I am really dissappointed to see GSD's in the same light as pits here. First off GSD's are MUCH smarter than pits which allows them to evaluate situations and decide when and when not to defend themselves or there "pack". Where pits attack out of sheer attitude and cruelty. You will rarely see or hear of a GSD attacking someone out of there "territory" just for the fun of it. I have the perfect example in my GSD. I can take my dog into public off of the lead around any other dogs without the slightest hint of aggression. BUT step into my front door without permission and you won't be attacked but your not going anywhere either. I have put alot of time into my shepherd but most of this behavior is instinct. My dog will only attack as a last resort. I will say this is somthing I DO NOT reward or like for that matter. But This is what makes GSD'd desirable to there owners. They are and always have been protectors. I am not saying ban the breed either due to the fact that it just gives the feds another controlling factor over our life. But the truth is they are dangerous animals and if you have wolf crosses as well you are sitting on a ticking time bomb. These animals have wild instincts that are completely unpredictable. Just my .02

How would a pit have any conception of cruelty?
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