[Article i found about my fav. breed]
What is a CORRECT Pit Bull? 
Are pit bulls "inherently dangerous"?
Are they "naturally aggressive"?
If you think so, then consider the facts: In both 2002, 2003 and 2004, according to the American Temperament Test Society breed statistics, the American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire and Staffordshire bull all out performed the golden retriever, a breed noted for its gentle temperament. You won't be reading THAT in the newspapers...
So, how can anyone say that a "breed" is dangerous? The above information proves that the idea of a "dangerous breed" is demonstratively false.
The correct pit bulldog, like the majority of purpose bred breeds (meaning bred for a job, not looks) is not a pet you should acquire if your goal is a casual pet for romps at the local dog park. Many pit bulls can and do behave like bassets, golden retrievers and other breeds bred specifically for generic, "pet-only" temperament traits, however it is unfair to expect EVERY pit bull - or any other member of a "purpose bred" breed - to do so. Pit bulls are tough and intelligent animals, historically bred for a willingness to test their mettle against larger and stronger animals and against each other. It is not uncommon for an adult pit bull to be very quarrelsome toward other dogs while being very friendly to humans, and to expect him to be otherwise is unfair to the dog, to yourself and to the community in which you live.
Good intentioned but ignorant owners who obtain a dog, convinced that a dog's temperament is ultimately influenced only by "how you raise them" do tremendous damage to many breeds as well as being grossly unfair to their dog. Inter-species aggression is common in many breeds like the Akita, Rottweiler, Doberman, the terriers, Malamutes and malinois. Dogs of these breeds can be expected to show little tolerance toward strange dogs. So dog aggression, responsibly handled, is not something which should stop you from enjoying many activities and sports with your dog. However, IT DOES require responsible ownership. If you are not willing to put the time, money, thought and effort into managing your animal, then do not get a dog.
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Two dogs, same detection dog graduation: Here, a very aggressive Belgian malinois is muzzled to keep other dogs and people safe. | And here is K-9 Neville, purebred American pit bull at the same graduation, being greeted by guests. Neville escaped from Ontario, where pit bulls are banned for being "vicious". |
Do not, on the other hand, assume that because a dog can be quarrelsome with other dogs that he is "vicious" and will attack children. Many working breeds have antipathy towards other animals - coonhounds go mad at the sight of a raccoon, foxhounds will not hesitate to tear a dog-like fox to shreds, greyhounds live to chase and maul rabbits and will eagerly kill cats. They are still used today to chase down and slaughter coyotes. Even the ever-friendly beagle will "murder" a rabbit, given the chance. And yet the greyhound, coon and foxhound and beagle are among the friendliest of breeds towards humans. And it is the same with the well bred pit bulldog.
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Hounds, considered friendly family dogs, shown here killing a wild dog, a coyote.
This slow, bloody slaughter is typical of coyote hunting with hounds or greyhounds.
Being bred to kill other animals is no indicator of aggressive temperament toward humans. |
The pit bull's work through the years has been control of other animals - never humans. A correct pit bull is more often than not submissive toward all humans, and adores children. A pit bull that snarls, lunges or growls at non-threatening humans is NOT typical of the breed, and to keep such a dog endangers people, pets and the image of the breed we love. Nothing could be more wrong than for these people-loving dogs to be considered a human vicious breed. A correct pit bull is NOT a good choice as a guard dog - only mentally unsound pit bulls will react with aggression towards a stranger walking by. A normal pit bull looks upon all people as friends unless their actions prove otherwise. This happy-go-lucky attitude is a result of their confidence.
