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Old 03-13-2019, 10:38 PM
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There are estimated to be 90 million dogs in the United States. About 3.5 million are said to be pit bulls. Pit Bulls killed 203 American in the 10 year period from 2005-2014 according to police reports. Of the 326 recorded Fatalities by dogs during this period 62% were said to be Pit Bull attack’s. Even if half of those reported were inaccurate (perhaps some were mix breeds) this would still be a huge number. Many others that survived were disfigured for life.

I know some say these figures are inaccurate and you can’t contribute all of these attacks to the Pit Bull breed. However, anyway you want to spin these numbers any reasonable person is going to conclude there is cause to be diligent when dealing with a Pit Bull or a dog mixed with such a breed. Perhaps the Pit Bull has gotten a “bad rap”, you be the judge. “Figures don’t lie but liars figure”.
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Unbelievable. We had a Springer Spaniel who so loved riding around with me in my Triumph (TR6) that he wouldn't get out of the car if he deemed the ride too short. And my husband's family's dog from the pound, Boots, once pointed into their refrigerator.


Okay, carry on.

Hi, CFrance,

Mine was a Triumph GT6.

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A pit bull has the ability to kill humans; hence, owners should be required special training on how to handle these dogs and they should require special registration certificates. I absolutely love dogs, but in a community like the villages, I consider any pit bull or like dog to be more dangerous than gun owners, even those without training. Lions, tigers and bears can be trained to be gentle, but even they occasionally kill their trainers. Some animals have the ability to overpower humans and must be properly constrained. Call me silly, but I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to own a dog that puts fear into the minds of their neighbors. The life of millions of aggressive bread dogs is not worth the life of one human.
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Old 03-14-2019, 06:23 AM
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Pit bulls are nice until they’re not
. 100%!


That pretty much says it all.

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Old 03-14-2019, 07:03 AM
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A pit bull has the ability to kill humans; hence, owners should be required special training on how to handle these dogs and they should require special registration certificates. I absolutely love dogs, but in a community like the villages, I consider any pit bull or like dog to be more dangerous than gun owners, even those without training. Lions, tigers and bears can be trained to be gentle, but even they occasionally kill their trainers. Some animals have the ability to overpower humans and must be properly constrained. Call me silly, but I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to own a dog that puts fear into the minds of their neighbors. The life of millions of aggressive bread dogs is not worth the life of one human.
What is a "bread dog"?

Sorry. This is confusing to me. Lions, tigers and bears and gun owners, all in one post. A lot to think about.

I wonder what my favorite dog in the whole world, Crosby, thinks.
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A pit bull has the ability to kill humans; hence, owners should be required special training on how to handle these dogs and they should require special registration certificates. I absolutely love dogs, but in a community like the villages, I consider any pit bull or like dog to be more dangerous than gun owners, even those without training. Lions, tigers and bears can be trained to be gentle, but even they occasionally kill their trainers. Some animals have the ability to overpower humans and must be properly constrained. Call me silly, but I have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to own a dog that puts fear into the minds of their neighbors. The life of millions of aggressive bread dogs is not worth the life of one human.

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What is a "bread dog"?

Sorry. This is confusing to me. Lions, tigers and bears and gun owners, all in one post. A lot to think about.

Good morning, Jim Johnson.

Good morning, graciegirl,

graciegirl, Jim means “ aggressive breed dogs” not “bread dogs” — a mere typo, that’s all. Have another cup of coffee.

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Pit bulls are the dogs of choice of gang members, and I'm not talking about Petey from Our Gang.

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Petey was a pit bull.
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Good morning, Jim Johnson.

Good morning, graciegirl,

graciegirl, Jim means “ aggressive breed dogs” not “bread dogs” — a mere typo, that’s all. Have another cup of coffee.

You’re welcome.

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Old 03-14-2019, 08:22 AM
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Petey was a pit bull.

That is interesting. And there were probably several dogs used in this series.
Pete the Pup - Wikipedia

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Old 03-14-2019, 11:56 AM
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That is interesting. And there were probably several dogs used in this TV series.

Pete the Pup - Wikipedia
Not sure about a TV series as Petey retired in 1938. Our Gang aka The Little Rascals lived on as episodes from the past.

Here's an interesting movie made about the cast with interviews:

Inside the Clubhouse - Our Gang 1984 FULL MOVIE - YouTube



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Not sure about a TV series as Petey retired in 1938. Our Gang aka The Little Rascals lived on as episodes from the past.

Here's an interesting movie made about the cast with interviews:

Inside the Clubhouse - Our Gang 1984 FULL MOVIE - YouTube



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Thanks. I will have to take a look at that.
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They kill many more than alligators...…..but we had Larry removed?????
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