IS pit bull friendly?
You might think you know everything about the Pitbull (or even Pibble!), for better or for worse. But let’s really explore some of this dog’s special traits: An affectionate companion and family dog. Lively, with a friendly personality.
Are there any pit bulls that are friendly?
I’ve had many many pitbulls, and they are THE SWEETEST. All of them thought they were lap dogs and they were never aggressive to anyone – not even other dogs. Most owners consider their Pit Bulls to be intelligent and friendly, though they can certainly go on their stubborn streaks.
What’s the best thing to do with a pit bull?
Modern Pit-bull dogs are friendly, loyal, intelligent, and robust protectors of the home. Their aggressiveness has toned down, but they are still dangerous when it comes to potential threats towards its owner and home. Thus, they become excellent guard dogs that are vigilant to strangers while staying affectionate to their family.
Do you need experience to get a pit bull?
Pit Bulls require a lot of experience, knowledge and patience from their owner in order to become the dogs that they could be and not get into any trouble. If you haven’t owned a dog and you want to get one for your child – we wouldn’t recommend a Pit Bull.
Are there any myths about a pit bull?
However, there are so many Pit Bull myths which can easily be debunked. On the contrary, this super-energetic breed has earned a well-deserved reputation for courage. Whatever the myths and myth-makers may say, Pit Bulls are friendly and outgoing dogs that deserve a loving home.
What do you need to know about owning a pit bull?
TOP TEN FACTS ABOUT OWNING PIT BULL DOG 1. THE STIGMA 2. THE ENERGY 3. THE SHEDDING 4. SKIN AND GASTROINTESTINAL ISSUES 5. DOG INTOLERANCE 6. SEPARATION ANXIETY 7. EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING 8. FRIENDLINESS 9. TRAINABILITY 10. THE NANNY DOG
Is there a good place to get a pit bull?
Since there is no way to know for sure unless you have the pedigree of the dog in hand, we recommend the following guidelines offered by PBRC (http://pbrc.net), for any type of “Pit Bull”. Pit Bulls are wonderful animals that deserve a chance to have a good life like any other dog.
Why are pit bulls bred to fight other dogs?
It is no different with the Pit Bull breed. The American Pit Bull Terrier has been “selectively” bred for hundreds of years to fight other dogs. This is the sad “work” these dogs were created for. In the same way that Labradors were bred to retrieve birds, APBT’s were bred to face other dogs in mortal combat.
Can a pit bull be placed in an adoptive home?
Dogs with these traits are not good representatives of the breed and should not be placed in adoptive homes. Like any other breed, Pit Buls can develop behavior problems if mishandled, abused, poorly bred, unsocialized, etc. that could result in inappropriate aggression. Any large, strong and powerful dog that attacks, can do a lot of damage.