Pit bulls.

People here will have you believe if you get them from a shelter they’re fine.

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Pit bulls from the shelter aka retired fighting dogs

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People are so ignorant

Tell me about it.

My new neighbor has one that is allowed to run around several hours a day without a leash and he has no fence. The dog makes it's way into our yard and acts very skittish. He always comes running up to us barking and his hair is standing on the back of his neck but he will come right up to us wanting to be petted. I like the dog but I'm always worried that the dog is going to get spooked and attack one of us one day because he is so nervous.

Wonderful title, great context.

I own one as a working hog dog. Have had others in the past for the same job and enjoyed each one greatly. My current one is the hardest working little dog I've ever been around, of any breed. Absolutely insane amount of drive and desire to work. He's also one of the friendliest dogs you could meet.
BUT, I understand and respect what they're capable of and I'm a responsible owner. A 45lb dog that can outrun most others, can catch and hold a 200lb boar alone, and can load in a truck with the tailgate up is likely capable of serious trouble in the wrong hands.

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