Patrick Mahomes BIG pitbull fan/owner. Meet Steelthepitbull

[Donger]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Meh.

All dogs, regardless of breed, can be aggressive. It's in their DNA. And even dogs that are raised/housed in a loving and caring environment can snap.

I had a Cocker Spaniel when I was kid that was meaner than shit. Dog turned on me on at least 2 occasions and attacked me, leaving me scarred and bloodied both times. When the dog turned on my sisters friend and bit her so badly that it required stitches, my parents had him put down. That dog I believe was inbred and had mental/behavioral problems because of it.

I also had a Beagle that would go ballistic on occasion and go on the attack if provoked. She would get mean toward other dogs (mostly), but she would also get mean if you did certain little things to trigger her (picking her up, petting her in a certain way etc). My wife found that dog on the street and it followed her home. We nursed her back to health and gave her a nurturing loving home, but again she had some mental issues and most likely, again, was inbred. Great dog though, since we were adults when we had her, we were more equipped to deal with her "moods". I wouldn't have wanted that dog around children though. She could get downright violent.

Our current dog is a rescue and he is as gentle as can be, but he is a purebred MUTT.

I think Pit Bulls get a bad rap because they are a muscular dog, and if they do snap and go on the rampage, they can cause serious damage. But again, if you get a good one, love them and raise them right, they are just like any other dog.

I was kidding. BD knows it. I have Dobermanns.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Donger

I was kidding. BD knows it. I have Dobermanns.

Indeed. You don't worry when you leave the house either.

Right now I don't even have a Pitbull and won't unless I move off the ranch. I have a psychotic boradore who was abused that I saved and an english bulldog. Miss my pits though.

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by Donger

I was kidding. BD knows it. I have Dobermanns.

Oh, no worries. Cool!

I've never been around Dobermanns. What is their disposition like? I've been around several Pit Bull's, Rott's and German Shepards. They are intimidating dogs, but once you are "in" they are LOYAL.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Oh, no worries. Cool!

I've never been around Dobermanns. What is their disposition like? I've been around several Pit Bull's, Rott's and German Shepards. They are intimidating dogs, but once you are "in" they are LOYAL.

Most of them are goofballs sometimes. Highly intelligent. Head-strong. REQUIRE training. Tend to pick one person in the family as owner. Completely fearless if threatened or their family is threatened. Can be aloof, mostly the males.

[tooge]

Originally Posted by Donger

Most of them are goofballs sometimes. Highly intelligent. Head-strong. REQUIRE training. Tend to pick one person in the family as owner. Completely fearless if threatened or their family is threatened. Can be aloof, mostly the males.

Ya know, I've been around quite a few breeds of dogs over the years. Had two Swiss Mountain Dogs that were (are) enormous and sound like they will rip your head off. Had a Rot back in the day that was the same. My brother had a Pressa that was gorgeous, huge, and very aloof, as well as enormous and intimidating. Finally, my school roomate had a Pit that was strong as hell, wide headed, mean looking, and one of the most docile creatures I've ever known. Only two times I've ever been bitten by a dog were by my parents Maltese when I tried to take away a chicken bone, and a Weiner dog that I stared at too long, lol.

Dogs are not evil, nor do they have evil intentions unless some asshole beats them or gives them a reason to be.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by tooge

Ya know, I've been around quite a few breeds of dogs over the years. Had two Swiss Mountain Dogs that were (are) enormous and sound like they will rip your head off. Had a Rot back in the day that was the same. My brother had a Pressa that was gorgeous, huge, and very aloof, as well as enormous and intimidating. Finally, my school roomate had a Pit that was strong as hell, wide headed, mean looking, and one of the most docile creatures I've ever known. Only two times I've ever been bitten by a dog were by my parents Maltese when I tried to take away a chicken bone, and a Weiner dog that I stared at too long, lol.

Dogs are not evil, nor do they have evil intentions unless some asshole beats them or gives them a reason to be.

Damn wiener dogs. Kill them all!!!!

[tooge]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Damn wiener dogs. Kill them all!!!!

Sayin. It could've blinded me. I shoulda choked that little ****er out, along with the rest of that killer breed.

[Oxford]

Originally Posted by tooge

Sayin. It could've blinded me. I shoulda choked that little ****er out, along with the rest of that killer breed.

Never quite figured out what people see in that breed. Pig-headed, and back problems, but if you were bred to attack a badger in a hole you'd need to be fearless too.

[EyePod]

Originally Posted by tooge

Ya know, I've been around quite a few breeds of dogs over the years. Had two Swiss Mountain Dogs that were (are) enormous and sound like they will rip your head off. Had a Rot back in the day that was the same. My brother had a Pressa that was gorgeous, huge, and very aloof, as well as enormous and intimidating. Finally, my school roomate had a Pit that was strong as hell, wide headed, mean looking, and one of the most docile creatures I've ever known. Only two times I've ever been bitten by a dog were by my parents Maltese when I tried to take away a chicken bone, and a Weiner dog that I stared at too long, lol.

Dogs are not evil, nor do they have evil intentions unless some asshole beats them or gives them a reason to be.

I think they're probably just like humans. Some have a pre-disposition to be more evil or have a worse temper than others, and a nurturing environment will help that or the opposite will hurt it.