I admit to mixed feelings -
I'm no fan of pit bulls - -for all of the reasons mentioned.
But -- in all fairness --
Petey - the pet on the Little Racals/Our Gang comedies was a pit bull --
and he was clearly capable of not only being around children but also the lights and noise etc of a movie set.
So -- being a pit bull and being a deadly killer are NOT synonymous.
And in the same light -
I have known of other breeds 'turning' as well -- including Shepherds - of which I AM a big fan. A vetrinarian in my home town had a doberman he had raised from a pup -- that turned one day - and mauled his child.
So -- I'm not ready to assume just because Bull here is a a pit he is automatically dangerous -- or that if he was a collie instead he would automatically be safe.
But -- that does tend to be where the odds fall.
I would wish Mike many years of pleasure with his pet -- and wish him caution as well. |