Prejudice and ignorance

[tingoddess]

I have looked up a lot of info on pit's. They don't actually lock their jaws. But they are bred to be very game and once they get a hold of something they don't let go. A pitbull won't go looking for a fight, but if put in a situation they don't back down either. I have read in several books, that it's a good idea to have what is called a breaking stick. Generally made of wood, it's sort of a wedge shaped stick that can be inserted into the gap between the start of the rear molars and the canines. You then turn the stick, forcing the jaws apart. If the jaws truly locked, this wouldn't be able to be done.

I think it's terrible how this whole thing has gotten out of hand. I mostly blame the media for sensationalizing of any kind of dog attack. Our pit is pretty well socialized. He plays with children, cats and his new boxer pal. When you watch him play with the boxer puppy you can really appreciate the strength of his jaws and the restraint he uses during this play. I know my whippet would never be as gentle as he is.

 

[Kathleen]

I truly believe that there is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad owners. Dogs, like children aren't brought into this world already "bad," they're raised this way.

I was at the dog park the other day and a man came in with a red PBT to play. I've seen this dog before and she is the cutest & one of the friendliest dogs there--even better behaved than my boxer, Sega! Still, a lady near me gasped when she saw the dog and I thought she was going to have a heart attack....I told her it was o.k. and reassured her that the dog was friendly.

 

[tingoddess]

I just met a woman at a ukc agility trial yesterday who's husband brought one home. At first she thought about all the negative stuff she'd heard. Now she know's better. Her husband has her training in agility and I guess she's better than the sheltie they have.
The old adage, you can't judge a book by it's cover is so true in the case of this breed.

 

[Kristen/John]

I have at times also had people say that APOLLO & PHOENIX are PBT's.
They can be seen on the picture gallery under the keyword apollo. one is with life jackets