Pitbull

[SladesMommy]

I've come across alot of different breeds through my volunteering at the animal shelter, rescueing, and fostering. The ONLY dog I've ever been frightened of was one of my family members cocker spaniel. That dog tried to chew my face off every time he saw me, all because he wasn't socialized as a puppy.


I own a PIT BULL (oh the HORROR.. look at her in my avatar..she's just sooo scary ). WHY do I own her? Because I choose to look past the myths and media hysteria about the breed. I saw a sickly 5 wk old puppy that would ultimately die if I hadn't rescued her. I'm saddened some people think she deserves to die just because of her breed. She's my big baby and would never hurt me or anyone else. She is my "heart dog" and I just dont' know what I'd ever do without her. Everytime I look at her I think of how lucky I am to have her.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I agree with you...to a point.
ANY dog can turn on you in an instant, regardless of breed, breeding or how it was raised and trained. Opting for a breed that is historically less agressive by nature is not the solution--even other breeds can turn and it only takes ONE TIME! It is CRUCIAL to consider is the severity of damage each dog can inflict.
Unfortunately Pits have more working against them than any other breed. The physical structure and strength of the dog itself means that a resulting injury of an attack/bite would be far more severe than other breeds. In addition, because so many of them are used for dishonorable purposes, you have alot of bad breeding out there. When a Pit is poorly bred, the faults in temperament that can be picked up are deadly.

Makes a lot of sense. Well worded.

[ARCHIE]

Every breed has it's good and bad faults.
Pit's I would just call "Unpredictable".
Read too many stories about owner's who had the most
well trained loveable Pit when it bit or attacked a family
member or other dog just out of the blue!

[Peters]

pretty faces & judgemental people are what comes to my mind i love putbulls!

[flutterby]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Every breed has it's good and bad faults.
Pit's I would just call "Unpredictable".
Read too many stories about owner's who had the most
well trained loveable Pit when it bit or attacked a family
member or other dog just out of the blue!

Its usually an excuse you get for a dog who isn't well trained, is abused, or something the owner didn't see because they aren't familiar with "dog language" so to speak... They probably wouldn't admit the dog was teased or abused.. Or else they hit their dog everytime it "acts" out which leads to only masking the behavior .. not getting rid of it.. Like people, some dogs can only take so much.. I'd gladly bite a hand that hit or teased me.. JMHO..

[YORKIE_mom_2008]

Originally Posted by ladyj

Potential killer. Two words, I know. I can't imagine why anyone would want a pit bull. Too many of them are great pets until the day they kill something, human or animal. Maybe you could get a golden retriever to learn about them?

i have had a retriver before I am interested in the pitbull because of their history. I want to see if it is possible to have a full blooded pitbull and still have a great pet around animals and kids and everyone and everything.

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by flutterby

Its usually an excuse

Hmm..sometimes, but not always. Sometimes it's exactly what people claim it to be. It's unfortunate, but happens. Even with perfectly trained, never abused or teased dog. It would be nice if the theory that there is always a clear, logical, preventable cause and reaction, but reality is, that just isn't always the case. It just presents a bigger problem and response when the dog is one with the physical ability of causing more severe damage.

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by YORKIE_mom_2008

i have had a retriver before I am interested in the pitbull because of their history. I want to see if it is possible to have a full blooded pitbull and still have a great pet around animals and kids and everyone and everything.

I wouldnt risk my kids(if I had any) or my pets lives or health because I wanted to experiment the temperment of a known unpredictabe breed of dog.JMO

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I wouldnt risk my kids(if I had any) or my pets lives or health because I wanted to experiment the temperment of a known unpredictabe breed of dog.JMO

I agree.

[Rae Rae]

Originally Posted by kalina82

can you find the pit bull? Pet Pitbull - Find the Pit Bull

i bet you can't get it on the first shot. i didn't, but i got it on the second shot.

Thanks for posting that link! I've learned that a lot of "pitbull" attacks aren't always by pitbulls, but other dogs are mistaken for them. I never realized how many dogs look like pits! Whenever I hear of a pitbull attack on the news, I always think to myself "I wonder if it really was a pitbull?"

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by YORKIE_mom_2008

i have had a retriver before I am interested in the pitbull because of their history. I want to see if it is possible to have a full blooded pitbull and still have a great pet around animals and kids and everyone and everything.

its 100% possible to own a pit bull that gets along great with kids and other pets. my friend adopted a pit puppy from the shelter i worked at. that puppy grew up with 3 kids. Then two years ago when i got morgan, they hung out all the time. morgan walked all over her. every time the pit was around morgan she would lay down, and if she had to get up she would walk very slowly so as to not step on morgan. it was so cute.

[crystalsmom]

I've said plenty in the last thread.

[YORKIE_mom_2008]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I wouldnt risk my kids(if I had any) or my pets lives or health because I wanted to experiment the temperment of a known unpredictabe breed of dog.JMO

Who are you to say that I would even think of putting a person or animal at risk. There are people that own pits that are completely dedicated to having their dogs and their neighbourhood living in peace and take all precautions. Plus, I am not planning on getting one while I still have a Yorkie because if anything should happen to him then I don't know what I would do. So many people are so hooked on the fact that they were bred to fight that they do not realize that any dog that attacked a handler or any other human, it was put down! They are beautiful and wonderful dogs. And, why is it that the only people that support the "pitbull" breeds are pitbull owners and people that know that dogs are not born mean but can become that way if not properly disiplined. Maybe people that have a problem with pitbulls just are not educated on the matter.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I wouldnt risk my kids(if I had any) or my pets lives or health because I wanted to experiment the temperment of a known unpredictabe breed of dog.JMO

exactly!!

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by YORKIE_mom_2008

Who are you to say that I would even think of putting a person or animal at risk. There are people that own pits that are completely dedicated to having their dogs and their neighbourhood living in peace and take all precautions. Plus, I am not planning on getting one while I still have a Yorkie because if anything should happen to him then I don't know what I would do. So many people are so hooked on the fact that they were bred to fight that they do not realize that any dog that attacked a handler or any other human, it was put down! They are beautiful and wonderful dogs. And, why is it that the only people that support the "pitbull" breeds are pitbull owners and people that know that dogs are not born mean but can become that way if not properly disiplined. Maybe people that have a problem with pitbulls just are not educated on the matter.

I am not saying that you can or cant get a pit bull. I really dont care. What I am saying is that I hope that you never have to experience the HEARTACHE of losing a beloved pet or a child or a neighbor pet or child.. You never made it clear that you would not get one until you did not have a small pet either. And maybe people that are "un-educated" about pit bulls are actually smarter than you think. These "dogs" have a bad rap for a reason, not just hype.