BringBackFergy

Bates? Gone. Morse? Gone. We need a guard to pair with Torrens. Run the rock. Protect Josh.

After your 500 word essay, I submit five words: “Kansas City Chiefs. Super Bowl Champions”

Diggs, Shakir, Hollins, Samuel, Shorter…even Kincaid (WR/TE). Nice WR room. Face it…we need an interior O lineman or a safety. Deal with it.

Like Canada? They’re cool.

I know…but you’re all kinda third world, right? 😆

I bet this one had something to do with that decision. Good call! ”ohhhh, but this puppy is so sweet. Loves our family”. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/blood-smeared-on-walls-horror-dog-attack-leaves-family-reeling/news-story/9e1ccc27d53a955c5096be0bb2215831?amp Is the baby no longer with us? RIP. That’s the whole point of this thread.

https://idahonews.com/amp/news/local/family-and-officers-intervene-in-violent-pitbull-attack-in-boise-two-seriously-hurt Just misunderstood.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/dog-attack-statistics-breed/ Great article. “Many dog advocates argue that there is no such thing as a bad breed, only a bad owner. Still, it can be helpful to understand which breeds of dogs are most commonly involved in bite incidents or acts of aggression. Dog attacks by breed statistics are invaluable both for individuals looking for a dog to adopt as well as for those who interact with animals who want to minimize risk.” “Pit bulls are both more likely to be involved in bite incidents and more likely to cause serious injury or death when a bite does occur. In fact, from 1979 to 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined pit bulls were involved in the most fatal dog attacks, accounting for 28% deaths due to dog bites during that same time period.⁷”

WTH???

We need more stats from www.pittiesarecuddly.com

An awesome, well thought out post. Didn’t demand closing thread. Didn’t scold anti-pit posters. Thank you.

I see a lot of labs and goldens just running up and attacking little dogs. The arguments in this thread are comical.

Mrags should stay. @mrags

So any time someone disagrees with you (especially the families of countless disfigured kids and widows/widowers) the thread should be shut down. Common man. You’ll be fine. Just lend your opinion here and there. No need to close an important topic just because it rubs you the wrong way. Try a “Hot for Teacher” thread.

I really don't want to turn this thread political. Expressing an opinion about a popular breed that accounts for 68% of fatalities and severe injuries is more of a public service announcement that has two sides to the story. A group who has experienced great companionship with this breed (such as Teddy, SoTier, etc.) and another group who questions the well documented risk of exposing friends, children and elderly to severe injury or death. Regulation does not equal banning.

You raise a good point. Yes, there are golden retriever, collie and Labrador bites...most of those end in a few puncture wounds, some scarring maybe. When a pitbull bites, it keeps going until the job is done. As Gugny said, there's a trigger in their breed that may kick into overdrive to render the victim (other dog, person) severely injured. Yes, there are responsible pittie owners, but permitting ownership of this breed should be regulated in some fashion given 68% of all fatalities/injuries are attributable to this breed.

https://calgaryherald.com/news/dogs-attack-couple-out-for-a-walk-in-southeast-calgary-injuring-their-dog-and-killing-another/wcm/e5269049-4e8e-4773-aa25-7be51387fc51/amp/ Here’s a victim who owned pitties in the past…now her opinion of them has changed. “The couple are dog lovers and have even owned pit bulls in the past, but now she sees them differently. “These dogs are so strong and have such powerful jaws that they are deadly weapons. All owners of large dogs, especially these breeds, must be aware of the potential for carnage and fatalities, both human and animal,” she said.”

Pit bulls may present a greater danger than other breeds for many reasons, such as because they have been bred to be more aggressive, are less likely to back down during fights and are less likely to give a warning before a bite. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/dog-attack-statistics-breed/

A beautiful day in the suburbs. Bam!! A cuddly “pittie” gets loose. Yeah. Owner trained it to do this. Sure. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/pregnant-women-injured-after-being-attacked-by-a-pit-bull-in-dallas/3455905/?amp=1 I can do this all day…respond with Labrador or Golden doodle attacks.

RIP Pastor. Savage death. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13034673/Hero-elderly-pastor-85-mauled-death-two-stray-pitbulls-tried-chase-property-protect-wife.html

Raising pit bulls for sale? Aren't there enough cuddly pit bulls to adopt at the shelters? As you can see, this is on OTW. Right where this topic belongs.

Williams was gardening in her back alley when her neighbour's three pit bulls escaped from a fenced yard. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7123101

They were bred that way. Killing machines.

You’re right. I should probably do more research. Pretty sure Golden doodles maul just as many people.

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/02/17/dogs-mauled-owner-death-while-he-was-feeding-them-police-say/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks