American Pit Bull Terrier

The Pit Bull Terrier: A Powerful and Loyal Breed From fighters in the Roman Empire to family dogs! The Pit Bull Terrier is a breed of dog that is known for its strength, agility, and loyalty. The modern American pit bull terrier can trace its roots back to England in the early 19th century. Breeders crossed bulldogs and terriers to create spirited, courageous, and athletic dogs that were gentle with their family. With a distinct appearance and a fascinating history, these dogs have become…

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…

and you’ve sat at the shelter and watched everyone else gets adopted for 3 years. You don’t understand why you don’t have a home. And then it hits you; you’re a pit bull, no one wants a scary dog like you. This month is October. When we think of October we think of Halloween or Think Pink month. But did you know that October is also Pit bull Awareness month? Many shelters use this month to help their dogs get adopted. And so far, it has…

is the “scary” part about these dogs are that they are Pit Bulls the scary breed of dogs that most people hate. Here is a little background information about Pit Bulls and how they are not one specific breed a Pit Bull is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and also other similar looking dogs (Terribly Terrier). Pit Bulls are often seen as very aggressive and vicious dogs. But that is not the truth, not all Pit Bulls are aggressive and vicious that is just what…

allowed to own Pit bulls as pets. The Pit bull, also known as the American Staffordshire Terrier, is a dog breed that some people find aggressive, and some people do not. If treated correctly, a Pit bull can be the perfect pet. Pit bulls are loyal to their owners and love people, they are intelligent dogs, and if they are treated and raised properly, they are well behaved. Pit bulls are very loyal to their owners, and they love to be with people. Pitbulls.org states, “A Pit bull will…

Banning Pit Bulls Doesn’t Solve the Problem Pit bulls are vicious animals and should not be pets, but let’s look at what they were really bred for. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA) Pitbull’s were bred for bull-baiting and bear-baiting. They were bred to hold these large animals by the face in the United Kingdom. When this had become illegal in the late 1800s, people decided a new fate for these companions, which was fighting. A Pit bull was…

Introduction All around the world, dogs have been living with humans since they became domesticated, and maybe even before then. Canines are now mostly human companions, a few being working dogs, but more likely they are just part of the family. As a result of breeding and selection of desirable qualities, we have created the over 350 canine breeds we see today (Pratt, 2004). In the past 50 years certain dog breeds have come under scrutiny for bad behavior, such as biting, and vicious attacks.…

According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is an “all-purpose” service dog. They are generally large in size, swift, intelligent, and powerful. The ancestry of the German Shepherd, much like that of many canines, was originated from “herding and farm dogs.” The association of the German Shepherd to man was comradeship and service. German Shepherds are known for their “loyalty, courage, and ability to assimilate…” The successful training of this canine should yield well-ordered…

own a 64-pound American Staffordshire Terrier. But wait. The owner takes a look at your dog and says no way, we can’t have him here. You ask why and you get the “Oh, he’s considered dangerous” response. Many people here in the US have a problem with certain breeds of dogs. They are deemed as dangerous because of looks and breeding history. The problem is not the dogs though; it is the people who are raising and training them. Dogs are…

the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar looking dogs. Pitbulls are often seen as very aggressive and vicious dogs. But that's the not the truth not all Pitbulls are aggressive and vicious that's just…