I have a daughter who has a slight obsession with pit bulls.?

Question

im just wondering if this is good or bad because i personally dont like pits at all. Me and her always get into arguements because she says that they are good and are only bad if trained to be that way. i disagree.

Answer 1

if you love her you will keep her away from them forever. Pits and dobies will snap (apparently for no good reason) and attack the closest thing that is pissing them off at the moment. Dog, cat, child or adult, they don't care, they just want to kill something and they do. Never trust these dogs. I don't care who or how they were raised.

Answer 2

To say they are only "bad" because they are trained that way is just not true. This type of dog is almost exclusivly bred irresponsibly so genentics play a large part in this also. some dogs will be difficult no matter how hard you try. This being said if your daughter wants a pitbull there is a right way to go about it, and you may even find it to be a rewarding experience. Many people think that shelter dogs are worthless probelm dogs. This is just not true, especially when it comes to pits. In far too many cases a pit type dog is put on the streets for the exact reason most pet owners would want it...its too nice. There is no shortage of these dogs wasting away in the shelter system, and by buying one she would be just supporting the people who created this situation. The nice thing about providing a caring responsible home to a shelter pitbull is that most wont do it, and often the ones who do typically find it extremely rewarding. Adopting an adult pit is the best way to go because you can get feel a for their fully developed personality and you will be able to find one that matches yours (this is important with a dog trype that can vary from high-energy/drive to couch potatoes). Getting a puppy is a crap shoot and tell that to your daughter, she may have the best intentions in the world, but may find as that puppy grows it develops issues she is not equipped to handle or has an energy level that does not match hers. Pitbulls are not all bad dogs and much of what your hear is myth...ie: lock-jaw, turn on their owners for no reason, etc. If she is intent on getting one I implore you to ecourage her to do it this way and help solve the problem rather than supprt it.

Answer 3

The amount of ignorance on the part of those so against pits just astounds me. Your daughter, god bless her, is one of the few that are standing up for this breed. You will always hear urban legends about my uncle's cousin's kid sister who was eaten by a pit bull and they never found the leg. Please. People jump on the band wagon against something that they know nothing about. ANY dog can be vicious and usually it's the little ones who are more likely to be so. Did you know that the Golden Retriever has a higher incidence of bites than the pit? Or that pits surpassed them and other "family" dogs like the beagle in temperament tests? Each generation seems to have a different "vicious" dog. It was the shepard, the dobie, the rott, and now the pit. Do your research and you will realize that they are great family pets. Look into rescue if you choose to get one. We have two rescued females and they are gentle and sweet and all around great family pets. But we are RESPONSIBLE!!!! Our child knows how to behave around them and they respect her as a pack leader, something that many people are uneducated about. Good luck and tell your daughter not to give up the fight because without people like her (and I) this breed would be executed.

Answer 4

I had a pit bull that was a great big old baby. However, they are very stubborn and they are not tolerant of being badly treated. (The bloodline point is also a good one.)

If you look at most of the stories of people being attacked by pitbulls, you can usually track down the cause. Sometimes the dog had been abused. Sometimes the victim was mistreating the dog. Sometimes the dog thinks the victim is a threat to himself or someone he loves. The big difference is the dog is less tolerant of a misstep, and he's capable of backing up his bark.

For this reason, I wouldn't have one around a young child. Even a kid who's been taught how to treat animals properly may make a mistake.

If you don't feel comfortable about having one around, I also wouldn't recommend you get one, whatever your daughter's opinion. Pitbulls have serious dominance issues. They can smell fear and need an owner that can establish who is in charge without violence. My grandmother couldn't go in the backyard while the pitbull was a alive because the dog learned early on that grandmother was scared of her. Everytime she went out, the dog would growl and bark at her. However, with me, my parents, and my grandfather, she was loving and a big baby.

She was also very protective of me. Once I got stuck in the mud and couldn't move. (long story, don't ask) The dog got very upset and ran 1/2 mile to get my parents. When my father finally showed up with the dog, the dog was whining and barking and still very upset. My father warned me before he ever came near me, "Whatever you do, don't scream or cry out when I pull you out. The dog may think I'm hurting you, and he'll tear me to pieces."

Tell your daughter to find a dog you can both agree on. When she has her on place, she can try out a pit bull. I'd still suggest she be around some first though.

Answer 5

i'm able to allow you know that on a similar time as a prior poster pronounced its the owner that makes them risky, its additionally the breeding and that i does no longer want one in around my babies regardless using fact its a unnesscary probability to those babies and different babies or people interior the section. you should report a non everlasting Restraining Order or Injunction yet determine you have gained each and all of the information previously you do: who're the breeders? How long have they been breeding? Are they area of an association? Are the mum and dad on internet site which you will circulate see? What Vet does this breeder use considering the fact that they could be a sturdy source of documents? in the journey that your ex can no longer answer or grant those solutions then SHE should not be GETTING A canines.

Answer 6

no pit bulls have it in their blood to be bad dogs. it does not matter how they are trained. my lil cousin was malled by her grandparents pit bull cause they thought the same thing. they raised that pit from a pup and then they had their granddaughter over she was only 1 at the time they went outside to play let the pit roam free and he attacked her, i mean they said she looked like a rag doll. thankfully by law they had to put the pit to sleep she almost died, after 6 reconstructive surgeries now and she's 4 she still has 4 more and the grandparents told her mom to sue their homeowners insurance and now when by the time my lil cousin is 30 she will have gotten 2 million dollars over the course of 12 yrs. most homeowners insurance won't even cover houses that have pitbulls so she should make sure hers does. they are also very strong my husbands cousin has one that overpowers her, her husband is the only one that can control him and that's not even when the dog is mad.

Answer 7

The answers both against and for pit bulls dissapointed me!

Those against pits...you have no idea what you are talking about. This is a wonderful, loving, and sadly misunderstood breed. You are basing your opinions on the MEDIA which is equally as scary as your ignorance of dog breeds and behavior. Pit bulls are one of the most steadfast and dedicated of dog breeds. The extremely small percentage of pit bull type dogs that are involved with harming a person are NOT representative of the 99% of other dogs of the breed. To blame the whole breed for the actions of a small minority is the equivalent of racism. If you opened your eyes and actually did research and THOUGHT (gasp! it is possible) it through for yourself instead of blindly basing your opinion on the media you might be surprised. These dogs are excellent family dogs and deserve our love and respect. PUNISH THE DEED NOT THE BREED!

And those who spoke in favor of pit bull type dogs, bless you. But there was still a lot of misinformation being spread. A normal pit bull should not so much as growl at a person even while withstanding abuse and neglect. They should NEVER offer to bite a person and it is extremely rare for one to do so as it would be going against hundreds of years of breeding. Pit bulls are one of the few breeds specifically bred to never show aggression to humans.
They also don't just "snap". That's urban myth material.
For more information please visit these wonderful sites:
http://pbrc.net/index.html
http://www.badrap.org/rescue/index.cfm
http://www.hugabull.com/
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/index.htm

And a couple of poweful videos:
http://gprime.net/flash.php/thepitbullproblem
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0dC8BPA0VoI&search=pit%20bull
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1K0fuuahSKs&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LQXUy2BT9A&mode=related&search=apbt

For those who love the breed, stay strong! For those who don't know what they are missing....well, there's still plenty of time to learn!

Answer 8

It is bad....bad...bad. Even highly trained pitt bulls are dangerous. My cousin had a 2 year old son. Their next door neighbor had a pit bull. It was a family dog. It was played with daily by children. It never showed agressivness. But, one day, my cousin's 2 year old was playing in the back yard and got close to the dog and it attacked him. They never even found his entire body. It ripped him to shreads. It was a nightmare. This was not a mean dog. He was a good, trained, family dog. Pitt Bulls are a no no around my home.

Answer 9

While I question about your "name".....

I personally think pit bulls are sweet... at least from the ones I have been around. My cousin has two pit bulls who will jump up on your lap and act like big babies (REALLY big babies...). I've not yet personally seen one mean pit bull.

Answer 10

FIND A REAL PIT BULL BREEDER NOT A BACK YARDER IN YOUR AREA AND TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER OVER THERE AND LET HER BE FREE HELP FOR A MONTH AND SEE WHAT IT TAKE TO HAVE A PITDOG AND HOW LOVING THEY ARE TO PEOPLE AND HOW DEADLY THEY CAN BE TO ANIMALS AND THEN DECIDE CAN SHE HANDLE THIS GIFT FROM GOD AND NOT GET THE NEIGHBORS POOCH KILLED

Answer 11

I have a vendetta against pitts as well. My son was just snapped at by one a few weeks ago and all he was doing was petting her. They are VERY agressive dogs. I was go with something a bit less dangerous like a yorkie!!