Check the stats of people killed by dogs. Pit bulls and PB mixes killed over 60%. Of those, 47% killed someone in their own household. Many had never shown signs of aggression before.
Stereotypes occur for reasons, yes a lot of pitbulls are nice, but a large percentage of damaging attacks by dogs are Pitbull attacks. Also several countries, including England have outlawed the breed. If you absolutely have to have one, you should be required to carry a large insurance policy incase your dog is one that has that hidden trigger.
That is the thing, most Pit Terriers are very gentle. They were known to be nanny dogs (Think Little Rascals) and only got the bad rep recently because of dog fighting in the late last century when irresponsible people made them look tougher by cutting their ears and tails and doing a LOT of training.
Left to their own devices, they are pretty sweet, and not scary with floppy ears and waggy tails.
Actually, dogs, in general, are mirrors of their masters or mistresses “soul”. Dogs, like the wolves from which they sprang are ‘pack’ animals! If you have a dog in your house and you have not trained it to be subservient to YOU, the Alpha pack member, then that dog is just a walking “time bomb” which can be displayed as anywhere from refusing to come when you call to ripping your arm off, depending on the breed.
No dog should be considered “just a pet”! You want a pet? Get a goldfish. When you bring a dog into your life you’re actually forming a “Pack” and you both are governed by fairly strict rules which your new “friend” innately understands, even if you don’t!
mr_sherman Premium Member about 6 years ago
Whatever works to keep that guy away until you’re ready.
Nachikethass about 6 years ago
Don’t let Kenny see you – he’ll like the walking bag of bones!
dulgeroff about 6 years ago
Don’t own one but I ’ve met several and all they have wanted to do was cuddle and get belly rubs! Pitties have a really bad rep!
Just So So Premium Member about 6 years ago
Love the pitties. ♡ They’re just big babies.
Plods with ...™ about 6 years ago
In the ’70s they blamed Dobermans,
in the ’80s they blamed German Shepherds,
in the ’90s they blamed the Rottweiler.
Now they blame the Pit Bull.
When will they blame the humans?
- Cesar Millan
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 6 years ago
Check the stats of people killed by dogs. Pit bulls and PB mixes killed over 60%. Of those, 47% killed someone in their own household. Many had never shown signs of aggression before.
bookworm0812 about 6 years ago
In this case, I’m glad for the sterotype. I love my pit bulls and I want you to stay here!
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Stereotypes occur for reasons, yes a lot of pitbulls are nice, but a large percentage of damaging attacks by dogs are Pitbull attacks. Also several countries, including England have outlawed the breed. If you absolutely have to have one, you should be required to carry a large insurance policy incase your dog is one that has that hidden trigger.
johovey about 6 years ago
That is the thing, most Pit Terriers are very gentle. They were known to be nanny dogs (Think Little Rascals) and only got the bad rep recently because of dog fighting in the late last century when irresponsible people made them look tougher by cutting their ears and tails and doing a LOT of training.
Left to their own devices, they are pretty sweet, and not scary with floppy ears and waggy tails.
wellis1947 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Actually, dogs, in general, are mirrors of their masters or mistresses “soul”. Dogs, like the wolves from which they sprang are ‘pack’ animals! If you have a dog in your house and you have not trained it to be subservient to YOU, the Alpha pack member, then that dog is just a walking “time bomb” which can be displayed as anywhere from refusing to come when you call to ripping your arm off, depending on the breed.
No dog should be considered “just a pet”! You want a pet? Get a goldfish. When you bring a dog into your life you’re actually forming a “Pack” and you both are governed by fairly strict rules which your new “friend” innately understands, even if you don’t!
saddletramp1873 about 6 years ago
a pitbull is only as mean as the owner makes them!
squiggle9 about 6 years ago
just like humans – we are all different
gorbasche2 about 6 years ago
It’s not the breed, it’s the CAPABILITY of the breed. It’s not the toddler, it’s the toddler carrying around a running chain saw that’s dangerous.
nonyabuisness almost 2 years ago
I wish I could adopt him, but I don’t want my cat to be sent to jail for dog murder…