Why Can't Breeders Of Pit Bulls Breed A Pit Bull That Is Calmer And Less Dog Aggressive?

Question

Illegal breeders who want a fighting dog will always breed an aggressive dog. Why can't a honest, decent breeder start to breed a pit bull that is tamer. It happened with Dobermans and Akita's. What do you think about this?

Answer 1

This would be hard to do. It's not the pit bull itself that is aggressive, it's the gene that appears to be malfunctioning that is the problem. The dog doesn't appear to be able to decipher aggression from non aggression. This is what makes it dangerous. The dog can be a very sweet loving dog. It's nothing wrong with the temperment. It's the malfunctioning aggressive/non aggressive gene.

Answer 2

Breeders that are inbreeding and breeding aggressive dogs do not want to stop because they are still able to sell the puppies for profit. These back yard breeders do not care about their dogs or the breed, they just want to make money. I know a person that wanted just one litter of puppies to sell from her male and female pit bulls. The female is one of the best tempered dogs I have ever seen, not aggressive at all, but the male is very dog aggressive and somewhat people and food aggressive. I would have never bred these two dogs with one being aggressive.

I think all breeders, not just of aggressive breed dogs should be required to have a special licensing in order to breed their dogs. If the breeder does not have a license and breeds anyway, they should have their dogs taken away, face prison time or at the minimum, pay a heafty penalty. This would hopefully at least cut down on designer breeding, mixed breeds, inbred dogs and poor breeds with agression, health and mental problems.

Answer 3

There are a lot of very responsible Pit Bull breeders and unfortunately there are a lot of awful breeders. Our family Pit Bull is one of the sweetest and most loving dogs there is and so are the other 12 that friends and family got from the same breeder. The problem is that there are so many that breed them primarily to fight and they are trained to be aggressive. The problem is not the dog itself it is the idiots that train them to fight and our government for not have stricter laws against those people. Even if they stop breeding Pit Bulls all together they will just find another breed to exploit.

Answer 4

A pit bull is not "bred" mean, it's RAISED mean. I am the current and PROUD owner of a pitbull. She is not now nor has she ever been mean because I would never allow her to do so. She is great around other dogs (she lives peacefully with a cat for that matter) and is happiest in the midst of children. Should you choose to be humane to the dog and treat it with love and kindness, the most it will do is lick your face off. A pit bull, or any dog at all, will only be as "tame" as you teach it to be. Any issue brought to the attention of the public in regards to a "pit bull" is almost always a PEOPLE problem not a breed problem. Punish the deed and not the breed.

Answer 5

The "real" original pit bull, was bred FOR illegal dog fights and fighting in general, which is why they have jaws shaped as they do with the teeth placement wider and deeper then other breeds, allowing the jaw to clench and lock. Some breeders will try to downplay the aggressiveness of the breed, by carefully planning around a lower intensity temperament, but the majority of people who get into breeding pit bulls are trying to breed a dog that is intimidating and it ends up blowing up in their faces because the dogs are bred around aggression in this case. You can learn more about how to save and support the Pit bull and keep them away from irresponsible breeders by visiting the "Unexpected Pit bull" site. The Am Staff breed is a calmer gentler version of the Pit bull and can be seen on line or at the shows. I would recommend looking into a breed with the similar looks you want, but that is a lower drive dog, capable of being a good guard dog without being unpredictable. And of course there are good breeders and bad breeders of every breed, so make sure that you check your sources well.

Answer 6

um...real breeders are already doing this. quality breeders never breed "aggressive" dogs.

BUT...real breeders are breeding for correct type and temperament. in an american staffordshire terrier or a staffordshire bull terrier they need to be high drive, because they are terriers and that's a vital part of their personality. that doesn't mean breeders breed for dog aggression, but it means that breeders are not trying to turn staffies into golden retrievers. dog aggression is easily handled (and avoided) by solid training from puppyhood.

akitas and dobermans went through a period where there were alot of very unstable temperaments being bred because clueless people were breeding them right and left because of popularity. the responsible breeders had to work for years and years to undo even a fraction of the damage the bad breeders had done

Answer 7

Some here carefully put out their answer with a lot of knowledge of how the breed was formed and they get a thumbs down? My step-daughter has a mixed pit, beautiful dog, BUT it is also one of the most stubborn breeds. We have hired a professional trainer that also trains police dogs, including rescued pits that were used on the force, and he explained the same thing, so knocking those answers shows that some do not understand the breed. It is an agressive breed, and especially important to keep an eye on them as they age, particularily around children. So if you want to be a wise owner of this type of dog, please understand the traits that are associated with this breed. I agree that owners of this breed should take an IQ and answer questions on this type of dog.

Answer 8

I have a pit bull and he is the most submissive dog I've seen. In fact all the pit bull I have been in contact with are not the sterotype. Up until the 1950's the Pit Bull was the #1 most desired house hold dog in the country. Most advertisements you see from before that time usually feature a young child with a pit bull...for example, Buster Brown. The dog from the Little Rascals was a pit bull. The media makes these dogs out to be vicious. Yes, they are used in dog fighting, and yes they are usually seen in awful living conditions and nasty, but it's not the true nature breed.

Answer 9

They do. American Staffordshire Terriers are wonderful dogs. Keep in mind - not only should breeders be ONLY breeding the very "best of the best" in both form AND temperment - Owners of bully breed dogs have to be responsible for making sure they are socialized properly and promote the positive traits of the breed. This means keeping your dog indoors, on heartworm medication, in obedience classes and properly socialized with people and other animals. And - MOST IMPORTANTLY - Spaying or neutering your dogs!
There are responsible APBT breeders our there - they are few and far between in my mind because too many breeders are only out to make a quick buck.

Pit Bulls can be great pets - go to PBRC.NET and check out the dogs available for adoption.

Answer 10

Maybe they have but, the name 'Pit Bull' can mean so many different mixes of breeds. I like Staffordshire Terriers, whether English or American. I feel so sorry for Pit Bulls. And you're right about Doberman's. They are so sweet. I can put my arms around their necks and hug them without any fear. I don't personally know any Akita's.

Answer 11

To echo our Basset lady, they do, you just don't hear about the vast majority of Good Pitbulls on the news.

We have several Pitbulls that come to our dog daycare. They play well with others and adore the staff.

I'm speaking of APBT, American Pitbull Terriers.

Also, for show purposes, AKC has recognized American Staffordshire Terriers, and those dogs have been bred away from the old fighting standard.