In most cases Pit Bulls are vicious and dangerous because they were trained to be.
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Destroying Stereotypes
The American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier collectively make up the breed of dogs known as Pit Bulls. As a breed, they are not savage, attack dogs. Quite the opposite, they can be very gentle, intelligent companions.It is true that some dogs have caused insurmountable terror, suffering and loss, but when put into perspective Pit Bulls that have maimed and killed people and companion animals are those that represent a small percentage of the millions of good dogs that belong to this breed. Keep in mind that other breeds hurt people and animals too, however they are not publicized as the Pit Bull is. The stereotype of this particular breed feeds the shock and awe sensationalism of the media.
It is important to note that statistics can be manipulated to represent whatever view a person wishes to portray.
Myths
- Pit Bulls have locking jaws. Pit Bulls do not have locking jaws. The fact is they have very strong jaws in comparison to other dogs which make them more powerful; they are stronger than many other breeds. A Pit Bull's body composition is comparable to a body builder and an average person. Just because one person enjoys body building and is therefore stronger than another person, it does not mean that that person is any less gentle or friendly
- Pit bulls are inherently mean and vicious. Pit Bulls by nature are not mean and vicious-they are very sweet and friendly. They are easily trainable and respond well to commands which can change their happy go lucky personality into something monstrous. Their desire to please, paired with their strength, high prey drive and malleability make them a great candidate for use as guard and attack dogs and in fighting rings.
- For an authoritative and comprehensive site about pitbulls visit www.animalfarmfoundation.org
Comments
Dallas
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01/28/2010
I have a pitbull and he is just so sweet at night he has to sleep with me. i bring his bed with me and later in the night he jumps on my bed and he spoons me.
Tom
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01/18/2010
Pit Bulls are wild animals that do indeed have a higher sense of blood lust than other breeds. Just as you wouldn't want a tiger or a leopard in your neighborhood (I hear many of them are friendly too), so should you have the right to remove these animals from municipalities.
Cassie
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11/22/2009
I totally agree that Pit Bulls are great dogs, there are some labs that are way meaner then any Pit Bull i have ever met. I use to have a pitbull mix she was the best dog ever i could stick my hand in her mouth when she was eating and she would just stop chewing and spit her food out and lick me. She NEVER fought any other dog. A border collie attacked her and she didn't even fight back.
Cliff
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10/10/2009
You may hate pit bulls and that is your right.
Please go here:
www.petopitbulls.org and look at the entire site, including the free online movie.
It may not change your mind but we can learn from one another.
The best,
Cliff
cj
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09/08/2009
Heres the thing that gets me once upon a time rotts were the evil dogs along with saint bernards,gsds,and many more now its the pits time.The big diffrence is now the media is everywhere we look also yes there are alot of pits around.But the big factor is pits are very hard to tell apart from other dogs.Around 25 breeds look like the true apbt.As far as other dogs are less likely to be fatal any dog over 50lbs has the risk of being fatal.But go ahead ban the pits then every other dog after that becomes the popular guard dog used be peoples ingorance.Even if you do ban them will they go away lol no do you think the people who own dangerous dogs will stop because they are banned thats like saying a gun ban will work cause the criminals cant get them such bs. But like i say ignorance breeds ignorance
maggie
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08/23/2009
I am quite shocked. everyone seems to be so loving towards pit bulls. I myself have never owned one. I%2527m a labrador lover and my lab got attacked by a pit bull. the dog seemed nice and friendly. The owners were a nice family and wouldn%2527t train the dog to fight. Randomly one day the pit bull attacked my dog nearly killing it. I can say I am terrified of pit bulls. They have become so popular and most of the ones i see being walked at parks either attack other dogs or want to go after people....i hate pit bulls%2521
Cathy
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08/13/2009
I adopted a pit mix 5 1/2 months ago. Yes, I could never trust her around any small animal (she is a terrier mix, after all);therefore, she is never outside our back yard without a leash, in accordance with the leash laws. On the other hand, she is sweet and good-natured and has never met a person she didn't like. I think every dog should be judged on an individual basis.
Sarah N.
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08/03/2009
That's weird. My mom had a Pit Bull, and he would play with ballons and never pop them, beg like any normal dog, and sleep next to you or next to the place you are sleeping.
Pit Bulls are bad? I never heard of that.
Melisa
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06/02/2009
i have three pitbulls and they are nothing like what people say they are. i have known about some pitbull problems but i dont believe that it is the dog it is how the owner trains it. they are very protective but would never hurt anyone unless they have a reason to.
Christian M.
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04/08/2009
i dont own a pit bull. i really dont care for the dog. But from what i have seen in the past pit bulls are really nice dogs to have. I have an aunt who's owned one herslf going on 5 years and has not done a thing to hurt her or her son and daughter. So i disagree that they say evey pit bull is a dangerous breed. It all depends on the owner..
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