Teddy (left), and Sampson (right)

  • undercrust@lemmy.ca
    1·
    5 months ago

    Wow, lots of people with strong feelings whose version of “I did my research!” is remembering what stories the newspapers wrote because they knew it would spark outrage and attract eyeballs, and hearsay on friend-of-a-friend stories.

    So called “bully breeds” are the best dogs I’ve ever met. I fucking love cuddling with those meatheads. Cane Corsos, Dobermans, and Rottweilers are amazing, loyal, and loving, too.

    I’ve been bitten and needed stitches from both a Chihuahua and a Poodle. My daughter was bit by a absolute shit of a Bichon, and my ex was bit by a Husky when she was a kid. Fuck those dogs we should outlaw and euthanize them all, right breed-banners? Or maybe it does indeed have to do a LOT with nurture, and very little with nature? (or in the case of my ex (according to her Mom) because she wouldn’t stop harassing the dog).

    However, I’ve met some nice poodles and chihuahuas and huskies too (not bichons though, little assholes), but I’m not so fucking dumb and shallow as to say we need to outlaw them all, just that owners should absolutely be responsible and liable for their pets’ behaviour.

    PS - OP your dogs are cute as hell. Look at those smiles!

    • Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee
      1·
      5 months ago

      Chihuahuas are demonic little shits, and if they were the same size as a pitbull, they’d be banned everywhere. The only reason they’re tolerated is because they’re too small to do any major damage.

    • Dr. Coomer@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      Thank you, and yes, your absolutely right. Any dog is capable of violence, but I think the reason pitbulls have this reputation is because many people want them as an attack/defense dog and don’t actually know how to care for them in a way that keeps them calm.

  • Wanderer@lemm.ee
    1·
    5 months ago

    I don’t really have a problem with any dog specifically.

    But I don’t think there is any reason to have something like a pitbull unless you absolutely need it for security.

    Largely they should be bred out of existence. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t include other breeds like pugs and maybe even something like a poodle.

    Pretty much every dog is great but you don’t need a pitbull, get something else. For the love of god don’t get a pug or I’ll think you’re a cunt.

      • Wanderer@lemm.ee
        1·
        5 months ago

        No, not really. But I have heard some bad things about how they are feisty. I’m just saying the whole species needs looking at, it’s not only fighting dogs. Some dogs breeds need to be bred with other breeds to make one bigger one with more diversity and some need to stop having pups and some need a bit of attention and improving upon.

  • glimse@lemmy.world
    1·
    5 months ago

    I like pitbulls and don’t know if this is bait (perhaps you didn’t realize the obvious response you’d get?) but this post should be removed either way.

    Worst comment section I’ve ever seen in this community

    • skeezix@lemmy.world
      01·
      5 months ago

      There’s two types of people: those who hate pitbulls, and those who’s pitbull hasn’t mauled someone yet.

  • Striker@lemmy.worldM
    1·
    5 months ago

    Just wondering? How hard is it for some of you to say "aww cute, doggy"or something like that?

  • Meeech@lemmy.world
    1·
    5 months ago

    I just want to say op, you have two great looking pups! I can guarantee Teddy is the best cuddler.

    • AquaTofana@lemmy.world
      1·
      5 months ago

      They really are fucking adorable. 10/10 would give them snuggles and scratches.

      Then again, I also like 100% of animals, so 🤷‍♀️

  • Noite_Etion@lemmy.world
    1·
    5 months ago

    I am convinced this is a troll.

    Retaliation to haters posted in a wholesome sub.

    Pit Bulls being the most hated breed of dog out there (and for good reason).

    OP calling everyone a “Dog Racist”

    Each year 60% to 80% of dog attacks are caused by a single breed, fuck these animals. A Chihuahua may be more aggressive, but a person can easily fight those things off, a pit will lock onto anything and won’t release till they’re dead.

    Retrievers retrieve, Pointers point & Pit Bulls are made to fight, its in their nature.

    Edit: go ahead and down vote OP. Watch as that doesn’t change my opinion.

    • WamGams@lemmy.ca
      0·
      5 months ago

      Just a head’s up but not a single police department in the nation DNA tests or even has a spot on their reports to label which specific breed of dog caused the attack, there is also roughly a dozen different breeds on the list of dogs commonly mistaken for pits.

      Anybody telling you pits are responsible for any percentage of dog attacks is lying by giving a number not scientifically achieved.

  • Dog@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    5 months ago

    Every single pitbull I’ve met has been nothing but loving and kind. I understand the context about people who don’t like them as they’ve probably seen things in the media about how pitbulls act, or something in a similar nature. I would believe that the media is just trying to get you scared, as I remember one time with a different story about a city I live nearby to, and how I said I was scared to go into the city due to the gun violence, when one of the people who live in the city said that they live in the hood, and have no trouble getting to where they need to go, which personally made me feel a lot better. That’s what I currently believe this situation is like. I do understand that this may not change some opinions with some people, just think about it, please.

  • Chef_Boyardee@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    I had two roommates who both had pitbulls. Both very loving owners. These dogs were treated right. But they could not coexist.

    After one fight too many, one of the owners got mauled by his own dog after trying to break the dogs up. He almost lost his hand.

    Ban pitbulls.