Are pitbulls good with children?!?

Answer 1

That is a very controversial question. I personally would NOT trust a pit bull with my kids.

Answer 2

Actually I am going to say yes they are.... pit bulls were bred to fight other dogs not people... I know of several familys that have had a pit bulll as a family pet for yearrs... It is not untilll you chain them up outside and leave them for years for them to got over territoroal that you have problems....I my self have given a pit bull to a kid home and I would never do somthing that might possiably hurt someone let alone a kid......

However be very very carful when selecting a pit bull and I would suggest a Puppy so that there is not question as to how it was raised.... besides then pup would be submerged in chiledren from get go and would never know any thing else.....do your home work.... when selecting a puppy... you do not want the bully of the litter but you dont want the shy one either the ones that are genuinly curios about you and not scared or timid would be best.... like i said do your homework.. there are lots of sites out there that can help you in selecting the right Pup...

good luck and i hope this helped

I jsut want to emphisise that it is so important to do you home work if you truly want a good pitbull you will prolly have to pay a good price any cheap pit bull is a [uppy mill pup or a back yard breeded who do not care about temperment or anything but the money involved.

Answer 3

I've had many different breed of dogs and I would have to say that out of all the dogs I've had, my pit bulls have been the best when it comes to being around small children. The dog I have now is a 6 year old pit bull and he's been SO good with my nieces and nephews. They have pulled on his ears, his tail, and his balls and he has done nothing but look at me with a look that says "Please, make them stop". It's true when people say that they have been bred to fight, but that doesn't mean that they naturally fight. That just means that they took certain traits from certain dogs and put them all into the pit bull. They've maid a very strong dog with a very strong bite, the rest is up to the person who raises it. The pit bulls that I have had have all been big babies, because that's what I wanted and that's what I've made. The one I have right now is the biggest sissy. He's been attacked by other dogs smaller and weaker than him and he's cried and ran to me like a little girl.

Answer 4

IGNORANCE. Pure Ignorance. I have a rescue pit bull, raised as a fighting dog, scheduled to be euthanized. I reluctantly fostered my pit bull, only to fall head over heels in love. While he needs to be monitored closely around other dogs, he has NEVER been aggressive towards humans, especially kids. At 80 lbs, he is a massive force of muscle and strength, but has nothing but LOVE and patience with people, ESPECIALLY kids. Babies. I can let children in my back yard alone with my pit, unsupervised, knowing they will not only be fine, they will be taken care of. What is wrong with you people? Want to know the stats? You are more likely to be bit by a Chihuahua, or even a German Shepherd. Yes, IF a pit bull bites you, you are more likely to die, but getting bit by a pit is far less likely than most breeds. Stop the discrimination. Pit Bulls are nick-named nurse-maids for a reason. They are kind, loving, patient, tolerant, and above all, love children. Do your research. Really. Research. Pit Bulls are, beyond doubt, the gentle giants of the canine world. Ignorance is lethal. And all of you that lash out in ignorance, are only creating unfounded and unwarranted fears. Get a life already, post on some other web forum.

Answer 5

Some people have advised you to adopt a pit from a shelter, Because of the situation you are in (Small kids) I think it would be inadvissable to do this. If you do get a one, get a puppy from a breeder you trust, having seen the parents, or the mother at least
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Small children should never be left unsupervised with any dog. Maybe you could look into a Staffordshire bull terrier who are supposedly very good with children , often the breed is refered to as the 'nanny dog' or 'childrens nurse-maid' because of this.

Answer 6

Depending on the temperment of the animal. I have seen Pitbulls that roll on the floor and lick the babies face. I have also seen them where they don't like little children. You just have to find the right one for your family. Go to your local animal shelter and contact Pitbull rescues in your area and give one a second chance! Good Luck! And don't be scared of pitbulls! They aren't mean!

Answer 7

I rescue and re home pit bulls. I have done this for 15 plus years, and my children(all 6 of them) and numerous neighbor children have always interacted with my dogs. I have NEVER had a single problem. With that said though, I will add that NO dog is safe with children. A small child should never be left alone with a dog, of any breed. My niece was mauled by an aunts basset hound. I know my niece, she probably "deserved" it, but it could have been prevented had she been supervised!

Also, the way you raise them does play a role, but genetics are important. Don't get a pit bull bred for human aggression. A properly bred pit is NOT protective. They are not "guard dogs" and will lick anyone who comes to the door! I have owned quite a few pits, and only one would have defended me from an attack, maybe! Of course, most people are deterred just by the dogs presence, but pit bulls are one of the most stolen breeds of dogs! Do alot of research before you decide if a pit breed is right for you!

Answer 8

If you mean do pitbulls EAT and MAUL children then yes, but if you watch the news you know that several of them have attack kids. So most pitbulls should not be trusted when there are children around.

Answer 9

There are so many false rumors, myths and just plain ignorance about Pit Bulls.

Do a search on "the truth about pit bulls" there is even a great video by the same name - watch it. You can also search on "nanny dog" their nickname in England where they are known as being great with children. Maybe the English just train their dogs differently?

Statistics show there are approximately 3 child deaths per year caused by Pit Bulls compared to almost 2000 child deaths per year commited by the parents of the children - should we outlaw parents?

Pits by nature are intelligent (rated #2), loving and very obedient. The monsters we hear about in the news were TRAINED to be that way - blame the owner. My Pit loves to play with other dogs and is very protective of young children - I've watched her very delicately take pretzels from the hand of a two-year-old who enjoyed feeding them to her.

Dogs don't suddenly "turn" on children. I have often heard of children getting bitten when they: grab onto a dog and hurt it, try to take it's food/treat/toys, or because they surprised or scared it.

The facts are out there...don't believe everything they tell you on the nightly (sensational) news.

Answer 10

Absolutely not. They were bred to kill and can turn on a dime. A woman raised a pitbull from a tiny puppy and even let it sleep on her bed. One day he tore her face off. It was reported in the newspapers. She was the first person to get a face transplant. Get a dog that is bred to have a good temperament around kids like golden retrievers, poodles, beagles, etc.

Answer 11

Personally, I wouldn't want my children with pitbulls unless it was a puppy and raised by us to be gentle. You don't know how someone else has raised a dog. Any dog can turn on you, and I certainly wouldn't want a pitbull to turn on me or my kids.