Lennox was a medium-size, broad-headed dog that some say resembled a pit bull. In the city of Belfast, officials declared that he was a pit bull.
Pit bulls not allowed in the United Kingdom and consequently, Lennox was euthanized last Wednesday.
The Pit Bull remains a topic for conflict around the world. Breeders of these dogs maintain that they are affectionate and bright and no more prone to aggression than any other breed. Owners cite example after example of this terrier as being wonderful examples of ''man's best friend."
Flip the coin and others tell horror stories about the violent nature of these dogs and their propensity to bite harder and longer. This particular breed may come to mind when the atrocities of "dog fighting' are considered. And, then there is drug trafficking.
Research shows that many veterinarians preferred to not enter the debate over pit bull traits and behavior. Research also shows that the conflict is quite heated ... experts such as canine behaviorists also run the gambit from good to bad.
The American Temperance Test Society has found that the three breeds most likely to bite are the dachshund, chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers. On the bottom half of that list, one finds the Pit Bull.
In 2008, the Dec. 29th issue of Sports Illustrated ran an extensive profile on pit bull temperament. Dr. Frank McMillan of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary stated, "Pit Bulls posses the single greatest ability to bond with people."
To some that may seem a broad-based 'opinion' — to others a statement of 'fact.' Will this conflict, this collision over nature ever be resolved? Perhaps, but certainly not to everyone's liking.
The readers might find it useful to know that they actually tested the genetic makeup of Lennox, and there was no pit bull in him! So, they killed him, because he looked like something, even though he actually wasn't a pitbull! Imagine if we did that to humans? Oh wait, in some places we already do...
7:16 am on Sunday, July 15, 2012 Right the same mentality as the GUN GRABBERS. It's the GUN RIGHT FLOWERS!!! I have had many a pit bull and ROTTIS. It is the owner. If you show them love from a puppy they will be fine. Their is no such thing as a bad breed in my view. I have trained many dogs in my life and have had many pits. The kids when they were young used to hang all over GRACIE and she never once complained. You get out of a dog what you put in to training them. I see people hitting dogs to train them. What the hell is this all about. By the way i am no expert but i think the retriever does the most biting if memory serves me. HELLO it is the owner not the dog. Just like owning a gun. It is the owner not the gun!!!
http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-study-dog-attacks-and-maimings-merritt-clifton.php
Pit Bulls are legal but subject to certain restrictions brought in under The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. They must be neutered. They must be insured. They must be muzzled and kept on a lead in public. They must be microchipped. They must be registered. No one is forcing Pit Bulls to be euthanized. Please get these facts straight. Also, I was at a public dog park last month and saw a Pit Bull rip the ear off of another dog. It was fairly horrific to witness.
As far as the dogs go, owners should be responsible for and suffer the consequences of their dog's actions. Walk down a road next to a pit bull wearing a collar big enough to choke a horse with your two or three year old child and then we'll see how much of a dog lover you are. If that animal decides to attack–you and your little one are at it's mercy.
Because its a pit its worth talking about .
The Pit Bull choked on him .... . . It was only a joke. Even Reagan haters or critics did not take it as being anti-dog, anti-pit bull or mean ... only a joke. No offense meant. I like dogs & animals. I expect over reaction.
No bias at all!
Please read this link ====> http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/american-pit-bull-terrier# I found this to be reflective of other articles I have read and gives both the positive and negative aspects of the breed. One of the things it emphasizes is the responsibility of ownership. Understanding the breed is key, as is ownership of any breed or kind of pet. There were many things I was reading that I could relate back to my dog. I think I got the biggest laugh over the line, "These dogs love people and have no idea that their size is something of a deterrent to being a lap dog." She definitely thinks she is a lap dog.
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/policereports/article/Norwalk-man-seriously-injured-after-being-mauled-3768921.php
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One day my dad as a little boy was walking with the family dog and came upon a man walking his Great Dane. The Great Dane started barking and pulling at his leash. My dad's dog started to growl. My dad told the man, "Mr, please take your dog away or our dog will get awfully mad." The other man let his dog go. Dad's dog got the Great Dane by the throat and it took both my dad and the owner to pry him loose. The Great Dane survived, barely. Then there was the time when the family dog went after a threatening horse . . . Rodney King was right. We should all try to get along.