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		<title>By: LES V.</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1518</link>
		<dc:creator>LES V.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>ITS JUST LIKE RAISING CHILDREN! IF YOU HAVE NEVER RAISED A CHILD OF YOUR OWN. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE.SO YOU SHOULD'NT TELL PEOPLE WHO HAVE KIDS HOW TO RAISE THEM.PITBULLS ARE APART OF SOME PEOPLES FAMILY.AND UNTIL YOU OWN ONE,YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW LOVING THESE DOGS CAN BE.AS FOR THE PERSON WHO SAID THAT THE AMERICAN PITBULL IS A MUT CHECK YOUR HISTORY,ALL DOGS WHERE MUTS AT SOME POINT IN TIME.THE APBT HAS BEEN A BREED IN THE UNITED STATES LONGER THAN SOME OTHER SO CALLED PURE BRED DOGS,THANK YOU VERY MUCH!THATS ALSO WHY YOU HAVE PEOPLE WHO CLAIM A BLOODLINE NAME. SUCH AS RAZORSEDGE OR GOTTILINE,THERE ARE MANY OTHERS TO PICK ON ALSO, IF YOU CHOOSE TOO,BUT THESE ARE BLOODLINES MAKING A REPUTATION IN THE PIT WORLD AS BEING GOOD PITBULLS,AS FAR AS,BEING OF GOOD TEMPERMENT,GOOD HEALTH,AND GOOD STRUCTURE.I CAN NOT SAY ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.BUT THEY ARE BRINGING IN A LOT OF MONEY.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ITS JUST LIKE RAISING CHILDREN! IF YOU HAVE NEVER RAISED A CHILD OF YOUR OWN. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE.SO YOU SHOULD&#8217;NT TELL PEOPLE WHO HAVE KIDS HOW TO RAISE THEM.PITBULLS ARE APART OF SOME PEOPLES FAMILY.AND UNTIL YOU OWN ONE,YOU&#8217;LL NEVER KNOW HOW LOVING THESE DOGS CAN BE.AS FOR THE PERSON WHO SAID THAT THE AMERICAN PITBULL IS A MUT CHECK YOUR HISTORY,ALL DOGS WHERE MUTS AT SOME POINT IN TIME.THE APBT HAS BEEN A BREED IN THE UNITED STATES LONGER THAN SOME OTHER SO CALLED PURE BRED DOGS,THANK YOU VERY MUCH!THATS ALSO WHY YOU HAVE PEOPLE WHO CLAIM A BLOODLINE NAME. SUCH AS RAZORSEDGE OR GOTTILINE,THERE ARE MANY OTHERS TO PICK ON ALSO, IF YOU CHOOSE TOO,BUT THESE ARE BLOODLINES MAKING A REPUTATION IN THE PIT WORLD AS BEING GOOD PITBULLS,AS FAR AS,BEING OF GOOD TEMPERMENT,GOOD HEALTH,AND GOOD STRUCTURE.I CAN NOT SAY ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.BUT THEY ARE BRINGING IN A LOT OF MONEY.</p>
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		<title>By: prp</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1519</link>
		<dc:creator>prp</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>you could get rid of the NFL morons that thinks Vic's dog fighting is just a harmless game</description>
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		<title>By: Michelle Davis</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1520</link>
		<dc:creator>Michelle Davis</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Before calling for mandatory spay and neuter (MSN) laws I suggest everyone do their research as MSN has yet to be proven effective.  In fact, they often make the problem worse as is being seen in Las Vegas.  &lt;a href="http://network.bestfriends.org/animallawcoalition/news/4108.html" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://network.bestfriends.org/animallawcoalition/news/4108.html&lt;/a&gt;

The people causing the problems here are already law breakers - they are not abiding by the current breeder licensing laws.  Why would they abide by a MSN law?  By charging AC with an addition law, especially one as far reaching as MSN, it will leave even less time for AC to address the real problems of abuse, dog fighting, etc.

I also suggest that everyone, especially Mr. Morrison, read Karen Delise' books:  &lt;a href="http://www.fataldogattacks.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.fataldogattacks.com/&lt;/a&gt;  

Las Vegas is facing criminal and social problems.  They should not be addressed through dog legislation.

Michelle Davis
www.KCDogAdvocates.org</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before calling for mandatory spay and neuter (MSN) laws I suggest everyone do their research as MSN has yet to be proven effective.  In fact, they often make the problem worse as is being seen in Las Vegas.  <a href="http://network.bestfriends.org/animallawcoalition/news/4108.html" rel="nofollow">http://network.bestfriends.org/animallawcoalition/news/4108.html</a></p>
<p>The people causing the problems here are already law breakers - they are not abiding by the current breeder licensing laws.  Why would they abide by a MSN law?  By charging AC with an addition law, especially one as far reaching as MSN, it will leave even less time for AC to address the real problems of abuse, dog fighting, etc.</p>
<p>I also suggest that everyone, especially Mr. Morrison, read Karen Delise&#8217; books:  <a href="http://www.fataldogattacks.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fataldogattacks.com/</a>  </p>
<p>Las Vegas is facing criminal and social problems.  They should not be addressed through dog legislation.</p>
<p>Michelle Davis<br />
<a href="http://www.KCDogAdvocates.org" rel="nofollow">www.KCDogAdvocates.org</a></p>
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		<title>By: Nathan Gaver</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1521</link>
		<dc:creator>Nathan Gaver</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1521</guid>
		<description>If you are interested in recessive genes, inbreeding, and degenerate animals read on!

 

Chapter 

1

 

A male lion breed with a female tiger, makes a liger od great size!

 

Chapter

2

a male leopard breed with a female lion brings forth a leopon. Which not only has the size and strength of the lion but also has the climbing abilities of the leopard.  

Chapter

3

All that has so far been said, is recognized by science.

Chapter

4

 

Now into the realm of what haas not yet been 'validated' (by science).

Chapter

5

 

All the other cats are said to interbreed

from time to time.

Chapter

6

I have to much time on my hands don't I.!?

The division of Species is based on the idea that, only members of the same 'Species' can indeed breed.

But if all cats ( including the Egyptian house cat) can breed, they are not different Species but only subspecies of the original cat.

 

Now, if the liger is bigger and the leopon is of the same size and better. Then it comes to reason that the original cat from off the Ark was a super cat. 

Does this make scents?????????????

Scientists say that the "extra" abilities that come out of these 'hybrids' are caused by "recessive genes" 

Recessive Genes are created by inbreeding.

Now here is the part that Make interest you 

Gen 7:2

Of every4480, 3605 clean2889 beast 929 thou shalt take3947 to thee by sevens,7651, 7651 the male 376 and his female:802 and of4480 beasts 929 that834 are not3808 clean2889 by two,8147 the male376 and his female. 802 
In this I think that the clean animals were allowed to descend without inbreeding and therefore pure. While the others were forced into inbreeding, which caused their abilities to go into 'Recessive genes'. The ancients had enough trouble with the lions, tigers, etc. So this might have been set to preserve man. Did you know that in India they breed the wild dog with the wolf to get a bigger breed. This alone means nothing, except that there is a story whcih appeared shortly after the flood. No later that 500 years, or 600, or 700, etc, after the flood. The story told of a great king who had wolves so great that his men were able to ride upon them, for they were far greater than any horse. 

Maybe I'm going nowhere, but if only two cats, two dogs, two bears, etc, walked off the Ark. Then I say that it would immediately force inbreeding, which in turn would force abilities into recessive genes. And (to the point) would force the super Cat to degenerate into the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah and house cat that we have today.  

I'm sorry I couldn't help joking and calling the lion and tiger a degenerate. 

 "In the production of pure breeds of sheep, cattle, hogs, and horses inbreeding has frequently been practiced extensively, and where in such cases selection has been made of the more vigorous offspring as parents, it is doubtful whether any diminution in size, vigor, or fertility has resulted. Nevertheless it very frequently happens that when two pure breeds are crossed, the offspring surpass either pure race in size and vigor." 

Sudden Origins by Jeffrey H. Schwartz

 The tiger is either a pure breed are a degenerate species!
Or I say.
They are one and the same..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

 

Else, the reason why the clean were in sevens as opposed to the others.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are interested in recessive genes, inbreeding, and degenerate animals read on!</p>
<p>Chapter </p>
<p>1</p>
<p>A male lion breed with a female tiger, makes a liger od great size!</p>
<p>Chapter</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>a male leopard breed with a female lion brings forth a leopon. Which not only has the size and strength of the lion but also has the climbing abilities of the leopard.  </p>
<p>Chapter</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>All that has so far been said, is recognized by science.</p>
<p>Chapter</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Now into the realm of what haas not yet been &#8216;validated&#8217; (by science).</p>
<p>Chapter</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>All the other cats are said to interbreed</p>
<p>from time to time.</p>
<p>Chapter</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>I have to much time on my hands don&#8217;t I.!?</p>
<p>The division of Species is based on the idea that, only members of the same &#8216;Species&#8217; can indeed breed.</p>
<p>But if all cats ( including the Egyptian house cat) can breed, they are not different Species but only subspecies of the original cat.</p>
<p>Now, if the liger is bigger and the leopon is of the same size and better. Then it comes to reason that the original cat from off the Ark was a super cat. </p>
<p>Does this make scents?????????????</p>
<p>Scientists say that the &#8220;extra&#8221; abilities that come out of these &#8216;hybrids&#8217; are caused by &#8220;recessive genes&#8221; </p>
<p>Recessive Genes are created by inbreeding.</p>
<p>Now here is the part that Make interest you </p>
<p>Gen 7:2</p>
<p>Of every4480, 3605 clean2889 beast 929 thou shalt take3947 to thee by sevens,7651, 7651 the male 376 and his female:802 and of4480 beasts 929 that834 are not3808 clean2889 by two,8147 the male376 and his female. 802<br />
In this I think that the clean animals were allowed to descend without inbreeding and therefore pure. While the others were forced into inbreeding, which caused their abilities to go into &#8216;Recessive genes&#8217;. The ancients had enough trouble with the lions, tigers, etc. So this might have been set to preserve man. Did you know that in India they breed the wild dog with the wolf to get a bigger breed. This alone means nothing, except that there is a story whcih appeared shortly after the flood. No later that 500 years, or 600, or 700, etc, after the flood. The story told of a great king who had wolves so great that his men were able to ride upon them, for they were far greater than any horse. </p>
<p>Maybe I&#8217;m going nowhere, but if only two cats, two dogs, two bears, etc, walked off the Ark. Then I say that it would immediately force inbreeding, which in turn would force abilities into recessive genes. And (to the point) would force the super Cat to degenerate into the lion, tiger, leopard, cheetah and house cat that we have today.  </p>
<p>I&#8217;m sorry I couldn&#8217;t help joking and calling the lion and tiger a degenerate. </p>
<p> &#8220;In the production of pure breeds of sheep, cattle, hogs, and horses inbreeding has frequently been practiced extensively, and where in such cases selection has been made of the more vigorous offspring as parents, it is doubtful whether any diminution in size, vigor, or fertility has resulted. Nevertheless it very frequently happens that when two pure breeds are crossed, the offspring surpass either pure race in size and vigor.&#8221; </p>
<p>Sudden Origins by Jeffrey H. Schwartz</p>
<p> The tiger is either a pure breed are a degenerate species!<br />
Or I say.<br />
They are one and the same..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>Else, the reason why the clean were in sevens as opposed to the others.</p>
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		<title>By: Manny</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1522</link>
		<dc:creator>Manny</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2007 21:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1522</guid>
		<description>REALITY CHECK!!!

Here is the reality.....I have been reading and working with different dogs since childhood.  I personally have owned American Pitbull Terriers (APBT's).  These dogs were originally created to combat with other animals (including dogs of all types)for cruel entertainment, status, and money (presently, also for illegal drugs). APBT's genetically have the drive to fight just like a pointer will hunt for birds or a hound will search for a fox.  Unfortunately, to this day, there are people who keep and breed these dogs for those same reasons (as combat and attack dogs).  These people have no love for these beautiful dogs, therefore, they do not care if the dogs receive a bad reputation and are outlawed.  If anything, it probably thrills them to know that their dogs are listed on the laws "most wanted" list.  It makes them feel their dog is a true "mean and bad boy."  A title like that, only gives these people the status they seek.  Owners with good APBT's (or any other bully breed) should form groups to represent, protect and stop the cruelty of dogfights and bring forth a new image of this breed.  
Yes, for anyone considering owning an APBT, first should educate themselves and understand that these dogs are walking army tanks and not everyone is suited for one of these breeds.  APBT's demand plenty of attention and a person with good leadership.  APBT's are awesome people dogs and have been know to sacrifice their lives for humans.  They have a charismatic personality, loyalty and endless energy.  They love the young and old and they love the limelight.  However, please do not forget the genetics of these dogs.  APBT's do not like to be challenged by other dogs and they should NEVER be allowed to challenge another dog.  If allowed, the APBT, can and will, accept the challenge.  With this said, it is not right to outlaw the dog, but use that time and energy to report all potential illegal activities and stop "cruel breeders".  Remember, most of these people who breed, have neighbors, therefore, if everyone works together, finding these " cruel breeders" is possible.  It is also important to write to our lawmakers and demand higher penalties and punishment for "cruel breeders".   Too many times, these cruel people get away with small penalties or no penalties.  It is our duty to work together (with the law) and save this breed from becoming extinct as a family companion.  Together we can stop the unfortunate image of a wonderful American breed---The American Pit Bull Terrier.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>REALITY CHECK!!!</p>
<p>Here is the reality&#8230;..I have been reading and working with different dogs since childhood.  I personally have owned American Pitbull Terriers (APBT&#8217;s).  These dogs were originally created to combat with other animals (including dogs of all types)for cruel entertainment, status, and money (presently, also for illegal drugs). APBT&#8217;s genetically have the drive to fight just like a pointer will hunt for birds or a hound will search for a fox.  Unfortunately, to this day, there are people who keep and breed these dogs for those same reasons (as combat and attack dogs).  These people have no love for these beautiful dogs, therefore, they do not care if the dogs receive a bad reputation and are outlawed.  If anything, it probably thrills them to know that their dogs are listed on the laws &#8220;most wanted&#8221; list.  It makes them feel their dog is a true &#8220;mean and bad boy.&#8221;  A title like that, only gives these people the status they seek.  Owners with good APBT&#8217;s (or any other bully breed) should form groups to represent, protect and stop the cruelty of dogfights and bring forth a new image of this breed.<br />
Yes, for anyone considering owning an APBT, first should educate themselves and understand that these dogs are walking army tanks and not everyone is suited for one of these breeds.  APBT&#8217;s demand plenty of attention and a person with good leadership.  APBT&#8217;s are awesome people dogs and have been know to sacrifice their lives for humans.  They have a charismatic personality, loyalty and endless energy.  They love the young and old and they love the limelight.  However, please do not forget the genetics of these dogs.  APBT&#8217;s do not like to be challenged by other dogs and they should NEVER be allowed to challenge another dog.  If allowed, the APBT, can and will, accept the challenge.  With this said, it is not right to outlaw the dog, but use that time and energy to report all potential illegal activities and stop &#8220;cruel breeders&#8221;.  Remember, most of these people who breed, have neighbors, therefore, if everyone works together, finding these &#8221; cruel breeders&#8221; is possible.  It is also important to write to our lawmakers and demand higher penalties and punishment for &#8220;cruel breeders&#8221;.   Too many times, these cruel people get away with small penalties or no penalties.  It is our duty to work together (with the law) and save this breed from becoming extinct as a family companion.  Together we can stop the unfortunate image of a wonderful American breed&#8212;The American Pit Bull Terrier.</p>
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		<title>By: Rhonda P</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1523</link>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda P</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 10:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1523</guid>
		<description>I am the proud parent of a pit bull mix, she's 9 years old and has never shown aggression to humans.  The discrimination against pit bulls (and rotties) is so sad as its impossible to find a place to live, I get dirty looks from people who think I have a "child-eating" ferocious beast on a leash, some towns we can't ever even move to because she would be confiscated and euthanized on sight (ie. Denver, CO).  I think its atrocious that the backyard breeders are getting a slap on the hand--god forbid we upset THEIR civil liberties; in the meantime, I have LOST mine for rescuing a dog that THEY (backyard breeders) created.  I resent that because of THEIR irresponsibility and their greed, that I and other responsible animal-lovers have to pay the price. It is because of THEM that I can't get homeowner's insurance. It is because of THEM that I can't find an apt.  It is because of THEM that toddlers' parents look at me like I'm a drug dealing thug, despite the fact that I'm anything BUT. The problem is NOT just a las vegas problem, it is a NATIONAL problem.  Every municipality cries and whines that their pitbull "problem" is out of control and thus that's why it results in BSL--it municipal governments STARTED enforcing their laws at the base level, it wouldn't become as big as a problem.  There is no enforcement for people breeding without a license and selling out of their car in the swap meets parking lot? You bet your ass there'd be enforcement for selling wi/o a license if it was infringing on casino business (ie fake trademark tshirts near the strip).  Either the people here can start clamoring for more Animal Control to be hired or someone needs to hand off enforcement capability of animal-related crime to the cops.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am the proud parent of a pit bull mix, she&#8217;s 9 years old and has never shown aggression to humans.  The discrimination against pit bulls (and rotties) is so sad as its impossible to find a place to live, I get dirty looks from people who think I have a &#8220;child-eating&#8221; ferocious beast on a leash, some towns we can&#8217;t ever even move to because she would be confiscated and euthanized on sight (ie. Denver, CO).  I think its atrocious that the backyard breeders are getting a slap on the hand&#8211;god forbid we upset THEIR civil liberties; in the meantime, I have LOST mine for rescuing a dog that THEY (backyard breeders) created.  I resent that because of THEIR irresponsibility and their greed, that I and other responsible animal-lovers have to pay the price. It is because of THEM that I can&#8217;t get homeowner&#8217;s insurance. It is because of THEM that I can&#8217;t find an apt.  It is because of THEM that toddlers&#8217; parents look at me like I&#8217;m a drug dealing thug, despite the fact that I&#8217;m anything BUT. The problem is NOT just a las vegas problem, it is a NATIONAL problem.  Every municipality cries and whines that their pitbull &#8220;problem&#8221; is out of control and thus that&#8217;s why it results in BSL&#8211;it municipal governments STARTED enforcing their laws at the base level, it wouldn&#8217;t become as big as a problem.  There is no enforcement for people breeding without a license and selling out of their car in the swap meets parking lot? You bet your ass there&#8217;d be enforcement for selling wi/o a license if it was infringing on casino business (ie fake trademark tshirts near the strip).  Either the people here can start clamoring for more Animal Control to be hired or someone needs to hand off enforcement capability of animal-related crime to the cops.</p>
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		<title>By: Bryan</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1524</link>
		<dc:creator>Bryan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2007 18:31:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think that we should focus on the solution and not the problem. Pit Bulls are like guns its usually not the product but a product of its own environment. Most of you are saying the same things but they need to be focused towards a solution. I say Ban convicted felons from owning particular breeds and create a breeders registration governed by local government. You breed than you must pay taxes and follow strict confinement and litter laws</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think that we should focus on the solution and not the problem. Pit Bulls are like guns its usually not the product but a product of its own environment. Most of you are saying the same things but they need to be focused towards a solution. I say Ban convicted felons from owning particular breeds and create a breeders registration governed by local government. You breed than you must pay taxes and follow strict confinement and litter laws</p>
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		<title>By: Ian - I-Team Producer; George Knapp - Chief Investigative Reporter</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1525</link>
		<dc:creator>Ian - I-Team Producer; George Knapp - Chief Investigative Reporter</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 20:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1525</guid>
		<description>This is to clear up some mis-conceptions posted by those who apparently didn’t read the story before posting their blogs or calling the station.   

We don’t specifically accuse anyone of breeding dogs to fight, though we’re not saying they’re not either. Animal control, local rescues, Metro and many callers, as well as common sense, all tell us this is a problem.

We are not “attacking the breed”, and specifically state that several times. We agree that the pitbull problem is a people problem, in that backyard breeders are breeding these dogs for size and money, and are not paying attention to the temperament of the animal, in many instances intentionally training them to be mean and fighters. The simple fact is, as long as these so called “breeders” crank out pit bulls, the animals wind up on the street, in the shelters and eventually euthanized. We are not calling the breed as a whole monsters, but that’s what these so called “tough guys” are breeding the dogs to be. It is the breed of pitbulls, and those attacked by these mis-bred,  mis-treated animals who are the victims. And frankly, a mis-trained pitbull can be more dangerous than other types of dogs. 

The ads specifically tout the large heads, large jaws, size, “temperament”, and “gameness” of the pitbull. They also state that the dogs are specifically bred this way. Names such as Gottiline, (The GottiLine dogs are said to be excellent, but if you are saying the name of the dogs and the tempermment of their original namesake is not a factor in marketing the breed, you are not being entirely honest.)  Razor’s Edge may or may not have something to do with a dog’s teeth. However, as you saw in our reports, that is exactly how that bloodline was used in marketing puppies. (Calvin, the backyard breeder who sold pups out of his car, specifically touted the dog’s sharp, straight teeth. We do not believe he was emphasizing this because he wanted his smiling  pup to pose for photos.) People like Calvin market to a particular group of customers. Those dogs far too often end  up in fighting rings, or on the streets, or in the animal shelter. There are numerous examples of this type of marketing, and they aren’t very hard to find. These opinions are not our. They are from the animal experts who works the streets of Las Vegas EVERY SINGLE DAY. 
The fact that we do not specifically praise those breeders who do not engage in such reprehensible behavior is consistent with what a news program does. Our stories focused on backyard breeders. We stated that from the very beginning, and more than once.We should not be expected to spell out, over and over, that not every breeder does this sort of thing. When an airplane crashes, we report the crash. We should not be expected to report that the vast majority of planes did not crash. This is a given. The fact that so many allegedly responsible breeders feel this was an attack on them speaks volumes.
  If responsible breeders truly care about pit bulls as much as they have said, they are the ones who should be most outraged by the backyard breeders who are certainly not responsible. The responsible breeders should be in the forefront of calling for better enforcement, and tougher spay and neuter laws. As ost of you know, that is not the case. Far from it.


Ian
I-Team Producer</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is to clear up some mis-conceptions posted by those who apparently didn’t read the story before posting their blogs or calling the station.   </p>
<p>We don’t specifically accuse anyone of breeding dogs to fight, though we’re not saying they’re not either. Animal control, local rescues, Metro and many callers, as well as common sense, all tell us this is a problem.</p>
<p>We are not “attacking the breed”, and specifically state that several times. We agree that the pitbull problem is a people problem, in that backyard breeders are breeding these dogs for size and money, and are not paying attention to the temperament of the animal, in many instances intentionally training them to be mean and fighters. The simple fact is, as long as these so called “breeders” crank out pit bulls, the animals wind up on the street, in the shelters and eventually euthanized. We are not calling the breed as a whole monsters, but that’s what these so called “tough guys” are breeding the dogs to be. It is the breed of pitbulls, and those attacked by these mis-bred,  mis-treated animals who are the victims. And frankly, a mis-trained pitbull can be more dangerous than other types of dogs. </p>
<p>The ads specifically tout the large heads, large jaws, size, “temperament”, and “gameness” of the pitbull. They also state that the dogs are specifically bred this way. Names such as Gottiline, (The GottiLine dogs are said to be excellent, but if you are saying the name of the dogs and the tempermment of their original namesake is not a factor in marketing the breed, you are not being entirely honest.)  Razor’s Edge may or may not have something to do with a dog’s teeth. However, as you saw in our reports, that is exactly how that bloodline was used in marketing puppies. (Calvin, the backyard breeder who sold pups out of his car, specifically touted the dog’s sharp, straight teeth. We do not believe he was emphasizing this because he wanted his smiling  pup to pose for photos.) People like Calvin market to a particular group of customers. Those dogs far too often end  up in fighting rings, or on the streets, or in the animal shelter. There are numerous examples of this type of marketing, and they aren’t very hard to find. These opinions are not our. They are from the animal experts who works the streets of Las Vegas EVERY SINGLE DAY.<br />
The fact that we do not specifically praise those breeders who do not engage in such reprehensible behavior is consistent with what a news program does. Our stories focused on backyard breeders. We stated that from the very beginning, and more than once.We should not be expected to spell out, over and over, that not every breeder does this sort of thing. When an airplane crashes, we report the crash. We should not be expected to report that the vast majority of planes did not crash. This is a given. The fact that so many allegedly responsible breeders feel this was an attack on them speaks volumes.<br />
  If responsible breeders truly care about pit bulls as much as they have said, they are the ones who should be most outraged by the backyard breeders who are certainly not responsible. The responsible breeders should be in the forefront of calling for better enforcement, and tougher spay and neuter laws. As ost of you know, that is not the case. Far from it.</p>
<p>Ian<br />
I-Team Producer</p>
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		<title>By: alex can</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1526</link>
		<dc:creator>alex can</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 02:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Pits are like a prism, magnifying peoples true feelings towards dogs and the media's slogan of "if it bleeds it leads".  Self-promotion and income generated from attacking Pits and their owners is the vilest aspect of this whole debate.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pits are like a prism, magnifying peoples true feelings towards dogs and the media&#8217;s slogan of &#8220;if it bleeds it leads&#8221;.  Self-promotion and income generated from attacking Pits and their owners is the vilest aspect of this whole debate.</p>
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		<title>By: debra welsh</title>
		<link>http://blogs.lasvegasnow.com/blog/2007/05/10/black-market-pit-bull-breeders/#comment-1527</link>
		<dc:creator>debra welsh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 12:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have a pit bull-lab mix. My dog was the product of back yard breeders. My son bought the puppy for 85$. When he showed little inclination to care for the animal or to socialize her properly I took her.  With a lot of time, patience and love, she has been transformed into an animal I can live with. Neither my son nor I knew anything about pit bulls when we got the dog. What we had was a totally nuerotic animal. She chewed the furniture, chased the cats, attacked the other dog, and was afraid to go outside on a leash. I got professional help from a trainer. It made all the differance. I wanted to abandon her also, but I knew that it was the wrong thing to do. A pet is for life. I suggest to everyone thinking about getting any kind of pet, to do your homework. A pit bull is not for everybody. This is a lot of dog. As for the backyard breeders, these people need to be put out of business. The shelters are crammed with unwanted dogs, esp pits. Please spay and nueter your animals. 
Debra</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have a pit bull-lab mix. My dog was the product of back yard breeders. My son bought the puppy for 85$. When he showed little inclination to care for the animal or to socialize her properly I took her.  With a lot of time, patience and love, she has been transformed into an animal I can live with. Neither my son nor I knew anything about pit bulls when we got the dog. What we had was a totally nuerotic animal. She chewed the furniture, chased the cats, attacked the other dog, and was afraid to go outside on a leash. I got professional help from a trainer. It made all the differance. I wanted to abandon her also, but I knew that it was the wrong thing to do. A pet is for life. I suggest to everyone thinking about getting any kind of pet, to do your homework. A pit bull is not for everybody. This is a lot of dog. As for the backyard breeders, these people need to be put out of business. The shelters are crammed with unwanted dogs, esp pits. Please spay and nueter your animals.<br />
Debra</p>
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