PitBull Doggies?

Question

is the bad rap about them deserving or r they mean like every 1 says?
I have one its nicce

Answer 1

No, it isn't deserving of the dog when it is the owners that help them get the bad rap they have . Because these owners chose to fight them that is how and the life they know. I have been around and owned a pit and she was the best raised my daughter and was a very good watch dog. She did her job protecting the family. And didn't just come right out and attack randonly. She would protect anyones baby not chew them up.
The goverment and people who think all the dog do is kill is close minded and doesn't want to know any better they take the word of anyone they hear. They need to live look and learn for themself not by listening to others. Dog attacks someone go for the owner of that dog they are the ones that raised it to fight.

Answer 2

They get a bad rap.
Everyone seems to forget the term "pit bull" includes several different breeds. If the breeds were seperate for statistics like all the other breeds are, we would see they are actually some of the more stable dogs. The American Temperment Test Org. is solid proof of that.
Also, most of the bites that take place are reported by either the victim or a witness. They are the ones who say what type of dog it is and it has been proven time and time again they, more often than not, mislable dogs as pit bulls. There are not many people who know what a pit bull actually looks like.

Answer 3

I'm a vet tech and I can say truthfully that any dog can bite. I am most cautious around the little dogs--chihuahuas, mini schnauzers, mini poodles, just as examples.
We have several 'pit bulls', one is a lovely Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has lymphoma and currently visits us every week for chemotherapy. He's a little nervous but we have never had a problem with him. One really pretty American Staffordshire Terrier came every week for immunotherapy (allergy shots) because she had a bad reaction when she first started. She likes to act tough--if you get too close she'll bark in your face, but I don't think she has a mean bone in her body.

Other breeds, like Rottweilers and German Shepherds still have a bad reputation. One of our chemotherapy patients was an enormous Rottweiler who was the sweetest thing in the world. Unfortunately he has passed on, and will be sorely missed.

My point is, no breed deserves a particular reputation. 'Pit bull' owners will have to work against that widespread fear that their breed has gained, and simply try to have a dog who is especially well trained and gentle, and very, very well-socialized. The only generalization that I make is that, like any terrier, they can have a strong 'prey drive'. This makes it critically important to introduce them to children and small animals (cats, small dogs, etc.) at a young age. Yet, of course this is true for any dog!

The only caution that I would have about 'pit bulls' is if you adopt one. And that is only because you don't know what sort of owner they had beforehand and what they were taught. Not to discourage adoption, but simply be careful until you get to know the dog, especially when you have it around other dogs or other animals. Of course, again, this is true for any dog.

Good luck to all bully owners.

Answer 4

The bad rap should be direct to the people who treat them badly because of their awesome abilities, not the breed itself. Pitbulls are not mean, nor are they born aggressive. Its the way you raise them, and treat them. I have been raised around Pitbulls my entire life, they are truly little geniuses. Pitbulls are the most loving dogs in the world with the feirces loyalty I have ever experienced. Most Pitbulls who are put through group training classes score higher than any other dog in their group. However they do need positive training. The more structure you give them in their lives the more they will love you. They get a bad rap because of thuer fierce loyality, they always are in need of pleasing their keeper, even though their keeper may be bad or good. Enjoy your pup and thanks for becoming a Pitbull parent.

Answer 5

I don't care what any body says, they are the best animal you could ever own , if they are raised with love and respect. Like any animal, they learn what they are taught. I own and have owned Pits fore many years and not once have either of my Pits gotten out of hand, because they have been raised with love.
I don't care if it is a poodle or a Pit, if you raise them to be mean well what kind of animal do you think it would be???? Mean and aggressive. I get so pissed because all people hear about Pits are the ones who have been abused and raised to fight. If you treat them with love and respect, that is what you will get back from them.

Answer 6

Pitties can be some of the sweetest dogs around. Any animal can bite. Not really a children's pet though, because of when they bite they tend to not let go, i.e. their jaws lock. But still great loving and obedient dogs for the more experienced dog owner.

Answer 7

I was attacked by one, so I use to think so. I watched an episode of The Dog Whisperer and after seeing that, my view was changed. I believe if you are a responsible pet owner, any breed of dog can be a good dog

Answer 8

If you are a crappy owner and don't treat you dog right, then yes he will most likely want to bite your face off. Pitbulls aren't mean dogs, any dog can be mean. Its all on how you raise it.

Answer 9

They have a bad rap like Rottweilers. Just like everyone else said. It depends mostly on how they were raised.

Answer 10

My pit bull Max is the best. He is 5 years old and very loving, loyal, protective, funny, my constant companion...everything rolled into one dog!