I wasn't sure if it was fact or fiction, I was believed it was fact as well and here's what I came up with:
According to Dr. I. Brisbin, a senior researcher with the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of South Carolina, Pit Bulls do not have a "locking jaw" mechanism:[38]
“ The few studies which have been conducted of the structure of the skulls, mandibles and teeth of Pit Bulls show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw structure and thus its inferred functional morphology, is no different from that of any breed of dog.
There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of 'locking mechanism' unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American Pit Bull Terrier.
Yeah, so have I and I've been around countless pitts. They are one of the most popular breeds around here. Almost every single one I have met has been a sweetheart. I always thought it was just fact, just goes to show I don't know everything either, and I am a huge supporter of the breed.
I won't deny there are some nice, sweet pitts out there, I'm just saying that so many generations of being bred to be aggressive is not something that can be easily undone.
They were originally bred to be fighting dogs as everyone knows... How do you think they became such a popular fighting breed?
The most aggressive dogs that won fights were bred to more aggressive dogs and the cycle continued...
It was done for many many many generations and some traits are still out there even if the dog does seem "sweet"
I will agree to disagree about pitts and stay out of this thread
I won't deny there are some nice, sweet pitts out there, I'm just saying that so many generations of being bred to be aggressive is not something that can be easily undone.
I agree on that count. Bad breeding is a problem. There are still "game" bred dogs out there in abundance. Only one or two puppies in the litters are the right material for the fighters so the rest are often pawned out cheaply to unsuspecting buyers who don't have enough sense to get a dog from a reputable breeder or to check the temperament of the parents.
As far as bans go I do not think they should be banned by breed alone. A license to own and temperament tests, sure.
A ban on the breeding and selling of them in a certain area, great idea!
Just saying no pitt bulls allowed doesn't help the real problem, just puts a band aid on it.
Like I said before, do you think dog fighters are going to give up their money making fighting dogs for a little ban? Hell no. no more then they will give up their illegal drugs or other affairs. That just means the family pets have to pay the price and there will be less pitts, yes. Less dangerous ones, no.
Education, stopping the poor breeding and cracking down on dog fighting more heavily are the keys to the solution.
Putting a ban on it is more like ignoring it and hoping it fixes iteslf.
I do agree with that Silver...
Mostly I'm just glad someone actually understood what I was trying to say! I've argued this quite a few times and you are the first one to get me lol
Temperament tests aren't always accurate at a young age.
Liscences to breed need to be enforced a lot more and there needs to be an active program to try to breed the more good natured dogs so they can lose their bad reputation.
I agree. There needs to be a system, not just a write off ban. Having a better system will get you a lot farther then bans. The responsible pet owners with the sweet pitt bulls will most assuredly comply. The ones that don't are more like to be the dogs you need to worry about. I have talked with people who loved their dogs so much they picked up and moved. Surely a license is cheaper then moving.
In banned areas if they find out you have a pitt bull they will likely say you have X amount of time to get rid of the dog. Well if they can do that then why not say you have x amount of time to get a license?
On top of that, what if the dog was dangerous? So it gets shuffled off onto another area for them to deal with it. Someone is going to have to face the problem soon instead of just blacking it off and going lalalalala to the overall picture. In a way the cities are just as responsible for the attacks as the owners becuase even though the issue is well known no one has the initiative to actually address it.
Can I just ask you why you want a pitbull?
Sorry if it's personal, I'm just always curious when someone is desperate to get a fighting breed.
youre question annoys me.I see you have a pic of a poodle,did u know they were bred to hunt and retrieve ducks???If you would research all breeds you would be surprised as to how many were bred for fighting or hunting.Please dont be one of those people whom judge the poor dog.I LOVE MY PIT BULL.AS does anyone whom meets him.
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