[Calpernia]

>>>>I read about pit bull attacks on other dogs and children on a r-e-g-u-l-a-r basis. These attacks are certainly not uncommon. Who needs dogs like these in a civilized society?

This is the problem. We all read about 'pit bull' attacks on a regular basis.

What we DON'T read is that dangerous dog laws for various cities and towns (and homeowners insurance companies) have redefined the breed PIT BULL. Pit bull covers a dozen breeds and mixes.

So what I would like to know, is the media reporting that the dog attacks are from the American Pit Bull Terrier? Or are all the PIT BULL attacks from any of the following:

>>>American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, American Pit Bull Terriers, Olde English Bulldogs, Presa Canarios, Cane Corsos, Boxer mixes, Mastiff mixes, and any other breed or mix that resembles these dogs.<<<<<

That is what is in the dangerous dog laws from ordinances and insurance companies as defining a PIT BULL.

[Recovering Ex-hippie]

Thanks for the clarification.