Are Pitbulls Good Or Bad

When you see a Pit bull, what is the first thing that goes through your mind? For some, it is a sense of fear and for others it is the thought that this breed is misunderstood. Have you ever stopped and thought about if the Pit bull breed is really a vicious breed, or are they just misinterpreted due to the reputation that others have given them along with the many myths that are attached to them? What about the owners of these precious animals? Do you ever think that they are the reason that their Pit bull may be a vicious dog? Many times people speculate too much

The main reason pit bulls attack is because they are mentally unstable, a mixed breed and show overbearing traits, or because they are mistreated by their owners. The public must understand that the three “pit bull breeds were bred for dog fighting and bear and bull-baiting” (PBRC). On the other hand, they were also kept as “nanny dogs” and used for herding cattle. “Pit bulls are ideal for therapy work because of their pleasant nature” (PBRC). These are three of the most stable breeds known to man. They have a very high temperament test score, 86% as of 2010, a lot higher than most breeds. “The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the top 5 most stable breeds in the country” (PBRC). Anyone can see that this is an excellent breed of dog. There are a few things that people should know though. “Pit bulls have a lower Tolerance to dogs, but with any breed, a dog’s tolerance changes as they mature” (PBRC). “Maturity can come late with pit bull breeds” (Villalobos Rescue Center). The reason for this low tolerance is because of their history of dog fighting. It has been bred into them to have the will to fight. Pit bulls usually do not start a fight most of the time, but they will not back down or give up. Due to this, owners must be cautious and attentive.

Pit bulls are the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. When people hear the word pit bull they automatically think of dogs fighting and attacking. When people say "pit bull" they're usually referring to a range of breeds and, often, a mixed-breed dog. (Lawrence, C Louisville Magazine Feb 2007) People think they are a very dangerous breed of dog. Because of this, some areas do not allow pit bulls and breeds like them. Pit bulls are the leading culprit of dog bites in America, but on the other hand, they are the gentlest dogs people will ever meet. The National Canine Temperament Testing Association

The ASPCA claims that even Pit Bulls bred for relentless fighting aren't always rowdy. Much like how there are stereotypes, there are dog stereotypes. Stereotypes are not okay for humans, so why do we let it slide for dogs? According to Animal Planet, "bully" breeds can be gentle when correctly cared for. A Pit Bull's aggressive nature is just a ridiculous stereotype that you shouldn't believe.

Pit bulls have been the main choice for dog fights throughout the years and are mostly bred just to keep more pit bulls in the ring, which has been the most inhumane. The puppies are raised in violence which creates vicious dogs for the fights. They have been selected for numerous fights because of their athletic build and ability to keep fighting even if they have broken legs or injured really badly. They have been selected for fights because of their athletic build and ability to keep fighting even if they have broken legs or injured really badly ( ). Any type of criminal likes the look of a mean companion that they could use for their own benefit, thus the pit bulls seemed ideal for any given circumstance. “Dogmen” are breeders that take dogs in for dog fights and their breed of choice as well is its. If a dog is under attack, naturally they are gonna fight their instincts and fight back. Like any living creature a dog has a fight or flight instinct that kicks in when threatened and they go on autopilot to protect themselves or their young as

A pit bulls actions can be determined by the way they are raise, you just happen to see all the bad stuff on the news. According to http://tvblogs.nationalgeographic.com “ pit bulls receive horrible press and the internet is full of misconceptions and untruths about the normally sweet and gorgeous breed of dog.” Pit bulls are discriminated on the internet for bad actions some people have witnessed. Some people believe these dogs are great but according to http://www.city-journal.org these dogs should be feared. “ Pit bull owners had converted the little park into a dog training ground, where they goaded their animals into attacking one another or taught the to hang from branches to strengthen their jaw and their tenacity.” This is how someone raised their dog to be, they either raise them to be fighters or sweet loving animals, it is not their fault. These dogs attitudes depend on their

Hopefully my personal experience has been able to shine a positive light on Pit bulls and shown that when it comes down to a dog their breed shouldn't define them because a dog is just a reflection of their owner and if a Pit bull is treated correctly they won't randomly lash out at their owner, but will be loyal and protective to the

Pit bulls by some, are believed to be violent, vicious creatures, however they are actually friendly, loving animals. There only violent at times because of their past. Pit bulls were bread for their fighting ability. There are lots of reports of pit bull attacks but are they really meaning to do it?

It is said by pit bull owners, that they are one of the most loving and affectionate breed of dog there is. The viciousness, in some of them, is due solely to how they are

For instance, in the Philadelphia city paper, a self-professed dog fighter admits “A pit bull is exactly like his mater. A dog can pick up your personality and be that way too. That is why they act that way.” Therefore, this shows that the pit bull will pick a personality of their own from their master, they are not naturally born aggressive. Thirdly, breed-specific approaches do not address the fact that there are multiple breeds involved in the issue of dog bites.

Owning a pit bull in today’s day and age has one of two reactions: Either the person loves them or is terrified of them. There are so many myths about Pit Bulls and they are just that. Myths. Some of the myths that surround pit bulls are that they have “lock jaw” and they have a killer instinct that does not stop at just killing other animals. Pit bull advocates, such as myself, know that Pit Bulls have always been known as the “nanny dog” throughout history because of how much they love children and their loyalty to their families. Mean or vicious dogs come from ignorant, irresponsible owners. The bottom line is that not all pit bulls are bad.

Pit bulls are a very misunderstood dog breed, and there are a lot more breeds out there that are accused of all the same circumstances that pit bulls have. According to a publisher for the Veterinary Medical Association over the last 20 years dog bites are rare and the percentage for pit bull type dog breed bites are 7 percent. Also, for pit bull type mixes are only 4 percent. I believe that dog bites are not a factor in any breed source of information, any bite will hurt, and any dog can bite. Pit bulls are a very loyal dog breed, yes they will protect but, they are curious about surroundings and their family. Just like all mothers and fathers are of their children! When owning a pit bull, you are their human, and as much as people say they are guard dogs, they are just as much a loving dog who wouldn't hurt a fly. There are tons of myths around the world about dog breeds and a big one is the aggression of the pit bull breed. Aggression only comes from two things, poorly bred or trained to attack on command or for intruders. Every dog is their own individual just like us humans. We all will be judged, but we all tend to find a way to forgive, forget, and to love again. Pit bulls are the biggest examples of forgiveness and learning

\Have you ever seen a pit bull being aggressive? Do you really know anything about pit bulls? Pit bulls need to be treated right, many of the aggressive pit bulls have be abused and and you can do a little part to help pit bulls. I feel as if pit bulls aren't vicious animal, it’s just the owner.

If pit bulls (or any dog, for that matter) are found in a dangerous (or abusive) environment, it is proved that they are to be aggressive when they get out of that environment. “Even though pet dogs of these breeds rarely fulfill their original purposes these days, individuals still carry their ancestors’ DNA in their genes, which means that members of a particular breed might be predisposed to certain types of aggression. Despite this, it’s neither accurate nor wise to judge a dog by her breed.”

I used to generalize that all pitbulls are vicious animals based off misunderstanding and the lack of knowledge. I made this generalization because of how the media would portray them. Anytime I would hear about a dog attack on the news, it would always seem to have been from a pitbull. The media would describe the injuries that were endured as horrific and catastrophic. I had conversations with random people who wouldn’t have anything nice to say about them, they were voicing their own opinion and not the facts. So therefore, I thought all pitbulls were mean and vicious dogs. I have never had a bad encounter with a pitbull and I personally don’t know anyone who has. I later learned that not all pitbulls are vicious, when I started doing research