| Pit Bull dogs have long been associated with | | | | are also used as search and rescue dogs, helping to |
| aggression toward humans as well as being thought | | | | locate missing people. |
| to cause a high number of canine related deaths over | | | | Contrary to the misconception of Pit Bulls as |
| the years. Extensive research has shown recently | | | | aggressive dogs, they are actually heroes. A Pit Bull |
| that this may not be the case at all. If there is any | | | | by the name of Stubby was America’s first war |
| aggression shown toward humans from the Pit Bulls, | | | | dog. Throughout World War I, he was presented |
| it is usually due to mishandling and /or mistreatment | | | | with several medals, along with being invited to the |
| from their owners. Some Pit Bull owners actually have | | | | White House. Weela was the 1993 Ken-L-Ration dog |
| trained their dogs to be mean. | | | | hero. This Pit Bull saved a total of 30 people, 13 |
| Pit Bulls, in reality, are very stable, and intelligent, | | | | horses, 29 dogs and 1 cat during a Southern California |
| which makes them very trainable. Since they are | | | | flood. The Georgia Animal Hall of Fame inducted a Pit |
| athletic and strong dogs, they need an owner who | | | | Bull named Dixie for saving children from a |
| makes sure to provide a lot of exercise and the right | | | | Cottonmouth snake. |
| type of training. For the right owners, Pit Bulls are | | | | Many Pit Bulls may be aggressive towards other |
| loving, loyal and make amazing pets. | | | | dogs, but normal, well-raised Pit Bulls do not have any |
| In spite of the many negative things said about Pit | | | | human aggressive actions. The human aggression |
| Bulls and their aggressiveness, they are actually | | | | factor has actually been bred out of Pit Bulls. Most Pit |
| among the most stable and human friendly dogs | | | | Bulls are affectionate, intelligent and trainable. An |
| around. One of the 122 breeds tested by the National | | | | American Pit Bull Terrier by the name of Maddy holds |
| Canine Temperament Testing Association, Pit Bulls | | | | the highest obedience trial record of all time. Also, |
| came in 4th highest with a passing rate of 95 | | | | contrary to what some people believe, Pit Bulls do |
| percent. These are such even tempered dogs that | | | | not “turn” on humans. |
| they are used as therapy or service dogs. Pit Bull | | | | Given these facts, if you are stalling on adding a Pit |
| therapy dogs are in service by the Chako Rescue | | | | Bull dog to your home, investigate the myths before |
| Association currently in the states of Texas, | | | | deciding against it. These are truly wonderful dogs |
| California, and Utah. Even the famous Helen Keller had | | | | that just need to be treated the right way. |
| a Pit Bull as her animal helper and companion. They | | | | |