When many people think of Pit Bulls, they automatically think of all the bad things they have heard about them. While Pit Bulls can be aggressive, they have great ability to be a loving, devoted pet to a caring owner. Caring owners should become familiar with their pets personality traits, and learn how to deal with them. Pit Bulls that are raised with owners who love them and give them the attention they crave, do very well at suppressing their aggressiveness and turn out to be very tame, loving dogs. Pit Bulls have a very deep need for attention, and if they don’t get it, sometimes they will indulge in destructive behaviors out of their disappointment and lonesomeness.
While having the ability to do very well with humans, Pit Bulls have a hard time controlling their aggressiveness around other dogs. This is due in part to the fact that at one time the sole purpose of breeding a Pit Bull was for it to fight other dogs. They usually behave worse around dogs that are of the same gender as they are.
Pit Bulls tend to do best with owners that would be very devoted to caring for their pet. They require a great deal of time and attention for training and exercise. Pit Bulls are probably not the best choice for people with hectic schedules, or who spend a lot of time away from home. Due to their aggressive nature, Pit Bulls do better in families that do now have other pets at home.
If raised in loving homes with responsible owners, Pit Bulls can fit in well with families with children. They tend to get over excited occasionally and may jump on or knock children down, but usually won’t harm them. Proper training of the Pit Bull can help them better learn to deal with children and situations where they may have issues.
For all intents and purposes Pit Bulls tend to be easy to train. Some believe it has to do with the fact that they strive to please their owners, and that they are highly intelligent dogs. They do well in training programs that are centered around positive reinforcement.
Pit Bulls are usually very healthy dogs, and most live anywhere from twelve to fourteen years. They do have some health problems common to the breed, but regular check-ups with a veterinarian can help prevent many of those before they occur. Veterinarians can also help the owner with suggestions on training, feeding, and general care of the pet to ensure the best outcomes.
While they do require a great deal of care in order to thrive, Pit Bulls can make terrific pets. They need to be owners that are responsible, loving and devoted to what is best for them. Pit Bulls are a usually social breed, and therefore require a lot of attention. The breed is often overlooked when in the market for a pet, but with the right owner can be a great pet.
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How do you explain to the average person why American Pit Bull Terriers aren't vicious killers?While making it short and to the point.
There are so many things I would like to say to people who ask me about my APBTs, but the average person doesn't want to be lectured — I know if someone was explaining the entire history of their dog's breed to me I'd become annoyed.
How do other APBT owners (or the owners of dogs seen as monsters) explain things to curious strangers?
2boys2dogs2birds, I honestly wonder where people like you get their information. There has never been any scientific studies to back up anything you have said. Repeating things that you have heard or making up false information yourself from your opinions is terribly ignorant. I almost feel sorry for you.
GotNewfs?, I completely agree with you. I for one second have never stated that APBTs aren't dog-aggressive or have a high prey drive — I know that only too well and never allow my APBTs to be alone together for that same reason. Fortunately, however, my problem is with those who think that this breed, as a whole, is human-aggressive.
Some people have obviously misunderstood my question. I'm not out to prove anything to anyone who already has their mind set on how aggressive APBTs are. My question was how to explain to someone who has an honest curiosity about APBTs.
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Great video! You tell it just the way it is.. I’m a English Bull Terrier fan myself, but the way people judge these dogs is just the same. Check out my channel to see how lovely these dogs are!!!
No. Albert was well trained and had showed ZERO signs that he would do anything bad.
I know that you want to protect the breed that you love but this kind of ’snap’ has been widely reported about.
Of course, there is a lot of hysteria about PBs and that helps nobody but neither does blindly denying any problems that arise.
People can just snap and so can dogs. It is not that PB’s are MORE vicious it is just that they are devastating when they DO attack.
Ignorant? That’s a shame
Pit bulls were originally created in the 1800's in England. The original dogs were a mix of bulldogs and terriers. However, when I say bulldog, I'm not talking about "English bulldogs." The bulldogs in England back then were much bigger than today and they're faces weren't as smooshed. Those English bulldogs looked a lot like today's American bulldogs. They also resemble a breed called an Olde English Bulldogge.
All APBT's are born with floppy ears. The ones with pointed ears have had surgery "cropping" to make them look that way for aesthetic purposes.
you know what i do to the loser dog?! i eat it for dinner
Fort minor remember the name
I agree. It’s like some wimp picking a fight with a prof. boxer… any dog can attack. They are after all STILL ANIMALS. I know from personal experience that chihuahuas are more likely to attack than a pitbull.
In Ontario, pit bulls are banned under existing legislation (October 2005). There are tougher restrictions on breeding, tougher rules for current owners of pit bulls and other restrictions. This legislation will also affect other "dangerous" breeds.
Since the legislation, I haven't heard of charges being brought against owners – the legislation might lack "teeth"! But another thing that is important to remember is that there needs to be enforcement officers to lay charges, etc…
One thing I don't understand from your question is the word "scoucers". What is that?
both dogs are very good companion dogs. How well they get along depends on you and how they are introduced and treated while together.
http://www.netpets.com/dogs/healthspa/case4dock.html
It is common for a lot of BYB's or others to dock, but that being said in both the American Staffordshire Terrier and the APBT breed standards, it states tail is not to be docked.
Any dog will guard but if you are going to use your dog as JUST a guard dog the possibility is he will turn aggressive in all situations.
If he is going to be a pet and you want to know if he would guard you then i would say that most dogs will protect their family if they have to.
If you are talking about the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier you areally wont be able to tell the differance.
there are 3 different breeds.
the APBT or American Pit Bull Terrier
AST or American Staffordshire Terrier and the
SBT or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
now the APBT and AST Are pretty much the same breed but reg with different registries.
The AST did come from the APBT when AKC decided to register the APBT they changed the name.
now the SBT is a smaller dog but has the same body type as the APBT and the AST for the most part. The SBT should never have its ears cropped like most of the AST and APBT do.
The APBT and AST are both USA breeds but
the SBT is a breed from the UK. it is not as popular in the USA as the APBT or the AST.
Here is a little history on the APBT and AST .
the APBT was the only breed to make up the Am Staffs.
when the AKC decided to start the Am Staff breed they used only UKC registered APBT. they did change the name to get away from the fighting history of the breed though.
in 1898 the UKC was formed for the purpose of registering the APBT as a pure breed. this was the 1st breed the UKC did recognize but later they did become a multi breed registry and the 2nd largest and 2nd oldest registry in the USA.
then in 1936 the AKC did also register the APBT but did change the name to Staffordshire Terrier. then later in 1972 changed the name again to American Staffordshire Terrier so they would not get confused with their English cousins the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
from the AKC site
"These dogs began to find their way into America as early as 1870, where they became known as Pit Dog, Pit Bull Terrier, later American Bull Terrier, and still later as Yankee Terrier.
In 1936, they were accepted for registration in the AKC Stud Book as Staffordshire Terriers. The name of the breed was revised effective January 1, 1972 to American Staffordshire Terrier"
as the AKC doesn't recognize the APBT as a pure bred dog they really give little to no mention of them in the history of the breed and no mention of the UKC either.
hope this helps a little bit…
Edit to add:
althought the Am Staff and the American Pit Bull Terrier where the same breed in the beginning they are both been bred very differently. orig the Am Staff was bred primarily for show and the APBT was for fighting they have become very different.
The UKC does allow the Am Staffs to be registered as APBT so some people are crossing the 2 lines in UKC. I know of many people that call them Pitter Staffs ( an unofficial name)
The AKC will not allow the APBT to be registered with their registries at this time though.
Also People have been breeding the APBT and AST lower and thicker to make the low rider type of dogs. Many people believe others breeds may have been added tot he APBT or AST to make this new breed of dog.
They have also started their own registry and they are being called American Bullies.
here are some registry links for you
AKC AST
http://www.akc.org/index.cfm
UKC APBT
http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPa…
ABKC American Bully
http://www.abkcdogs.org/
AKC SBT
http://www.akc.org/breeds/staffordshire_bull_terrier/index.cfm
UKC SBT
http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/e63329fac2fcceaa8525735c0061eb4d/b6077e9cd67178798525741600537076?OpenDocument
ABSOLUTLY GREAT VIDEO
i had one
Couple of teenage girls are going around making videos to harass and threaten those who save Pitbulls
Here is one of their videos against a person thanking a rescue for saving their Pitbull. =hCWTfQJsNoA
What is going on with YouTube ? Why do they allow this against Pitbulls? If it was against Lab Puppies it would be immediately deleted.
no breed of dog,large or small should be allowed in public off lead.
i don't blame you for being afraid for your 3yr.old.
a staffie is a powerful dog and the injuries they inflict are horrific when they attack.
now,that being said,i have 2 staffies.there is no better breed around a child than a staffie if the dog has been properly socialized. none any worse if they have not.
mine have been.if you ever consider getting a staffie or even a mix you should get it when it is very young and be sure it is spayed/neutered.
a pack leader needs to be established right off to give the pup some sense of security because just like a child,they crave limits and boundaries.this lets them know where they stand within the family.
a "spoiled" child is not really a happy child and neither is a "spoiled" dog.if you really want to learn more about the breed you can go on line and type in American Stafforshire Terrier and it will take you to a number of sites .
also a good site for all breeds is http:/www.nextdaypets.comdirectory/breeds
please don't condemnn the breed condem irresponsible owners.
FYI,staffies used to be called "nanny dogs" because they are so good with children.
if you can stand one more piece of advice.cesar milan has some excellent books on dog psychology.if you get the chance pick one up.it will help you in future with any breed you chose to get.
long answer i know,i hope it helps you .