tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post1809474317196532639..comments2023-11-03T01:24:37.142-07:00Comments on Militant Ginger: Do Pit Bulls make safe pets?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-39111925106422428472009-09-05T20:23:52.015-07:002009-09-05T20:23:52.015-07:00I owuld like for people to look at this that I hav...I owuld like for people to look at this that I have posted below. It is a bit about the origin, and info on the Pitbull. I have said before I would not own a pit but here I am, an owner of a pit I rescued. She is a lovebug, is very sweet and GENTLE with the kids. We do NOT leave her unattended with the kids, and my kids know about respecting an animal and giving space when needed.<br />But this info below will let you know that Pits are not ALL bad, it is irresponsible owners that do not realize or care that they have a powerful dog that even though domesticated, still will have a prey drive.<br />I would NEVER own a Chow, Akita, Shar Pei, or Chihuahua or a Rottweiler. I have always owned Mastiff breeds and what you all call "protection" dogs (GSD, Dobe).<br />Hope this info will put a little light on an underdog.<br />Developed from the Bull and Terrier types of yesteryear, the American Pit Bull Terrier comes from an indisputable history of pit-fighting. The breed's tenacity and accompanying strength are unmatched in the canine world. As rich and captivating as the breed's history is, the Pit Bull's future is more worthy of commentary. Some proponents of the breed argue that this breed is the original bulldog of the past. Old prints and woodcarvings show reason to believe this. They show dogs that look exactly like the breed today, doing things the dog is still capable of doing. For more information on this theory you can read books by Richard F Stratton. The APBT, as registered by the UKC, is an individual breed of dog and does not refer to just any ill-bred, mindless warrior-type mongrel. At one time, the Pit Bull was a much loved, trustworthy companion. People who chose to train these dogs to fight are chiefly responsible for the banning and witch-hunting that has been sweeping the U.S. The media, however, should not go unmentioned, for it is also responsible for escalating isolated incidences in a relentless and attention-getting way. In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of some sort, or another bull breed all together. In fact, one time there was a report on KYW news in Philadelphia about two Pit Bulls attacking a person. I called the news station and asked if they knew the dogs were in fact a purebred American Pit Bull Terriers, or another bull breed of some sort, or a mutt for that matter. They told me they did not know, I would have to call the police station to verify that information. I asked them how they could report something that they were not sure of. They had no answer for me and they were not sure of the dog's breed. Even after admitting that to me on the phone, they kept calling it a Pit Bull. The Pit Bull's future has been perhaps irreparably undone and everyone is to blame except the dog itself. This very loyal dog is too set on pleasing his owner, and ironically this is the root of his own undoing. Accompanying this need to please are remarkable abilities of all kinds. Jack Dempsy, Teddy Roosevelt and Jack Johnson are just a few people who have owned Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls excel in practically every canine task including herding, guarding, hunting, policing, cart pulling and ratting. A Pit Bull, named Banddog Dread, holds more canine working titles than ANY other breed. The owner's name is Diane Jessup and you can reference her book, "The Working Pit Bull." It tells you all of Dread's accomplishments. These dogs are truly capable of many tasks. The difference between Pits and American Staffordshire Terriers is a difficult one. Even breeders can't agree. The main difference is the bloodline. Amstaffs are show dogs and dog fighters won't use dogs with Amstaff blood. As time progresses there will be more of a difference. Many are duel registered as Amstaffs with the AKC and Pits with the UKC.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-45225666993536757752009-01-17T11:16:00.000-08:002009-01-17T11:16:00.000-08:00A south African woman was recently mauled to death...A south African woman was recently mauled to death by her "faithfull pet" pit bull.... that is not waht I would call a safe pet.<BR/>They were bred in Ireland specifically for dog fighting. They totally fearless and unrelenting. <BR/>According to one expert on dogs, pit bulls should only be kept as working dogs and kept under strict control, because of their temperament. <BR/>I would certainly never own one.Max-ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262963488938958848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-90696586260057073042009-01-13T17:19:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:19:00.000-08:00I would agree with you. Dogs are bred for specific...I would agree with you. Dogs are bred for specific purposes, and those that are bred to be protectors, like German Shepherds, like to protect.<BR/><BR/>While I do think that some Pit Bulls can be nice and gentle, I think I'd avoid getting one with the kiddos that I've got. You can never be too safe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-28209268283105616982009-01-13T13:48:00.000-08:002009-01-13T13:48:00.000-08:00Some of the breeds that get a bad rep are the swee...Some of the breeds that get a bad rep are the sweetest dogs. <BR/><BR/>German Shepards: bad rap, but now loved everywhere. <BR/><BR/>Dobermans: bad rap and now loved by everyone. <BR/><BR/>Pitbulls will be the same. I currently know 2 people with pitbulls. They are great dogs and not aggressive at all. <BR/><BR/>I had a neighbour with one a few years ago that got his as a pup and got it into training right away. That dog was smart and NEVER was aggressive. He was never on a leash either. No reason to be. He obeyed a voice command like a newbie soldier would obey a C.O. <BR/><BR/>Dogs, guns, cars.......you name it and it's a dangerous weapon in the hands of an irresponsible person. <BR/><BR/>Are pitbulls safe pets? Yes. I wouldn't hesitate to own one. I would be more afraid of the small yippy dogs. They are notorius biters. I've had plenty of those types personally and had to warn many about sticking their hands out to my little nippers. It was their nature, not lack of training. <BR/><BR/>I can relate to a degree with Coffee Bean about Dalmations. They are very territorial and ill temptered. I have a freind that had two of them and they were always locked up when he had visitors and muzzled in public. <BR/><BR/>Paisley and I just got a dog 2 years ago now. Had to wait until the kids were old enough per the rules of a lot of the pet adoption services here in teh NW. Small kids and dogs are not a good mix most of the time. We have to keep the 3 year old nephew away from little BonJovi (min-pin/terrier/chihuaha) since nephew is so hyper active and scares the hell out BonJovi. He's a dog and has an instinct to protect himself and will regardless. We even had to tell our nephews parents that he can't be around the dog becuase of his behaviour.<BR/><BR/>No incidents and we want to keep it that way. We're responsible pet owners.The Dirty Scottish Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741168136824531609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-54071303298045422282009-01-11T20:10:00.000-08:002009-01-11T20:10:00.000-08:00I fully agree that different breeds of dogs are mu...I fully agree that different breeds of dogs are much more likely to have different temperaments, and that humans need to respect that as fact. <BR/><BR/>Humans didn't just pick a dog and start making it herd animals; they found dogs that already did it naturally and focused it. Same thing with fighting dogs, pit bulls among other fighting dogs are naturally more aggressive and incredibly strong and resiliant, which is why they were picked to be fighting dogs. <BR/><BR/>I'm not saying that all Pit Bulls are bad, certainly not. But you must respect the animal's personality and natural instincts and be prepared to base your life and interactions around that. <BR/><BR/>I used to live in a home where we had a 150 lb German Shepard/Wolf mix. He was an incredible dog, but we had to keep a constant mind to his natural predatory instincts, and never ever let there be any question as to whom was the Alpha. He was always closely monitored around any small children. Even though he had never bitten anyone, that didn't mean we could presume he wouldn't.<BR/><BR/>I'm reminded of a fable about a woman and a snake.<BR/><BR/>The story goes that as a lady was going down the road she saw an injured snake in the ditch and took it home to heal and care for it. Over time it got healthy again and she kept it as a pet. Then one day she surprised the snake when she reached for it and it bit her. Upset, she asked "Why did you bite me?" "I have healed you, taken care of you, fed you, and we have been friends!" "Why oh why did you bite me?!" The snake replied "What did you expect?" "I am a snake."<BR/><BR/>The point being that you must always remember that your pet is an animal and will behave like one. Expect it and behave accordingly. If you don't have the time and effort to constantly monitor your dog and act as pack leader then you probably shouldn't get one, and certainly not a breed that is naturally more agressive. <BR/><BR/>Acknowledging breed differences isn't racism, as some people would like it to seem, it's just good sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719448005418950704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-90424683779444616322009-01-11T20:03:00.000-08:002009-01-11T20:03:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719448005418950704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-60906485837426482522009-01-10T12:02:00.000-08:002009-01-10T12:02:00.000-08:00Golly, CB! You've had ad luck with dogs!I've heard...Golly, CB! You've had ad luck with dogs!<BR/><BR/>I've heard that Dalmatians can be dangerous - they were bred for running under carriages to fight off highwaymen.<BR/><BR/>The scary thing is that children are always the most common victim, because for even the largest dog, an adult human is too large for them to be confident attacking.Roland Hulmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979437320446956987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313594.post-10500357056745185152009-01-09T17:39:00.000-08:002009-01-09T17:39:00.000-08:00My sister-in-law had a pit bull that was the sweet...My sister-in-law had a pit bull that was the sweetest dog.<BR/><BR/>However, my in-laws had two deaf dalmations. They paid big bucks to have a dog psycologist train them. The dalmatians got into a fight near me while I was holding my 6 week old baby (#1). I had her on her back on my legs and quickly raised her up to my shoulder as they came crashing at me. I don't know if it was teeth or a claw, but I got a 6 inch long gash on the inside of my thigh which bled quite a bit. From that day on, my husband demanded that the dogs be put up when we visited. Several years later we were visiting and my mother-in-law wanted to have the dogs out and even though she was holding our oldest, one of the dogs attacked her biting her chest and clawing her leg. She was almost 4. My mother-in-law pulled him off her really quick but... my husband had a fit. He also kept telling her whenever he talked to her that she needed to get rid of that dog. They called in the dog psychologist again. Less than 6 months after that incident that dog attacked our niece who was 2 1/2 at the time. He bit her face all around her eye. She had to have multiple surgeries and still has some visible scarring near her eyebrow. My brother-in-law took both dogs and had them put down before our in-laws could say anything about it. <BR/><BR/>Dogs are animals and you can get a good indication of what kind of temprament they might have by the breed, but it is no guarantee. I would never own a pit bull, a dalmation, a terrier, or a Sharpei. <BR/><BR/>There have just been too many documented cases of pit bull attacks! My sister-in-law's was a sweetie but one time one of my brother-in-laws saw her at a bank drive-thru and went around to scare her and the dog went for him and only didn't get him because he was blocked by my sister-in-law as the dog tried to jump over her and out the window.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com