Quote Originally Posted by jobob View Post
Well, it wasn't just hearsay for me, I had reason to loathe pit bulls after my darling Bozo Kitty was mauled by one on our front steps.
I had a similar experience. Many years ago, my cocker spaniel was picked up and thrown around like a rag doll by a Rottweiler and a pit bull who got away from the person who was walking them. Remy had a few broken ribs but was otherwise ok. The dogs' owner claimed, as all of them do, that the dogs were friendly.

Since then, I've carried pepper spray when I walk my dogs. I've not gotten over my fear, and though I'm sure there are nice rotts and pits I'm not taking chances.