i posted a question on where to find pitbulls y r people so negtive about them?

Question

well one person wrote to me am i crazy for wanting a pitbull when i have a baby!!!!

it makes me very upset that someone answered my question like that!!!! that is not the question i asked!!!!!!

for some peoples info pitbulls are actually nanny dogs in england they watch and guard the babies or kids and are very loving!!!
the only reason pitbulls have a bad name is cuz here in the states stupid people fight them and give them bad reps!!!! pitbulls are good dogs and bad just like any other it all depends on how u raise them!!!

i asked a simlpe question anybody know where i can find a good fawn or buff breed ptbull and i got a bad response bacause i said i have a baby!!! well they r good dogs if u raise them right just like any other!!!!!!

Answer 1

Bad publicity over Dog Fights.

I'm all about you getting a Pit Bull and a baby, just make sure that the dog knows that the baby is higher in the pack then he is.

Pits are GREAT dogs! Sweetest dogs I've ever know were pits.

Answer 2

The negative response you are getting is due to misinformation. Pitbulls have a bad reputation for being aggressive because they were chosen for their size and power for those dispicable excuses for human beings that train them to fight. It's not just the pitbull. Laws are already in effect, and when pitbulls are illegal, they will simply choose another breed, whose reputation will be tarnished.

It's true they are big and powerful, so it's a big deal when someone gets bitten by one. But think how many small "nippy" dogs there are. They do not get bad reputations, even though they bite more people than pitbulls do, their bites just aren't reported. Why? Because they don't do as much damage because of their size, even though they may be more aggressive.

Any dog, if properly trained and cared for, can be a good dog. Any dog, if abused and trained to be aggressive, can be a bad dog. It's not the breed, it's the owner who is responsible for the care and training of the dog, that will decide it's temperment.

I would keep an eye on pitbull rescue groups. I didn't see your first question, so I don't know if you're looking for a puppy or a rescue project, but if you love the breed you might find yourself enjoying a rescue. With some patience and perseverence I think you can find the perfect pitbull for you.

Answer 3

People are negative about them because they are 'bully' dogs, bred for fighting and bull baiting and because every now and then you will hear that they attacked and sometimes killed a person. People assume that because they were bred with the best type bodies and minds for fighting to the death, that they will also want to kill all other animals and children.

People don't understand that usually 'bully' dogs are trained to fight with help from their owners and that the dogs them selves usually aren't aware that they have some of the strongest jaws per square inch of bite. They just think they are a 'dog' and they usually love people and children and other dogs. Cats even! But people hear this jaw story and they become instantly afraid, like as if all the bully breeds were suddenly little great white land sharks.

I don't know what anyone else wrote about your other question but I love pitbulls but I have not owned one for some years now. My last one died tragically after he followed my ex's pit out the hole she ripped in the fence and was hit by a car. One thing about a pit, if they don't want to be contained, they usually can get out.

Finally, you can find pits in your local or city paper classified section unless they are banned in your area. You really should check your local shelter to find out if they are illegal where you are because it would not be fair to a pup for you to bring it home only to find out you could not keep it unless you moved away.

Answer 4

It is not only how they are raised because there are some dogs that have issues in spite of the fact, that they were raised properly, genetics play a big part in how dogs will turn out.

I know this is not the popular answer but DO NOT adopt one from a shelter, pound or from petfinder.com, too many dogs that come from there end up with behavioral issues and most are poorly bred. If you want a Pitbull go ahead and get one BUT make sure that the only place you get one from is a responsible, reputable breeder.

Check out this site:
http://www.yipyipdog.com/history.htm

Answer 5

I live in the UK and American Pitbulls here are not "nanny dogs"!! I have no idea where you got that from!! Nobody here would keep an American Pitbull around a baby.

Here in the UK American Pitbulls are fairly rare (I beleive they are actually banned now) - they are registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act. There have been tragic cases of children being attacked and even killed by Pitbulls and Pitbull crosses.

The aggression is always there with them and it only takes an inquisitive baby pulling the dogs tail to set them off. They are not a popular dog breed in the UK at all, I'd say they are far more popular in America. I'm not sure but I think they are illegal here in the UK these days - I've certainly never seen one or known anyone who has one but I have read about stories of children being attacked by pitbull crosses.

You might be thinking of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier which is a popular family pet in the UK and very good with children, but these are NOTHING like American Pitbulls!!! They are small friendly little dogs. "Staffies" are known as "nanny dogs" as they are loyal, affectionate and loving towards their families and fiercely protective and devoted to the children.

But even Staffies can be unpredictable - my other half's family had a "Nanny Dog" Staffy when he was a child that had to be rehomed as it became aggressive. No dog is 100% safe around children.

I would never have an American Pitbull around my baby.

They are fighting dogs and this aggression has been specially bred into them.

Whilst I'm sure it is possible for a skilled owner (who has experience of Pitbulls) to raise them to be good pets, I would never have one with a baby.

I have an 8 month old baby and have two dogs - a Collie Labrador X and a Jack Russell - they are both very placid dogs, well trained and never, ever left alone with my baby. I would never have a breed that had been raised specially for fighting.

Collies are a good choice as they are a working breed bred for loyalty. Jack Russells can be snappy and aggressive on occasions (they are vermin hunters) but mine is elderly and very placid, otherwise she would not still be here with my baby!!

Please don't put your baby at risk!! American Pitbulls are not suitable family pets and certainly not around a baby.

And if you **have** to have a pitbull, get one from a puppy. With a rescue dog you cannot be sure if it has been used for fighting or not.

Answer 6

Check your local newspapers, but check out the breeders make sure they are not lowlifes who train the dogs wrong. Local newspaper, or something like craigslist can be helpful. Just do a search on google or yahoo something along the lines of where to buy pitbulls( your area) you should get plenty of hits

I understand your frustration with people preaching.... Any and all dogs can be great dogs, but the way i go about it ( I have a 4 month old son) is ok if this dog got mad and bit him, how badly is it going to harm him??

Regardless of how you raise a dog, they are still however, an animal and at any time for any reason can lose it. Just have to teach the dog and your little one their place.

Answer 7

Okay, first I must clear up the "nanny dog"...the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is known as the "nanny dog" in their native England. They are an AKC recognized breed and are the predecessors to the American Pit Bull Terrier(NOT an AKC recognized breed) and the American Staffordshire Terrier(is an AKC recognized breed). The SBT(Staffordshire Bull Terrier) is a smaller, more compact dog with a love for everyone they meet. The American Pit Bull Terrier is actually banned in England. All 3 of these breeds are wonderful dogs when in the right hands so I don't blame you for wanting to add one to your family.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of poor Pit Bull breeders in this country so you will need to be very selective when looking for a puppy, or maybe even go for one of the AKC breeds, as it will be easier to find a reputable breeder through a breed club for those breeds. Or you can of course rescue a needy Pit Bull through your local shelter or a breed rescue group. Good luck in your search, I'm sure you'll find a wonderful dog to add to your family.

Answer 8

Like you said, many people buy into the media stories of Pit Bulls attacking children, elderly women, ect. without having the experience of meeting the breed and knowing about it.

Those who claim to have met one and say that the dog was aggressive or mean-spirited have encountered a dog with an owner who was either a) abusive to the dog, or b) was not at the level of experience the breed requires. Pit Bulls can be admittedly bratty, but only if they are put in the wrong hands.

Anyway, don't let it bother you. Everyone has their opinions, and many people share the same outlook on the breed as you.

To answer your intended first question, try to look for breeders via http://www.akc.org or go the adoption route at http://www.petfinder.com

Answer 9

While I can't tell you where to find one, I can say I'm sick of the bad rap as well.

People seem to have forgotten the good things about this breed because of a few stupid owners.

Remember Petey from the Little Rascals, he was a pitbull.

There is much more good in this breeds history than bad, the bad stuff is just recent, due to crappy owners, and media that couldn't tell a pitbull from a chihuahua.

Answer 10

I definately agreea nd I do live in teh states.
They said teh same thing about german shepherds, rotties,dobermans, mastiffs, etc
I will say that well working for a vet there was one breeder that did a lit of inbreeding and those pups I don't think needed to find homes they were very aggressive even at 4-6 weeks old.
I do believe any dog if bred and raaised correctly will be a good dog.