BringBackFergy

Those are some pretty damning statistics. The rise in the PB population is scary. Despite the prevalence of PB attacks, people continue to breed them (perhaps some scum are trying to create the perfect fighter?).

Must be a credible source because it comes from www.pitbullinfo.org

Irrelevant. My point is that you apparently (think you) have a better handle on this situation than 20-30 countries in the free world (not including Russia comrade).

Looks like 20 or 30 countries have banned Pit Bulls. Your in-depth analysis might be yesterday’s news.

When I played college football I was very competitive. When I was drafted in the 4th round I negotiated a guaranteed salary, made the team and basically coasted for three years until I suffered a torn labia. That ended my playing days but I socked enough dough away and still get royalties on my Ho-Ho and Palmolive commercials I made in the local television markets.

$5,000 minus $1,000 of the best cubic zirconia earrings and necklaces minus $400 airfare to NYC or Hollywood, FL Pocket $3600 and offer the jewelry to Le'Veon at "a steal" for $50,000 Easy peezy, lemon squeezy

Thank you.

The only way for me to honestly judge her talent is if you post a pic (assuming she’s over 18). On behalf of the other 99.87% of the board, thank you in advance.

@mead107 has been known to frequent wineries in the greater Ithaca region. Anyone heard from him today?

Great post. Really informative. Like you said, the breed requires a responsible handler. The “ticking time bomb” analogy is spot on. Wow. Thanks for the info. I wonder what would happen if a Congressman/State lawmaker introduced legislation to require licensing or banning PB’s in certain states, cities, etc? I assume PETA and other similar groups would raise holy hell.

Are these baby mommas or just friends? Big difference

Live by the “sword”, die by the “sword”.

Unfortunately, I’m giving away my age.

Pretty sure they called the 1980-90’s Redskins WR’s the Smurfs. Might be mistaken.

One of the funnier things I've seen in awhile. Not sure what's funnier: the fact that a 74 yr old woman was spinning around that fast or the comments by the newscasters trying to act professional. I wouldn't have been able to report that without chuckling.

I read a similar article yesterday. "The US Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a new fragrance line called "Gatekeeper Body Wash". The new product line was brought to market in response to private citizens demands for a better smelling government workforce. They will slowly spread this aroma into other markets including car fresheners, lockmaster towers and will include the aroma in the air bubbler systems allowing all lock and canal users to enjoy the fragrance as they wait for transit through the inland waters of the Upper Mississippi Valley. According to the manufacturer, the US government spent $6.97 billion dollars on market studies and research to pinpoint the exact aroma that will put boaters at ease. The press release for this one-of-a-kind bodywash states "Gatekeeper will give our workers a better ability to stay awake while commanding the upper deck of the lock tower. The product has an earthy aroma with hints of peat moss, non-toxic hydraulic fluid and actual river pebbles that were dredged from the canal. In addition, each bottle has 1.4 ounces of asian carp liver oil which provides our workers with a slight sheen and better digestive habits".

Oh hell yeah....the Geese have been polluting our waters (and docks, beaches, lawns and swimming floats) for generations. Pit Bulls should be trained to seek and destroy those Canadian pests!!!

Thanks for that Chandler. I can appreciate your take on this because, as you said, @Gugny nips at our heels all the time. Seriously - I’ve seen a lot of stats on jaw pressure etc., but not nearly as many (any?) stories of people/children being “mauled to death” or taken down and unable to stop ripping/tearing of a German Shepherd or Rott. Sure those big dogs will bite when provoked and you’ll suffer a large puncture wound or loss of flesh, but haven’t heard of those breeds (or Chihuahua, Labs, Goldens, Poodles, Schnauzers, etc) taking people down and continuing the attack after the one bite. That’s what leads many of us to believe the Pit Bull breed has a hair trigger that leads them to not only “bite once” but take their target down and finish the job. It seems in the above news stories, they don’t know when to stop and are too vicious for others to come in and help the victim during such an attack. I’m glad your daughter has two good Pits. As with anything, these stories are exceptions to the rule. You could use a PB or two on the Wall. Keep those bass boaters in line!!

Tough call. This type of dog (if you read the articles above) should require some kind of vetting process. Like I said above, if a chihuahua bites me or my kids, it’s one bite and that dog goes out the door. A Pit Bull (or TWO)...not so much.

I love ya’ GoBills but I have to distinguish the small toy breeds from the PB’s I’m referring to. I said it above and stand by it - there are daschunds, toy poodles and Collies (even Rotts) that bite someone and they walk home with a puncture hole and some bleeding. Pit Bulls go the extra mile and tear flesh, shake their heads and take people down to inflict vicious harm. It’s not trained (See the story above where young woman was mauled in the woods. Not just a simple bite or two...but death). Pretty rare to hear of a toy poodle doing that to a woman. Even if I owned two of them, I’d drop kick them into the hedgerow. Pit Bulls may be calm and docile at home, but when interacting outside the home with others, if they strike it’s tough to stop them (from what I read and heard ).

Agree. If these dogs just punctured a thigh or bit a hand, shoot, that happens with many dogs. But with PB’s, they take it to another level when blood is drawn. It becomes a challenge for them to take the victim down and silence it’s screams. The more the person cries for help, the more ferocious they seem to get (as evidenced by 70 year old woman story above); either that or she had a meatloaf sandwich in her front pocket. Shame on her.

A bite from a poodle, Doberman or Collie, yes they happen all the time. I’ve just never read stories about those breeds attacking and mauling victims (as in the above stories). I know what you’re saying but this breed exemplifies “warrior”.

And another pair of “gentle puppies” that wouldn’t stop once they tasted blood. This 70 year old lady must have really provoked them. https://amp.delawareonline.com/amp/2800295002

Sorry to hear this. And we all know other breeds can do the same...but it seems PB attacks are not only more prevalent, but more vicious in that they “finish the job” more so than just one bite. Here’s another story (with the typical defense of PB included...i.e. they are not inherently aggressive/fighting dogs). Beautiful young woman mauled by her “puppies”. Sad. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/17/571460563/virginia-woman-mauled-to-death-by-her-pit-bulls-during-walk-in-woods-says-sherif

That's not a bad idea. At least it's a start. If someone really wants to adopt one (or TWO!!!), they should demonstrate how they will be controlled, trained, supervised, exercised, fed, etc. I've read too many stories about their "vicious propensities" relating to adults to walk up to one...I can only imagine what they can do to a little 3 year old girl or boy.