Why shouldn't I get a pitbull?

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Four Reasons Not to Get a Pitbull

1. I'm planning on fightin' my Pit cuz I want him to be happy.
There is no denying the fighting history of the American Pit Bull Terrier. There is also no denying the frighteningly grim future of the American Pit Bull Terrier. Every day, more and more cities are enacting breed-specific legislation that bans Pit Bulls or sometimes any dog that even remotely resembles a Pit Bull. The reason for this hysteria is as complex as it is simple. People are afraid of Pit Bulls. Many Pit Bull owners point the finger of blame at the media, which is understandable. There is some basis in reality to the picture that the media has painted of the Pit Bull. Are they all vicious people-killers with a taste for human blood? Of course not. Are they powerful, well-muscled animals with large heads and jaws suited for "locking on"(contrary to popular belief, there is no mechanism on the Pit Bull's jaw which causes it to lock onto its prey; this is done due to mere tenacity)? You bet. Can a poodle be just a vicious? You bet. But a poodle is not going to inflict the same horrific wounds that a Pit is capable of. Therein lies the problem. These are powerful creatures often placed in the hands of inept or ignorant owners. These dogs are facing extinction. They can not be allowed to be aggressive towards any animal, human or dog, anymore. I accept the history of my dog's breed. But please, for the sake of the Pit Bull, let's just leave dog fighting at that--history.

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2. I don't want to break my dog's will by obedience trainin' it. Let a dog be a dog. It's just gonna spend its life in the backyard tied to a tree anyway.

My mom just told me that a lot of Pit Bulls spend their days tied to a chain in a back yard. That's why I look so sad.

Ohh..there's so much in that statement, I don't know where to begin. First of all, let me say that I believe that all dogs, regardless of breed, should be inside dogs and should be obedience-trained. In fact, When Callie was in obedience training, she graduated first in the class! More specifically, let's look at the Pit. People see a Pit Bull and they see a 50 or 70 pound mass of solid muscle. They see a big head. They see a big jaw. They think--Gosh, this dog is tough! Right? Wrong. Most Pit Bulls are big mushes, really. They are not aloof dogs. They thrive on the company of humans. They are clowns who will do almost anything to show off. They are intelligent. They need stimulation. You will do MUCH more harm to your Pit Bull by subjeting her to a life in a backyard on a tie out than you would by not letting her fight another dog. They should be kept inside with the rest of their pack. If you don't plan on obedience training your Pit Bull, don't plan on GETTING a Pit Bull. The only Pits that we can afford to present to the general public are ones that will be AMBASSADORS for the breed; happy, friendly, well-behaved Pit Bulls. Pits are great dogs ONCE you've established yourself as the ALPHA, or leader. In my experience, Pits are very bright and tend to be a bit"bratty."

3. I like Pits cuz they look MEAN.
Do I look mean to you?

If you need a Pit Bull by your side to make yourself look tough, give me a call if a few months. By then I'll have my degree in counseling. Maybe I can even give you a discount. Seriously, these dogs do have an image. To be honest, sometimes I do like the fact that if I'm walking down the street and I feel uncomfortable with the person approaching me, I can be pretty sure that a Pit Bull is a formidable deterrent from an attack. However, this should not be the ONLY reason to get a Pit Bull. A dog should be purchased because you want to provide a loving home for him or her, not because you need to look tough.

Did somebody say BALL? Look what I did to this one! My mom and dad spend lots of money on new toys, but my favorite is this chewed up basketball I popped. Go figure!