Uno! Dos! Tres! Dale! Mention the words “Pit Bull,” and an intense debate will almost inevitably follow. There are numbers of myths about pitbulls which people actually believes. These myths and stereotypes are not based on scientific evidence or facts but are instead based on a lack of knowledge about the breeds (or dogs in general), fear of the unknown, or deliberate bias and misinformation. Myths that are all bark and no bite.
— Pit bulls have locking jaws —
Pit bulls are known for their wide skulls, and this could be why many people correlate this physical trait directly to their bites. Well, the truth is rather simple: NO, pit bulls do not have locking jaws, nor does any other breed of canine. It’s a myth that those nasty Hollywood movies …show more content…
But don’t worry, this breed of dog isn’t about to shove you into a locker during your lunch break. So, chill out and listen up: bulldogs and terriers were originally bred for dogfighting in the 19th century United Kingdom, and the “bully” in “bully breed” actually comes from the canine’s ability to grip bulls.
In other words, pit bulls aren’t the Biff Tannens of the dog world and they certainly don’t have a beef with humans. In fact, they’re quite the opposite as they’ve tested better than the general canine population in regard to their temperament. So you shouldn’t always judge a pooch by its label. — A pit bull’s nose color indicates its worth —
Everybody has their own reasons for taking in a pit bull. But here’s a message for those who brag about red or blue nosed dogs: the color isn’t really a big deal. Nor has it ever been. Many breeders try to promote the idea that having a pit bull with a “rare colored” nose is indicative of its quality as a dog – but this is quite simply not the …show more content…
The province of Ontario in Canada has actually placed a ban on Pit bulls as of 2010. The result? No reported change in the number of dog attacks.
Though many advocates for the ban do argue that it’s not about the number of attacks, but rather the severity of them. It’s true that statistically there’s only a 1 in 116,448 chance of dying from a dog bite, but there is a higher number of pit bull related bites that result in reconstructive surgery – and this is perhaps where the concern stems. But at the end of the day, it’s important to remember that no two pups are the same, it’s down to you as an owner to keep them in check.
There's a reason we call them man's best friend. We can learn so many things from a dog's behavior, personality, demeanor, resiliency, and most importantly, the willingness to provide their family members with unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship down to their very last
— Pit bulls have locking jaws —
Pit bulls are known for their wide skulls, and this could be why many people correlate this physical trait directly to their bites. Well, the truth is rather simple: NO, pit bulls do not have locking jaws, nor does any other breed of canine. It’s a myth that those nasty Hollywood movies …show more content…
But don’t worry, this breed of dog isn’t about to shove you into a locker during your lunch break. So, chill out and listen up: bulldogs and terriers were originally bred for dogfighting in the 19th century United Kingdom, and the “bully” in “bully breed” actually comes from the canine’s ability to grip bulls.
In other words, pit bulls aren’t the Biff Tannens of the dog world and they certainly don’t have a beef with humans. In fact, they’re quite the opposite as they’ve tested better than the general canine population in regard to their temperament. So you shouldn’t always judge a pooch by its label. — A pit bull’s nose color indicates its worth —
Everybody has their own reasons for taking in a pit bull. But here’s a message for those who brag about red or blue nosed dogs: the color isn’t really a big deal. Nor has it ever been. Many breeders try to promote the idea that having a pit bull with a “rare colored” nose is indicative of its quality as a dog – but this is quite simply not the …show more content…
The province of Ontario in Canada has actually placed a ban on Pit bulls as of 2010. The result? No reported change in the number of dog attacks.
Though many advocates for the ban do argue that it’s not about the number of attacks, but rather the severity of them. It’s true that statistically there’s only a 1 in 116,448 chance of dying from a dog bite, but there is a higher number of pit bull related bites that result in reconstructive surgery – and this is perhaps where the concern stems. But at the end of the day, it’s important to remember that no two pups are the same, it’s down to you as an owner to keep them in check.
There's a reason we call them man's best friend. We can learn so many things from a dog's behavior, personality, demeanor, resiliency, and most importantly, the willingness to provide their family members with unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship down to their very last