I think that it is well documented that pit bulls are more prone to violent, life threatening behavior than other breeds. If they weren't then instead of arguing about pits, people would be having this argument about Great Danes, Mastiffs, Dobermans, or any number of breeds (all of which are physically larger than pits, by the way... but i've never heard of even one fatal Great Dane attack while i've heard of half-a-dozen pit attacks)

Saying a pit is no more prone to anger is akin like saying that the gangster/ex-convict/mafioso guy who lives down the street isn't threatening. ...Their problem isn't their behavior when they are in good moods.... the problem is how much damage they are prone to do when something sets them off.


The poor girl in the article would likely still be around if it were a more gentle breed of dog that she'd befriended. I've been snapped at by dogs before... and note of them ever went for my throat. from what i've heard here and there, pits exhibit a clear tendency to do so.