[Crumpy-Gunt]

I have 3 pitbulls. Its nurture over nature. I think owners are at fault for a lot of this. My dogs are all over 4. The sisters are 5 and the older one is 6. I made sure they had nothing but positive experiences with other dogs adults and children from the time I got them each at 8 weeks. A lot of people buy a dog, keep it in the house, dont take it to the dog park or anywhere. Then that dog gets out or comes into contact with another dog or a child for what may be the first time, maybe on its home territory and the outcome is scary. Not just pitbulls but any un-socialized dog is usually a fear-aggressive nutjob.

I've owned or cared for 7 dogs in my lifetime. 4 have been pitbulls. I always say that the only bad thing about pitbulls is the kinds of owners they tend to attract.. People who know jack #### about dogs and want some kind of penis extension. The typical rig pig roid monkey in his lifted pickup truck wearing his tapout shirt. A lot of really poor, uneducated, inexperienced dog owners or even criminals seem to be obsessed with pitbulls. People who shouldnt have ANY dog.

I will say one thing though about the breed, they are really good with humans but need to be socialized with other dogs from an early age. Not because they arent naturally dog friendly but because they are pound for pound the most physically powerful dogs on the planet and can do more damage than most medium-size breeds. I've seen my fair share of dog confrontations at parks and most dogs will not do too much damage even in a long confrontation. A 40lb pitbull in just one minute would do damage that not many other 40lb dogs could do. It is a terrier thing, not a pitbull thing. They latch on and shake the #### out of whatever they bite. Terrier is Welsh for 'earth-dog' and its something they were bred for as dogs that go into fox-holes and rabbit holes - they cant let go no matter what.

In essence its like having 3 kids. 2 weak kids and one strong football playing child who boxes on weekends. Obviously the strong kid isnt going to naturally be meaner or more aggressive but its more important to make sure he isnt violent because he can do more damage.

Pitbulls are not good guard dogs. In fact they are terrible guard dogs. They are a mix between a ratting dog and a bull baiting dog, what can you expect? Anyway I think a lot of the problem comes from people who dont socialize their dogs with other dogs at a young age and people trying to use pitbulls as guard dogs and trying to "toughen them up'' to be something they are not.

There should be a breeding ban on pitbulls and an import ban on them. There are enough pitbulls but not enough honest and loving pitbull owners. I think current owners should be grandfathered in once they agree to neuter and spay. I know that would mean I cant have any more pitbulls after these 3 but I'm fine with that as long as the breed stops being abused by these selfish bastards.

Pitbulls are great dogs. Many pitbull owners happen to be #### people.

Anyway theres my rant.