Pit Bull is a term commonly used to describe several breeds of dog in the Molosser family that were historically used for dog fighting. In the history of England, these dogs were used in battle and for guarding, but they also served utilitarian purposes, such as farm work. Specifically, these dogs accompanied farmers into the fields to assist with bringing bulls in for breeding, castration, or slaughter. Generally known as bulldogs, they protected the farmer by subduing the bull if it attempted to gore him.

Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on to the violently struggling bull despite injury. They are popularly known as "lock jaw" dogs that anyone bitten by them cannot easily get away from their hideous jaws. Lack of proper socialization and strong training can result in a dog with aggressive tendencies. Under the care of an overly-permissive or uneducated owner, Pit Bulls can become very dangerous dogs. So you gotta treat them right and give the love that they need.

There is nothing here about the LOVE pitbulls show to their people, which is unique and unmatched. Reading more details about how this breed came about, you'll find the emphasis put on being extremely friendly to their human. Speciments that weren't extremely friendly to humans were discarded.
The baby faced and baby hearted pitbulls of today are simply willing to satisfy their human in everything they're asked.
Think of them as kids in the hands of evil men!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pitbull_Terrier

Completely agree with Anubis, there's nothing greater than the love of a pit and it's caregiver. The reason they're so sought after by vile men and their ridiculous fighting schemes is because of their incredibly loyalty and the love they have. They'd just die of disappointment if they ever felt like they didn't give their owner what they asked for. Talk about loyalty.. they can be a weapon if taught so, but an angel if taught so also. No one seems to remember that.

I couldn't agree more.... Pit Bulls, like ANY breed, can be dangerous. However, they are certainly not monsters as far too many people make them out to be. These dogs are also known to be very loving, and loyal to their family. Pit Bulls can and do make great loving family pets, so long as they recieve the proper care, training, socialization, ect.

I do understand that they are a very powerful, strong willed breed.... but raised in a good enviroment, they can be and are, very sweet natured, loving, loyal dogs.

I strongly agree with all of you here. Pit Bulls are unlike any other breed, and do require a special level of responsibility and attention to ensure that you are responsible with the world's most feared and stereotyped breed. People disliked them because of their abilities. But I tell you, pit bulls are extra loving and protective to their masters. And I am against pit bull fighting, anyone?

i tend to agree with all of you pits can be so loving
but please understand that even the most calm Pit can get aggressive for no reason my cousin breeds pit bulls and his male "Chango" is a lovely dog he never growled or bit me or has never shown any aggressiveness toward any visitors to my cousins complex but one day out of the blue chango bit his own owner my cousin said "i gave him his food and he bit my forearm" my cousin loves his dogs he would never harm them but chango did bite him and that really shocked me my cousin had i don't know how many stitches we both took Chango to a vet (with a muzzle of course) and the vet (who also is a breeder and a good veteran on dog behavior and mental illness) said that sometime with aging a dog can change his behavior and turn more aggressive or calm (as we know a pit has a tendency to become a uncontrolled element) i say dogs are dogs My great dane is a pushover but can you imagine a angry tall bulky scoobydoo angry? i guess it really starts when you pick your dog out of the litter? (for some who get the chance to do ) i know people who breed pitbull (like my cousin) will probly flame me for this post but my question is for pitbull owners or lovers or breeders its not what you think but maybe what your dog thinks and acts around people?

[reeskujo]

Most dogs tend to get cranky when they age and there is such a thing as dementia in dogs.....It sounds to me like the vet believes it was do to his aging which has nothing to do with his breed.....I've seen Poodles that do the very same thing....

like whats up with pekingese?
they must be most angriest dog ever.
xD seems like they would say "if was as big as you, i would be putting you in a bodybag"

[rayter]

FACTS ABOUT PITBULLS - The American Pit Bull Terrier was the number one family dog during the first part of the 20th century.

I had one of them a sometime back and it was a nice alert dog, not friendly with outsiders but was very good with the family.

Many people misunderstood this breed...And I admit me too...Before I look at the Pitbulls as a very dangerous dog and every time I see one of those breed I can't even touch or go near to them...But now I know really what they are...I don't need to be scared to that breed...They can be a very nice buddy if they can be train better...

Originally Posted by Dangels

I couldn't agree more.... Pit Bulls, like ANY breed, can be dangerous. However, they are certainly not monsters as far too many people make them out to be.

I agree. This breed is just like any other breed. People have different notion on this breed maybe because some people use this breed as fighting dogs. Pitt bulls can be really stubborn if left untrained.

So many false statements (pit bulls that snap? please ... the only fatalities from pit bulls in the last two years have been from intact, breeding cycle dogs and/or chained dogs and some Darwin-award winning children ... anyone who knows dogs would have seen any of those attacks coming) Some people just aren't worth arguing with though. I will say that I'm the guardian of three gorgeous, rescued pit bulls. They hold Canine Good Citizen certificates from the AKC and are loved by all of our neighbors and friends.
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[SKlove2010]

The Pit Bull - A bred of dog that snaps and turns on its owners. Mauls and chases people down and thinks about taking over the world with blood. These dogs have a bite PSI of 800 and jaws lock on contact with the victim. This dog breed was created by media to make people fear a particular breed of dog that they themselves do not even know how to properly identify.

The American Pit Bull Terrer, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bull Dog, Bull Terrier - Theses breeds where bred for bull baiting and dog fighting. Human aggression was bred out of these dogs so that the handler could remove them from the other dog or animal as needed. They are known for their love for people, children and loyalty.

[goldie]

I love Pitbulls, they're so sweet. It's a shame many people think of them as monsters.

[reeskujo]

I get so sick of the riduclous myths people insist on spreading about these poor dogs..Pitbull's jaws DO NOT LOCK!!!...That is a complete fabrication...Please click on the link and read it!!!

Pit Bull Myths

[Lunareclipse]

Originally Posted by SKlove2010

The Pit Bull - A bred of dog that snaps and turns on its owners. Mauls and chases people down and thinks about taking over the world with blood. These dogs have a bite PSI of 800 and jaws lock on contact with the victim. This dog breed was created by media to make people fear a particular breed of dog that they themselves do not even know how to properly identify.

The American Pit Bull Terrer, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bull Dog, Bull Terrier - Theses breeds where bred for bull baiting and dog fighting. Human aggression was bred out of these dogs so that the handler could remove them from the other dog or animal as needed. They are known for their love for people, children and loyalty.

I have a Great Pyrenees. He can kill a predator wolf by himself. Imagine what he can do to a small child....

Everyone needs to understand that if it has teeth IT CAN BITE! I had a chihuahua that hated little children and always tried to bite them. I put him in his crate when any children came over. Now I have giant breed dogs that wouldn't hurt a fly. Stereotyping a dog breed isn't fair to dogs or their owners. I grew up next door to 3 APTs and the only problem I had was that they knocked me down everyday and licked me to death. And that really isn't much of a problem compared to my old chi that hated children.

[akismaster]

Originally Posted by Lunareclipse

I have a Great Pyrenees. He can kill a predator wolf by himself. Imagine what he can do to a small child....

Everyone needs to understand that if it has teeth IT CAN BITE! I had a chihuahua that hated little children and always tried to bite them. I put him in his crate when any children came over. Now I have giant breed dogs that wouldn't hurt a fly. Stereotyping a dog breed isn't fair to dogs or their owners. I grew up next door to 3 APTs and the only problem I had was that they knocked me down everyday and licked me to death. And that really isn't much of a problem compared to my old chi that hated children.

Pitbulls can be as nice as any stereotypes of Golden Retriever and can be as fierce as any dog can be if the owner didn't rear that dog right.

My husky has a pitbull friend for two months now and they play a lot after walks with my dog owner friends walk on a Saturday morning.

I find it more usual that big dogs are more gentle than small dogs. I guess that's part of a small-dog-syndrome that me and my friend were talking about where the small dogs are more fierce because they are seen as fragile dogs or they're just too cute.

[lange]

Originally Posted by akismaster

I find it more usual that big dogs are more gentle than small dogs. I guess that's part of a small-dog-syndrome that me and my friend were talking about where the small dogs are more fierce because they are seen as fragile dogs or they're just too cute.

Ironically, I never taught my Lhasa bite inhibition yet I made it a priority with my Akita. Bad me!!

[akismaster]

Originally Posted by lange

Ironically, I never taught my Lhasa bite inhibition yet I made it a priority with my Akita. Bad me!!

Don't get me wrong, Akitas are fierce dogs. They're innately fierce. But if you treated your lhasa the same way you did to your Akita, chances are, the lhasa bite won't happen. I've seen shi tzus and chihuahuas become more aggressive compared to the bigger breeds