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As a former pitbull owner I have to say that those dogs are the sweetest tempered dogs. However, they are bred to be inside dogs - hence the short hair. They were meant to keep children warm in their beds, and be general guard dogs against intruders.
The most happy place for such a dog is under a duvet. But ...., they have wide scary jaws (the pitty smile), and don't have an off button, once they are taught to attack - this is why they acquired the name 'pit bull' because Elizabethans used then for bull baiting - where the dog was pitted against a bull.
People who let them run 'free' outside are criminals IMO, because they learn to chase people and are likely to bite. As are people who chain them up to an outside kennel to bark all night long (because keeping them under control). those dogs need constant, but gentle supervision. But TBH, any dog does.
I do not care for anti-pitbull propaganda. In the eighties it was German Shepherds, then in the nineties it was Dobermans then in the 00s it was Rottweilers. It is just the flavor of the decade IMO.
That aside - there are certainly some weird twists to this story.
for example, the name Justin (Just in?) Gilstrap. The last name at first glance is
However, to go down a rabbit hole: From the *Urban Dictionary* - A Gilstrap is an incredibly sexy being of the male persuasion. This species has been known to attract females of all genres, although he prefers the "white meat".
Thanks for your input. But the truth is they weren’t bred to be “inside dogs” they were bred for sport. For their fighting capabilities and their gameness. It’s in their blood. There’s too many cases of children torn to shreds by their “sweet” family pit bulls. These dogs would make the satanic elites proud. There’s a reason why they fill the shelters. They often have poor temperaments and aggression.
I disagree. They were not bred for sport until much later. Originally they were definitely inside dogs kept by cottagers- it was a shorter version of the Mastiff: a castle dog that was kept by the elite for similar purposes. OH, you say, Mastiffs were fighting dogs also - they were taken into war by their masters. Sure, but why do you think those dogs were following their masters? Because they were loyal, and kept as INSIDE dogs. Whatever man, wolf-hounds were bred to chase wolves and tear them to pieces - they can be great pets. Terriers were bred to kill rats, and they are vicious when they are allowed to do that - but hey they are fun dogs. Life is full of scary dogs if you are that way inclined.
The problem is that some people just don't realize that pitbulls need to be kept peaceful. They will attempt to train them to be 'mean' , force them to wear hidious studded, wide collars - and that definitely taps into their fighting nature. You would be mean too, if you were forced to wear a thing around your neck that prevented you from turning your head.
So, the image of dog and kids happily playing in the yard, making the dog jump and snatch at frizbees, is just a fantasy. For any dog, IMO. I never allowed my kids to do that. Any dog trainer will state that this sort of unregulated behavior spells trouble.
Also, children have to be taught to be around dogs just as much as dogs have to be taught to be around children. Poking at them, or grabbing their toys or food, makes them snap, and I am sorry for families who had their pet attack their child - but one has to say - were they responsible dog owners? Prolly not - given the evidence.
Also, my very young son was attacked by an uncrated poodle-cross (such a sweet dog, they said), just because that dog had no idea about children - he was protecting his prize toy, which my son tried to pick up. Usually the adults would play wild tug-of-war with that dog, with that same toy. Can you connect the dots?
I was attacked by a German Shepherd, because it took exception to my freshly showered smell. He was fine, if I didn't smell like shower products. One has to wonder how he was treated when he was a puppy, to be triggered like that. All dogs have a mean side, even chihuahuas. But, say what you like about pitbulls.
And we'll always disagree, you're too emotionally attached to your position to see things any other way. Your paragraphs and personal anecdotes aren't convincing me that pit bulls are safe family pets. If pit bulls are so great, maybe you should go adopt some. Nobody else seems to want them...
I have.