Lol already been discussed?? Someone showed you statistics, and your excuse was "they must of miscategorzed the breed, duh". Lmao what a convenient answer.

Do you own a pitbull? Not assuming, now I'm genuinely curious.

This is a flawed statistic because of breed popularity, and mix breeds.

A study by Pickney and Kennedy (Pediatrics 1982) listing DBRF (May 1975 - April of 1980 lists German Shepherd Dogs as the #1 killer for that time period, Husky type dog second and Saint Bernard third. “Indeed since 1975, dogs belonging to more than 30 breeds have been responsible for fatal attacks on people, including Dachshunds, a Yorkshire Terrier, and a Labrador Retriever.
^^ due to popularity

Municipal Court Judge, Francis X. Gorman (7-8-2004 Toledo, OH) stated: “Obviously the ratio of dog bites per dog versus dog population seemingly would be relevant in this case. .. Candidly, this court feels that ... Pit Bulls do not cause the most bites in the United States. Certainly the bites of mixed breed dogs far exceed those of the Pit Bull because there are many more mixed breed dogs than Pit Bulls. Moreover, even local statistics indicate that, for example, the Chow bites more frequently than the Pit Bull.” A recent study of the medical charts of minors seeking medical attention for dog bites did actually reference the breed involved (as identified by the veterinarian providing proof of rabies vaccination) to the total breed population as could reasonably be determined by administrative district records (Pediatrics, March 2006). The resulting risk index showed that German Shepherd Dogs were 5 times more likely to cause bite trauma than “pit bulls”.

A tiger can be very loving and the sweetest pet if trained properly. That doesn't mean the general public wants their kids to come across one being held with a leash by a 115 lb "badass" chick. Don't let emotion cloud logic. Right when you start talking about how they can be the most loving, great dogs is when I see the emotion. It has nothing to do with the dog being "evil", it has everything to do with community safety.

EDIT: just read second part, and can see you do understand where I'm coming from, I guess the loving great dog part was for the poster you were originally talking to.

I brought up mislabeling multiple times already. They don't care and refuse to acknowledge...

Well I know a few pitbull service dogs, and an ex neighbor that opened their own shelter. They have a pitbull as a pet, but obviously know how to train it. zero incidents. The coolest fukking dogs and very loving. Yes they have children.

The issue is letting most people take them in with 0 idea of how to control or train them. One of the biggest factors is giving them something to do, which almost no one does. So a breed like a pitbull can fuk people up.

I am always cautious around pitbulls because I know the owners are probably fukking useless and i don't wan to get bit. The owners play a huge role. Pitbulls can be domesticated, easily if under the correct supervision.

I too though am in awe that any one can just go and buy or rescue a pitbull. Let alone jsut keeping it caged up all day too

3. Do you own a pit?? You complain about us not acknowledging the fact that some of those statistics are "mis-categorized", yet you haven't answered my question or any of my other points. Either way, whether they are mis-categorized or not, I seriously doubt you're knowledge on the subject if you do not agree pitbulls can do SERIOUS damage and more so than most other breeds of dogs. It's common sense.

I answered the question. You just chose to ignore my answer

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Doctors are treating a two-year old at Kentucky Children's Hospital after a pitbull bit the boy in the face.

The bite happened at a home in the East Moreland Trailer Park in Lincoln County. Austin McClure, the toddler's father, said that doctors told him it was the worst dog bite injury they have seen on a child.

"Tore into his face and ripped his nose pretty much clean off his face. They said the dog was out to kill. It wasn't playing around."

The injured boy, named Trenton, received 50 stitches to his face. Doctors say he will have to stay at UK for at least a week for treatment.

http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Tod...413415483.html

Image of childs face..BEWARE.

Spoiler!

This has to end SRS.

inb4 its the owner not the dogs, they dindu nuffin

Why? Is it society's job to regulate ghetto people to prevent self harm?

I have an 80 lb pit / cane corso mix. Would not let him anywhere near children. Or the elderly. Or strangers in general, really. He's very protective of the house.

Whenever he is at the vet, I always make sure to muzzle him. JUST IN CASE. He has the capability of serious damage, right? So I plan accordingly so that doesn't happen. In general he turns into a baby at the vets though, really hates his nails getting clipped off and whines. He'd kill a toddler inside of 15 seconds if he was blood rage mode.

Pitbull owner. My two year old niece naps with him. Don't give a phuck what anyone says. He is a good pupper.

Good job man for being a responsible owner of a dangerous animal. Like i said, i know how sweet they can be. When my 8 year old cousin's family pit passed away last year, it was sad to see how much the kid missed him and would talk about him in heaven. You could tell he saw him as a member of the family.

But again, that doesnt take away the fact it is not safe to just "trust" the average person to take the proper precautions like you do, hence why there are such strict requirements to legally own a tiger and why you cant just walk down the street with it. When you take emotion out its a simple decision. The only part to determine is whats the best way to go about it.

MB, but thank you for proving my point, emotion can cloud alot of people's judgement. And nice job countering my points, you're really making your case.

Don't know.
But common sense says don't let a toddler play with a loaded gun right?

So when you are told"not to let the dog near any children."

Common sense would be.........."not to let the dog near any children."

Especially when specifically"those with the dog were told not to let the dog near any children."

Full disclosure I own two rottweilers one is not only fully capable of attacking she is specifically trained to do so (schutzhund).

With the "logic" of banning animals capable of harming humans, you would also be inclined to ban people from living in a climate where the temp can get below 32 degrees f because 15 people a year are killed by icicles, and only 10 a year by dogs. While we are at it we're going to need to do away with anything poisonous, flamable, higher than 18", deeper than 1/4", and harder than nerf.

......And even after all of this a negligent parent will still find a way to blame something for their own irresponsibility.
or
Maybe we can hold people accountable for their own actions, or in-actions.

In.

Spot sold to Hulk, the 175lb Pitbull

In reality, you made my point about dog mislabeling based on appearance. You would consider my dogs pitbulls based on appearance if I just said I owned pitbulls instead of bullys. And I never said they weren't powerful dogs either. I just said they're domesticated dogs.

LOL this proves my point again. Hulk is a "pitbull" to 99% of people. In reality, he's an American Bully

Pitbull owner. My two year old niece naps with him. Don't give a phuck what anyone says. He is a good pupper.

If a person who owns a pitbull allows the dog to attack another person fatally, the punishment should be life in prison. If the pitbull maims the victim, at least 20+ years. In cases where the negligence is on the part of the victim, I don't think you can punish the owner.

I personally won't associate with pitbull owners if the dog is anywhere nearby. I think they are ****ing retarded.

lmao your "point" is a strawman argument.