?
I hope one day, breed racism as I like to call it, will disappear, and everyone, or at least majority of the world, will finally see that its us that causes these issues, us that "trains" these bad habits into our dogs. I'd like to see the pompous government stop being *beeeeeeeeeeep* about this topic as well. That is my wish for all animals as well, not just domesticated creatures.

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
No

2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?
N/A

3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
Any dog can be dangerous, so banning a dog by breed is being too specific in trying to ban aggressive dogs.

4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
No

5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
Various reasons, including perceptions, media etc.

6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
Yes, I have been. When I worked at a Vet Office, I was attacked, and nearly had my throat ripped out by a very chubby Dalmation. No notes on her chart that she was a biter or needed to be muzzled. I added that after the incident. One second I was petting her, next second I was trying to stop her from ripping my scrubs shirt off. If I hadn't jumped back when I did, I wouldn't be here today.

7.) Anything else?
Any dog, even my own dog, that shows no signs of aggression, can become aggressive under the right conditions. Dogs reflect the owner more than anything else. Yes, some dogs have been bred for aggressiveness, but in the dogs that I've been around, of many breeds, they only became aggressive when conditions called for it. Like protecting their owners or their property, which the dog considers its territory. Dogs also act aggressive out of fear. If a dog feels threatened, or fearful, it will be aggressive. Of note, that Dalmation that tried to kill me, the receptionist informed me that her owners had been striking her with a chain leash on the haunches while they were in the waiting room.

Edit: Case in point, recently was supposed to puppy sit for a friend. My normally happy-go-lucky, easy going dog became vicious at the site of friends dog. To the point that we couldn't sit the dog. Friend thankfully had back up plan, but our dog, a German Shepard mix, had shown no signs of aggression before then. Friends dog, a pit bull mix, is the sweetest, most innocent and submissive dog you will ever meet. Didn't even growl at our dog while he was snarling at her. So, yes, aggression and aggressive behavior is not limited to pits.

Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
No, I have two golden retrievers.

How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
I feel that it is very sad and unnecessary. If an issue arises involving a specific dog breed, maybe the community needs to look at how these animals are being treated instead of just their behavior.

Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
Absolutely not. I think pit bulls are wonderful creatures. It is a shame that some people believe that they are just fighting machines. They can be companions, too.

Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
Someone may disagree because of a lack of knowledge/ ignorance. It is very easy for many people to assume that pit bulls are dangerous through misleading comments on social media and through the news.

Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
No, I have personally never been attacked by a dog. I know several people who have. As far as I can recall, none of the dogs were pit bulls. Some were actually labradors.

Anything else?
I think it's also important to highlight over breeds as well, like German Sheppard Dogs. While pit bulls are certainly in the center of the spotlight, I also believe that other "vicious" and "aggressive" breeds get a bad rep for what they were intentionally bred for.

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
No, and I do not plan on getting any. When I do get a dog in the future, it will be a bigger dog that I can use to help me herd livestock. My family used to own a Golden retriever mix, now we currently have two Great Pyranese/Anatolian shepherd mixes (and they are just the sweetest things on the face of the earth!)


2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?
I did not and do not plan on getting any.


3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
I do not think that breeds should be banned.


4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
It does mostly depend on upbringing, but pit bulls were originally bred to be fighting dogs for, most likely, illegal dog fight back in the day. This makes them very irritable around young children. And because of the way pit bulls were bred, they can quickly be ruined by the tiniest bit of abuse or neglect.


5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
Pit bulls are a very popular breed, especially where I come from. Maybe it is because they make great guard dogs and, yes, they can make good companions, as does any dog.


6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
My little sister, my friend's dad (both by the same dog), and our dog Olaf was attacked by one and got bit by a neighbor's pit bull (those neighbors are very nasty).


7.) Anything else?
I've noticed everyone saying that there is no such thing as a bad breed. In some ways that is true, but in others not so much. For instance, let's say you get a dog that is trained to hunt birds and you have chickens. Now, the dog isn't meaning to do any harm, he is just following his instincts, but he is a "bad breed" to have around chickens. And let's say you own a shire horse and you decide you want to jump it. The build of a shire is not correct for jumping and it would be a "bad breed" for that kind of sport.

A pit bull is not necessarily a "bad breed", and neither are any of the other I mentioned, but due to the reasons they were popular back in the day (dog fights, which I am completely against) they might not be the best pet for hugging and having a baby clamber about on.

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
I used to have a family dog, Egor, he was a jack russell poodle mix. My friend owned a pitbull, and that was the closest I ever got to owning one.

2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?
N/A

3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
I believe that the person should be banned from having the breed/dogs. Not the breed be banned.

4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
No. As many have said before me they are not a dangerous breed. There is no such thing as a dangerous breed. Only dangerous dogs, and they only exist because we create them this way.

5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
Also as many have said before. Because people like to repeat what they hear on the news and social media, and they don't like it when their opinion is judged and proved to be wrong. They are stubborn. Or have had a bad experience with one dog and judge the rest of the species/breed on that experience.

6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
I have a few stories. I was bitten by a chihuahua my neighbor had, it had bolted out the door when I had passed their house ( I lived right next to them ) and bit my arm (No blood was drawn). The owners spent the next few days profusely apologizing and asking if I was ok. My niece was attacked by a Pit Bull and bit in the face (Needed stitches along her eye and nose), but she wasn't afraid of the breed. I have no idea what happened to the dog. My Step-dad had a dog (Not a Pit Bull), he was always calm around kids (Young - My Step-dad had 3 kids), and he never attacked them throughout his entire life. One day someone was trespassing on the property and did something (I can't remember exactly, but I believe he threatened one of the kids or something.), and the dog attacked the guy. The dog had to be put down.

7.) Anything else?
I don't believe so... maybe... but for now nothing.

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?

No

2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?

N/A

3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?

Breed banning should be illegal. People who owned a pit bull that bit someone will likely raise any kind of dog to bite someone as well.

4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?

Like every medium to large dog pit bulls have the potential to hurt someone. But no breed is 'dangerous' in and of itself. It falls down to the individual dog, their temperament, their life, and their training.

5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?

They have been bitten by a pit bull, had someone they knew bit by one, and/or believe in the media representation of them.

6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?

I have been bit by a lab. I am not scared of labs and I do not find them dangerous. I have met many people who have been bit by many different dogs.

7.) Anything else?

Pit bulls need more love and compassion!

xx

To be honest, it seems like many popular breeds nowadays were once banned. German Shepherds, Doberman, Rotties. In the end the Pit-bull will be forgotten as another breed is pushed into the spotlight.

It is quite sad.

1.) Do you own a pit bull or a pit bull-type of dog?
Yes I had a Male Brindle Pit Bull since he was a wee pup.

2.) If yes, then did you train them from a puppy?
I didn't have to do any training with him. All I did was treat him like I would my own child. He grew into a beautiful soul who would sit at the dinner table with me. He was a total lap dog despite his size. He gave loads of kisses. He loved to collect pop bottles and pop bottle caps.

3.) How do you feel about certain breeds being banned?
I do not agree with certain breeds being banned for the soul fact that a Chihuahua, Lab or even the most loyal of dog is just as likely to bite you as a Pit Bull would be.
4.) Do you think pit bulls are dangerous breeds?
I do NOT this Pit Bulls are a dangerous breed. Can they mean dogs? Of course they can but so can a Chihuahua! I honestly and wholeheartedly believe that it all depends on their temperaments, how they were raised and if you adopt then you'll want to look into their background as well.

5.) Why do you think someone might disagree with you?
I think lots of people (like my husband for example) would disagree with me just for the sole fact that some of the breeds of Pit Bulls are so massive and built with pure muscle that they look scary. My husband says that he would never own a Pit because there is no need to own a dog that can overpower you in weight and muscle.

6.) Have you ever been attacked by a dog or know someone who has?
I was close to being attacked by a Rottweiler but I do not hold anything to the dog because I popped out of the darkness trying to scare my younger brother and scared the dog instead. So that was my fault.

7.) Anything else?
Honestly, any dog you own could have a bad temperament no matter the breed. You have to take in a lot of consideration before owning any kind of dog. Do your research. Ask questions.