Pit Bulls

Jmo77011 · 12-22-2012, 05:53 PM

Last year one of the guys my husband works with moved in to the townhouse next to us. They had a female Pitt who was, as they said, "a little nippy" (!). Anyway, one afternoon I hooked my 6 lb Mini Pinscher up ON HIS RUN and the neighbors dog mauled him. I have never been so scared, and pissed off at the same time. I rushed my little guy to the Vet and by the grace of God, he is fine. I'll spare you the details, but the Vet said that there was no way that the Pitt was "playing"; it was going for the kill.
We had two young children (now we have 3) and my husband demanded that they get rid of the dog or we would press charges. It caused hard feelings. So be it. If you have an aggressive dog and can't control it, at the very least, please keep it on a leash.
I am not a fan of Pitt Bulls after that, but I can't believe that they are ALL dangerous. I think most of the behavior stems from how they are raised. I'd be a liar if I said that I am comfortable around them though.

Rusty · 12-22-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmo77011

Last year one of the guys my husband works with moved in to the townhouse next to us. They had a female Pitt who was, as they said, "a little nippy" (!). Anyway, one afternoon I hooked my 6 lb Mini Pinscher up ON HIS RUN and the neighbors dog mauled him. I have never been so scared, and pissed off at the same time. I rushed my little guy to the Vet and by the grace of God, he is fine. I'll spare you the details, but the Vet said that there was no way that the Pitt was "playing"; it was going for the kill.
We had two young children (now we have 3) and my husband demanded that they get rid of the dog or we would press charges. It caused hard feelings. So be it. If you have an aggressive dog and can't control it, at the very least, please keep it on a leash.
I am not a fan of Pitt Bulls after that, but I can't believe that they are ALL dangerous. I think most of the behavior stems from how they are raised. I'd be a liar if I said that I am comfortable around them though.

Looking at the images below of different breeds of dogs, which one would you say looks like the dog that attacked your dog?

Belmont Resident · 12-22-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Looking at the images below of different breeds of dogs, which one would you say looks like the dog that attacked your dog?

I fail to see what your point is. Obviously the neighbors in this case said it was a pit bull. A pit bull is a pit bull if it is 5%, 10% of any percentage there after it still has the traits that make it a dangerous dog. Just because it isn't a purebred doesn't mean it isn't just as dangerous. Just the name speaks volumes for many people.
As far as I'm concerned anyone that owns one is not welcome around me no matter who they are.

Rusty · 12-22-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

I fail to see what your point is. Obviously the neighbors in this case said it was a pit bull. A pit bull is a pit bull if it is 5%, 10% of any percentage there after it still has the traits that make it a dangerous dog. Just because it isn't a purebred doesn't mean it isn't just as dangerous. Just the name speaks volumes for many people.
As far as I'm concerned anyone that owns one is not welcome around me no matter who they are.

Wow, now I know why you are having problems with your neighbor.

Unbelievable!!

Belmont Resident · 12-23-2012, 08:02 AM

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Wow, now I know why you are having problems with your neighbor.

Unbelievable!!

So Rusty what you are saying is that because we have had 3 instances where we or our animals were attacked by 3 different pit bulls owned buy our neighbors we should be understanding of the neighbors and loving of pit bulls.
You are unbelievable!! You just don't get it do you?
My wife had been pinned against the garage, and I was snapped at just after they moved in. Then they loose one to cancer (thank god) which they replace with a puppy that has since grown up attacked our beagle and now killed one of our Jacks. On top of that in other instances with other pit bulls my wife's sister was attacked and recently at a family gathering my sons mutt was attacked by a pit bull puppy and both dogs had to be restrained but yet the pit bull kept coming after his dog for no apparent reason.
Yes we do consider our neighbors to be white trash and always have since they moved in, but that aside they also as was stated in earlier posts if you had taken the time to read them, we have never seen them abuse their dogs and they have 2 young children in the house.
I have enough basis to know that I hate the dogs and will never put myself in a position to have another episode again.
I've always respected what you've posted but in this case it is obvious that you are one of those that have to learn the hard way. Lets hope you are not one of those that has a family member hurt of killed by one of these dogs weather it be a partial pit bull of a purebred pit bull.
I was open minded about the breed, although I would never own one or want to be around one I've always been open minded. Now however I'm opposed to them and if there is any way I can have an impact on putting restrictions on these dogs or their owners I will.

Jmo77011 · 12-23-2012, 08:23 AM

Probably the most like #16 although with no white on her chest. I didn't do a bloodline search on the dog or anything. The neighbor said she was a Pit Bull, and I saw no reason to question them.

Rusty · 12-23-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmo77011

Probably the most like #16 although with no white on her chest. I didn't do a bloodline search on the dog or anything. The neighbor said she was a Pit Bull, and I saw no reason to question them.

Thank you for the response.

I wasn't trying to start any trouble with my question, I was just curious as to what the dog looked like because there are so many breeds that get lumped into the "Pit Bull" category.

8gv · 12-22-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmo77011

I am not a fan of Pitt Bulls after that, but I can't believe that they are ALL dangerous. I think most of the behavior stems from how they are raised. I'd be a liar if I said that I am comfortable around them though.

I agree that they are not likely to be all bad. The trouble is, how can you tell? Are the good pit bulls the ones that didn't maul another pet or person? Dare I say, yet?

LadyJane · 12-23-2012, 12:31 AM

My neighbor has a pit bull and she is a sweetie pie....the dog. Well, the neighbor too.... She is affectionate, playful and loving. There is another dog in the household, a mixed breed, and two cats, and they all sleep together, groom each other and are quite happy and content.

12-22-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Not a fan, but... Last year one of the guys my husband works with moved in to the townhouse next to us. They had a female Pitt who was, as they said, "a little nippy" (!). Anyway, one afternoon I hooked my 6 lb Mini Pinscher up ON HIS RUN and the neighbors dog mauled him. I have never been so scared, and pissed off at the same time. I rushed my little guy to the Vet and by the grace of God, he is fine. I'll spare you the details, but the Vet said that there was no way that the Pitt was "playing"; it was going for the kill. We had two young children (now we have 3) and my husband demanded that they get rid of the dog or we would press charges. It caused hard feelings. So be it. If you have an aggressive dog and can't control it, at the very least, please keep it on a leash. I am not a fan of Pitt Bulls after that, but I can't believe that they are ALL dangerous. I think most of the behavior stems from how they are raised. I'd be a liar if I said that I am comfortable around them though.

12-23-2012, 08:23 AM	#6
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Probably the most like #16 although with no white on her chest. I didn't do a bloodline search on the dog or anything. The neighbor said she was a Pit Bull, and I saw no reason to question them.

12-23-2012, 12:31 AM	#9
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	My neighbor has a pit bull and she is a sweetie pie....the dog. Well, the neighbor too.... She is affectionate, playful and loving. There is another dog in the household, a mixed breed, and two cats, and they all sleep together, groom each other and are quite happy and content.