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Re: A Great Review of Pitbulls & Kids! (Reply to this comment)
by ilovepits
I Too Love Pits And Have 3 Small kids. They Are Great Dogs!! If You've Never Owned One You Have No Idea What You Are Missing They Are Wonderful Dogs. I Also Love To See People Supporting This Breed It's Great The The Pits True Colors Are Finally Comming Out...
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Jun 08 '05
4:32 pm PDT
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Pits Are Great With Kids (Reply to this comment)
by ilovepits
I Have 3 Small Children And Own 2 Pitbulls.Theese Dogs Are Great With my Kids And Love Them Very Much. I Have Never Had Any Problems With My Dogs.They Are Great Companions And I Am Blessed That I Have Them To Give Me Joy Each And Every Day!
Please Visit www.thepitbullproblem.tk
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Jun 08 '05
4:28 pm PDT
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Re: It Worked Out OK For You, But... (Reply to this comment)
by imagine69
i have 10yr old daughter and im 3months pregnant,i see my pit as my daughters sister i love her like id given birth to her myself it upsets me that u can insult me as a parent i would never put my child at risk,i have been bitten a few but times mainly jack russels but never a pit i have taught my child to be wary of all dogs cats even so i think you should open your mind and your heart and maybe get to no a pit b4 u comment again.
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Jan 02 '05
4:58 pm PST
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Re: Pitbulls and children (Reply to this comment)
by jazzyjv2000
I totally agree with u Jade
I have 2 daughters aged 2 & 3 and also a pit bull its my 2y old as well that mauls our dog and the dog lets her
Our dog loves the kids nd the attention
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Sep 24 '04
4:36 pm PDT
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Pitbulls are great with kids? Read this. (Reply to this comment)
by blackbelts
"FATAL DOG ATTACKS"
The Stories Behind the Statistics
by Karen Delise
THE STATISTICS - FATAL DOG ATTACKS IN THE U.S. FROM 1965 - 2001 *
The study covers 431 documented human fatalities from a dog attack.
Location of Attack
25% of all fatal attacks were inflicted by chained dogs
25% resulted from dogs loose in their yard
23% occurred inside the home
17% resulted from attacks by dogs roaming off their property
10% involved leashed dogs or miscellaneous circumstances
Number of Dogs
68% of all fatal attacks were inflicted by a single dog
32% was the result of a multiple dog attack
Victim Profile
79% of all fatal attacks were on children under the age of 12
12% of the victims were the elderly, aged 65 - 94
9% of the victims were 13 - 64 years old
The age group with the highest number of fatalities were children under the age of 1 year old; accounting for 19% of the deaths due to dog attack. Over 95% of these fatalities occurred when an infant was left unsupervised with a dog(s).
The age group with the second-highest number of fatalities were 2-year-olds; accounting for 11% of the fatalities due to dog attack. Over 87% of these fatalities occurred when the 2-year-old child was left unsupervised with a dog(s) or the child wandered off to the location of the dog(s).
Boys aged 1 - 12 years old were 2.5 times more likely to be the victim of a fatal dog attack than girls of the same age.
Breeds Involved
Pit Bull and Pit-bull-type dogs (21%), Mixed breed dogs (16%),
Rottweilers (13%), German Shepherd Dogs (9%), Wolf Dogs (5%),
Siberian Huskies (5%), Malamutes (4%), Great Danes (3%),
St. Bernards (3%), Chow Chows (3%), Doberman Pinschers (3%),
other breeds & non-specified breeds (15%).
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Sep 16 '03
10:33 pm PDT
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im thinking about gettin a pitbull (Reply to this comment)
by brenda_hughs
i have 4 small children the ages of 8,5,2 and 1 and i was wondering if i should get a pittbull or a rotty...im not sure what to get and my bf is kinda worried of the two help me out here i dont know much about them coz ive never had one....thanks
Brenda
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Aug 25 '03
5:17 pm PDT
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Re: Hello I also have pitbulls and children at home (Reply to this comment)
by tiffer0220
I strongly agree with you :) Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Tiffany
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Jan 24 '03
3:52 am PST
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How true! Excellent Advice (Reply to this comment)
by marytara,  in Kids & Family
We have 2 dogs, one is a rottie mix and have never had a problem with her. Despite the fact the breed has a bad rap she's a real love. But we are aware of her potential so we're cautious and very observant.
Honestly, of our 2 pets its our little 8 pound shih tzu that I'm more concerned about. He can be high strung and aggressive despite his tiny teddie bear appearance.
This category is closed but boy... I have a lot to say here. I'm glad you shared your experience.
MaryTara
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Mar 28 '02
6:20 am PST
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I love your comments about dogs and kids. (Reply to this comment)
by Hollywood7
Children and dogs were made for each other. My sheltie is large (50 lbs) and tackles the kids he sees, kissing them. Most of the time, the kids love it. He's "rough and tumble", so the kids that like it most are also "rough and tumble". The kids that can't take it haven't been around dogs and don't get it.
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Dec 29 '00
4:21 pm PST
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Re: Pitbulls and children (Reply to this comment)
by tiffer0220
Thanks Jade for the comment. I love how you stated yopur pit is mauled daily by 2 year olds.
Tiffany
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Dec 09 '00
5:54 am PST
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Pitbulls and children (Reply to this comment)
by jaded416
After reading through many comments I see some very disconcerting comments about the pit bull. I run a daycare in my home and I am the owner of a muture male pit bull. Pit bulls are PEOPLE friendly dogs. They don't just snap and turn aggressive. Pitbulls and many misaligned larger breeds are taught this behavior. Pitbulls especially, are misused, abused and neglected. As the former secratary of the Independence ABPT club I can tell you they are a very misunderstood breed.
Many smaller "toy" breeds are instinctively aggressive towards small children. Breed rescue agencies often won't place these little terrors in homes with children. Meanwhile my pitbull is mauled by 2 year olds every day and he loves every minute of it. Having your children around dogs is a matter of commmon sense. Tiffer tells us the right way to do it. Any breed has the capability of hurting or killing a child, not just the pit bull.
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Dec 08 '00
8:56 pm PST
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Re: All dogs do what they are trained to do. (Reply to this comment)
by ncovell
Damned Straight!!!!!!
N
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Dec 07 '00
9:26 pm PST
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A Great Review of Pitbulls & Kids! (Reply to this comment)
by ncovell
I'm a pitty lover. (love em love em love em - smart, loving, protective, can't say enough) and I'm overjoyed to see a positive pitbull review!
Thanks you Thank You Thank You!
N
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Dec 07 '00
9:23 pm PST
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Re: It Worked Out OK For You, But... (Reply to this comment)
by KJH
I am a proud owner of a pitbull. I don't have any kids of my own but me and my dog are around my 12 neices and nephews. My pit is a Search and Rescue Dog and is in the process of getting his CDX. I have had many other dogs and I now have found the best breed for a family. If you notice the comments that are negative towards the pitbulls are from people that have never owned a pitbull. It seems that everyone that has experienced the greatness of this breed agree that they are a good dog. My dog has proven to have a better temperment than any other breed I have owned. He has a CGC and has completed numerous tests for his SAR certificate. For the attacks you hear about in the media, blame the deed not the breed. Just like when a kid shoots another kid at school, almost everytime the childs homelife involves drugs or abuse of some kind. The same is true for the pitbull.
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Dec 07 '00
11:17 am PST
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I agree... (Reply to this comment)
by Krgass
the media and people in general are so quick to jump on the "dogs are dangerous" around small childern bandwagon, that I think when there is an attack in the news, no one stops to find out why. Maybe the dogs are mistreated, maybe they were ignored... Who knows the particular circumstances. We recently had a baby, and we did the same thing- I sent my hubby home with the baby's clothes and mine for the dog to sniff. It took him a few days to figure out what that little squeaky noise was once we were home, but now he gaurds the baby's room, and follows baby and I everywhere we go.He won't go to bed unless I let him in with me to do the "before bed" check in the baby's room. If I don't let him do his sniff check, he sits out in the hallway and waits until I do. Animals are funny, and I think alot of people under-estimate them. Good article! Good advice
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Nov 28 '00
7:05 pm PST
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Re: All dogs do what they are trained to do. (Reply to this comment)
by MamaPeach
I agree with you wholeheartedly on this! It's not the type of dog you have, but rather the type of trianing, exposure, and experience the dog has.
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Nov 07 '00
10:55 pm PST
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Re: alphawholf (Reply to this comment)
by tiffer0220
the receiving blanket I knew about, but never thought about the little cap the hospital places on the baby. Thanks!
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Oct 18 '00
6:03 am PDT
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alphawholf (Reply to this comment)
by alphawholf
A good example of understanding all the facets of good parenting.... (You can also use the first receiving blanket & skull cap that is placed on the baby which carried a heavier scent as well as your own...)
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Oct 17 '00
9:58 am PDT
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alphawholf (Reply to this comment)
by alphawholf
A good example of understanding all the facets of good parenting.... (You can also use the first receiving blanket & skull cap that is placed on the baby which carried a heavier scent as well as your own...)
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Oct 17 '00
9:58 am PDT
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Re: It Worked Out OK For You, But... (Reply to this comment)
by Sarah8N
We have an 11 month old daughter who was brought home to two big dogs. We were not about to put the dogso outside because of the baby when she came home. Our one dog is part rottweiler. Everyone acted like he would just rip her whole body apart when we brought her here. He is sooooo gentle with her. He loves to lick her. If she pinches and makes him mad he just walks away without a problem. The media has just mad a bad rep for the big burly dogs...well...my mom and sister were attacked really bad by two poodles. It can be any kind of dog. I agree with the saying "they do as they are taught"...
Very good review!!!!
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Oct 11 '00
3:45 pm PDT
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Different Breeds for Different Folks (Reply to this comment)
by butterfly10954
I agree with you about the breeds. Who knows what goes through a dogs mind? While some breeds may have characteristics associated with that particular one, not all are like that. I know for a fact that there are plenty of unfriendly labs and retrievers. So I agree with your opinion.
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Sep 10 '00
9:06 am PDT
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Are you sick of comments on this yet? (Reply to this comment)
by Jennifa
While I personally would not bring a Pit Bull or Rott into my home, I believe that there are pits and rotts that MAY be just fine. The important thing is to know WHERE THE DOG IS COMING FROM! There are too many "puppy mills" out there that are inbreeding. That is what happens when a dog becomes so popular and people become greedy. Also it can do with the way people train them. As far as little dogs being harmless, we bought a Lahso Apso and it hated my son and bit him, the second it did, we took it back, and he was only a puppy. It hated kids but it's sister, who was too expensive, loved kids. Also, when I was 10 I was attacked by a "Lassy" dog. He bit through the skin on both my legs, both arms and a finger. My advice again would be KNOW WHERE THE DOG COMES FROM, HAS IT BEEN ABUSED? Many questions should be answered. I also don't feel that those with Pitts and Rotts, should feel that because their's are fine, then it's just "media hype". Jen (ps, sorry to read of your loss, that is hard!:( )
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Sep 07 '00
1:59 pm PDT
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Re: It Worked Out OK For You, But... (Reply to this comment)
by clintj1
I have a question for you? Who od you blame for the columbine shootings? The parents or the children? My point is that I blame the parents! If you raise an animal or a child a certain way of couse they are going to react a certain way! this was for the comment "do you love the stupid dog more than your child?" I happen to treat my dog (1/2 pit-bull) the same as my children.
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Aug 05 '00
6:51 pm PDT
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Bad Raps (Reply to this comment)
by Marque69
It really is a matter of how the dog is raised AND their background. We have 2 dogs and 3 kids. Our oldest dog is a 3 1/2 year old Rott (purebred) and a 7 month old yellow lab (also purebred). Our kids are 11, 10 and almost 4. We got our Rott when our baby was just a couple of months old. When my husband first started talking about getting a Rott, I was very nervous as I knew their "reputation". I started talking to breeders of different breeds. A friend of mine said the key to ANY dog who is to be raised around children is that the breeder themselves have small children in the house. That way the pup is used to a child handling it from the very beginning.
Our Rottie is absolutely the best dog I've ever owned. She is wonderful with the kids, a very good protector (at least she sounds like it!!) an all around fantastic dog. The only reason we didn't get a 2nd Rott when we went to get another dog, was our home owners insurance. We had a hard enough time getting the insurance we have now with just 1 Rott.
I think the quickest way to make a vicious dog, is to chain them up. Our dogs are NEVER chained, EVER. They are house dogs. Yep, HOUSE dogs. Hershee (our 140# Rottie) and Buddy (our 7mo old Lab) are part of this family, and they know it. They sleep on the couches, the beds (when I don't kick them off!!! LOL)
OK, this is more of an opinion then a comment! Sorry, got carried away.
Anyways, my point is, any dog who is not bred or raised right is a risk REGARDLESS of breed. Don't be so quick to judge the dog based on what breed it is.
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Jul 24 '00
6:05 am PDT
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very well done, (Reply to this comment)
by suzig
enjoyed reading it,
suzi
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Jul 18 '00
7:34 pm PDT
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lyn91 (Reply to this comment)
by lyn91
So sorry to hear that you lost you pit bull. My 2 "girls" love children too! Poor pit bulls get a bad rap--mine are the best dogs I ever had. My older dog (almost 11) just started having urinary problems due to Cushings syndrome and I know there will come a day when I will have to make the same choice you had to, hopefully it will be later than sooner!
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May 06 '00
5:45 pm PDT
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An intelligent attitude (Reply to this comment)
by AnniWitch
Thank you for your review. It proves, once again, how a positive outcome can be achieved if people use good judgement and common sense.
_Anni
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Apr 19 '00
5:06 pm PDT
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THE BREED OF THE DOG, IS NOT THE PROBLEM (Reply to this comment)
by CARLA.C
I totally agree with you.
a dog can be loyal to any child., as long as it was raised by loving people in a loving environment.
a beagle is prone to attack just like a rott, or a pittbull, if it is mistreated, and raised the wrong way.
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Mar 24 '00
8:21 am PST
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Re: It Worked Out OK For You, But... (Reply to this comment)
by susiewho
In response to Spindletop's comment. THANK YOU. I raised Doberman Pinscher's with my children and got the same reactions.Intelligence is so refreshing.
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Mar 18 '00
4:50 pm PST
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Excellent Review (Reply to this comment)
by sunnydayM
I enjoyed your review. I did have a few comments on it and some of the comments written here. It became so long, I turned it into an opinion. If you are interested, it is titled Even Good Dogs Bite. I look forward to reading more of your work.
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Mar 17 '00
1:32 pm PST
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