Pit bulls are very nice and sweet dogs - until something unknown sets them off and they attack out of the blue. It can be years after acquiring one and long after they have been the dear sweet family dog that they snap. That is why it is difficult to reason with pit bull owners whose dogs have not done anything bad yet. They don't believe it is a problem with the breed until it is too late. I've petted nice pit bulls myself. But I've also read the stories and news accounts of people who were sooooooo surprised when their sweet and loving pit bull turned vicious without warning and attacked and killed children. I am glad that many cities were sensible enough to simply ban them. There are plenty of other dogs to choose from.
I like cats, but I wouldn't want a tiger or mountain lion for a pet.
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