Originally Posted by Candace
My step brother (who's not the brightest lightbulb I may add) breeds pitbulls. He routinely drowns puppies that try to bite him before they have eyes open and teeth. To me that does speak about genetics. I've never heard of any other breed that will try to lock on before they can even walk. And if you have geniuses like my step-brother providing the genetics of your dog, beware. And I'm thinking there are plenty of other breeders like him out there... Yes, I think how they're raised makes them who they are. But, the genetic predisposition to draw blood may be there. Depending on the breeder, of course. Personally, I'd be so wary of lawsuits and possible negative outcomes, I'd never own one.
He should not be allowed to breed dogs if he treats them like that. Our first dog was a Pudel Pointer. Rather than putting her down, the breeder asked if we wanted her. We did. She was the best hunter with my husband, the best sleeping companion with our son and the best buddy I could ask for!!!!!
Did anyone stop to think that the puppy was latching on to nurse for the crying out loud? I am sorry, but this really upsets me. What else upsets me is that they have pinned the name pit bull on a perfectly gorgeous AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER. Is pit bull a status symbol or something? Not to me! The AST is status royal!!!!