Thought this was an awsome site that shows that obviously it isn't the "breed" that's the problem. Many American Pit Bull Terriers are used in law enforcement. Great site.

http://www.lawdogsusa.org/home.html

You must own a pit bull.

The breed has its history, and ancestry just like a German Shepherd.   It has a very specific porpose.

specific characteristics of the breed.

what exactly is the point of your posts 2 moons? i have owned APBT's in the past. i don't own any at present. your statement that "it has a very specific purpose and specific characteristics" means what? doesn't take away from any of the great accomplishments that these K9 officers have made.

had to log back in.

dont you know what a pit bull is, what they are used for?

Those dogs are doing what they have been trained to do.   I dont see it as monumental.

I'm glad you have a passion for these dogs. The database has a section for other breeds, click change breed in the database.

Later.

There's no such thing as a bad dog; only bad owners.

2 moons thanx for your explanation of this site, although not needed. if you've been around here awhile you would know that lately the APBT has been a big topic. as a lover of all breeds of dogs it's always nice to be able to point out when a breed, espeacialy one that gets a lot of bad press, gets good press for making a difference in their comunity.

having owned and bred the breed for close to 15 yrs. yes i know what an APBT is. do you???? the APBT was never bred for detection work. it was never even bred to be any type of scent dog. so what  point are you trying to make here? 

and i think the statement: "Those dogs are doing what they have been trained to do.   I dont see it as monumental." is monumentally asinine for a board like this that deals mostly with training the GSD in ring sports and the extolling of their accomplishments. (ie. the dogs doing what they are trained to do. i guess that's no big deal)

THE POINT IS : NOT ONLY DOES THIS ANSWER THE QUESTION IS THE APBT GOOD FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN FIGHTING? (which has been asked here a few time recently) BUT IT SHOWS THAT WHEN PROPERLY TRAINED THEY CAN BE A BENEFIT TO SOCIETY.

yes i have a passion of these dogs as well my GSD's or any other working breed for that matter.  

Brittany said it nicely:        There's no such thing as a bad dog; only bad owners.

if for any reason you are still unclear about this post or for that matter the history of the APBT feel free to email me instead of wasting space on this thread.

thanks

Brittany is correct--the problem is the owners...including those with "neat" websites that may show some breed positives. 

Having the only boarding kennel in my area that will allow Pitbulls in, I see a lot of them.  Never have I had one here that was aggressive to people.  Most not dog-aggressive either, though I do have a "breed specific" never let a Pit out with any other dog rule, regardless of their dog-friendy status.  They do, in my experience have a "switch" and they are a very tough, stoic, pain-tolerant dog who often likes to fight, though they keep it "inside" until the moment they let that part of their temperament out.  I like Pitbulls, I am not afraid of Pitbulls, I handle them every day and enjoy them very much.  But I don't 100% trust them, as I do my GSDs or other breeds who are very clearly "readable" as to their moods.  Have a nice-looking intact male Pit in right now, super nice dog, wagging and wiggly when I handle him, pet him, give him his attention - really lovely dog.  But still, I would not get down to his eye level and lock eyes, or challenge him in any way - just 'cause.  Caution is best when dealing with any dog who can do a whole lot of damage if they decide they need to fight, or defend themselves, or if that "switch is flipped".

molly

 I hate this topic, but pitbulls make less then two percent of the dogs out there but 32 % of all dog related killings.  If you look global, in Ontario canada  Pit bulls are not allowed to be imported into or brought through Ontario. Severe fines are in place for bringing new pit bulls into Ontario. Australia, banned since 2006. France, Ownership restricted; non-pure-breed animals resembling pit-bulls are to be surgically neutered. Norway banned them in 91. UK banned them also in 91. Denmark not only banned pit bull dogs, but pit bull mixes. New Zealand Must be microchipped, muzzled in public, and cannot be publicly advertised for sale. Lets face it, if you love the dog, you still have the right to own one, but the world is catching on.