Gotta agree with the "not the dog's fault" crowd. They are a breed that has been bred to be protective, and they require an extremely consistent, dominant owner. I've known people who have gentle, docile pit bull mixes, but the owners are extremely attentive and the dogs are well socialized. I almost think you ought to have to sign an agreement to take training classes when you adopt/buy a dog that has pit bull in it, and if you don't provide certification that the dog has passed, it's taken away. They're not a dog for everyone and their inherent natures can be twisted, abused or neglected, to tragic end.
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