Try walking by ANY water with a lab.....be ready for a shower when he gets back!
Meet my vicious 130lb Rottweiler, Barney Fife.
Pits should be put down on sight.
it has always amazed me that people are gullible, naive or just plain dumb enough to think that they are going to "raise it the right way" and that a "loving home" are going to overcome the breed tendencies of certain animals.
there is a reason why chihuahuas aren't used as deer hunting dogs. There is a reason Yorkie Terriers aren't used as drug sniffers. There is a reason why Cocker Spaniels aren't used as cattle dogs. Or, labs as guard dogs. Hell, it's a widely known fact that Poodles are vicious bastards, what isn't as widely known is that breed was originally created as a war dog by the French. Those cute little puffs of fur around their knees aren't for looks, they are meant as protection for the joints.
We are quick to point out how good Labs are for their intellect and trainability, love of water and loyalty etc but, people refuse to see Pits as a breed entirely meant for aggressiveness, attacking and just plain unsuitable for domestic application.
i have a friend and a cousin who were both mauled by Pits and have seen or responded to several other Pit attacks over the years. I absolutely HATE the breed and I automatically assume the worst about people who either willfully or naively keep these ticking time bombs as "pets". To me, having a Pit in the house is akin to leaving your gun loaded, safety off in a day care.
Poodles are originally German duck dogs (pudelhund = "puddle dog"). The cut was to protect the heart, lungs, and joints from the cold water.Pits should be put down on sight.
it has always amazed me that people are gullible, naive or just plain dumb enough to think that they are going to "raise it the right way" and that a "loving home" are going to overcome the breed tendencies of certain animals.
there is a reason why chihuahuas aren't used as deer hunting dogs. There is a reason Yorkie Terriers aren't used as drug sniffers. There is a reason why Cocker Spaniels aren't used as cattle dogs. Or, labs as guard dogs. Hell, it's a widely known fact that Poodles are vicious bastards, what isn't as widely known is that breed was originally created as a war dog by the French. Those cute little puffs of fur around their knees aren't for looks, they are meant as protection for the joints.
We are quick to point out how good Labs are for their intellect and trainability, love of water and loyalty etc but, people refuse to see Pits as a breed entirely meant for aggressiveness, attacking and just plain unsuitable for domestic application.
i have a friend and a cousin who were both mauled by Pits and have seen or responded to several other Pit attacks over the years. I absolutely HATE the breed and I automatically assume the worst about people who either willfully or naively keep these ticking time bombs as "pets". To me, having a Pit in the house is akin to leaving your gun loaded, safety off in a day care.
It's all in the training ?? Bull.... Every Weimeraner, Lab and Chesapeake I have owned in almost 50 years has retrieved without any training input from me from about 10-12 weeks old. Certain things are in a dogs DNA.
Boys and girls, here is an example of talking out of your ass.
Poodles are originally German duck dogs (pudelhund = "puddle dog"). The cut was to protect the heart, lungs, and joints from the cold water.
Sorry for for your bad experiences. I understand why you would have issues with the breed, but your sample size does not extrapolate to the whole breed.
Touched a nerve did I?
but hey, you're right and I hope you never have to pick someone's lip off the ground, wash it, bag it and bring it to the hospital for reattachment......
No, I just wanted to make sure everyone saw your fine example of cluelessness.
Pits should be put down on sight
So please enlighten me on where I am "clueless".
does it start with your disagreement on my stance towards pit bulls and end with your hurt feelings?
I have no doubt there are pit bulls out there who have zero aggression down to their core. I know this because I have had labs that have no desire swim or retrieve.
Try walking by ANY water with a lab.....be ready for a shower when he gets back!
And churchmouse, no hard feelings here either. I am not going to lose sleep over a difference of opinion and I am not going to take any of this personally.
i may even screw up and learn something.....imagine my wife's surprise!