People might be wondering why there is such a name as “bull dog”.
Originally, Great Britain and later, America were obsessed with bloody fights between bulls and dogs. The main function of the canine is to hang on to the bull’s neck and worry the poor animal until it dies. Obviously, these dogs had developed great strength in their jaws.
Among the popular choices of dogs for this sport were the pit bulls. Back Read the rest of this entry »
Is Your Pitbull Down In The Dumps
Sleepy
Lazy
In Pain
Pit Bull joint pain alleviation. Osteoarthritis in Pitbulls, as in humans, is a draining disease that greatly affects your pet’s health and well being. Arthritis, also known as deteriorative Joint disease ( DJD ), can transform a bright, playful dog into a listless and discomfort ridden animal. There are numerous kinds of Pet Arthritis. Some of the most typical on Read the rest of this entry »
One of the most devastating parasites which may threaten your Pit Bull is the heartworm. These nasty creatures can linger in your pet for years before dealing a death blow to your Pit Bull. Heartworms are treatable, but it is best to use a protective stance rather than wait for infection to occur.
This disease is not spread from pet to pet via contact, but by another nasty creature we all know as the mosquito. The mosquito is a necessary Read the rest of this entry »
The American Staffordshire Terrier has great stocky muscular strength, full of courage, agile and keenly aware of her surroundings. Her general appearance will help deter strangers. She must be trained and socialized with people and pets early as because she has a dominant personality. She will fight other dogs so she must be walked on a regular leash. She will do best at a farm or a home with a properly fenced enclosure so she can exercise. She Read the rest of this entry »
There are many different vaccines available today that can prevent infection and disease in your Pit Bull. Vaccines are also available that can help keep many diseases and infections from severely affecting your dogs’ health. Vaccination will boost your Pit Bull’s immune system to help him be less susceptible to these diseases.
Most veterinarians recommend beginning vaccinating your Pit Bull at around eight weeks of age, and continuing Read the rest of this entry »
Many of the stories you’ve heard about particular breeds of dogs are just myths. Take the American Pit Bull Terrier (Pit Bull), for example. Do you think they’re vicious, or killers? If so, you’re not alone; many countries have restrictive laws about breeding and muzzling these dogs. But this story is the result of history.
The Pit Bull, a cross between the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the fighting Bulldog, was specifically bred Read the rest of this entry »
Many pet owners enjoy the challenge of training their dogs. If the dog is the type that seems to enjoy being trained, it can be a very rewarding experience for both owner and pet. Pit Bulls have the reputation for being stubborn, and few will say it’s not true. To say that the stubborn streak makes the dog untrainable however is completely false.
Take a Pit Bull and owner who have a good trusting relationship with one another and you Read the rest of this entry »
People might be wondering why there is such a name as “bull dog”.
Originally, Great Britain and later, America were obsessed with bloody fights between bulls and dogs. The main function of the canine is to hang on to the bull’s neck and worry the poor animal until it dies. Obviously, these dogs had developed great strength in their jaws.
Among the popular choices of dogs for this sport were the pit bulls. Back then, the se Read the rest of this entry »
Most modern Pit Bulls are believed to be descended from European bull dogs and different breeds of mastiffs that were once used in farm work. The mastiffs were known for their strength and power, so they were primarily used to help farmers with their bulls when it was time to bring them in from the fields.
The mastiff became known as the bulldog. The dog?s main purpose was to protect the farmer from being gored by an enraged bull. The do Read the rest of this entry »
People say a lot of things about Pit Bulls, but you never hear them talk much about the intelligence of this particular breed. Fact is you’ll never hear anything about the intelligence of this animal, unless you are in the company of Pit bull owners. Anyone who has owned one of these fascinating dogs will tell you straight up that the Pit bull is a very smart dog indeed.
Pit Bulls are fairly quick to learn, but they also have a certain Read the rest of this entry »