| Let me start off by stating that not all pit bulls are | | | | desirable trait for these sports, the dog's handlers |
| born dangerous. The real source of the danger lies | | | | needed to be able to reach in and separate their |
| with irresponsible ownership. These dogs are not | | | | dogs to administer some first aid so they could |
| human aggressive by nature. They are also one of | | | | continue to tear each other apart, if that makes any |
| the most abused breed of animals in this country. | | | | sense. |
| Pit bulls are just about average for number of dog | | | | Because of the dog handlers need to interact with |
| bites, and believe it or not the lovable Labrador | | | | these powerful animals these fighters had to be bred |
| Retriever gives the most bites per year. | | | | to be human friendly. This is why a pit bull is a poor |
| Pits tend to be animal aggressive but despite what | | | | choice for a guard dog. They instinctively like people. |
| the media may have you believe they are not born | | | | Blue pit bulls have become very much in demand and |
| killers. Human aggression is a completely separate | | | | are currently the favorite color. |
| trait from aggression toward other dogs or other | | | | Most of these dogs are very intelligent, tenacious, |
| animals. Dog aggression is a very common trait in pit | | | | and yes fearless. They have become the villain of |
| bulls. In contrast human aggression is not. In both | | | | choice today when it comes to viscous dog attacks, |
| cases the reason is a result of breeding and training. | | | | some of which are deserved. |
| One of the most important things to consider before | | | | What I have learned is that pit bulls are not born |
| you buy a pit bull is the history of the breeder as | | | | mean. |
| well as how much time you have to care for the | | | | There are two things that make these dogs |
| dog. | | | | dangerous... |
| This is not a breed for couch potato's; these dogs | | | | 1. Ignorance |
| need a good amount of exercise. Training, love, and | | | | 2. Bad owners. |
| proper care are the keys to success with this very | | | | There are currently a number of cities around the US |
| athletic breed. | | | | that have or are looking to band pitbulls. But what will |
| These dogs are characterized by their short stocky | | | | this accomplish? |
| but strong bodies. American bulldogs are larger and | | | | Assuming for a moment that you ban them, the |
| have a higher working drive where as pits are smaller | | | | same problem owners that now raise pit bulls for all |
| and are more animal aggressive. Still saying that all pit | | | | the wrong reasons will just choose other breeds: let's |
| bulls are mean and dangerous is an uneducated | | | | say Rottweiler to abuse and train to be aggressive. |
| generalization of this breed. | | | | Responsible ownership and stricter breeding |
| Pitbulls were originally bred for blood sports, like Bull | | | | regulations is the only real way to address the issue |
| and Badger bating and dog fighting. Although | | | | of dangerous and aggressive dogs. |
| aggression towards other animals would be a | | | | |