My Lab/Pit has a lovely pit type smile. As far as the comment about fully trusting breeds, one would have to include German Shepherds, Rottweiler’s, Doberman Pinschers, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskies, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Akitas, Chow Chows and a number of other dogs that have been used for property defense and fighting. Like other commenters have stated, it’s the owners with the problem that causes the dog to have a problem.
I’ve known some of the sweetest Pitts. It’s the owners and some breeders that cause the problems. I also had a doberman who was a big baby and an Akita lab mix who was a sweetie.
Pits themselves are not bad. But you should only have one and when out of the house it should always be leashed and with a responsible adult. Problem is a lot of people rescue Pits without knowing their full history, a lot of dogs that have problems are dumped on the shelters. The biggest reason Pits have such bad reputations is when they do bit, they don’t bit and release they tend to try and take a chunk of flesh out of the victim. This tends to make Pit attacks deadlier than other breeds. You have to know the breed and their traits, and a lot of people go into the adoption without being educated.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 6 years ago
NOT all.
Enter.Name.Here over 6 years ago
The last time I saw a mouth like that, Luke Skywalker was about to walk the plank and fall into it.
adenning2 over 6 years ago
I don’t care how much they smile, I still wouldn’t trust one!
Willywise52 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Disturbing.
mr_sherman Premium Member over 6 years ago
My Lab/Pit has a lovely pit type smile. As far as the comment about fully trusting breeds, one would have to include German Shepherds, Rottweiler’s, Doberman Pinschers, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskies, Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Akitas, Chow Chows and a number of other dogs that have been used for property defense and fighting. Like other commenters have stated, it’s the owners with the problem that causes the dog to have a problem.
lpharless over 6 years ago
I’ve known some of the sweetest Pitts. It’s the owners and some breeders that cause the problems. I also had a doberman who was a big baby and an Akita lab mix who was a sweetie.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Pits themselves are not bad. But you should only have one and when out of the house it should always be leashed and with a responsible adult. Problem is a lot of people rescue Pits without knowing their full history, a lot of dogs that have problems are dumped on the shelters. The biggest reason Pits have such bad reputations is when they do bit, they don’t bit and release they tend to try and take a chunk of flesh out of the victim. This tends to make Pit attacks deadlier than other breeds. You have to know the breed and their traits, and a lot of people go into the adoption without being educated.
cuzinron47 over 6 years ago
It’s hard to tell the difference between smiles and snarls.