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In reply to the discussion: Would you support imposing restrictions to breeding pit-bulls? [View all]pipoman
(16,038 posts)111. Apparently virtually everyone else in this thread sees it differently..
even the most ardent pit defenders don't argue 'dogs are people too' absurdities..the whole planet is wrong but you're right.. ROFL
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Would you support imposing restrictions to breeding pit-bulls? [View all]
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
OP
i am not negative about the breed per-se but i do think the breed requries
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#19
Shelters are packed full of mutts. Make the same requirements for all dogs.
uppityperson
May 2013
#53
Wow, there are that many akc "pit bulls" in the shelters there? Or do you mean a dog that looks like
uppityperson
May 2013
#121
backyard breeders are akc certified usually? the shelters id them as pits or pit mixes
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#122
Ah, so any dog a shelter says is a pit is a pit. Totally subjective. Got it, thanks.
uppityperson
May 2013
#126
they are popular because they are cheap and the poormans 'gun' a street status dog
Sunlei
May 2013
#155
replying with nonsensical responses is not the same as having a conversation. nt
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#81
Most "adoptions" are from one individual to another and don't involve any type of screening.
Arkansas Granny
May 2013
#45
'Being held accountable' after the fact does no good when someone is maimed or killed.
randome
May 2013
#29
If 'reactionary' means 'react to a dangerous situation', them I'm guilty as charged.
randome
May 2013
#65
And the next breed that causes this level of fear should then be banned, as well.
randome
May 2013
#91
No. If you let pit bulls die out then people will miss out on their exceptionalism.
cui bono
May 2013
#132
Let's say an animal from a "reputable breeder" is involved in an attack
whatchamacallit
May 2013
#21
Don't buy it. The meanest dog and the only one to bite me was an Australian
sinkingfeeling
May 2013
#33
look at polls about how people feel about pits and look at communities
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#35
Look, I know you hate the non-breed, pit bull, but I don't recognize any
sinkingfeeling
May 2013
#40
yes, i think people who equate this to orphan children or killer humans
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#77
so true. i am not sure where you live but the NYC shelters in all 5 boros are
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#73
we do regulate ourself. we also dont breed ourselves to sell to profit
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#79
I would support a national id system for all dogs and require all dogs wear their tag.
Sunlei
May 2013
#94
No. But I would pass laws that would make it a felony to allow anydog, capable of killing humans, to
ladjf
May 2013
#93
It is a felony if your dog kills someone. problem is no one claims ownership of strays.
Sunlei
May 2013
#96
Dogs in our neighborhood are required to register their dog's DNA with shows also ownership. nt
ladjf
May 2013
#109
I think it's easier to use a scanner for a microchip,shelters,animal control and Vets have scanners.
Sunlei
May 2013
#157
another point is, dog fighting is a misdemeanor charge in some states, should be a felony.
Sunlei
May 2013
#98
no, not proposing banning. infact proposing this because banning a breed is just weird
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#125
Restrict just those two breeds and unreputable breeders will move on to other breeds
Gormy Cuss
May 2013
#118
How many times does this have to be said: the breed isn't the problem. The people are.
baldguy
May 2013
#137
except it does to dogs in that breed. hence responsible breeding + screening of ownerse
La Lioness Priyanka
May 2013
#138