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MrGreyGhost @MrGreyGhost (7) • United States 11 Feb 07

Thinking about getting a pit bull, but of course I'm a little apprehensive due to all the crazy stories I've heard. Any suggestions from anyone who has had a pit bull on what I should know before getting one?

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ButtrflyDreams Pit Bulls are awesome dogs. It's great that you are thinking about getting one. :) I have 3 pure ones & 1 that is 1/2 Lab. The biggest thing to look for is the breeding. If the parents are over 55lbs(female) & 65lbs(male), it's not a pure American Pit Bull...

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dixie1 @dixie1 (1330) • United States 16 Mar 07

I've heard this type of breed is very dangerous. However, my pet sitter had one and said it was gentle. What, if any, has been your experience with this type of dog?

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rebelangelseven many people have heard bad things in the media about them and yes some have done bad things; however these dogs are a wonderful breed. IF TAKEN CARE OF PROPERLY. I have two and they are both female they are a delight to have. in fact if you look at my avatar...

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cmartch @cmartch (4) • United States 11 Mar 07

What do you think of breed specific legislation (ie. banning pit bulls or other breeds)?

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breepeace I think it's bull.. The politicians that are putting forth the motion to ban different breeds often aren't even positive what those breeds look like. Michael Bryant, the moron liberal politician who succeeded in putting forth the motion to ban...

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stonozka @stonozka (43) 1 Jan 07

5 year old girl got killed today here in the uk by a pit bull. It happened at her home while she was looked after by her grandma who tried to help but to no avail. The owner of this dog was warned not long ago about his dangerous...

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ButtrflyDreams If you look at other statistics that compare amount of bites per population of each breed, "pit bulls" actually have far less than other breeds. But believe what you will. I just happen to know better.

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stonozka @stonozka (43) 1 Jan 07

5 year old girl got killed today here in the uk by a pit bull. It happened at her home while she was looked after by her grandma who tried to help but to no avail. The owner of this dog was warned not long ago about his dangerous...

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ButtrflyDreams First of all, do people really know what kind of dog this was? I know of cases where Labs mauled people & the media still called it a "pit bull". American Pit Bull Terriers are bred not to be human agressive (the true ones. 70 lbs & under). But for some...

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stonozka @stonozka (43) 1 Jan 07

5 year old girl got killed today here in the uk by a pit bull. It happened at her home while she was looked after by her grandma who tried to help but to no avail. The owner of this dog was warned not long ago about his dangerous...

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katprice I agree. No such thing as a "vicious breed" just irresponsible dog owners. Pit bulls can be complete pussycats. I own Dobermans and they are so sweet. Bad dog owners give responsible dog owners a bad name, and ruin it for all the law-abiding people out there.

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stonozka @stonozka (43) 1 Jan 07

5 year old girl got killed today here in the uk by a pit bull. It happened at her home while she was looked after by her grandma who tried to help but to no avail. The owner of this dog was warned not long ago about his dangerous...

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amikathleen Actually, Pit Bulls, though dangerous if trained improperly, are normally passive loving to humans as they were bred years ago for the purpose of work and obedience toward humans. They generally are very good with children. Unfortunately, these dogs are also...

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