I own a female pitbull, she is the sweetest and loyal dog. I also have two boxers. She protects our house but once someone is welcomed in she loves them. I haven't done any formal training with her, she is naturally this way. The breeders (backyard breeders) I got her from kept her parents outside and did not train them at all, they were mean. I believe it is how the owner raises the dog that will determine their personality, and of course there is probably some traits in her blood, such as protecting my home. I am just wondering what peoples opinions on pitbulls are? My grandma hates my pitbull for only the fact she is closed minded and uninformed I believe.
2007-07-12
11:07:30
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hate14.... you are probably racist too huh? I hope you get bit in the a**!
2007-07-12
11:14:42 ·
update #1
I do have to admit, I sometimes enjoy the fact that people are so terrified of my pitbull, when I know she is the biggest baby ever and wouldn't hurt a fly. People seem to fear the unknown I guess. You hear all kinds of stories about them, but I am more scared of stupid chiwhawhas. I worked in a boarding kennel and hated taking the little chi's out because they would almost ALWAYS bite, probably out of fear and little man syndrom but I think Chi;s bite more than pits. It just isnt a big deal cuz they are little and it wont hurt someone as much, but they seem just as aggressive to me.
2007-07-12
11:24:20 ·
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I agree that a dog's temperment is influenced mainly by its upbringing. That being said, every dog has inherent traits. Pitbulls are a breed that was developed to be aggressive and kill. The aggression gene is there because a selective breeding process was used to hone that aggression.
A normally docile dog of any breed can fly off the handle. If a Cocker Spaniel goes nuts you might get bitten and bleed a little bit. If a pitbull goes nuts you might get killed.
2007-07-12 11:20:49
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answered by Peter D 7
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it all has to do with how they are trained and bred.
Pits were not originally bred to be human aggressive! They may be protective of the home (any dog can be) and they can be dog aggressive, as they were bred to fight!
Did you know that Helen Keller had a pit bull? She was blind and deaf, and her faithful companion was the "dreaded" pit bull.
Media has made them out to be monsters. There are idiots breeding and training poor examples just so they can look "macho". The breed is getting a bad rep because of it. Id bet that half the "pitbull" attacks were breed mis-identifications. Most people cannot ID a pit. Id bet that if you lined up a pit, a boxer, a rottweiler and a few other breeds, most people would not be able to point out the pit!
2007-07-12 13:58:07
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answered by Nekkid Truth! 7
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"hate" (the first responder) is an idiot. And I doubt very seriously that she works at a vet. Anyone in the field of veterinary medicine knows how to spell "Chihuahua"!
If you pay close attention to stories of Pitbulls who have attacked, you will notice that the animals behaving this way have been raised to do so; No proper socialization as puppies or as adults, are usually not neutered (to intentionally heighten aggression), and in some cases are abused by their owners or are encouraged to fight viciously with other dogs.
Unfortunately, the Pitbull has become a problem. the misuse of the animal by HUMANS has become a vicious cycle that continues to perpetuate the breed's bad name
Yes Pitbulls, as well as some other breeds, genetically are more aggressive. Chows, Sharpeis, German Shepherds, to just name a few are other breeds that were bred as guardians and by nature have aggressive tendencies. That means that without human intervention, they develop based on their genetically encoded instinct to protect
Unfortunately having a mean, man-eating Pitbull has become a fad.
Many people own them to fight them and for them to protect property. Unfortunately, as a statistic this use is mostly among lower class citizens, regular veterinary care is never obtained, and the owners are never exposed to someone to alert them of the importance of neutering, socialization and training. These dogs roam and mate, breeding litters of puppies who will also most likely find homes with other similar kinds of people.
Reputable, PROFESSIONAL breeders of pitbulls and other "advanced" breeds take very special care to screen potential owners of their puppies before placing them. Many breeders will not give you a puppy if you are a first time pet owner, or you otherwise do not meet their criteria as a responsible owner.
In a loving home, handled properly a pitbull can be a fantastic family pet. But as said before the pitbull is an advanced breed. They need to be handled, played with and taught a particular way as puppies. Aggressive behavior should not be encouraged, especially in play. Socialization with all kinds of people, all colors and sizes, and other animals, in many areas and not just the home, is ESSENTIAL. Many other factors come into play.
No, Pitbulls should not be destroyed, but a lot of the people owning them should be, I think to myself sometimes...
2007-07-12 11:41:10
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answered by ~ Mi$fitPrin¢ess ~ 3
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If pitbulls are not properly raised then yes they will be aggressive. They were bred to be aggressive. If the pitbull is neutered, under control/trained and friendly then I have no issues with them. But I feel the same way about any breed. Except for chows, I think they should all be kicked out of this country, they are purely aggressive no matter what. I've seen maybe 2 in my lifetime you could consider "friendly".
That first person that posted is brainless like every other closed minded person. The dog may of been raised right, but bloodlines do indeed play a part of a dogs behavior. Also, you don't know for a fact that guy was telling the truth, his dog could of been like that before. Nobody is gonna say "oh yea, my dog has tried to attack many people".
2007-07-12 11:14:09
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answered by Louise 4
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I LOOOOVVVVVEEEE ptbulls!!!! I have a 11month old red nose. She sounds like urs...sweetest,nicest, most loyal dog ever. Shes probably the friendliest dog I ve ever had. I had one before her that was just the same but a lil more protective than she is but shes still young. My grams also hates mine just cuz its a pit. Most of the world is uniformed about pit bulls. But you cant really blame them because all you ever hear about pitbulls is how they attacked some one. If people would start raising them right and quit fighting them they would probably be more popular than a lab. Also in my opinion they are one of the smartest dogs out there. Keep fighting the good fight and letting ppl know the truth!!!! ;)
2007-07-12 12:42:26
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answered by blue-eyez 3
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First of all, What is a pit bull? It's not acutually a breed.
I do agree, it's the owners fault in most cases. Some dog people are so ignorant. Any big dog is capable of ripping a little dog apart if it isn't socialized proper from the time it's a puppy. You have to be selective and cautious when introducing dogs. There are specific rules to follow, and leash free parks should be banned...I've seen too many dogs ripped to shreds that have come from leash free parks...and guess what's behind them...right...someone with a big attitude just like their dog. You really can't blame the dog.
2007-07-12 11:31:11
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answered by Anonymous
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getting a pit from a backyard breeder, well any dog really is not a good idea on your part. one these dogs haven't been properly socialized or taken care of and even though your girl might be great you'll have to watch and train her even more. two, do not support backyard breeders! it only supports animal cruelty, bad breeding, ruining the pit reputation and resulting in more dogs being put down.
the pit is a good and loyal dog but if your dog is displaying an odd sort of protectiveness as in guard dog ability then this is proof that your dog has not been bred right and most likely comes from a line of dog fighters. pits were never supposed to be bred as guard dogs as it must display a certain type of human agression which was supposed to be weeded out from this breed. these dogs that display this trait need to be watched carefully as they could possibly turn on you. sad but true fact
also don't be stupid. yes pits are great dogs but they need a firm hand-not mean, just firm, in training. these are dogs that need extra socializing and obedience classes. do not be a owner who brings down the already bad rep of these dogs by not training it.
2007-07-12 11:30:58
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answered by a_denikey 3
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You're absolutely right. Pitbulls are very nice dogs. It's the owner's fault for training them to be aggressive (like for dogfighting) or wrong training. Only uninformed people think that it is the breed itself that is mean. I like the saying that goes...there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. I been with many pitbulls and becuase of how they were raised I was never even in the slightest hurt by them. It saddens me to hear when people say to wipe out the whole breed because it is simply not the dog's fault.
2007-07-12 11:16:41
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answered by Animal Girl 4
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I have had many pitbulls, I love them. Of course you really don't want to buy a pit from someone that you definetly know fights them. They do pass on traits, but it is how you train them as well. In all our years with pitbulls-never have we had a problem with the ones that we bought as pups and raised. There was one incident that we bought a young female, she was not playful and very stand offish toward us, we kept her for a week to try and get it out of her, but ended up taking her back. Of course, it is their nature and the will fight given the opportunity. Ours have fought with each other over jealousy, food, but never showed aggression toward us and were cautious to strangers. In my opinion a pitbull is no more danger than a boxer, Unless you train them to be. Good luck with your pit. They make wonderful pets.
2007-07-12 11:31:45
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answered by Bugg 2
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I agree that pits can be sweet and loyal, but like all dogs, can be trained to be aggressive. However, the temperament of the parents also comes into play. Most pit bulls I know are great dogs.
You should check out http://www.realpitbull.com/ to get some ideas on how to change your grandma's mind. The site really is super informative.
2007-07-12 11:13:50
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answered by Savage 3
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