I have a mixed reaction to the pit bull thing. While I don't believe that pit bulls, etc. are evil monster dogs, I find ridiculous the constant statements that they're no different than any other dog, that all breeds have bad individuals so why pick on the pit? It's obvious that the size, weight and temperment (bulldog determination, steadiness, etc.) of an AmStaff, APBT, American Bulldog, etc., make them much more dangerous than a Cocker Spaniel (for example) when an individual is bad. Having seen an American Bulldog in a murderous attack, I think these fighting dog breeds are much more dangerous than even a similarly sized dog such as GSD or a Lab or Dobe. Their sheer bulk makes them nearly impossible to stop.
Re: the breed ID thing, I am amazed at the laziness of reporters and the deceit of pit bull advocates in equal measure. For every 'pit bull' attack where the reporter apparently took the word of the nearest cop for the dog's breed, there's an animal shelter claiming that they have zero pits but plenty of lab mixes.
Re: the breed ID thing, I am amazed at the laziness of reporters and the deceit of pit bull advocates in equal measure. For every 'pit bull' attack where the reporter apparently took the word of the nearest cop for the dog's breed, there's an animal shelter claiming that they have zero pits but plenty of lab mixes.