re: 2 young children killed, mother attacked by family dogs in Memphis

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They can be great dogs

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Again, like I said, pits are great dogs… right up until the moment they’re not. And that’s the problem. There’s too many stories of the “loving and affectionate” family pet pit bull that’s never shown an ounce of aggression towards anything other than its food bowl and is “just great with the kids”, suddenly one day ripping someone (usually a small child) to shreds. If you’re lucky the child survives and only requires massive reconstructive surgery. If you’re not lucky you’re planning a funeral for your preschooler.

Seriously, I don’t give a shite how “great” of a pet they make. Who in their right mind would take that chance? There’s a shite ton of breeds that make great pets without being responsible for the vast majority of fatal dog attacks year after year.

Even if you don’t have kids yourself, I’m sure there are kids who live around you. Would you have a pet hyena if someone said they make great pets? Maybe a loving pet grizzly bear?