they only act like that because of there owner. A working dog (as all bulldogs are), the American Bulldog is a wonderful family pet equally at home working on a farm or relaxing in an apartmentprovided he gets enough exercise and is properly socialized. He has enriched our lives immeasurably. In fact, I can't say I've ever met an aggressive pit ever in the years I worked as a veterinarian technician, the ones I had the pleasure of working with were the sweetest creatures that just wanted to cuddle and lick you to death! And yeah pits and other dogs that are similar are missunderstood and most are abused and neglected by cruel owners. I will admit she is very protective over me and my family, but she has never attacked, bitten, or has ever hurt someone. She has caused injury to smaller dogs as far as puncturing bites to cause bleeding, and now sending our another god to the vet with eye injury! I have 15 bites. I have a Catahoula Leopard and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Youd think that landlords would appreciate having a dog like that on their property, being a chicken, like mine or not. moonlake from America on December 18, 2018: A friend bought a bull terrier. Is this possible ? Because of this, they look similar to many other breeds. None of them, over two decades, have ever broken human skin (except mine, and only with claws (not teeth), while rough-housing). I think that pit bulls are misunderstood, they are not aggressive if you make them aggressive, my dog is part pit, and hes a gentle being. he was basically on k9 deathrow. I personally have never owned a pit but I have never met a mean one! I need help with this i have rights so does Jinx my dog. great w the kids awesome protetctor and he has became a part of our lives a great addition to our home. There are a few there. People, it seems, still have much to learn from their canine (and feline) companions. They are amazing family dogs and are very loving and attentive. Stay clear of Dog Parks. Something is so wrong with that entire thing!!! I have an American Staffie x Pit Bull. They've been inseparable since. Some are more a fan of people than dogs. My miniature poodle who weights less than 7 pounds tried to bite a repair person on the ankle. We always say, no bad dogs but stacks of bad owners and the character of the dog tends to travel down the lead. She had bitten my husband several times when he approached her when she was sleeping. I never thought I would have a pitbull. And playful lazy couch potato. Like my dogs previous owners, Hihi no thats y they r AKC they cannot have A PIT BULL AS AKC. Hey KayMills. I've been the responsible friend and custodian to a 110# Purebred American Pit Bull, a 90# American Bulldog, and a 50# Pit Bull 'Pocket Pittie' mix. Never. A super-athlete bred for hunting wild boar, killing mountain lions, and protecting her human to the death, the Dogo is a fierce hunter and a brave guardian, excellent for use in military and police applications. It really pisses me off cause hes a. big lovable baby who is actually afraid of most anything new. The truth is that American pit bull terriers are in fact a distinct breed, part of a group of working breeds that descended from the Molosser dog. I think YOU need to be educated about them. Question: Where do you get a DNA test for a dog, and how much do they cost? The Alapaha blue blood bulldog is a loyal, loving family member, as bulldogs are. They are like our children. I loved her second only to my son. sooooooooooooo wrong the poodle is the second smartest dog in the world. I have 3 pitbulls, two from a shelter. All breeds do. They were bred to NOT be aggressive towards humans. I adopted him from a shelter hes 1.5 years old. I'll be damned if she didnt give him exactly that! This means that nearly half a million dogs that look like pit bulls are killed annually in shelters. The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers. I concurs on everything u said! Without proven lineage papers from a reputable breeder & registry to show pedigree IT IS NOT A PIT BULL! I own a purebred American Pitbull Terrier (with papers) and he does not show aggression toward other dogs or animals because he was properly trained. Aggression toward humans and other animals can be problematic if he is not socialized properly. DNA testing is the only way to be sure, but since that just isnt feasible, to prevent needless deaths we must judge them based on their individual qualities instead of how they look. My husband has A-Fib that can be triggered by his high blood pressure.. Dr. has had to literally stop his heart before. great with our small grandkids, other dogs, neighbors, very obedient, loyal, smart, easy to train and beautiful to look at---getting a lot of comments on our local walking trail. Both were Texas rescues, where overpopulation, is a real problem due to failure of owners to spay or neuter. Ive a cane Corso Pitbull mix. Here is an exert from the United Kennel Club website: "The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and zest for life. a mouse running across floor or a pair of pants falling of a hanger! Pit bulls always make up a large portion of dog attacks that occur each year. I miss her and I hope she is waiting for me when I pass on. People really should educate themselves about the breed. I had the chihuahua aggression coming to me as an unsupervised toddler (maybe five-years-old) antagonizing a tempermental dog in the first place. He was mean as hell. When they saw my grandson upset by it,(was given to him by his late uncle, whom I'm sure was up there laughing) younever seen any animal sadder than them. In a 10 minute read!!! He started being aggressive they finally had to give him to a rescue. Just because you think it looks like a pit or you were told it is pit absolutely doesn't mean that it is one. You may have never heard of this breed, but it is an old breed, surviving since the 1800s in isolated places in the South until 1979 when it was resurrected with a passion. Besides the bull terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier (or Staffy) is probably the most similar to the American pit bull of all the breeds listed here, although he is still distinguishable from the pit bull with his trademark Staffy smile and a blocky, squared head. Learn about some of the breeds that are most commonly mistaken for pit bulls. I socialized him so he plays with other dogs too. The boxer is intelligent and high-energy. Four animals have aggressively attacked me (three totally unprovoked) in those years. Correct me if Im wrong, but Im pretty sure pit bull is an umbrella term, and Im also pretty sure the and Staffordshire bull terrier falls under it, but still, I could be wrong. Well come to find out, they are sweethearts too that love attention and a scratch on the belly like any other! The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. we.ve owned a several dogs of different breeds over the years but we hit the jackpot with our most recent (two years ago)--a female German Shephard. You might find you have more faith in the opinion of a dog than the opinion of a person like me (or the one to whom I write this). Hes been attacked way too many times and yet hes never retaliated. I just wish people would stop listening to the news about how theyre so awful and actually listen to the entire situation they were put in Drug dealers Pitbull attacks person that walked onto or by his property! So if you took out, the drug dealer, the fact that the poor dog has been forced to protect him and his drugs! That dog would be a happy dog. So gentle and all the kids on our estate love her and she gets very drag arsed if she doesn't see her humans. This adds to the confusion surrounding the pit bull type and has led to the Dogo Argentino often being misidentified. I have been a bulldog owner for 62 years.I am now owned by a three year old,125-130 lbs.He is a sweetheart.I was given my first pitty when I turned 2 years old.There is no better,sweeter,loving dog than a bulldog! I adopted him 11 months ago. Those are marketing terms thought up a few decades ago & used to sell back yard bred mutts for more money. She want to launch at some people who comes close to me. He is muscular and strong, a true bulldog in every sense. i think pit bulls are very misunderstood breed i think that they can be okay with us. He is a Border Collie mix who was easily enough subdued before he could rip off my check and nose (because I was in-tune enough to know what was potentially coming). Then, to dogs its own size, whether it is in a `pit, or a backyard. APBTs make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children. Sure, there is the poodle now and then that almost costs someone (me) a foot; but not all poodles should be assumed to be bad dogs because of the actions of one. He comes in two types: standard and bully, with the bully type being stockier with a shorter muzzle. And have the dog trained after; they are super smart & love new challenges. I love my Presa.Walter is very loyal to me and loving. I just can't understand why that is in question. I literally could not imagine my life without a pit by my side. So fuck yes, they are seriously misunderstood! Lol! I have a xl bully american pit and shes a big baby. Never seen it before but when she was a week old they were barking & howling together! The `wrong people` take this trust & abuse it. I have an American Pitbull Terrier her name is Lady Marie and she is ten years old. Fortunately, I have special features on my sofa, so we can both sit there. I often look into his gentle eyes and ask him "how can you ever be mean!?". Instead of saying,, this is a pit bull what do owners use to stop the generalization and stereotype. My boy is curled up on his chair next to me now. She is showing and active aggressiveness toward my smaller dogs. The boxer and pit bull have some temperament similarities, as they can both be stubborn, high energy, and excellent with children, but the pit bull is smaller and does not possess the boxers distinctive shape. Cocker Spaniel Lilo was defensive because she had been abused in her puppy days. He has been a part of my family since he was a puppy. Thank u Kay Mills. They no longer are, however; they are now three very distinct and separate breeds. i have two dogs and people are scared of them because they think theyre pitbulls. Even owners cant agree. She's had a lot of bad encounters with petrified people who deem her scary, and/or dangerous dog, when in reality shes a sweetheart who just wants love, attention, and to be noticed just like all of the other dogs. Out of nowhere one night we were laying in bed watching TV. I have a pit bull. I DON`T CARE HOW BIG YOUR BACKYARD IS!! He is protective and bonds tightly with family members, often with one family member in particular, and he may become overprotective if he is not socialized very early and often. Hey, stop saying things about dogs that don't act like what you say. They should never be allowed to have a dog. Pitbulls all day long keep the breed alive. This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. Shes beautiful, spirited, tenacious, and eager, possessing the bulldog personality in spades. Please Adopt and not shop for your dog Too many dogs are euthanized each year due to over breeding There are no reasonsible breeders For every dog you buy one or more die in the shelter, or suffer worse fates Dont feed into the demand If the demand dries up, these breeders will go away. In October, 2017 we adopted Gogo (10 weeks old) from a rescue organization and was told he was a labrador and springer spaniel mix. He is friendly towards everyone and every dog who walks by our house, but most people walking their dog seem to be very cautious whenever they pass by our house! Don't just hudge a dog by its breed. I have a pit bull i rescued him from a abusive owner and hes the sweetest and most loyal dog ive ever had and loves everyone baby to cats and so i names him buddy its the way you raise them hes never hurt anyone or anything to condeme an entire breed of dog because of some of them that were misstreated or triggered in some way ..is unreal buddy is my son and ill go to bat for my son everytime and for any dog that needs me every breed of dog has a few bad eggs just like humans were all prone to mistakes that doesnt mean you kill themknow one should be able to take a life like that its not right and we should never allow such a thing to go on its inhuman its just wrong..life is sacred and should be charished not just trown away like trash We should be building sancuary instead of digging graves.. They have been described as similar to the pit bull terrier, even though the pit bull is much smaller than the Dogo. If the dog shows ANY signs of aggression while these procedures are being done, (ya know, like having a limb sawed off) the dog is killed ON THE SPOT so the gene isn`t passed along to future fight dogs. When I watch TV, he sleeps on my lap. When I was a child , I lived in a trailor park. They worried about the grandchildren. U said it perfectly..and I too am a very proud owner of 2 beautiful American pittbull Terriers. Amy being what she is, is a 52kilos of love and is 8years old in August. Hes about 110lb, I have a lot of favourite dog breeds (Most of them are huge, I love big dogs) but whenever someone asks what my favourite is I just say pit bull cause even though I can't really decide a full favourite, pit bulls are a real special breed to me and I really wish people would stop judging them without ever once sitting down on a couch with a damn pit bull, they are so snuggly (But also crazy energetic, Im looking for a pitbull boxer mix male puppy i live in new jersey. My first was a 4 yeat old abused rescue, who was my constant companion for over 11 years. Also you do not want her to pick up on the bad habits of other dogs. She is high energy & retrieves. I am getting older now and all three of my dogs think they are lap dogs. He had been severely abused by terrible people. There is so much controversy these days about pit bulls. I believe that the outcome of a pitbulls behavior depends on how you raise them and treat them. VERY ALERT all the time of his surroundings.great friend and protector of my home. both dogs are kind hearted, loyal, protective, dogs. Some are trained to kill people, especially those dogs used to guard meth labs & crack cocaine houses. FYI to anyone who puts a stereotype on any particular dog breed: there are sooo many other breeds that are considerably more aggressive by nature then true pit bulls! I'm 43 years old and have had pits for 43 years. She will learn this at a DP. My girl Lady is proof that if raised right there is no other animal on earth that compares with the intelligence, loyalty and kindness of an American pitbull Terrier. You can check online. Pit bulls are definitely misunderstood. Not only are they the most loving, loyal animals, they are great for your health. One was a neighbor's dog in my yard. Sometimes the owner or medical staff literally cuts the ears off or saws the limbs off. she's so loving and at 15 months old strong as an ox. The Staffy is an affectionate dog, very friendly and wonderful with children. Excellent article!!! Run for President! Want your dog to bond w/ you & listen better? So misunderstood by many, which is Bs because the small little yappers are the ones to watch out for. But aggressive? Like pit bulls, the Staffy possesses lower-than-average aggression toward humans. How do we change laws? LOL. Staffies are mistaken for pit bulls frequently, with many people believing the two breeds are the same. My dog is americanbully bulldog council blufffs iowa licenced him at 6 months old as dawn German Shepard americanbully pit mix, after 1 year goes by they say i cant keep him in city limits, but they licensed him threatening to take my dog pushing me out my home telling me i have to move, like really. He nice, calm, obedientjust a wonderful dog. If they were, they would be eliminated on the spot as in electrocution, hanging, drowningplease do your reading on this breed & get an education instead of getting information from your next door neighbor or the media. We have trained him to stay within our property line and not venture into the street. This morning, one of the cats decided that she wanted to eat his food. I have a American pit bull terrier one of the most protective dog I had since my Doberman he is great with kids and is very loyal to me and my wife .don't judge all pits because it's how you raise them I never wanted one until now I LOVE my castor troy. I miss her every day! If you get too close to me or I sound an alarm, you may lose an appendage. Do you, perhaps work with akc? She thinks she is a lap dog. It saddens me to the core about the misidentification on pit bull like looking dogs. For instance, despite what many people think, the dog from the movie Turner & Hooch was not a bullmastiffhe was a Dogue de Bordeaux. They tore apart their dog bed,(really a bean bag chair, messy). Lilo died in March, 2016 from kidney failure. Generally white or predominantly white with patches of color, these big friendly brutes can weigh in at over 100 pounds. I have a beautiful Dogue de Bordeaux mastiff cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. My homeowner insurance did not list the Dogo as a non-covered dog; however, it did list my Am Staff Terrier as non-covered. SinDelle runs the Georgia Herb & Egg Co. on her homestead in Dublin, GA. It's not the dog, it's how the dog was brought up and treated. 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. The best start is to leave pup with his mother until 8 weeks of age as the mother is still teaching him important things. Very stupid people. I trust my pit's instincts, they haven't been wrong yet. The number one breed should have Been American bully! I love my dogs and recognize their faults and strengths. I would not trade them for anything. The American pit bull we know and love today was created in part from this breed, as were a few others like the Black Mouth Cur and the Catahoula leopard dog. It is not in their nature to fight, and, sadly, many actually end up being used as bait dogs, and are killed because they naturally resist fighting! They gave the dog back and he did go to a home. Any dog will bite. Daisy still has a lot of puppy energy, but is sweet, gentle, loving, loyal, and only wants to please me, which is why, though bully's are not a naturally agressive breed, scoring better on testing for low tendancy for agression and reactivity, than Golden Retrievers,Labs, and Collies, and many other breeds considered, "family" dogs, people can train them to be agressive, or groom them to fight. If you dont have your life in order and time to train a dog then dont get one I dont care what breed. People need to open their minds and let go of their predjudices. Also known as the Italian mastiff, the Cane Corso weighs from 70 to 100 pounds. Since many people consider American Staffordshire and American pit bull terriers to be essentially the same, and since dogs can register as being both breeds at once (like claiming citizenship to two countries), I've left them off. I just lost my gottiline pit she was the best thing in my life. The biggest problem I've EVER had with any of them would be the feather pillow "fight" they had a year ago, & what we came home to today. I went to see Gracie, before I adopted her, with Daisy, my Staffordshire Bull Terrier, I saw videos sent by her foster mom, but adopted her from 1800 miles away, as where I now live, we don't have enough ownerless dogs in shelter, so states with large stray dog populations have partnered with states, like Wisconsin, to foster, socialize and provide transport dogs north to loving, forever homes. The olde English bulldogge, while similar to the pit bull and sharing a lineage, is a very distinct and different breed that is generally thicker, with a larger head and a shorter, trademark bulldog muzzle. . And i would not trade either of em for nothing in the world. I have people that are afraid of my boy because he's so big & he "talks". German Shepard which in sorry but they are very hard to trust and also by a lab but the worst of them all are the toy breeds. If you own a blue nose or red nose pit, I'll almost guarantee you that it's not a real APBT. lap dog). When he was about 5 months old we took him to be neutered and the vet told us he believed Gogo to be a pit bull mix. She was his angel, and the joy of his life. We were able to " retrain" them ( easy once they got love). Jennifer B from Bolingbrook on January 19, 2019: Working in a doggy daycare we have a lot of pits. And why does everyone crop ears and tails? Pitty Gogo has never demonstrated anything but sweetness and will never be a danger to anyone! I hhave had pits ever since. As a terrier, he has a highly-developed prey drive and has been known to kill smaller animals if they challenge or harass him too much. It's about time that pits lose their stigma and get the respect they deserve. At least they are excepted by akc now not just adba. She can be aggressive if encouraged and because of this, she makes a wonderful protection dog but must be socialized well to prevent too much aggression. No matter how I tried to educate my insurance company, they refused to listen.