What do you think about pit bulls ?

[mc1962]

they are sweet lovable dogs that are misunderstood.  Any animal will respond to what it is subjected to whether it is love or rage.

[ancmetro]

 
         I am afraid of them. And stay away from them. I saw some pit bulls chained to a backyard. If they break the chain, they will attack you!

[texann1995]

This is a subject that drives me crazy!  I rescued a pit and a pit mix.  They have to be best dogs I've ever had.  I've seen small dogs bite children over and over again while both my babies sit quietly while kids climb all over them.  Any dog can be dangerous, but pits are very strong naturally.  It's just better news when they get aggressive.  A small terrier biting or attacking a child isn't sensational enough.  Make it a doberman or a rotti, and it's front page news.  I know larger dogs do more damage, but that doesn't mean the breed should be suspect.  Look at the owner! 

If anyone remembers the little rascals, that dog was a pit.  Pits were actually nick-named the "nanny" dog and were hugely popular back in the 40's I believe.  They are excellent with children.  The last time I googled dog bites, golden retrievers topped the list of the dog that bites the most. I would have a german shepherd, doberman, rotti or pit bull any day.  Just my two cents.  I  know that everyone has different experiences.  I just hope that everyone will keep an open mind.  God bless!

[Whitwors]

I think that any animal really can be a dangerous animal. Pit Bulls just have always had a bad reputation because what they may be associated with such as drug dealers, gangs, and negative steriotypical situations such as that.  However, pit bulls are and can be good pets just like any other animal it just really depends on how they are brought up by the handler from day one.

[springsgardner]

My Golden Retriever mix works for us right now, so I wouldn't consider another dog. However, I just heard a story on the news about how two pit bulls rescued a man in my area. They woke him up when he was in danger and got him to safety.

[diala84]

All the pit bulls I have been around were very playful, happy and energetic. I think like anything else you shouldn't blame the dog but rather the owner if they are a dangerous animal. Similarly to if a child committed a crime you would hold their parents responsible.

[bretay]

I agree.The pits get a bad name because of bad owners.I had a pit for 10 yrs.From a puppy up.He passed away this summer.He was 4 months older than my granddaughter.He grew up with both granddaughters.Snapped one time at the oldest one,but she kicked him in  the straddle.He just made a snapping sound,but I think anyone would when kicked in the straddle.They sat on him and when he got enough he would just get up and let them fall to the ground.They loved it.He sat in the sandbox and let them pour sand on him and loved to chase them.He was a very sweet dog and we will miss him forever.My youngest one still says I kiss Rocky nanny,he was my favorite dog.She is 7.OWners need to treat them right and they won't have a problem.The bad owners need to be treated like they treat the animals.

[SherylsShado]

I've known some wonderful pitbulls and they were wonderful with the kids in their families.  
People that want pitbulls should do alot of research on what the dogs are like and need before rushing out to get one.   People  need to use some common sense at all times to ensure the dogs safety  because they are just like little children that require alot of love & attention and they depend on us to keep them safe, healthy and happy...just like all other dog breeds.  

My dog Shadow was considered to be a lab/pit mix (she was a lab/Staffordshire Terrier mix, even though Staffordshire Terriers are now a dog breed that is recognized by the AKC---people still lump "staffordshire mixes" in the term "pitbull".) I've had & worked with ALOT of great dogs but it was Shadow that really impressed me with her intelligence, humor and attitude.  When she passed away this past August, it totally broke my heart and my other dog is missing her so much also.  Everyone should be so blessed as to have a dog as great as she was.


  My Shadow