Are Pit Bulls Dangerous To Children?
By David Black We all know that something comes to mind whenever pit bull is mentioned. More often than not, that something is negative. A large part of the reason why so many of us have negative thoughts about pit bulls despite never having had a bad experience due to one is because of the media. This is why many of us tend to think of pit bulls as particularly aggressive dogs which has actually fueled a drive in some parts of the country to ban the breed altogether. Despite a constant beating in the press, here are some facts about pit bulls: * Pit bulls are the # 1 breed in the country but do not rank #1 on biting * Pit bulls are classified as having an average temperament with breeds such as the golden retriever actually being known to be more aggressive * Pit bull attacks have been on the decline since 1997 Another common misperception surrounding the pit bull is that the breed simply is not safe around children. Frankly speaking, no breed of dog or cat is completely safe around c
