Originally Posted by matese  If breeders check several generations back, know that parents, grandparents, great grandparents and so on were NOT USED for FIGHTING they have a good chance if they train their puppy socialization skills at a young age to NOT be AGGRESSIVE. But in all honesty if I OWNED one I would never take the chance of letting MY pit near any small animal. As much as I LOVE the breed, and as much as the ones that slobber me with kisses I would never let that pit near a small breed. My Cody is not dog friendly so I don't allow him near any dog let alone a pit. I have several friends that have Pits, they also have a poodle and a yorkie, and the two smaller breads command that home lol. That is NOT to say this is common, it all depends on the Pit and training it has had. Several years ago I read where a woman had two Pits, raised them as puppies,they slept in her bed with her, one day she had them in the back yard, she tripped, fell to the ground, one Pit started to attack her, then the other
joined in, husband and son came out, could not get them off her, they shot both dogs. Horror story for sure, it still goes back to the breeding parents and their history. We have a member or two that had pits, would be so nice if they offered up their experience. All in all, it is up to the buyer of a pit puppy to make sure they are buying from a breeder that has done their home work and checked generations back for temperament of all their breeding pairs. I am by NO means an expert on Pit Bulls, my passed 4 girls had wonderful temperaments, LOVED all animals, I would NEVER let them near a friends Pit Bull or any LARGE bred. They are ANIMALS and we never know what may trigger them off. Better to be safe then sorry. Always be a responsible dog owner, no matter what breed you own. |