[Goosefraba]

(Rottweilers and Pit Bulls)? I constantly see children horribly mauled or killed by vicious dog breeds (such as Rottweilers and Pit Bulls, etc) in the news. Should more be done to protect our children? For Example, Ban killer dog breeds. Make owners even more accountable, feloney charges and jail time even for the first bite. In the case of Pitbulls and Rotties the first attack is often fatal.So what would be best for America?Please vote:1) More Dogs breeds banned.2) More accountability(harsher laws) for owners whose dogs break free of their leashes and attack people.3) More children mauled to death.So what would be best for America?Please vote:1) More Dogs breeds banned.2) More accountability(harsher laws) for owners whose dogs break free of their leashes and attack people.3) More children mauled to death(Status Quo).

[Politically Wrong]

The Liberals will pass a law to protect you from everything...give it time...

[Millie C]

No, you only hear about them because they are newsworthy. You don't hear about kids being bitten by a smaller breed of dog, which happens more often than with Rotties and Pit Bulls. And, don't blame the dog, blame the owners who raise them as such. If they pass such a law, then they need to do it for all dogs. Smaller dogs bite and attack much more often.Leave it to some con to bash liberals on something that has nothing to do with politics.

[csifreak1992]

Not all rottweilers and pit bulls are vicious, so no.

[ornery and mean]

Although I live in the country, literally surrounded by dogs of the "killer breeds" you mention ... I've never had a problem with the "killer breeds!"I've been attacked twice, once by a golden retreiver, and once by a Beagle-looking mutt.The first attack the dog was PRAISED by the owner for the attack (attack caused by the dog trying to please the "alpha male" of his pack?), and the mutt attacked when his owner was away and I attempted to deliver a package (dogs have a strong territorial instinct, I "invaded his space").I was not badly injured in either attack, in the first I was able to escape up a tree, and in the second a well aimed burst of "dog repellant" did the trick.Dogs attack for various reasons, I've met pit bulls I would let my grandkids play with, and Bassett Hounds I would kill if the came within striking distance of anyone in my family! As others before me have said, it ain't the dog, it's the OWNER. If the owner "sets the dog" on someone or encourages the dog to attack, it should be considered assault with a deadly weapon (dog = weapon). The only defense allowed on that charge would be self defense/defense of a third party. If the dog is behaving in an instinctive manner ("defending his property", or defending his pack/self) without encouragement of the owner ... maybe the "victim" was trespassing, we must take into account that dogs have certain "built in" traits.We know where the dog is, many times we know where the owner of the dog is ... where are the parents of these children?? I was taught to respect property lines VERY early (and wasn't allowed to stray far from a responsible adult family member before I knew "how far is too far"). In many cases these children are attacked on the dog owner's property (where the dog thinks he must "protect the pack") certainly allowing a 3 or 4 year old unrestricted "roaming time" in a neighborhood must be at least neglect! By 5 years they should already be learning about boundaries "you may play in the back yard ... but do not leave the yard!"I expect to get flamed to the end of the Earth on this answer, it's too long and "blames the victim" BUT... what can I say, it's honest!

[Bboy Inthemaking]

You, sir, are retarded.

[PittyLova]

Ornery,

You won't get flamed from me...I agree 110%! I say this constantly to people! Why should dog owners have to not only discipline and train their dogs and children, but EVERYBODY ELSE'S children as well? Do you know how many children will bolt up to me and my dogs when I take them for a walk? They just reach and grab with no thoughts! Parents stand there and smile like it's nothing. The funniest thing is when they ask after the fact, and then try to make small talk and find out that my dogs are a pitbull and pitbull mix. So many times they snatch their kids and wisk them off...but it was fine when they ran up and nearly jumped on their backs?

My grandfather (RIP) had a pitbull (his wife still has her) who was seriously abused as a pup. She's a sweet girl with those she knows, but can be territorial and has never been around children (none in the family). They are very responsible with her and have signs posted, and put locks on the gates so people can't accidently open them. Then she's in an enclosed pen in the back ontop of it when they're not right there with her. Again, she's never bitten, but they take percaution due to her past of neglect and abuse. One day my grandfather was working in the basement and happen to go to the shed for another tool and some kid had jumped the fence and was letting the dog out of the pen. What if that kid got bit...who's fault? He was about 11 years old, old enough to know what the sign meant. This is more often than not when people are bit...for tresspassing!

Teach your children...more often than not it's YOUR fault they get mauled as they're not taught respect for others or their property.

[Critter crazy]

Arggghhhh.....Rotts and Pits are NOT dangerous Breeds!!!! I have Owned Rottis and they have been around Since my kids have been born! They are great family dogs. They are loving and sweet, and not Dangerous!! Stupid People are dangerous! Any dog can be dangerous in the worng hands!