Why Do People Hate Pitbulls & Rottweilers??? (WARNING:Controversial)!!!?

Question

OK-I just wanted to say that I'm sick and tired of the Pitt and Rott bashing that's been going on for years now. My opinion is that if people would breed, treat, and train their dogs correctly, we probably wouldn't have this problem at this magnitude. I think that this problem probably has a lot to do with ALOT of IN-BREEDING, and probably some to do with how people treat their dogs as well. What do you think? I had a Rottweiler try to take my arm off once, and we found out that her previous owner(s) kept her locked in a cage all the time and just tossed her food and water here and there. That is no way to treat ANY animal (unless they're like wild-zoo animals)<--- we won't get into THAT right now....

Answer 1

It is because of the media and all the stupid people that get sucked into their money making stories.
If people could only take the time to do some research on the breeds and not just jump to a conclusion that just because of one bad apple the whole orchard is full of them.
I have personally experienced the hateful remarks, nasty looks and even young children who know absolutely nothing about dogs and their behavior bash on my American Staffordshire Pit-bull Terrier,just because of her breed and the bad reputation that has been given to them.
If they only knew that I have raised her to be the most gentle loving dog that I've ever had, and she gets along great with other dogs,children,people, horses, etc. I'm even getting her ready for my newborns arrival, making sure that she knows that she isn't going to be the baby anymore, but that she is still forever loved.
I have seen my dog get almost ripped to shreds by a German Shephered (great dogs by the way), on two occasions and all she tried to do was run away yelping with her tail tucked between her legs.
I've watched her get mangled by a scrawny, near death cat, whom she again tried to run away from, not even close to turning around and fighting back.

I had rescued her from a bad home, where she was being neglected and maybe even being trained for pit fights, but I have not yet seen any aggression in her towards another animal. And if I do come across that behavior (which can be found in every dog big or small) that is when I become the responsible dog owner and keep her away from other animals.

Again when people start bashing the breeds the first thing out of their mouths is "that dog should be killed, because it is bred to kill and they are vicious animals." If they only knew that it is backyard breeders and mean, neglectful, idiots whom also know nothing about the breed of dog, that give these dogs bad traits and bad names.

Here are some pit-bull facts that have been proven by humane societies, rescues, and even the AKC and UKC:

-Pit-bulls have passed temperament tests with the highest scores.
-Pit-bulls are fond of people especially children
-Pit-bulls DO NOT have lock jaw
-Pit-bulls are loyal, affectionate, family dogs
-Pit-bulls are excellent learners and are used in a variety of community services, such as guiding the blind, rescueing those in disaster, serving the military, and the mentally ill and incompasitated.

People should also learn that a lab has a higher chance of snapping than a pit-bull, and that chihuahuas are naturally mean and aggressive, as well as poodles,border collies and huskies.
I am not bashing these breeds, but I am giving the facts that they are capable of being a bad apple.

I know I'm going to get those people who are going to say, "But what about that two year old who got his toes chewed off," Or "That little boy whom got mualed to death, by the two family pit-bulls?"
Again, this goes to the owners. The mother of that toddler whom had his toes chewed off, was a child with no feeling in his legs, and the mother was not around.Bad owner Bad mother.
That little boy and the family dogs, the little boy was left alone with a male and female pit-bull whom were breeding, the owners of these dogs had previous visits from animal control, and even noted that they had seen bite marks on the children before the incident occured.
Again this goes to show you Bad owner and Bad parents.

Never ever leave a child alone with a dog, no matter what the breed is, that is down right stupid and irresponsible.

I have now said enough and hopefully proved my point.

Answer 2

I completely agree with you. I own a pit bull, and she was raised well, socialized, trained. She has excellent manners, loves all kids, adults, dogs and cats. Her and my little kitten are best friends. I have met so many rotts and pit bulls that were absolute teddy bears, their ENTIRE life! None of this "They are sweet now, but will turn on you some time." That is rediculous, and un true. Dogs are not born aggressive, people make them aggressive. Dogs can become aggressive from in-breeding, people breeding dogs specifically to be aggressive, people training their dog to be aggressive, people abusing their dog, people who neglect their dog so they never get ANY socialization or training, and people who neglect the fact that their dog is aggressive, and let it get away with this behavior. Any dog can be raised to be a sweet loving family companion, and any dog can be raised to be a vicious dog. I have been bit twice by rottweilers, but both of these rottweilers were aggressive gaurd dogs. The owners knew these dogs were aggressive, but they still told me the dog wouldn't bite, well they did. But I have met FAR more sweet loving family rottweilers that will just give you kisses all day. These are dogs who were raised properly. And I also was attacked by a golden retriever, who left scars on my face. This was another case of an owner neglecting the fact that her dog was aggressive. After he attacked me, she informed me that he has done that before. Well it would have been nice to know before hand. And one more case is my brothers vicious dachshund, and I mean vicious. My brother excuses her behavior because 'she is too small to do any damage.' That was until she bit a young child on the lip. And my pit bull is affraid of her after she bit her on the nose. And my dog didn't even growl back at her, just backed away. I am not affraid of any specific breed, I judge every dog as a dog. This is a very sensetive subject for me. I have met ALL kinds of different dog breeds, each of which have their good and their bad, and I think it all comes down to their owners.

Answer 3

I agree. It is how people raise and treat there animals that determines what they are going to be like. But a lot of the times it is animal instinct. Like running into a grizzly bear, if he feels threatened, then he is more than likely to attack. It's the same with any animal, if they feel that they are in danger, they will use what comes natural to them. If animals are abused their whole lives, then they will be more aggressive. If you show them companionship and be their best friend, I think everyone would be way better off. You've probably heard stories of people getting attacked by a dog when they go to pet them, and then blame the dog and end up putting the dog down. I'm sorry but if your stupid enough to go up and try to pet a dog that you don't know, and something like that happens, you just set yourself up for that. Once again their animal instincts have kicked in and they feel threatened, they are only trying to protect themselves or their owner. Don't blame the animals for that. So people with dogs or anything out there, treat your animals with a lot of respect, they deserve it as much as anyone else.

Answer 4

Because people have MADE these breeds a breed to hate. I don't agree with it either. I am on the Ban The Deed Not The Breed Campaign. My brother in law has a pitbull kennel, and his dogs are the most loving dogs you have ever met. I owned an albino pit and she was the sweetest dog ever. I also owned 2 Rotts and they were just 2 big ol babies. It is the people who are giving these dog breeds a bad name. It is a proven fact that a dalmation is 10 times more likely to turn on its owner than a pit.

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Answer 5

These breeds of dogs are made of muscle, so some people used to train them to fight. Rottweilers are adorable but many people tie them up outside as guard dogs. Naturally, as a guard dog, they bark at people, which insinuates to people that those dogs are mean.
Once a friend had a Rottweiler and brought him over to my house, immedately he jumped out of the car and attacked my Cocker Spaniel. On another visit, my friend went to a farm and the dog got out of the car and attacked a mini donkey! He wouldn't let go either! I think the donkey was bleeding but it was okay. After that he gave the dog away to A LITTLE OLD LADY! She took it for a walk and it ran off and killed a squirell right in front of her, she was tramatiized! I don't think the dog was ever abused, but it was in a pound.
I acually wouldn't mind having a Rottweiler in a few years, but I'd have to get it when it was a puppy.

Answer 6

I have had every bully breed you can think of all without incident,My pit bull grew up with me.I dressed that dog up wrapped it in a blanket and all kinds of things
That wad 20 years ago.Now of days they are very inbred and that matters in regard to temperament.It is called line breeding.The grandmother to grandson and so fourth.I have witnessed puppies born without eyes i feel due to this way of breeding.I work in a kennel and am in close contact with all kinds of dogs and I cannot say that I have ever seen a pit bull snap or go crazy or anything like that but I know it happens every day.In order to have an opinion as to why a particular dog went off I would have to have seen every thing leading up to the event.There are some dogs that for whatever reason are just nasty.I wouldn't ever sat an entire breed but the fact of the matter is when you take that cute little puppy home how will you know that it wont end up crazy? you don't and you don't know that of any breed they are animals and therefore are unpredictable the problem with these types of dogs is that they are so strong. that is what makes them so scary.

Answer 7

THANK YOU!!! I'm so glad other people know rotties and pitbulls aren't evil. I agree with you totally. My dog is a rottweiler/lab mix and he's one of the most friendly, sweet dogs you'll ever meet. He loves everyone, strangers included. I think rottweilers, pitbulls, etc. have a bad reputation because they were originally bred for guard dogs, to protect who they love. This can mean being vicious even when they don't need to. Some people are afraid of big dogs, or just dogs in general, so they don't like them. I agree that if people trained and treated their dogs right we wouldn't have this problem. Saying ALL rottweilers are mean is like saying all girls like pink, impossible. I feel horrible for the rottweiler in your story, that's no way to treat any animal, wild or not.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! Someone on here who makes some sense!!!!!! I agree with you completely and just the other day said I'd had enough of the "pit" bashing! I had a neighbor who had a beautiful Rotti but they kept her tied up all the time, the kids would go by and tease her, and she finally broke free and tried to attack my dogs! Was I mad at the dog? NO Was I mad at the idiotic neighbor? You bet! They aren't fit to keep a pet and were reported! Only to find out they were supposed to be banned from having pets due to starving a Doberman a few years before! Long Story short, they were going to get a new puppy, I found out who from and told them not to let those people have the pup! The good part of the story, I adopted the puppy, a Staffordshire/rotti cross and we love him! I have 3 kids and he is wonderful! So again, Thanks for the positive!

Answer 10

The reason people hate Rottweilers and Pitbulls is because: a) They appear scary at first and b) More importantly, media sensationalism over rare dog attacks, while ignoring that tens of thousands of Pitbulls and Rottweilers that make great and safe pets. I remember how scared I was when I first got close to a pitbull, but to my surprise it turned out to be one of the most friendly and playful dogs I've ever been around. Pitbulls that have been trained correctly make great pets, and I personally would get one if I could afford it (dogs are expensive). Finally, here's a fun fact for you in regards to "dangerous" dogs:

The chance of you dying in an auto accident: 1 in 100
The chance of you dying in a dog (any dog) attack: 1 in 147,717