Re: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
I agree Gloria. I had a Pitt who lived to be 13 yrs old and never bit anyone or hurt any of my cats. I did have a hound that I couldn't trust at all with my kitties. Sheila inline: Clouds.jpg
Re: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
If you click on the correct picture it will tell you, each picture goes to a link that say's what breed the dog is. I don't want to give the answer and spoil it for someone who hasn't had a chance to try and figure it out yet. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
Interesting. Dogs can be bred for different features, of course. The casual term Pit Bull apparently refers to several different dogs. Don't think the American Pit Bull was historically bred or trained to kill in the way you're describing, at least I've read that. As I recall, that's a more recent thing that's happened to some Pits, unfortunately - a result of the human being who wants that feature. The features of animals change based on what breeders breed for - I don't think about that much with cats, because most of what I deal with are mixed breed cats. Not so with dogs and horses - there's more of a breed orientation. I'm not an expert, but I think that the features of the Quarter Horse have changed over the last 50 years - they look and act differently. Pits can have different features, based on both breeding and conditioning by the owner. I found interesting web sites re pits - I didn't realize that several breeds are casually referred to as Pits - anyhow, here are a few pages - http://pitbulls.jentown.com/ http://pitbulls.jentown.com/WhatisaPitpage/whatisapitbull.htm http://www.pawsitivelypitbull.org/resources.html I had a part-pit dog back in the late 80's, early 90's. Great dog. I trusted her with my cats totally - certainly more than I trust my sweet Walker Hound, who chases anything that moves. Gloria Wow, I can't believe how many of you cat folk are pit bull fans. You guys obviously don't live in Florida. It seems like every week there's a new story here about a pit bull mauling someone to death. And every time it's the same exact story. My dog is the sweetest dog. She's great with the kids. Then one day... Problem is, these breeds were originally bred to kill. It's in their genes and it's well documented that they can snap at any moment. It's like having a loaded gun sitting around the house. Sure it might protect me, but... Now euthinizing dogs based on breed, that's a different story. I could never defend that. These dogs can't help who they are. But if you have children and you're mixing them with a breed that's known to kill, that borders on child abuse IMO. I don't care how sweet the dog is today. And sure a lab or schnoodel can snap also. But if a lab bites me, it's not a death sentence. Bottom line is there are plenty of other breeds out there you can choose from. If you have kids, there's absolutely no way you can justify buying a pit bull or similar breed. The possible cost (death of a child) far outweighs any benefit. IMO, owning any breed of animal that's easily capable of killing somebody should require a special, extremely expensive license. To get the license, you would need to complete many hours of education on how to keep said animal from killing someone. Maybe that would slow down the breeding of such animals. That's the real problem. Just my opinion of course. Like I said, here in Florida things are different. The stupid people far outnumber the rest of us here. And sometimes you have to legislate to protect the rest of the population from the stupid people. Oh yeah. Which was the pitbull? Was it number 20? I didn't see a link for getting the answer. -Kyle - Original Message - From: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Belinda Sauro To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:07 AM Subject: OT: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary] This is an interesting test that I failed miserably, it's scary to think how dogs are wrongly classified as this breed and are wrongly persecuted. - Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page of pictures. It's amazing how many other breeds look similar. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.htmlhttp://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.comhttp://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comhttp://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/clshttp://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.comhttp://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.comhttp://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
Im sorry but I have to disagree. You say But if a lab bites me, it's not a death sentence, well-if a lab bites a small child it could be a death sentence. Some dogs for whatever the reasons have a temperment that just doesnt work with people. Pits are no more prone to that than are other breeds. Problem is that too many pit puppies are so horribly treated that they just are never able to overcome their fear of people, fear of other dogs, etc. Again, its not the genes but what was done to them at those early infancy stage. I have one friend who took in a pit puppy found tied to a radiator. He had apparently been used as dog for the other dogs to attack to train on. Despite a year of almost hand raising with my friend, he never overcame his fear of other dogs and attacked other dogs without apparent provocation warning. Obviously he felt threatened despite what anyone saw at the time After the third such incident my friend very reluctantly euthanized him. He had been too damaged, too beaten, too frightened to ever recover. My other friend with the pit who lets the cat push him around had a bad experience with a neighbors little dog who grabbed her cat and almost killed him. That dog was not vicious, but totally untrained and she was always more worried about him then her pit around her grandchildren. So yes, just like with any other breed, terrible things can happen with pits but again its how they were treated, not what genes they have! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melbeach Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:24 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary] Wow, I can't believe how many of you cat folk are pit bull fans. You guys obviously don't live in Florida. It seems likeevery week there's a new story here about a pit bull mauling someone to death. And every time it's the same exact story. My dog is the sweetest dog. She's great with the kids. Then one day... Problem is, these breeds were originally bred to kill. It's in their genes and it's well documented that they can snap at any moment. It's like having a loaded gun sitting around the house. Sure it might protect me, but... Now euthinizing dogs based on breed, that's a different story. I could never defend that. These dogs can't help who they are. But if you have children and you're mixing them with a breed that's known to kill, that borders on child abuse IMO. I don't care how sweet the dog is today. And sure a lab or schnoodel can snap also. But if a lab bites me, it's not a death sentence. Bottom line is there are plenty of other breeds out there you can choose from. If you have kids, there's absolutely no way you can justify buying a pit bull or similar breed.The possible cost (death of a child) far outweighs any benefit. IMO, owning any breed of animal that's easily capable of killing somebody should require a special, extremely expensivelicense. To get the license, you would need to complete many hours of education on how to keep said animal from killing someone. Maybe that would slow down the breeding of such animals. That's the real problem.Just my opinion of course. Like I said, here in Florida things are different. The stupid people far outnumber the rest of us here. And sometimes you have to legislate to protect the rest of the population from the stupid people. Oh yeah. Which was the pitbull? Was it number 20? I didn't see a link for getting the answer. -Kyle - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:07 AM Subject: OT: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary] This is an interesting test that I failed miserably, it's scary to think how dogs are wrongly classified as this breed and are wrongly persecuted. - Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page of pictures. It's amazing how many other breeds look similar. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html -- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design)http://HostDesign4U.com---BMK Designs (non-profit web sites)http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
I wish more people would see this breed specific laws are just crazy. My parents had a small llasa-terrier mix(we think) who was the cutest thing on 4 feet but would nip at anyone whenever she felt like it! I have a friend who had a small dog who got more visitors standing on chairs tableshe was a one person dog who would just get you in the ankle right above your shoe. On the other hand, I have a friend who has a pit rescue who stands at his dish crying when one of her 4 cats scoot under him to eat out of his food dish! Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda Sauro Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary] This is an interesting test that I failed miserably, it's scary to think how dogs are wrongly classified as this breed and are wrongly persecuted. - Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page of pictures. It's amazing how many other breeds look similar. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html -- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design)http://HostDesign4U.com---BMK Designs (non-profit web sites)http://bmk.bemikitties.com
RE: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary]
A friend of mine had a pit that the cats slept on. If she moved or tried to nudge them away he would say "Sally, let the cats sleep." And she would kind of moan and lay back down. lol. ttamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wish more people would see this… breed specific laws are just crazy. My parents had a small llasa-terrier mix(we think) who was the cutest thing on 4 feet but would nip at anyone whenever she felt like it! I have a friend who had a small dog who got more visitors standing on chairs tables—he was a one person dog who would just get you in the ankle right above your shoe. On the other hand, I have a friend who has a pit rescue who stands at his dish crying when one of her 4 cats scoot under him to eat out of his food dish! Aww...how cute! Poor big thang! :) Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Belinda SauroSent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:07 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: OT: Find the Pit Bull [Interesting and Scary] This is an interesting test that I failed miserably, it's scary to think how dogs are wrongly classified as this breed and are wrongly persecuted.-Take the test and see if you can pick out the pit bull out of this page of pictures. It's amazing how many other breeds look similar. http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html-- BelindaHappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kitties ...http://www.bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candle Light Servicehttp://www.bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design)http://HostDesign4U.com---BMK Designs (non-profit web sites)http://bmk.bemikitties.com __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
