Comments on: Lennox, the lab-pitbull mix, euthanized after 2 year fight

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:06:39 +0000

I have a Lab/Pitbull mix and I would never want anyone to forcefully take him away from me based on his makeup. People judge these breeds based on what some dogs have been made to horribly endure for human entertainment. A dog is the a reflection of it’s owner. This saddens and enrages me.

By: DC Millwater

DC Millwater — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:31:04 +0000

I find this ‘ilk’ of small minded, uninformed action repugnant in every conceivable manner!
The main thing that seems to elude ‘the masses’ , is that certain [people] who clearly lack morals, EXPLOIT a breeds certain ‘ability’ or ‘strength.’
German Shepherds have a keen ability to ‘protect’, that does not make them inherently vicious!
Rotties are strong and are extremely loyal; This does not mean that they are not to be trusted.
I have a Border Collie. Yes, they are arguably THE most intelligent dog, but NOT UNLESS I ‘FOSTER’ THAT QUALITY IN HER! She was not ‘born’ knowing how do tricks, understand lists of words and did NOT come from the rescue organization holding a dictionary! [WE] taught her those things knowing she POSSESSED THE ABILITY!!!!
THE most amazingly gentle (to an art form) dogs I ever had was a pit bull and a very large Rottie/Dobie mix.
Pit Bulls used to be ‘Nanny Dogs.’ They still have that in them. Dogs are NOT problematic, POOR EXCUSES FOR PEOPLE ARE!

By: jodi

jodi — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:59:07 +0000

Stories like these are absolutely heart breaking. I have a pitbull and he is the sweetest dog I’ve ever known. In fact whenever i walk him, I’ve noticed that all the pit bull owners I’ve encountered maintain full control over the behavior of their dogs like being respectful to make their dog sit until a pedestrian passes by. Its really not fair when I see tons of other dogs barking at my dog, going ballistic and my pitbull is trying his best to ignore them. The only thing he does when other people come near is want to play with them. Its funny how the media highlights the vicious stories about pit bulls but doesnt highlight the fact that people are bit every day by crazy, vicious chihuahuas. There are only 3 things that would make my dog want to attack anyone and its this: lack of food, physical abuse and me encouraging violent behavior in him because if anyone knows, pit bulls are loyal and will do anything to please their owners. I’m sure Lennox is missing his owner terribly!

By: Lori Chittum

Lori Chittum — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:25:59 +0000

I think this is one of the most horrible things that I have read in quite awhile. Too put a dog down based on his makeup is awful. My heart goes out to the owners.

By: Johnny Reb

Johnny Reb — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:44:12 +0000

This very sad especially in Ireland which are suppose to be so religous they fight over it. I’m glad I’m neither Irish or Britsh,