|
Common Questions About Pit Bulls
What is a Pit Bull? Pit Bulls are actually not one specific breed of dog. They are composed of three different breeds. They are the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT), the American Staffordshire Terrier (AMSTAFF) and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (STAFFIE). The American Pit Bull Terrier has evoked more human emotion than any other breed that exists today. They are in no way, shape, or form human aggressive. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal and affectionate family pet, which is great with children and adults. Almost always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely courageous and intelligent dog that is very full of vitality. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a truly loyal and remarkable dog with so much to offer a responsible owner.
Why do Pit Bulls have such a bad reputation?
At one time, the American Pit Bull Terrier was a much loved, trustworthy companion. People who chose to train these dogs to fight are chiefly responsible for the banning and unfair treatment that has been targeting the breed throughout the country. The media, however, should not go unmentioned, for it is also responsible for escalating isolated incidences in a relentless way of creating hysteria among the public. In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of some sort, or another bull breed all together. The Pit Bull's future has been perhaps irreparably undone and everyone is to blame except the dog itself. This very loyal dog is too set on pleasing his owner, and ironically this is the root of his own undoing. Accompanying this need to please are remarkable abilities of all kinds. Jack Dempsy, Teddy Roosevelt and Jack Johnson are just a few people who have owned Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls excel in practically every canine task including herding, guarding, hunting, policing, cart pulling and ratting. A Pit Bull named Bandog Dread, holds more canine working titles than any other breed. He is an example of this breed's determination. They are a true testament of courage. The American Pit Bull Terrier's will to surpass every act of abuse and mistreatment will keep this breed alive forever.
A True Story of Compassion
A man was out walking his Pit Bull off leash, through the woods. When the Pit Bull turned and started walking off in a different direction, the owner called the dog back to him. The dog didn't listen, he obviously had something on his mind. This was so uncharacteristic of this particular dog, who always followed his owner and who always listened to every command. The owner decided that he had better follow his dog to see where he was going. The Pit Bull led him to a secluded part of the woods, where an autistic boy had gotten himself into a deep mud hole and could not get out. The Pit Bull proceeded to walk right up to the boy and lick his face. It was as if he knew he had brought the boy to safety. This story was told to me by the father of the autistic child. He stated, "The dog saved my sons life that day. Had it not been for that Pit Bull, we never would have found my son."
|
Q. Are Pit Bulls naturally aggressive towards humans? A. No. This couldn't be any further from the truth. A well raised Pit Bull has no human aggressive tendencies. In fact,
human aggression was actually bred out of the breed. The majority of Pit Bulls
are affectionate, intelligent, trainable dogs. In fact, they are known for being one of the most obedient breeds of them all. Q. Is it true that Pit Bulls can lock their jaws?
A. No. The infamous locking jaw rumor is a myth. Physiologically, the American Pit Bull Terrier is no different than any other breed of dog. There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of 'locking
mechanism' unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American Pit
Bull Terrier. All dogs derive from the same species and none have the ability to lock their jaws. Q. Is it true that Pit Bulls are great with children? A. Yes. Pit Bulls have enjoyed a long history of being known as the "nanny dogs" for their famous love of children. When well socialized and properly raised, they're the perfect breed to tolerate
the rough and tumble play that kids are known for. Pit bulls tend to be drawn to
the joyful optimism of children and are naturally patient and gentle.
|