There are many urban legends surrounding the pit bull, mostly based on the idea that the dogs are somehow physiologically different from other breeds of dog.
A Pit Bull's jaw.
Many sources propagate the myth that pit bulls have a "locking jaw" mechanism, and that the dog cannot let go once it has bitten. This is untrue. Dr. I. Brisbin of the University of Georgia states:
Positive press
Although negative information about pit bulls is widespread and, when a negative news story occurs, highly publicized, there are also many positive stories. Some work in hospitals and care facilities as certified therapy dogs, many are well-loved family pets, and some have even saved people's lives. There are many incidences of pit bulls being productively employed by U.S. Customs , as police K9s.
Often pit bulls have been reported to "adopt" other species of animals (such as kittens or squirrels), earning the breed the nickname "nanny dog".
A rescued pit bull called Popsicle is a United States Customs dog, and is famous for sniffing out one of the biggest cocaine busts in history.
In February, 2006, New Yorker magazine writer Malcolm Gladwell published an article surveying the research on pit bulls which concluded that legal attempts to ban the breed were both crude and unnecessary.
In February 2007 a pit bull named "Chief" rescued his family of humans from a spitting cobra by dashing in front of the attacking snake and taking the deadly bite himself. Chief subdued the snake but died of the venom 30 minutes later.
In April 2007, columnist John Canzano of The Oregonian newspaper wrote a favorable piece on Hollywood, the pit bull that formerly belonged to NBA player Qyntel Woods. Hollywood, renamed Stella, was adopted by a loving owner and reformed from a fighting dog to a lap dog.
News reports of injuries and fatal attacks
News media stories of pit bull attacks involving disfiguring injury to humans and other animals, the latter very often also fatally, ranging in size from smaller nonpitbull dogs to horses can be found globally. The pit bulls involved were not always loose and off the owner's property, but sometimes were inside the home of the owner, who, or a family member or visitor, was the victim of the aggression. Fatal pit bull attacks to children and adults have been reported by the English-language news media in the United States and United kingdom.
Actress Jessica Alba has a pit bull named Jim Bowie.
Actress Jessica Biel owns three pit bulls.
Rapper Big Boi from hip-hop duo Outkast is a registered pit bull breeder.
Actors Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson have a pit bull named Penny Lane.
Actor Michael J. Fox owns a pit bull named Burnaby.
Radio host Ira Glass has a pit bull.
West Coast Chopper owner Jesse G. James owns three pit bulls; he named his 50's style burger stand after Cisco.
Jin Joo Lee (Korean Singer) has two pitbulls.[citation needed]
Good Charlotte twins Joel and Benji Madden own a Blue pit bull named Easy.[citation needed]
Daddy is a "pack member" of Cesar Millan's Dog Psychology Center. Hip hop artist Redman, Daddy’s original owner, gave the four-month-old puppy to Cesar.
TV cook Rachael Ray has two pit bulls.
Actress Alicia Silverstone has a rescued pit bull.
Comedian Jon Stewart has pit bulls.
Author Andrew Vachss, a vocal opponent of pit bull fighting and breed-specific bans, has a pit bull named Honey.
2007-07-01 18:13:10
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answered by Anonymous
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Let me borrow your pitbull to attack my neighbor's which are domesticated lochness monsters.
2016-04-01 02:13:59
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answered by ? 4
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I'd keep the dog fenced in in your yard if I were you - pits are tough, but eventually that monster will get him if you're not careful.
What's the Loch Ness monster doing in your neighbour's yard anyway? Is he on vacation from Loch Ness?
Chalice
2007-07-01 07:13:32
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answered by Chalice 7
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If you mean one of those cement statues.. Be sure to correct his behavior as often as possible. Plus your dog should not be in their yard.
But if it is no big deal .. like I have a Doxie-Apso and every morning he knocks over my St Francis statue and then pees on it. I wash it off and stand it back up but each and every morning he charges it and tinkles. I dont really do anything and let him have at it.
2007-07-01 07:13:52
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answered by Peyton 3
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Take your dog to the vet ASAP unless you want the injured creature to suffer the same fate as the muskrat.
2007-07-01 11:25:11
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answered by Anonymous
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keep your pitbull in your yard.If it attacks that what else would it attack a real person then you could have alot of problems even legal issues.
2007-07-01 07:21:04
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answered by tjanet23 2
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Keep the dog inside...one of these days the monster is going to get angry, and eat your dog.
2007-07-01 07:17:41
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answered by Anonymous
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Read him some Harry Potter.
2007-07-01 07:13:19
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answered by Angry Y!A Nerd, Meaghan Edwards 6
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let him do it! he's way cuter than the ugly lochness monster
2007-07-01 07:15:07
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answered by kerstin g 3
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Move out of Scotland....
2007-07-01 07:11:51
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answered by Anonymous
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