Every dog has a different personality. Just like saying do you like Mr. Smith or Mr Anderson. I depends on the dog and the people who have raised the dog.
"There is no such thing as a bad dog just a bad owner"
2007-09-05 18:46:45
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answer #2
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answered by lizard S 4
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Rottie, they are gawjus, and also because I have never had and American pit bull so my answer is is based on only owning a rott.
2007-09-06 06:48:09
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answered by Milo Moo 6
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Well, first of all, it's pit bull, not pitt bull (one "t") and "pit bull" isn't a breed. "Pit bull" is a term used to group three breeds, American Pit Bull Terriers (APBT), American Staffordshire Terriers (AmStaffs) and Staffordshire Bull Terriers (Staffie).
Now, to answer your question, I would choose a "pit bull" breed over a Rottweiler, specifically an American Pit Bull Terrier. I love Rotties, but my husband and I own three APBTs and they are hands down our favorite breed! We have owned many different breeds.. a Chocolate Lab, a Fox Hound, a Cocker Spaniel, a Black Lab, a Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Rottweiler mix, two Mini Schnauzers and now we own three APBTs, and our APBTs have been all around the best dogs we have ever owned!
APBTs are one of the most stable, people-friendly breeds in existence. They are one of the only breeds that were bred specifically to be human friendly. In temperament testing they always test better than most popular family breeds, such as Goldens and Beagles. The APBT is additionally one of the most intelligent and easy to train breed of dogs. The trainer of the show dog Lassie has even remarked on how the APBT is his choice of breed for training.
The temperament of the APBT...
"APBTs typically have sunny personalities. They are very sweet, curious, intelligent, and clownish. They are noted for their outgoing, affectionate, eager-to-please disposition and their fondness for people. They adore attention, often relishing the company of humans and are notorious for their loyalty to their masters, even giving their lives for them... Despite the stereotype, the average, sound-minded "pit bull" is not a threat where children are concerned... APBTs were never bred for human aggression or guarding behavior; generally they only will attack if they perceive an immediate threat to their masters or families rather than seeing every person as an intruder upon their territory. They were originally bred against human aggression because in the pit fighting days the handlers had to be able to handle their dogs as well as treat their wounds, and if necessary, quickly pull the dog out of a fight for various reasons. Any dog that did show the slightest sign of human aggression in that day was 'culled', and therefore, not allowed to carry on its bloodline. For that reason stable examples of the breed are generally not suitable as guard dogs. It is important that APBTs who display any sign of human aggression are not bred, in order to preserve the stable and friendly nature of the breed, and equally important that man aggressive dogs are never kept."
Like any breed of dog, a healthy "pit bull" that is properly raised will remain loving and friendly. In the past 20 years, we have seen some sad examples of poorly bred and badly treated dogs that are by products of irresponsible "backyard breeders" and cruel and abusive homes. These improperly raised, unsocialized creatures can show temperaments far removed from the traditional authentic "pit bulls." Do not confuse these unfortunate misbreds with the HUGE majority of well-loved "pit bulls" in this country that remain solid in temperament, affectionate, trustworthy and friendly to their dying day.
It isn't uncommon to hear "pit bull" owners utter the words "You just have to own one to know what I mean." "Pit bull" ownership is a truly unique experience. It is difficult to express the level of love, joy and pure magic these dogs bring to their caretakers every single day.
After owning our APBTs, my husband and I really can't see ourselves ever owning another breed! : )
**I LOVE how all of the people that chose "pit bull" got a thumbs down! lmfao! Oh the ignorance!**
2007-09-05 19:01:40
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answered by Love-A-Bull 4
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I am not sure both have a bad reputation. I have two small dogs a yorkie peekingese and a yorkie palm mix, so if I had to pick i still dont know, i dont know if i could trust them i know its sad just because of the stories you hear
2007-09-05 18:44:26
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answered by christmas382000 3
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