A potentially killer dog in the hands of an owner who insists on garnishing him in weapons....
And you wonder why people like myself do support Breed Specific Legislation. It's not just because of the breed, it's because of the owners. And you are exactly the type of owner we loathe in the dog park where I live.
I don't care how sweet or friendly your dog is,
NO dog regardless of breed, belongs wearing weapons. Especially not a dog that was developed to kill other dogs..
You just don't get it. This is not about you, this is not about your dog. I would say the same thing to a LAB owner if they garnished their dogs in weapons also.. The only difference is, the LAB is not as much of a POTENTIAL threat as "KNUCKLES"...
You give your dog a fighting name, you garnish him in weapons, and then you wonder why other dog owners consider him a threat... It's not because of the media, it's because of selfish, owners who don't care about the danger they are putting other pets in.
Your little anecdotes about how cute and sweet your dog is means nothing to no one. You are setting a bad example for your breed and causing further hatred of the breed based on the irresponsibility of the owner and your desire to accessorize your dog wearing weapons.
You want people to be less afraid of your dog, think about renaming him "Tulip" and dress him accordingly:
Though I still could argue, a WOLF in sheeps clothing is still a WOLF...