Not surprised to see Bob Kronk's name in this editorial. And understand this about Bob Kronk. I follow most news article about pit bull attacks, mauling and fatalities. And you know who else does as well? Bob Kronk. That's right. Whenever there is a news story about a pit bull fatality or attack, Bob Kronk is there to defend the pit bull. Bob knows as well as anyone the true damage that these dogs do. He knows full well the devastation they leave behind. Yet, there he is, defending the dogs that keep killing and mauling people. It would be one thing if Bob didn't know how many people's lives are ruined by this dog breed type. But he does. And he just can't bring himself to care. Putting dogs over humans is just what Bob does.

PS... I will put my 25 years of dog training and rehabilitation of ALL BREEDS up against your propaganda machine any day of the week... 10 times on Sunday.

How is this not a breed specific issue? From 1930 to 1960 the U.S. averaged fewer than one fatal dog attack per year, yet almost all dogs ran free, less than 1% were fixed, and males far outnumbered females because of the common practice of drowning female pups to prevent surplus litters. Pit bulls during that entire 30-year span killed nine people. Dobermans killed two, one in 1955 and one in 1960, and that was enough to create the lasting image of the Doberman as a dangerous breed.
Since 2010 we have averaged 28.7 fatalities per year from pit bulls alone. From 1960 to 1985, the U.S. averaged about 600,000 bites per year requiring medical treatment, with a dog population
of about 35 million. From 2000 to today, with a dog population of about 70 million, the average number of dog bites per year requiring medical attention has been between 4.7 and 4.8 million.
What changed?
In 1960 pit bulls were about half of one percent of the U.S. dog population. By 2000 they were about 3.5%, and now they are 7% of dog births, though still only about 3.5% of the dog population due to excessively high mortality, mostly through shelter surrenders and impoundments.

If anyone is on the fence about pit bulls being a breed specific problem all we have to do is look at coloradogs. They are a breed specific advocacy group! Their entire existence is based on promoting fighting breed dogs.

Pit bulls are special. They were bred for the sole purpose of killing another dog in "the pit" in the most inhumane way possible. Pit bulls kill more humans than all other breeds COMBINED.

This is a total lie! They were also bred to fight tethered bulls and bears...

considering dog figting has been banned for many many years your allegation that these dogs are bred to fight is a bald faced lie,, FYI there's no such thing as a pitbull if you calling it a breed, "pitbull" is generic term used to describe over 25 breeds , and you wonder why BSL is being repealed?? are you not playing with a full deck of cards??

Your comment, "considering dog figting has been banned for many many years your allegation that these dogs are bred to fight is a bald faced lie"

Every few months there's another dog fighting ring busted by the FBI. All of them involves pit bull dogs.

What makes you think just because it's dog fighting is illegal it does not occur?

Just recently there was a guy who videotaped his pit bull killing another dog in his front yard. It included his commentary encouraging the "dog fight". I'd hardly call it a dog fight as the other dog was half the size. But that's what bullies love about their pit bull dogs.

They were Bred for fighting many years ago and that trait is still in each and everyone of their Bloodlines. All them Breeds you speak of are in fact "Pit Bull" by their Gene Pool and that is all that matters, they are all Pit Bulls making them all dangerous as the next. Having a few different races in a gang doesn't change the fact they are still a gang now does it?

Care for me to educate you, flying monkey?

What were they bred for then? Rounding up sheep?

Is that your intelligent comment, Jimbo?

Was that yours?

keep up the good work Jim very witty by far better then anything i've seen from you?? tudoring?? lol? blink bklink

I do....and I am here to educate you...how about you and your plus size wife debate me

You couldn't educate a 5 year old. Lol. And before you try and insult somebody's wife , take a good look in the mirror, hahahahahaha. Ruff ruff

Oh, buddy...I'm sorry to break it to you, but your wife is NOT what the rest of the world think is attractive...well, maybe in one or two third world countries... Look, you married her so it's your poison, you poor SOB....if I had a heart for you cult members, I'd grace you with some affection. The fact is, your wife has contributed to libelous blogs...she has harassed innocent people and she stalks people...Psst, despite her scary appearance, she has prahhhblems in the head, Jim. She hides behind a pulpit and claims to be some sort of Holy roller, when in fact, she is nothing more than a miserable psychotic insecure booger. Did you know you own a dog that is known to be aggressive toward both Humans and other animals...? Yeah, keep preaching....lol

Ps, sorry about your recent losses, hahahahahaha.

Apparently you haven't looked in the mirror lately. I figured as much, baw hahahahahaha

LISA YOUR JUST A DUMB PERSON AND SHOULD STAY OFF ANY DISCUSSIONS.
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT THE LADY JOANNA IS OLD? I WOULD SAY YOU HAVE A PIT BULL MOUTH AND A MICE BRAIN.

;)

Are you chubby Lisa?

BTW, Liger is Lisa ...just in case you think I'm hiding....XO

;)

Annie, honey...are you bored? I'm a little concerned that you are trolling an article's comments from 6 months ago...But then again, I'm not surprised... You flying monkeys usually lack a social life and therefore, have only your keyboards to keep you busy...You poor thing.

Could you please cite the source of this information?

Editor of animals-24/7, Merritt Clifton.

No Jan. A source that is credible.

You wouldn't know what a credible source looks like ColoRADogs, as you rely on the NCRC for you information.

every mainstream legitimate animal organization oppose bsl, and to try and suggest either DBO or Merritless or DF are legitimate and your only sources kind of explains why bsl is falling down!! experts clifton!! lol!!!!!

The fact there are more heartless inconsiderate people that are more worried about an animal that can rip a person to shreds than the person getting ripped to shreds out there than sensible understanding people that are trying to save peoples lives from them unpredictable animals is why BSL is not in effect everywhere, (That's the sad truth) This planet is full of morons. Who else in their right minds would let these so called dogs bite their nuts off and still defend their well being? :P None of us will with sense, I'll tell ya that.

Mary, coloradogs does not handle pit bulls. I don't believe they ever did. They are a pit bull broker, a middle-man, and just recently increased their efforts to dispense pit bull propaganda and undermine public safety.

From their newly redone website: "WE ARE NOT A SHELTER AND DO NOT HAVE A FACILITY YOU CAN VISIT."

Gabriel- most rescues are foster based. Just a little tidbit of info for ya.

From what I can tell, you get a "fee" for being a middle man. On the previous version of your website, you make it look like you do keep pit dogs. That and you claimed to be an "all breed" rescue which I told you was false. At least now you state your true purpose, to promote fighting breed dogs.

Oh Gabriel- It must be hard to ignore the truth yes? Our website is very clear on who we are and what we do, as is our Facebook site. What are "pit dogs" exactly. Seems like a less than witty play on words. A "fee" for being a middle man? To what? You're skewing of information isn't even creative.

Your previous website was misleading for sure. It appeared you kept pit dogs but you do not. Now, for whatever reason, you state it.

Pit bull advocacy is such a morally bankrupt cause. Full of lies and half truths. I used to be on the fence about the subject but after knowing how you people operate and who you hurt, I no longer having an interest in supporting such a cause. Oh, and you people are bullies for sure.

Somehow we doubt you were ever on the fence. If you can read, you can see who we are. Thanks for visiting our webpage though. Do we not have some dogs in rescue at our home? Do we have a small facility? Do we have fosters? Where do our dogs come from? Is it all a strange conspiracy? Should you be wearing a tinfoil hat? What are the FACTS about BSL. www.coloradogs.org It's all out there Gabriel.

Your comment, "Do we not have some dogs in rescue at our home? Do we have a small facility? Do we have fosters? Where do our dogs come from? Is it all a strange conspiracy?"

Who is "we"? LOL! I'm saying YOU don't keep pit bull dogs.

I, the founder, do not have a pit bull right now. But that wouldn't preclude me fostering one would it Gabriel? It's really not some conspiracy Gabe and believe it or not, most rescues in CO don't discriminate and adopt out pit bulls. After all, they are just dogs.

Your comment, "After all, they are just dogs."

No, they are pit bull dogs, bred for blood sport, bred to kill another dog in "the pit" in the most inhumane way possible. Herding dogs bred to herd, retrieving dogs bred to retrieve, and pointing dogs bred to point.

If a pit bull makes a "good pet", it is in spite of it being a pit bull and not because it is a pit bull.

Oh lord this old line again. *yawn* Nothing new to add huh? Have a good night Gabe.

one vital flaw in your logic is you reckon these pitbulls end up in shelters are all willing to fight or maybe just maybe they're being dum[ped because they won't fight?? and equally herding dogs are not born knowing how to herd and not all of the are effective as herding dogs ?? kind of shoots big big holes in your theory but that's what we've come to expect from you?

straying from topic indicates you have nothing??

and this is relevant to this article how?? another attempt to go off subject with baseless accusations, lies and opinion because that's all you have?

trying to move off topic because your making yourself look like a fool??

Jeff Bogkart, stop hiding behind that stupid name. Why do you want to mock a man who has lost his child? Is it because you are afraid of the truth?

Hi Mary-
Yes, we still work with reputable shelters in other states. California has one of our favorite shelters but we also bring in puppies and adults from OK (that was outlast litter), TX, NM and of course locally. Isn't it great that CO has such high live release records that we are able to save lives that would otherwise be lost of all breeds of dogs?

Mary Ann: Does it really matter where the dogs come from? A life is a life, human or animal.