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Since there are so many BSL bills around that stress "Pitbull type dogs" I thought I would let the people of DF define what they consider a "pitbull"
Please do not bash other peoples opinions, although civil disagrements are acceptable, (please no name calling ex. "your stupid if you think that!")
My thoughts
A pitbull to me is a small to medium sized dog that is used in the fighting world, or is the offspring of dogs bred specificaly for fighting.
But to me there is also a lot of grey area. I also think it is fine for people to call an American Pitbull Terrier a pitbull. simply as a shortened version of the breed name similar to calling an Australian Shepherd an Aussie.
But I do not think that an American Staffordshire terrier, from "show" lines that haven't been used for dog fighting in over 100 years, should be called a Pitbull.
What are your Ideas?
Please do not bash other peoples opinions, although civil disagrements are acceptable, (please no name calling ex. "your stupid if you think that!")
My thoughts
A pitbull to me is a small to medium sized dog that is used in the fighting world, or is the offspring of dogs bred specificaly for fighting.
But to me there is also a lot of grey area. I also think it is fine for people to call an American Pitbull Terrier a pitbull. simply as a shortened version of the breed name similar to calling an Australian Shepherd an Aussie.
But I do not think that an American Staffordshire terrier, from "show" lines that haven't been used for dog fighting in over 100 years, should be called a Pitbull.
What are your Ideas?