What are Pit Bulls like?

[yorkster]

Sabies wrote:
"I think a non-dominant female would be the safest choice. Obedience training is also a good idea."

Yorkster:
Actually my dog trainer told me that females can be worse- something to do with an instinct when protecting their puppies (even if there aren't puppies).
Anyway, I don't know if I am correct, but that is what she told me because I have a female dog, and it was a struggle at first in dog obedience with the other females there. The males on the other hand were much more mellow. Maybe it makes a difference with the males if they are neutered or not.

[ December 03, 2001: Message edited by: yorkster ]

[ilovehounds]

Thanks, cute aren't they ??

They are from Blockhead Bulldogs, I met them through my website. They have four of them altogether. These four dogs are the reason I want a pit bull someday.

[SimbaTWonderDog]

I wish i could have gotten to this earlier.... Basicly whats ilovehounds said about not being bad pit bulls just the owners.. and well the media plays a big deal in their bad rep *GRRRR* If you treat the dog with respect, You will recieve the same back. Sometimes there can be a bad one out of the litter.. but we all cant be perfect right? I myself am a "Pit Fanatic".. i absoloutly love the breed they are soo beautiful and loving

[Barbiro]

Ilovehounds, those are such cute pictures! Thanks everyone, you have all been very helpful. My conclusion is: find an excellent breeder, keep reading about dog-training, and if and when I do get my Son a Pit Bull, take him to obedience classes and shower him/her with a lot of love! I don't think I can go wrong with that route

[mugsy]

OMG!!!!! Those pictures of the pits are just TOO cute and are much closer to a true pit than the nasty pits that get trained to be that way. And I also concur that there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. A little known fact is that pits are rated in the top 10 best dogs to have with children. We have 2 pit mixes are they are the dearest, sweetest, dogs around. Just remember that they are VERY strong dogs. I wouldn't recommend one for someone who doesn't have the physical strength. However, I would never not get a pit, just because it's a pit. I would also not get a pit just because it's a pit and you want to be big and bad. Pits deserve the respect due any other canine, they are just as loving and caring as any other dog, just so long as they are raised in a loving environment...just like any other dog. Ok, I'm off my soap box now.

[sabies]

I guess there's no guarantee by getting a female that you'll have a more mellow dog. I go by my intuition upon meeting the dog - I pick the dog that catches my attention the most it's always ended up to be the best personality match. Breed and sex only indicate likely potential traits. I feel so bad for Pit Bulls who are raised to fight!

GREAT pictures ilovehounds. I have reindeer ears for my dog and she takes them off the second I let go. That dog looks so smart!