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[adam perth]

i know its off topic now, but that dog was a mastiff cross Pitbull. not are pure bred pitbull.
i feel for the family.
but as a breeder and owner of american pit bulls, i always find the people who critisie them have had no exposure to them.

by the way, they are 24th on the list of dog breed attacks in the USA, and when you consider that some of the work they do, like guard dog duties, this is an impressive stat.
The American Pit Bull Terrier has HUGE breeding selection pressure against biting humans.. when was the last time you were bitten by one? when was the last time a blue heeler nabbed you or a chiwower bit you??????

they are an awesome dog, and should never be banned. Bad owners should be banned from owning them....

[ozbox]

i must agree with you adam..no bad dogs just bad owners..

[mauser]

not are pure bred pitbull

I used to own pitbulls too and did lots of pig hunting in the eighties with some before they were fashionable. Some were bred from game dogs (if ya know the term) and I still would never trust them around the kids without me there. I put the last one down when my eldest was about 1yo. The childrens mother wouldnt listen and leave them locked in the run when I wasn't there. These had killed and been used for hunting and were not used to living in town at the time.

Being one of the last breeds, other than greyhounds, bred not for looks but purely on performance they are unique. Pure old family red nose dogs were brought from Irish settlers to America and have been selectively bred ever since. Most of the Australian dogs around that time had came through England and NZ to here.

They are the gamest dog and perform amazing feats and have consitutions that is simply incredable. I have seen some of that... but I wouldn't trust them alone with my kids.

Mauser