PIT BULLS
Loving, intelligent and yes, I am a responsible Pitt owner
The "Sad" Work Of The American Pit Bull Terrier
Sadly, some heartless individuals who thrive on blood sport started developing some of these breeds for entertainment and greed. The American Pit Bull Terrier is the victim of this sick need for violence, blood, and money. These dogs certainly don't deserve the bad press and harassment from the public and the media. They have it hard enough in the hands of their abusers. The ones that make it out of that hell need understanding, compassionate, and responsible owners willing to take the necessary precautions to keep them safe and happy. Click on the link below for a glimpse at the very sad reality Pit Bulls are facing, and you will know why many of us deeply believe these dogs need help and more good people willing to open their hearts to them: Sad Reality
So many untruths and half-truths have been repeated so many times that the general public has begun to believe fairy tales instead of fact concerning this wonderful dog. Its enough to make a bullydog (affectionately called) supporter want to SCREAM! Like any breed of dog, a healthy pit bull that is properly raised will remain loving and friendly. The problem that we have, is not with the dog...it is with idiot people that breed dogs! ANY dog can be aggressive....if you have aggressive tendencies, you do not breed it whether it is a Pomeranian, a Cocker Spaniel, or a Pittbull. You can also make ANY dog mean....ANY DOG. If you take any dog and do the horrific things that these low life's are doing to Pitts....it will become mean! PUNISH THE DEED NOT THE BREED. These people need to be jailed and fined! Then besides the idiot people breeding them to use for fighting.....you have people that like to perpetuate a "bad dog imagine" by taking them around town with logging chains for leads and those stupid big spiked collars! Grow up! A car, clothes or a dog is not an extension of you....it doesn't mean that you are anything different than what you are! Only that you have money to buy a type of car (so do murders and child molesters) or that you have a type of dog.
Great photos of the way Pitts used to be seen years ago HERE
FACTS:
Aren't Pit Bulls MEAN and
VICIOUS?
No more vicious than golden retrievers, beagles or other popular dogs! In a
recent study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society
(ATT), pit bulls achieved a passing rate of 83.9%. That's as good or better than
beagles ... 78.2%, and golden retrievers ... 83.2%. How did your favorite breed
do? See for yourself: ATTS.org
Don't Pit Bulls have
LOCKING JAWS?
No. A pit bull's ability to "lock on" with it's jaws is one WHOPPER of
a myth that refuses to let go! The jaws of a pit bull are built just as any
other dog's jaw. There's no 'enzyme', no special mechanism that would make a
pitbull's jaws 'lock'. They're DOGS, not alligators! What a pit bull does have
is strength, tenacity, and determination. When he grasps something he wants to
hang onto, his willpower is the glue.
Don't pit bulls have to be
TRAINED TO FIGHT?
NO! Just as we have breeds like the Jack Russell Terrier which was selectively
bred to do battle with badgers, foxes and other animals, the bull breeds have
been selectively bred to fight other dogs. Pit bulls can run the gamut from very
dog aggressive to exceptionally dog friendly, but each shares some degree of the
inbred potential to fight other dogs encoded into their genetic makeup. Under
the right (or WRONG!) circumstances, if a pit bull is poorly managed, he can get
into a scuffle with another dog and fight like a pro ... even if he's never done
it before. A well socialized, well managed pit bull should never have to get
into a dogfight, because he's accustomed to the presence of other dogs
Will a pit bull that
shows aggression towards other animals go after PEOPLE NEXT?
No. Aggression towards other animals and human aggression are two totally
different things. We've heard this frightened quote, "He went after a dog
(or cat) and our kids might be next!". This is one big MONSTER of a myth
that has generated a host of damaging anti-pit bull hysteria. It is perfectly
'normal' for a pit bull to be wonderfully affectionate and friendly with people,
while at the same time not 100% trustworthy around other dogs. Like any breed of
dog that we see in family homes today, a properly raised, well socialized,
responsibly owned pit bull should never be human aggressive.
Should DOG AGGRESSIVE
pit bulls be euthanized?
Since we know that dog aggression does not equate with human aggression, we
believe dog aggressive pit bulls with wonderful people-loving personalities
deserve the same opportunity to enjoy life as more dog tolerant pit bulls. Pit
bulls are highly trainable, and even the more dog aggressive individuals can be
RESPONSIBLY MANAGED by their smart and loving owners so there never has to be
concern of a tussle.
Are pit bulls
unpredictable around CHILDREN?
Pit bulls have enjoyed a long history as favorite children's companions and
family pets. When well socialized and properly raised, they're the perfect breed
to tolerate the rough and tumble play that kids can dish out. Pit bulls tend to
be drawn to the joyful optimism of children and love to meet them with tails
awaggin'! Some APBTs may not be suitable with young children because they could
knock them down in their exhuberance. Common sense dictates that children should
be taught how to properly interact with dogs (of EVERY breed) and should never
be left alone with a dog unsupervised.
Have you seen this wonderful site yet? Kids
and Pit Bulls
Don't all pit bulls want
to chase CATS?
Self-respecting dogs of every breed will go after cats, and pit bulls are
no exception. However, there are endless examples of pit bulls that exhibit a
lower prey drive and co-exist quite peacefully with cats, birds and other pets.
My Pit lives with birds, cats, a ferret, and other dogs. And there are also some
dogs who can never be trusted with smaller animals.
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT THE ACTUAL BREED
From The American Kennel Club
American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Standard
General Impression
The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength
for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly
alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in
outline. His courage is proverbial.
From SiriusDog
That sly smile, those determined eyes, that un-waning pleasure to please... the mere quality and characteristics of the APBT have evoked more human emotional, rational, and irrational response than any other breed that exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or people-eaters. Their natural aggressive tendencies are toward other dogs and animals, not people. However if they are properly socialized they will not even be aggressive with them. These are truly quality companions for quality owners only! The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy to the death. It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know when it needs to protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull Terrier can be willful and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood. For the most part they are very friendly, but not recommended for most people. Excellent with children in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with rough child play.
From About Dogs.Com
Affectionately called "The Nanny Dog" in England, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier belies the reputation given to him by those who are unfamiliar with him, and is a trustworthy companion to children and adults alike. True to Terrier nature, however, he can be stubborn at times and requires firm, but loving handling to prevent him from taking over the home.
From The Dog Channel
The American Staffordshire Terrier originated from breedings of the old English bulldog and one or more game English terriers. The qualities of strength, courage, loyalty, trustworthiness and companionship have made this an enduring breed, part and parcel of American history and legend. Generations of children have grown up watching "Our Gang" comedies with Pete the pup, a registered American Staffordshire Terrier. The breed was recognized in 1936 by the American Kennel Club and given the name Staffordshire Terrier, chosen to avoid confusion with the already recognized Bull Terrier, a similarly derived English counterpart
From Canine Concepts
The Stafford (Staffie or Staffy) is renowned for loyalty to their owners and
stability of temperament, qualities which can make them a good family pet. When
properly bred and socialized, they are fond of people, playful, energetic, and
not naturally aggressive. They are normally excellent with children and their
small size adds to their appeal as a family pet; however, they have extremely
high energy, which makes them more than a handful for inexperienced owners.
GOOD SITES
THE MOST ABUSED DOG: CAUTION LINKS BELOW ARE GRAPHIC
http://realpitbull.com/abuse.html
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/dogfighting_fact_sheet/
UKCpitbull.com Flash video - GRAPHIC, you will cry, but it really hits home
Information from myself, Happy Pitt Bull.com, PittBullLovers.com, Pitt Bull Fact vs Legend