why do you think a pitt bull is one of the most feared dogs?

Answer 1

Because stupid motherfcukers make them that way. If it weren't for people turning them into fightin' dogs and making them meaner than a teased rattlesnake then they wouldn't have the reputation they do. Just like most dogs.

If you look hard enough most things are corrupted by the worst animal to ever walk this earth - mankind.

Answer 2

I think that Pit Bulls are the most feared dogs because that is the only side they see of them. People see the Pit Bulls as fighting dogs, aggressive. But this isn't necessarily true. Its all about the energy of the dog, how it was trained. If any dog is trained to be aggressive, then it will act that way. People use Pit Bulls as guard dogs because they do look intimidating.

Answer 3

Pit bulls are designed to be fighting dogs. And they are a favored breed for people who want them as vicious guards (which they can be)- or to fight.

I have met a couple of pit bulls who were just as sweet-natured as could be. But most of the time when people here about pit bulls, it's usually the ones that have mauled some kid or been used in some drug operation.

That's not hardly fair to the dog.

Answer 4

There has a lot to do with it. First, they just look intimidating. They are medium to large sized dogs, and Pure muscle! Also, a lot of people use pit bulls in dog fighting. While a dog who was abused and used to fight other dogs will be aggressive toward other dogs, it is usually actually sweet to humans. And a lot of people don't know that. Also, a lot of people want a tough looking dog to protect them, or as an extension of their 'man hood.' They will sometimes abuse, neglect, and train their dog to become aggressive to humans. Because of this the dog might attack someone, and it ALWAYS get in the news headlines. Where as if a beagle or collie or something attacks someone, it rarely makes the headlines.

ALSO, the term 'pit bull' is used to describe MANY different dog breeds. It is used to describe the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier, and Miniature Bull Terrier. It is also used to describe any other breed that resembles a 'pit bull' or any mixed breed who resembles a 'pit bull' and this is all based on opinion. SO if a headline reads "Pit Bull Attack" it could actually mean Miniature Bull Terrier Attack, OR it could be a mixed breed dog, who may not even have any of these breeds in his background, but if someone looks at it and To Them it looks like a 'pit bull' it will make it to the headlines as a "Pit Bull Attack."

An example is my friend's dog bit her neighbor. The neighbor reported it to the police as a pit bull attack, when in fact my friend's dog is a cocker spaniel/lab mix. The only thing about her that resembles any of the breeds termed "pit bull" is her size.

Because of all of these factors, many people mistake pit bulls as naturally aggressive dogs. None of these breeds are naturally aggressive toward humans. SOME of the breeds may be aggressive toward other dogs, but through selective breeding for temperament, and early socialization this can be greatly reduced, or eliminated. The fact about these breeds is they when they end up in the right hands, with a loving and responsible owner, they make wonderful family companions. If 'pit bulls' were inherently aggressive, and 'turn on their owners' there wouldn't be SO many people who love and stick up for these breeds.

Answer 5

Short answer: ignorance.

The hype about pit bulls is ridiculous. For one, there’s no such thing as a "pit bull" - there are American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, English Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, etc. but there is no Pit Bull. Any medium-sized dog with a boxy head gets clumped under the generic name "pit bull." Trying to place restrictions on a dog that you can’t even define is asinine and doesn’t work in theory, much less in practice. It’s also important to note that pit bull breeds were never bred to be aggressive towards people. It seems like a lot of people generalize aggression and believe that aggression towards another dog automatically carries over to aggression towards people. It doesn’t. Pit bull breeds were bred to fight other dogs but have never been bred to be aggressive towards people except in rare cases and recent years by irresponsible breeders. Before two dogs would fight the owners would exchange dogs to bathe them. This would ensure that the other handler hadn’t put anything bitter tasting on their dog that would deter the other dog from biting and attacking. If a dog showed any sign of aggression towards the other handler it was culled. Furthermore, fighting dogs need to have the utmost discretion in the fighting pit between people and dogs -- the dogs are routinely separated, taken back to their corners, and then one dog released to attack the other. With these frequent interruptions facilitated by the people it would be impossible to keep human-aggressive dogs in the fighting pit lest the ’referee’ lose a finger or two.

The negative image that the media portrays of ’pit bulls’ only encourages irresponsible people to own these dogs and deters the responsible owners. And guess what -- people who disregard the dogfighting laws aren’t going to obey Breed Specific Legislation either. Even if the restrictions on ’pit bulls’ are successful, another breed can take their place. Every dog can bite. Every dog can be trained to be aggressive. First it’s pit bulls, then mastiffs and molosser breeds, then German Shepherds...how long will it be before they come for your breed?? Breed Specific Legislation is getting more and more out of hand in the places it has taken hold; in Italy there are now BSL laws regarding collies and corgis.

Punish the irresponsible owners, not the breed.

Answer 6

The term "pit" comes from the arena this breed was bred for: dog pits.
any medium sized terrier, such as staffordshire, american pit, red-nosed, blue-nosed, bull terrier, etc. that has an aggressive NATURE, and thrown into this pit was termed this nickname.

Breeding and lineage makes for part of their reputation. bad breeding, for aggression, and bad breeders are part of the problem. the other are owners, both those with good intentions, and those who just want to fight them and make money. owners with good intentions, but no experience in handling and/or failure of understanding this breed along with no training of the dog or owner, makes for a deadly combination, and you end up with headlines that read like a nightmare.
for this reason, I strongly urge anyone to understand and research the dog they plan on getting, whether it is a dalmation, chihuahua, pit or rottie, or whatever, the bottom line is that the person can handle, train and care properly for their dog.
People fear the pit because of its reputation. bottom line
I bred and owned several different breeds.
I owned a beautiful staffie. he was one of the sweetest dogs I knew. He loved to play, loved children, and wouldn't hurt a fly.
he was rescued from an owner who wanted to fight him.
he was severely underweight, and was beaten when I received him. He as used as a rag dog, or a dog that was used for other fighting dogs to target.
unfortunately for his sweet nature, someone stole him, and I never saw him again.
So, not all pits are bad.

I hope this answer fills in some questions for you and others as well.

Answer 7

The are fighting dogs. they are short and stout, a big head, and when they grab on to something with their jaws, they dont let go till they think for sure it is "dead".
I work at a shelter and we get many pitt bulls and pitt mixes. Because they have too much energy to take them on walks right away, we bring one into a pen and throw a ball around for a while. Sometimes we give them toys. They lock onto the toy, as if it was prey. They shake it around, not loosening their grip, and in the end, hold it on the ground with their paws, and rip the stuffing out.
When they attack, there is almost no way to break it away from what they are attacking because they are so focused on what they want.
But I love 'em because of their cute faces. =P

Answer 8

Pit Bulls are feared because of their breeding and the way they have been trained. I had one on my farm and he was the sweetest dog I'd seen in a long time. Didn't bother any of the animals that belonged on the farm, but he sure would chase away any other dogs, raccoons, deer or coyotes that came around--never people.

Answer 9

Because the media has made these animals to be feared. Have you ever met a chiwawa thank goodness these dogs are not big because their temperament sucks. I have had a chiwawa and a American Staffadshire Terrior AKA pit bull and I really hate that term. The chiwawa made my Terrior run away. But that did not make the headlines did it?

Answer 10

People ask me this question all the time.. this is the TRUTH...

Pitbulls are feared because people think they are vicious.. some pitbulls are, but do you want to know why they are vicious? they are vicious because of their owners.. pitbulls are almost always the kind of dogs that stupid people use as fighting dogs, and that is very sad.. no person should ever make a dog vicious just for their own entertainment.. they bet on what dog will win, and they kill the dog that loses the fight.. its, bloody, and its sad.. pitbulls are sweethearts, it just depends on what hands it falls into, so if people tell you that pitbulls are dangerous, vicious or mean, tell them the truth. Pitbulls are sweeties, the owners are devils... always remember that...