Cantello Studios on tue 18 jun 02
As a former owner of a bull terrier I can tell you that the pits and bull
terriers have one thing in common. When they bite, they clench down and do
not release like other breeds, that is part of why people use these dogs to
fight. We had a few incidents over territorial space, mainly when it came
to eating. "Ice" the dog would have to be separated from the 2 other dogs.
He would get very territorial over his food. Ice one time attacked my other
dog over a dropped kibble, I whacked him with a wooden spoon over his snout
and it didn't faze him. It took me twisting his collar and choking him
before he would release the other dog. These dogs are incredible strong and
when the "fight mode" happens they give 100%. When they run and play they
are so muscle bound that if they are not careful they can really hurt a
child on accident. "Ice" would be like a top spinning out of control and
bashing into us. Yet, this dog slept in a hammock with me and would be in
my lap 24/7 if I let him. They are very affection dogs, however it takes
only one time. I would caution you since you have kids. After a fight with
a sheep "Ice" now lives in town with a couple that has no kids and lets him
sleep on their bed!
Tracy - the other half of Cantello Studios and mom to Bubba a black and tan
coonhound and Bella a Jack Russell terrier
RPeckham@COOKSONELECTRONICS.COM on tue 18 jun 02
I hope I can be forgiven for this non-clay e-mail, but recently a very
young stray Pit Bull mutt came to our house.
I know nothing of this breed, but he is the most affectionate, friendly
little dog I have ever seen. He has a very even temperment, and loves to
be with us. He is always wagging his tail, and licking the kids. My 3
year old hit him yesterday, and the dog continued to wag his tail, and
look happy to be paid attention to.
Does anybody on the list know anything about this breed, except the
hysteria that is in the media. I don't want to hear about a dog that was
kept in a cage and fed live cats attacking somebody, I want to hear real
information from people in the know.
We are debating keeping him, if our search for the owners doesn't pay off.
I fear he would be euthanized by the animal control officer if we brought
him to the pound.
Rob Van Rens on tue 18 jun 02
From first-hand experience: my best friend has a 4 year-old pit bull,
appropriately named Dozer, whose only real faults are a lack of spatial
awareness and a hbit of losing bladder control during the spasms of
happiness caused by any human being paying attention to him. Dozer is no
doubt about it stoopid, but never known to be in the least bit agressive.
And yo're probably right - there's a good chance he would be euthanized at
the pound.
Robert Van Rens, Workshop Coordinator
Otto Kroeger Associates
703-591-6284, x110 Phone
703-591-8338 Fax
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Bondgirl on tue 18 jun 02
Hi,
I have never personally owned a pit bull, but a good friend of mine
does. The dog is an unneutered male, and is one of the nicest dogs I
know. My friend and his wife have two young girls, who climb on the dog,
tug his ears, and pull his tail. He just grins and bears it. He is very
territorial, and if other dogs come into their yard, he can become
aggressive with them. He is the strongest dog I've ever seen, easily
pulling two cement blocks around on a chain. He is good with unfamiliar
people who are let in their home.
My advice about a pit bull is, be careful, as they do have aggressive
tendancies. However, they make wonderful pets to those who treat them well.
Good luck,
Betsy
At 02:56 PM 6/18/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>I hope I can be forgiven for this non-clay e-mail, but recently a very
>young stray Pit Bull mutt came to our house.
>
> I know nothing of this breed, but he is the most affectionate, friendly
>little dog I have ever seen. He has a very even temperment, and loves to
>be with us. He is always wagging his tail, and licking the kids. My 3
>year old hit him yesterday, and the dog continued to wag his tail, and
>look happy to be paid attention to.
>
>Does anybody on the list know anything about this breed, except the
>hysteria that is in the media. I don't want to hear about a dog that was
>kept in a cage and fed live cats attacking somebody, I want to hear real
>information from people in the know.
>
>We are debating keeping him, if our search for the owners doesn't pay off.
> I fear he would be euthanized by the animal control officer if we brought
>him to the pound.
>
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Eric Suchman on tue 18 jun 02
The dog breed was developed for fighting purposes only.I think it is just as
much a disservice to let children think it is ok to trust pitbulls (and
rottweillers for that matter) as it would be to trust a rattlesnake. ( Any
stray or strange dog as well). The fact also remains that if a chihuahua
turns on you, you will get a bite ...if a dog with a head like a cement
block turns on you, you will get a really bad bite. No matter what people
like to try to tell you about pitbulls and rottweillers, the truth is that
their temperament is only part cultural and the rest is genetics. They were
developed with a vicious side on purpose.
Eric in Oceanside
> From: RPeckham@COOKSONELECTRONICS.COM
> Reply-To: Ceramic Arts Discussion List
> Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:56:26 -0400
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: non-clay Pit bull
>
> I hope I can be forgiven for this non-clay e-mail, but recently a very
> young stray Pit Bull mutt came to our house.
>
> I know nothing of this breed, but he is the most affectionate, friendly
> little dog I have ever seen. He has a very even temperment, and loves to
> be with us. He is always wagging his tail, and licking the kids. My 3
> year old hit him yesterday, and the dog continued to wag his tail, and
> look happy to be paid attention to.
>
> Does anybody on the list know anything about this breed, except the
> hysteria that is in the media. I don't want to hear about a dog that was
> kept in a cage and fed live cats attacking somebody, I want to hear real
> information from people in the know.
>
> We are debating keeping him, if our search for the owners doesn't pay off.
> I fear he would be euthanized by the animal control officer if we brought
> him to the pound.
>
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L. P. Skeen on tue 18 jun 02
> >We are debating keeping him, if our search for the owners doesn't pay
off. I fear he would be euthanized by the animal control officer if we
brought him to the pound.
You are prolly right. Our pound has a policy we just found out about: Dogs
brought to the pound by anyone other than their owners or the dog catcher
are immediately killed. :(
L
Wayne S Bien on tue 18 jun 02
I have been involved with pit bulls for several years. I am a member of
the national pit bull rescue service. I have lots of information
available. Please e-mail me off list. wsb39@juno.com
Wayne
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Mark A. Dyer on wed 19 jun 02
You could look at petfinder.org under the state that your are in to see
if there would be a rescue group that would take him in.
http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=4. If you need more help email
me and I see if I can find a group willing to help
ddmg@ iserv.net
Mark and Tim and the Gang at
Diamond Springs Boxer Rescue
http:diamondspringsboxerrescue.org
http://www.pbase.com/markdyer
On Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at 09:43 PM, L. P. Skeen wrote:
>>> We are debating keeping him, if our search for the owners doesn't pay
> off. I fear he would be euthanized by the animal control officer if we
> brought him to the pound.
>
Mark and Tim and the Gang at
Diamond Springs Boxer Rescue
http:diamondspringsboxerrescue.org
http://www.pbase.com/markdyer
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