Dr. Toes Responds To The Pit Bull Controversy

Here is Cameltoes' response to the Pit Bull ordeal. The original post is in the "comment" section, but I thought that I'd put it out here for easier reading. Here it is:

"Ok.. so I went to the website that Pitbullspit left for you, which is run
by Karen Delise, LVT - and I found this quote:

"It is important to emphasize that the breed of dog is never the sole determining factor in a fatal dog attack. A fatal attack is always the culmination of past and present events that include: inherited and learned behaviors, genetics, breeding, socialization, function of the dog, physical condition and size of dog, reproductive status of dog, individual temperament, environmental stresses, owner responsibility, victim behavior, victim size and physical condition, timing and misfortune."

And from this they state that the breed is never the "sole" determining factor. Which I agree, but it does play a big role in it.. Because as the quote continues it
will discuss the other reasons that may lay behind the attack, and look.. what's
this.. the dogs functional purpose.. Hmmm what's the functional purpose of a pit???

Ohhh wait.. NEWSFLASH - Serena Williams pitbull just bit her security
guard. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2006/12/04/1204williams.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=17

Back to the subject.. Another reason listed is inherited behaviors.. which we remind
you is different than learned behaviors.. So when they are born "some" of these
dogs are set for a course of disaster.. You and I know it, along with a hundred
other DVM's, that sometimes you get a 8 week old puppy that is the spawn of
Satan.. Sure you can try to change the behavior, but 50% of the time these dogs
remain as a caution for their entire life.I believe strongly that people should
own a pitbull only with a permit, and after going through an educational course.
All dogs should be registered and breedings limited to the best temperaments and
best socialization groups. I love the breed and have rescued many from neglect
and abandonment.. I know they can be wonderful with kids.. but not all of
them.

NEWSFLASH - Pitbull killed in drug raid!!! Now what is a pitbull doing at a
meth lab????

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/16147923.htm?source=rss&channel=ohio_news

I agree with Dr. DD completely on the matter of the dogs intensity when its bite,
and its ability to do some of the greatest damage out of all other breeds..
Yes.. I feel Chihuahuas are a nasty breed, often time due to the way they are
raised, but even if I get bit, I know it will hurt like hell, but I am not going
to lose a finger, let a lone and arm, face, or my life..

NEWSFLASH - money raised
for 2yr old girl after being attacked by pitbull.. http://news.yahoo.com/s/wrtv/20061203/lo_wrtv/10451269

Don't get me wrong.. I enjoy the breed and often feel very comfortable around them in the exam rooms of day hospitals and the emergency clinics.. More comfortable than a lot of other breeds.. But I do feel in the wrong hands, they are a huge risk.. I
think people should have permits to own them, all dogs should be registered,
permits to breed them, and all others heavily fined, and animals seized.. Any
attacks secondary to an owner without a permit is jail time, and any attack with
an owner with a permit is euthanasia of the animal, loss of permit, and of
course a nice court case... This is my two cents..Dr. C Toes