Does anybody knows anything about pit bulls dogs?

Answer 1

yes i do.

Answer 2

I know a lot of about them but it would take hours just to write out a fraction of the info. You should start a question that is one or two questions if you want serious answers. If you need a lot of info you can look at some breed websites or books. One very good one that is actually short but informative is "A New Owner's Guide to American Pit Bull Terriers" by Todd Fenstermancher.


Pebbles answer was a little incorrect.
"Also for the poeple that think pitbulls were bred to be fighters (you are wrong) the first pitbull was in the world war, also they were here to wrangle bulls, on farms."

Sorry but you are the one who is wrong. You should research before you give out breed information. Pit Bulls highly excelled at dog fighting and were bred for this for many years until the Animal Welfare Act of 1976. It was their main purpose, while it might not be so pretty it is wrong to denied the breeds history. This breeding had a great influence on the dogs of today, making a breed that has a high pain tolerance, human friendly, might be dog aggressive and very athletic. They can excell at so many task and love to work due to their past breeding.

It is true that they did do cattle and farm work, they were widely used as farm dogs, to control varmin, and to hunt. However they also have a past of fighting and bull baiting dogs.

Whoever told you that the 1st Pit Bull was in the World War is totally incorrect. Sgt Stubby was a war dog claimed to be a Pit Bull but he wasn't the 1st Pit Bull..lol Pit Bulls have been here since the 1800s (these were fighting dogs) and the US was not involved in WWI until 1917. Pit Bulls had already been UKC accepted in 1898 but were here well before then and the UKC was started to register them because AKC kept turning down their acceptance. If you trace any APBTs pedigree back it goes to fighting dogs and farther back then 1917.

Many irish immigrants brought their small fighting/working dogs with them and many other breeders imported dogs from England and Ireland specifically for fighting this continued up to the early 1900s like Colby's Galtie born in 1910 was from imported parents (from Ireland). Small's Billy was bred in England, his son Champion Pilot (who was a fighting Champion) was born here in 1878 several years before WWI. The Gas House Dog (winner of 9 fighting matches) was born around 1870 and his sire was imported. That is 37yrs before US in WWI. Pilot, Galtie and The Gas House Dog, along with several others like GR CH Pup, CH Tanner, and others are fighting dogs seen behind most modern day APBTs in their pedigree. Billy's pedigree can be traced several generations back to dogs in England of the early-mid 1800s. Look back in any APBTs and you will see Colby, Tudor, Gas House, Sullivan, Con Feeley, Burke, and several others. These are all breeders of fighting dogs. Show me 1 APBT pedigree that doesn't go back to these dogs????

What is the point of denying their history. One should not be proud and glorify it but neither should they hide it. There are other breeds which have a fighting past.

Answer 3

Is this a serious question? Only because it can turn into a very heated topic.......
Pit bulls were originally one of the first FAMILY dogs. However, if you have never owned a dog before and are not willing to research the breed to see if it is a ' good fit' for you and your lifestyle then I would suggest you not get one if it is going to be your first dog........Woof.

Answer 4

All depends on how they are raised. We conditioned our Pitt to become use to things that would piss off other dogs. Every so often I'd reach down and take all the food out of his mouth with my hand and set the bowl on the counter for a few minutes. We never ever abused him but we made sure he knew we could do what we wanted and that WE were the boss. Pitts get a bad rap because they are powerful, so if they bite they do damage. More people are bit by poodles a year but you never hear about it because they are not capable of inflicting massive injuries. Our Pitt was (had to put him down after long battle with dogie Lupus) the best companion and 80 pound lap dog in the whole world - LOVE YA REXY.

Answer 5

what kinda question is that? I myself own a pitbull. They are not such a bad breed like the media makes them out to be. They need lots of time and exersice. very active dogs,lots of people dont have the patiance to own one because they need lots of time.Pitbulls are very smart!

Also for the poeple that think pitbulls were bred to be fighters (you are wrong) the first pitbull was in the world war, also they were here to wrangle bulls, on farms.. Many people mistreat this breed. and they are planning to ban them all.I fear i will one day loose my baby because of these stupid people..

Answer 6

yes there are quite a few people on here who know about "pit bulls". were you referring to a specific breed of "pit bull"? what information were you looking for about these breeds?

Answer 7

You should be more specific.

They can be any color.
They are extremely loyal which makes them a victim to dog fighting. They will do absolutely anything their owner tell them to.
They are adorable and misunderstood.
They are euthanized immediately at most shelters since they don't usually get good homes.

THEY ARE THE BEST DOGS EVER!!!

Answer 8

Yes

Answer 9

lord darkclaw, your answer is ignorant, so very un true! Helen Keller, theodore Roosevelt, and michael j fox all owned pit bull terriers!

Answer 10

They are great dogs and very miss under stood here are some facts if you want to more let me know.

American Staffordshire Terrier History


To correctly give the origin and history of the American Staffordshire Terrier, it is necessary to comment briefly on two other dogs, namely the Bulldog and the terrier.

Until the early part of the 19th century; the Bulldog was bred with great care in England for the purpose of baiting bulls. The Bulldog of that day was vastly different from our present-day "sourmug." Pictures from as late as 1870 represent the Bulldog as agile and as standing straight on his legs-his front legs in particular. In some cases he was even possessed of a muzzle, and long rat tails were not uncommon. The Bulldog of that day, with the exception of the head, looked more like the present-day American Staffordshire Terrier than like the present-day Bulldog.

Some writers contend it was the white English Terrier, or the Black-and-Tan Terrier, that was used as a cross with the Bulldog to perfect the Staffordshire Terrier. It seems easier to believe that any game terrier, such as the Fox Terrier of the early 1800s, was used in this cross, since some of the foremost authorities on dogs of that time state that the Black-and-Tan and the white English Terrier were none too game, but these same authorities go on to stress the gameness of the Fox Terrier. It is reasonable to believe that breeders who were attempting to perfect a dog that would combine the spirit and agility of the terrier with the courage and tenacity of the Bulldog, would not use a terrier that was not game. In analyzing the three above-mentioned terriers at that time, we find that there was not a great deal of difference in body conformation, the greatest differences being in color, aggressiveness, and spirit.

In any event, it was the cross between the Bulldog and the terrier that resulted in the Staffordshire Terrier, which was originally called the Bull-and-Terrier Dog, Half and Half, and at times Pit Dog or Pit Builterrier. Later, it assumed the name in England of Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

These dogs began to find their way into America as early as 1870, where they became known as Pit Dog, Pit Bull Terrier, later American Bull Terrier, and still later as Yankee Terrier.

In 1936, they were accepted for registration in the AKC Stud Book as Staffordshire Terriers. The name of the breed was revised effective January 1, 1972 to American Staffordshire Terrier. Breeders in this country had developed a type which is heavier in weight than the Staffordshire Bull Terrier of England and the name change was to distinguish them as separate breeds.

The American Staffordshire Terrier's standard allows a variance in weight, but it should be in proportion to size. The dog's chief requisites should be strength unusual for his size, soundness, balance, a strong powerful head, a well-muscled body, and courage that is proverbial.

To clarify the confusion that may exist, even in the minds of dog fanciers, as to the difference between the American Staffordshire Terrier and the Bull Terrier, a comment on the latter may be helpful. The Bull Terrier was introduced by James Hinks of Birmingham, who had been experimenting for several years with the old bull-and-terrier dog, now known as Staffordshire. It is generally conceded that he used the Staffordshire, crossed with the white English Terrier, and some writers contend that a dash of Pointer and Dalmatian blood was also used to help perfect the all-white Bull Terrier.

In mentioning the gameness of the Staffordshire, it is not the intention to tag him as a fighting machine, or to praise this characteristic. These points are discussed because they are necessary in giving the correct origin and history of the breed. The good qualities of the dogs are many, and it would be difficult for anyone to over stress them.

American Staffordshire Terrier Did You Know?


* An American Staffordshire Terrier named Stubby earned the rank of Sergeant and was the most decorated dog of World War I.


* As the breed moved to America the names Pitdog and Pitbull Terrier stuck. However, American breeders wanted an animal heavier than the British breed, hence the name American Staffordshire Terrier.


* The roots of the American Staffordshire Terrier can be traced through early Mastiff warriors, to the original Bulldogs in England, which were used in the bloody sport of bull baiting.


* The American Staffordshire Terrier was accepted in 1936 for registration in the American Kennel Club stud book as Staffordshire Terriers.


* American Staffordshire Terriers are intelligent and excellent guardians.


* It is widely accepted that this breed evolved in part from the old "Bulldogue" brought over from the Staffordshire region of England.

Answer 11

Yes, I have raised and bred them for many years. What would you like to know? They are wonderful animals.