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Pit Bull Terrier Myths: Not Really the Dog You've Heard Them to Be

By Tim Amherst

Pit Bulls are undeniably the most controversial canine pet at the current time. They are the first to be pulled into the media limelight, as anything they are accused of makes headlines people eagerly wish to read. Sadly, the Pit Bulls who have actually harmed humans are dogs who have been neglected and not properly trained.

Along with unfit owners, the myths which are perpetuated by the unlearned about Pit Bulls give the dog an undue bad reputation. Some of the more popular myths concerning Pit Bulls are circulated continually on the internet via chain emails, which get passed to millions of people who’ve never spoken with an owner of, nor had the pleasure of having a Pit Bull in their family.

These untruthful rumor mails always talk about a friend of a cousin’s uncle who knew someone who had a neighbor who met a guy that once heard something about a Pit Bull, and it’s never a good thing. Hopefully, this article will set the record straight on the matter, and expose them for what they are, which is an electronic viral email of ignorance.

Myth: Pit Bulls were specially bred from dogs which had a mutation in the jaw that created a locking jaw, and all modern Pit Bulls have these locking jaws. Once they latch on, they cannot release.

Truth: The locking jaw rumor is a myth. Pit Bulls are not physiologically different from any other breeds of dogs. This means that the Pit Bull has no special jaw or teeth which would make the dog have a locking jaw. It’s a bogus statement, which perpetuates the Pit Bull as a menace to any who may be around them.

Myth: Pit Bulls are by nature aggressive to humans, and make excellent guard dogs because of this trait.

Truth: Pit Bulls do tend to be aggressive toward other dogs, which is not a trait specific to this breed. As a matter of fact, most all breeds of terriers tend to be this way. Pit Bulls who have been raised by caring owners make very affectionate pets. Remember the dog from the original Little Rascal series? Well he was Petey, and he was a Pit Bull. Petey was praised as being one of the smartest dogs in film, and he worked with a horde of children.

Myth: Pit Bulls are notorious for turning on their owners without warning.

Truth: There is no evidence on record which states that ANY breed of dog has a natural tendency to turn on their owners on a whim. As a matter of fact, any aggression by canines is always preceded by some type of warning from the dog. Indeed, it is usually the owners inability to read the dog’s body language and signals which result in a dog turning on the owner. Any dog, regardless of breed, has the same chance statistically to change temperament on the owner.

As long as there are headlines to be made, and inept and uncaring pet owners, there will always be a target breed to satisfy our human need to have unreasonable fear of the unknown. The German Shepherd as well as the Doberman have both been the “dog to fear” in the past, and now unfortunately for the Pit Bull, it’s his turn to be unduly hated.

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Pitbull Kennels

By Kent Pinkerton

There are kennels that specialize in raising breeds of American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers all over the country. At these kennels, Pit Bulls are cared for, nourished and trained so that they can be sold to affectionate owners for a price. These kennels also rehabilitate stray and abandoned Pit Bulls and sell them to people.

Pit Bull kennels have a mix of male and female adult dogs. These dogs are bred to produce litters, whenever the dog population is to be increased. Dogs may be bred for particular traits such as colors and other features so that they command a higher price in the market. However, this may not always be the case.

Kennel owners take care to provide favorable and hygienic facilities for their dogs. Dogs are treated for heartworm and infestation by fleas and ticks. They are under constant veterinarian care. Pit Bulls are susceptible to a lyme disease, which can be treated at the kennel. Dogs are fed nutritious dog food, which also gives them strength. And before selling the puppies, the dogs are vaccinated, neutered and disinfected. Kennels also undertake the responsibility of training the dogs until it is purchased. Buying a Pit Bull from a kennel most often assures a healthy and trained dog.

Kennels also accommodate rescued Pit Bulls. There are several Pit Bulls that have been rendered homeless now due to the reported spate of mauling incidents. There are also stray Pit Bulls. These uncared for dogs become more aggressive and more life-threatening. Kennels not only rehabilitate them but also give them the tender loving care and the training to make these dogs more confident.

Owners of dog kennels won't sell their dogs to just anyone. They sometimes insist on visiting the home of the buyer before selling the dog to them. It helps if the buyer was a previous Pit Bull owner or if knows a bit about the breed. Reputed kennel owners are very cautious of selling their raised dogs and they never sell dogs without papers. In most cases, the bloodlines and the lineages of the dogs are well-documented and given to the buyer along with the papers.

Booking of Pit Bulls from kennels usually takes place online. People may book a Pit Bull puppy even before its mother has littered. Such advance bookings are actually appreciated by kennel owners.

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Breed Specific Legislation: Is Your Pit Bull Next?

By Jason Mann

Breed specific legislation otherwise known as “BSL” has started to sweep the world. Germany, Canada, The United States, France, and England are among the major countries that have enacted some form of breed specific law that restricts or calls for a complete ban on several breeds from existing peacefully within their borders.

American Pit Bull Terriers or anything that remotely resembles a “Pit Bull” are among the most commonly listed breeds in BSL proposals.

Even more horrible is that fact these laws do not even take into consideration the individual dog’s history but instead lumps them all together under one classification.

In most cases this means they are labeled as dangerous. Ultimately forcing the well behaved dogs to be seen and classified along with the dogs that have in fact bitten or attacked someone.

In short, if you have a highly decorated Search and Rescue Pit Bull your dog is seen as deadly as the dog that has been drugged up, abused, and forced to attack.

Breed specific legislation is nothing more then a band-aid law makers have placed over a massive head wound. What I find ironic is they truly feel these laws are going to help the public deal with the Pit Bull dilemma.

When in fact, nothing could be further from the truth and the public is mislead by thinking that if Pit Bulls are banned or restricted this is going to somehow stop irresponsible owners from allowing their dogs to continue to create havoc in the streets.

What will it take before people realize these laws are completely useless and enacting them only serves to tie the responsible owner’s hands behind their backs?

Not to mention it creates the public image their dogs are dangerous and potentially vicious. This creates further problems for the owners because their neighbors become afraid and call for their removal from the neighborhood.

Some might think this is a paranoid outlook on the situation. Tell that to the woman whose Bull Terrier was set on fire in Germany soon after the country enacted its breed specific legislation.

Will you sit back and let this happen?

Even if you do not share your life with the American Pit Bull Terrier or a dog on these breed specific lists, it is your duty as a dog owner to do something about it.

If you would like more information you can download a free Breed Specific Legislation information package at:

http://www.Understand-A-Bull.com

What are you waiting for?

About the Author:
Jason Mann operates http://www.PitBullLovers.com a positive American Pit Bull Terrier website devoted to educating the public about the true nature of the worlds most versatile breed of canine.

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3 Quick Tips to Keep Your Pit Bull Out of Trouble and Healthy Too

By Jason Mann

The following article will share with you three (3) tips you can use to curb behavior problems and keep your Pit Bull healthy too.

Tip #1: K9 to 5. Work is a must.

By work I mean something your Pit Bull must do in order to shed excess energy. A job is not only a great way to exercise your dog, it’s also a great way to curb behavior problems.

How does this curb behavior problems?

From my own research and experience I can tell you with 100% confidence that 95% of all behavior problems are caused by lack of stimulation.

In short, your big lovable Pit Bull is out and out bored stupid.

A bored dog will start to exhibit negative behaviors in order to relieve this excess stress caused by being bored.

Your task, give your dog something to do. Herding, agility, obedience, weight pulling, tracking, any of these would be a great job for your Pit Bull.

Tip #2: Cut out the Lap dog Routine.

Did I just say to stop loving your Pit Bull?

Not at all, what I mean is, there is a time for love and a time for your dog to be a dog.

When asked why Rover is jumping I respond by asking how much do you spoil Rover?

9 times out of 10 I get a list of things from all day, to oh he’s just like my baby, to he loves to lie on the couch for 20 hours a day!

Read that last one. There’s the answer to Rover’s jumping problem.

He’s giving too much love.

It’s possible and it happens all the time.

Pit Bulls are Pit Bulls not children or people.
They need structure and leadership. Not over-bearing you are so cute I just want to squeeze your cheeks until you pop, attention.
Your task is to give them less attention and more of what they really need. Structure and leadership.

Again, I’m not saying you shouldn’t love your dog or spoil them. But there has to be a limit to how much you give them both.

Tip #3: Do you walk or do you stroll?

A stroll is a short, light walk around the block or up to the local store for a soda and some bubble gum.

A walk is 2-12 miles of exercise that every single Pit Bull must have every single day in order to thrive.

What? 2 miles! Are you crazy?

Dogs, by nature (you know that funny lady Mother Nature has her quirks) are roaming animals.

Watch wild dogs, they run for miles upon miles, they hunt by out lasting their prey through stamina.

Pit Bulls while domesticated are much the same. They need long walks everyday in order to really get rid of that super energy they are known for.

Your task is to add 1-2 miles to your walk over the next 7-10 days.

In summary

Without work, structure and exercise, Pit Bulls will turn the stress resulting from the lack of these critical canine needs into negative, annoying behaviors.

I have never, not once seen a Pit Bull with a job that gets plenty of exercise jump on guests, bark all day long, or chew the couch into 10,000 little chunks.

Why?

Work gives them mental and physical stimulation and releases stress.
Structure gives them security and safety from the “wild” things out there in the world.
Exercise gives fulfills their instincts to roam and investigate the world around them.

After you have given your dog these three things, then give them the love and attention they deserve.

If you think I’m crazy, that your dog gets plenty of exercise and that’s not the reason they misbehave, try it out for yourself. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results.

What are you waiting for?

Go for it!

About the Author

Jason Mann is an American Pit Bull Terrier fancier, owner and genuine Pit Bull fanatic. Jason owns PitBullLovers.com a web site devoted to the positive image and responsible ownership of the American Pit Bull Terrier. Jason currently lives in Lexington, KY with his two “kids” Angel and Honey. Visit him on the web at http://www.PitBullLovers.com

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Welcome to Pure Pits!!!!!!!!!

This blog will of course revolve around the American PitBull breed of dog. I've recently noticed a current change in the type of people raising pitbulls. I'm still not sure If that's a good thing or not. In one hand it shows that perhaps the bad reputation associated with pitbulls might be changing, however I question whether or not most people consider what they're getting themselves into.