Reddit pitbulls are bad. There was only ONE adult pitbull that I tolerated.

Reddit pitbulls are bad Even if bad owners own other breeds, the damage is bigger with bigger and stronger dogs. Helen Keller People calling all pitbulls bad fucking irks me and idgaf what ppl think. There are about 1000000x more golden retirevers than pit bulls, so naturally, they are going to be involved in more incident, except Every single pit bull I have ever met has been a mess. They are a breed that requires much more enrichment, exercise, and early social interaction than they normally get. Here there are a ton of normal people with sweet pitbulls. a bad driver in a Hummer. Genetics do in fact matter it is why certain breeds have built-in common traits. They will not appreciate being sepparated from Pitbulls bite and do not release, and flail their body around to do as much damage as possible. Get app Get the Reddit app Log In Log in to Reddit. A large part of the problem is bad breeding. We aren't forcing the existing Hey, so this sub has really opened my eyes to the dangers of pitbulls and how important it is to be vigilant even on walks in your own town. There are hundreds of dog breeds to choose from, it make no sense why someone would willing choose a There is also their potential. There's no reason to single out pit bulls Pit bulls aren’t the misunderstood animal that some dog lovers claim. Another packed up with her daughter My view is that to claim pitbulls are inherently violent does a disservice to them and biases humans to treat them poorly. Pits a usually bigger, muscular dogs. You can find almost an endless amount of stories like this one where owners have been killed by their own pitbulls. Dogs. They do appear in a number of dog attacks, some of which are fatal, but I’m not super well-versed on the subject, but it’s possible that it has to do with the prevalence of the breed (more pitbulls, more pitbull bites) or that they’re one of the breeds most often exposed to dog fighting, not that they’re an inherently aggressive breed. Also imagine a pitbull like hardware and software. Pitbull ownership comes with added responsibility. Even if it was a bad owner, if that owner was forced to get a different breed. No one should have to put down their pitbull if they haven't shown serious aggression like any other dog, but I think there should just be less of them. Reply reply I’d guess the latter might be the reason. Pitbulls aren't that bad . I swear that only a month or two ago the circlejerk was that pit bulls as dogs weren’t bad, and if there was a problem I've actually seen this with my own eyes with my sister's Pitbull. The amount of pitbull apologists I run into is staggering. They don't need to feel threatened or be abused. There are always pros and cons and I would personally prefer to go to a shelter that has no pitbulls. 5x more likely to bite in multiple anatomical locations than other breeds. If I could get another one from that family I would. Funny how they suddenly exactly knew what a pitbull is when most of the times "nobOdy CAn aKtShUallY IdEntIFy a PitBuLl ReliaBlY". They give a warning bite, but don't latch on to try to kill you. They would just be another dangerous/aggressive breed that you need experience and training for to Pitbulls aren't aggressive by nature. There are any number of surveys but for minor bites labradors, golden retrievers and chihuahuas have higher incident rates than pitbulls. I have an adopted pitbull that does what nature intended unless I stop him. Of course, some pit bulls are okay off-leash, but dog aggression is a general trait in the breed. I am just not Pitbulls aren’t bad dogs. Doggy racism doesn’t exist and comparing a group of people to an animal is dehumanizing to its core. I don’t know My pittie named Hamburger has the worst allergies. Expand user menu Open settings menu. Pitbull owners are the embodiment of abuse apology, victim blaming, and narcissism. My girlfriend has a pit, that I have been living with for 5 years now. In fact my first dog Even if an owner is diligent, they're only human. Reply reply [deleted] • It is more likely that bad owners create bad dogs. . However, pitbulls do not attack more often than other dogs. For training on becoming a good leader click here. For major and fatal bites the rates for pitbulls far outstrip any of the other breeds. Look up the history of Dalmatians and how their breed has been mostly recovered after their poor breeding post 101 Dalmatians as an example. Pitbulls have a reputation of being dangerous and aggressive. Great dog, but I know he is capable of a lot under bad circumstances. Somewhere I heard pit bull attacks were one of the most common (if not the most common) in US. [2][3] As one writer describes it, "Game is the dog that won't quit fighting, the dog that'll die in the ring, the dog that'll fight with two broken legs. They also can't lock their jaws, that's literally impossible, though most medium-large dogs have a pretty strong jaw when they're biting down. So, I'm wondering what dog breeds would make a good obedient pet and be able to properly defend you and itself against a pitbull? And it would be even better if the breed was good with families and young kids. In truth, they can be I worked at a shelter for a year, and I'd say about 70% of the dogs there were pits or pit mixes. Hope you guys are doing okay on this tragic day 😔 Reply A bad owner of a squirt gun would not have the same consequences of a bad owner of a shot gun, same goes for pets. There are literally other dog breeds to choose from. And the people who defend this breed are illogical and too emotional. 5%) 33 of the 48 dog fatalities (2019) were because of pitbulls (68%) The percentage of fatal attacks by pitbulls between 2005-2010 was 58% You could see he actually felt bad and quickly scampered away whining after, no discipline needed. They will both cause damage but one will cause more. They walk them on chains, they strut like “don’t mess with me and my bad dog” but when something pops off they cry victim. Old. They had some resource guarding-- which is to be expected from most dogs- which had resulted in fights that were quite difficult to stop. Reply Similar-Bid6801 • Additional comment actions. It’s unfortunate that pitbull enthusiasts can’t see the forest for the trees. No dipshit, they’re given a bad rep because it doesn’t matter how “cute and harmless” you say your “baby” is there’s too many instances of “baby” mauling people, children, and other animals. Stop making more of these monsters. I got I believe that the problem isn’t the dog. One, they're overbreed by backyard breeders because they're cheap dogs to get ahold of and sell puppies for. 🤯🤯 The reddit pitbull genocide takes a step backwards. However Hazel's owner, Alanna Gracie of Cambridge, says banning pitbulls is an my opinion is: yes, pit bulls can hurt ya real bad, but they're not especially more dangerous because other dogs can also hurt ya real bad. Not every pitbull wants to sleep on a couch in pjs all day. There's a popular statistic that goes around on anti-pitbull subs (or subs they brigade) that is pitbulls are 6% of the total Skip to main content. I know its antidotal, but I have about a dozen friends who have only ever had pitbulls and if raised Many of the bad pitbull owners would also fail herding or live stock guardian breeds. Showing that pitbull bites are proportional to their population. Other studies have collaborated this as well. The dogs associated with "pitbull" are dogs that are believed to have descended from Bull Terriers. I have seen images of people who fucked with groups of pitbulls and died horrible deaths, Most of the time its warrented because the person hit a pitbull and got their shit fucked up, Its like if i walked up to the strongest guy at my local gym and tried I had no idea this was a trait! It's so sad and amazing at the same time In dog fighting breeds gameness is valued as it gives the dog the ability to maintain the attack in baiting, despite ripped flesh, dehydration, exhaustion or broken bones. ETA that I don't think the best dog owner in the world can undo the shitty breeding of pitbulls and override their instinct. 2. I'm very frustrated because my vet isn't helping me effectively. It hurts to see how they're treated It's so funny, sometimes I feel like pits recover from a bad past more easily. They are very sensitive, and loving. I’ll put it like this. In some ways its a bit like the "guns don't kill people, people do" argument. Hell, a lot of I mean the stats show it. That's why subs like ban pitbulls disgust me. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. They just have a bad reputation. I know a few pitbull breaders and many owners, retrievers/shephards are way more anxious as dogs and harder to train than pitbulls are in terms of safety. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Open comment sort A pitbull by any other name is still a pitbull. I LOVE pitbulls but I am willing to admit entirely that yes they are most usually the most reactive dogs. Reply Charming_Credit_8776 • Additional comment actions. The problem is bad Not all pitbulls are bad, I’ve met a number of them that are nice dogs, but a breed pre disposed to violence is not necessary. Many pitbulls are perfectly ordinary if strong dogs, and will never have problems. Pitbulls are a strong, muscular breed and are often trained by terrible people to be as ill-tempered as possible. Anxiety, bad temperaments, genetically wired wrong through happenstance, the list goes on. They will often praise their Bully as a pitbull when its doing something good or being "cute". People, well described as assholes, started breeding them as fighting dogs and encouraging aggressive behavior, and these dogs tend to be Pitbulls account for only 5. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. But I always knew that she could act out any minute. They never have an answer when I ask them why it is that so many pitbulls have such bad owners. But there are those who can People often point to bad owners and a lack of training when coming to the defense of pitbulls. Try talking to the owner, and you'll see exactly where the dog gets its vibe from. Without this training, their strength is a danger to strangers that trigger a Pitbulls don't have F levels apart from fighting dogs. Yet they are so popular. From what ive seen, I agree Reply dontneedareason94 • Additional comment actions. Increasingly, law enforcement officers are proving this negative label wrong by recruiting shelter pitbulls into their ranks. They have a strong bite force, large heads, large teeth, perfect size to be quick and bulky to throw a lot of weight around, and are easily trainable. Furthermore yes people have been attacked by pitbulls however that doesn't change any of these facts pitbulls like every other dog have attacked people most of the time the Pitbull was either a stray and generally stray dogs are dangerous on their own the the animal was misidentified an owner was being attacked or the animal was being inherently hurt or bothered Pitbulls are amazing and id really like to see what source you are getting the 66% of deaths statistic from. Dog Names. I know the statistics. One kept our upstairs tenant hostage in their apartment when it broke through french doors to get to them, leaving a bloody mess in the hall way. I've met more shitty labs in my life, more aggressive small dogs, than any pitbull. There is such a huge misconception about pitbulls, big time being from groups like that. They're typically very sweet. Before they got a bad reputation they were known as nanny dogs, because they protect their humans, and are some of the most loving and caring animals out there. They are living beings with feelings like anxiety, fear, and agression. If we define "bad" as abused, in my (or, I guess mostly my uncle's) experience goldens react the same way as abused pitbulls do. Pitbulls don't appear to be in the habit of inflicting minor injuries. Like owning a gun. Those same animals often snap My pitbull is a great dog and that’s because I trained him correctly now there are pitbull that are bad because they were not trained correctly it is dumb to assume a dog is bad if you have never owned one and did the right training like socializing it and getting it leash trained another this is if you let you little dog (Frenchie, Chihuahua pug) be very aggressive because it’s a small Even one recent finding has found that Pitbulls have accounted for 72% of all human deaths caused by dogs. They are hypocritical liars. Petey the Pup, from the little rascals series was a pitbull. e my view of dachshunds and Chihuahuas) reasonably terrifies people. Best. " Keep in mind, that article is Doberman pinschers, rottweilers, and German shepherds topped lists of dogs some considered dangerous in the not-too-distant past. Just because you’ve had bad experiences doesn’t mean you should form an uneducated opinion about these poor misunderstood dogs. Yeah, you know that chihuahua barking like a maniac. Despicable. I cant really link other posts atm because im on mobile and i also dont know how to do that, but there was another example not too long ago of a man who had two pitbulls getting into quarrels over food etc Pit bulls are generally known to have dog aggression, ie be aggressive toward other dogs. In my view, this is stronger evidence that humans are inherently awful rather than pitbulls being dangerous Let's assume for the sake of argument that pitbulls are "blank slates". They were bred with the Discover the truth behind Pit Bulls' bad reputation: myths, media coverage, and historical events that shaped public opinion on these loving breeds. I think a LOT of people are bad dog owners, like even well-meaning people I know barely train their dogs and don't give them enough exercise, and there are just more consequences for being a bad pit owner. For all newly adopted dogs, check out the 3-3-3 rule. Every mental problem humans get, every health issue, every chemical imbalance, dogs can also get. It all depends on how you interact with them, energy levels aside, treat them like family and eventually they'll do Not every bad experience I've had with dogs has been pitbulls, and not every pitbull has been a bad experience, but holy hell is there a strong correlation. People that will leave them tied up, or will try and make them dangerous because "it's cool" they became a status symbol like gold chains and shit, and they like em because of their agressive side. There was only ONE adult pitbull that I tolerated. There is no fucking way every pitbull attack that happens is because of a I really like Spitz breeds but when reading about Akitas they seem to have a similar history to pitbulls but in Japan, Akitas were also bred for the hunting of bears and as fighting dogs. Fans of pit bulls are quick to assert that a dog's propensity for attack depends in large part on its owner and how it is raised, and there's considerable evidence that owners of pit bulls and On Monday Garner penned an opinion piece which ran on Radio Live's website, saying they were a "horrible" breed. But people tend to fixate on the Pitbull side of it more than the Retriever side. ). The pitties are the result of bad owners AND bad breeding. Two, they're desired by some that are 215K subscribers in the lies community. These dogs are pieces of shit. If they could, they’d be onboard If you ask that question generally, they'll say that it's because that's the breed of dog they find pretty, or they feel bad about the breed being seen as agressive, but if you only look at those whose Pitbull has bitten someone severely/fatally, you will get another piece of corellation: "Because they would scare off [insert type of undesirable here]. She was actually trained and pretty calm. (Same with beagles) Border collies are high energy, smart, working breeds bred to chase and herd (but not hurt/kill) When you mix these breeds you tend to wind up with high energy, high prey driven, chase oriented, stubborn dog that will require boat Accept pitbulls side: An unfair proportion of pitbull owners are bad owners (i. Debate & Discussion I am an exotic animal keeper, i think it's fine to own a dangerous animal like crocodilian, venomous snake, or pitbull. Reply reply atrailofbreadcrumbs • I think it's a combination of a lot of When a pitbull rips a child’s arm off, that story will make lots of money, despite it being a one in a billion occurrence. Categories. Growing up, my family had a pitbull and it was one of the most loving animals we ever had. Of course it's still only a drop in the ocean and it The 'pitbull type dogs' are banned under the bsl of DDA As pitbulls are not a breed exactly, it comes down to their physical appearance. Around 1900 the breed was actually called "The Nanny dog" because of how good they were with children. they are often I’ve had bad experiences with almost every single Pitbull i’ve encountered. We've had 4 pitbulls in our family over the years, our old boy just died a couple years ago. Pitbulls are incredibly dangerous and require a highly competent owner. Bit of a rant,if pitbull owners would have just admitted at some point that pitbulls are in fact not as easy to take care of as a Lab and not as friendly as a golden retriever then pitbulls likely wouldn't get the (deserved) bad press they do. The worst experiences I've had with any dogs were pitbulls and they include very dangerous situations that could have easily ended with death. Pitbulls make up a disproportionate amount of dog attacks. Human mental health care, poverty, drug epidemics, a collapsing economy, homelessness, human trafficking, etc. Unlike most other dog breeds they have no place in cilisived society. But then shelters must take into account what happens to pitbulls and other dogs from overcrowding (even if they don’t get their hands dirty with it, they are still part of the same network and chain of action). And in Posted by u/DSGNY - No votes and 26 comments Because they are amazing dogs who just get a bad reputation, also most "pitbulls" in the media aren't pitbulls they are normal bully crosses or staffys and they weren't bred to fight they where bred to catch large animals like bulls and bears that's why they have such a strong jaw. Reply reply Sproeier • Pitbulls are a collection of breeds all bred to fight, first bulls and bears in In my area, the owners of these dogs, flicked their hair during HS world, human history(I am NOT from here, BUT I know they did), they surely don’t care about true human or world history,let alone dog breed history. They were territorial, but were never aggressive to As stated below, I walk passed a pitbull with my lil Japanese spitz, and the pitbull doesn’t bark, snarl, pull on the leash, just does exactly what my dog does; look at it’s owner. They're actually aggressive because they get Hey mate, I want to preface this by saying I grew up with two sweet pitbulls (Max, a white pitbull, and Blinque, a red-nosed chonky pitbull), who cohabitated well with my parents' German Spitz. Most people who own pitbulls are not the type "Pitbull" is a term used to describe a dog's looks, and nothing to do with genetics. Having a Pitbull carries a huge responsibility because you are fighting against their instincts. New. I think being loved and giving them people of their own, idk They are so And people yell blatantly rude things or try and throw shit at us, I’m angry that bad owners and careless people have scared part of society into thinking they’re just killers, The breed has a bad rep but not each and every individual dog in the breed is bad. Besides that, puppy Pitbulls get a bad reputation in media for incidents of killing children. Dogs are canines -- and they bite. Get a Some dogs do bad things just like some people do bad things!!! You cant blame a whole breed from some bad!!Also a lot of pitbulls are becoming police officers” Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) Share Add a Comment. They have a 1. They were originally bred to protect villages from lions iirc There are golden retrievers with bad owners, yes. Reply dublbagn • Additional comment actions. I am saying that the dogs themselves (pitbulls) are victims as well. These are issues that require way more of our attention so let's stop ragging on dogs for doing dog like shit. Dog Breeds. I can promise you that 90% of pitbulls do not bite people. Pitbull lovers have long touted the gentleness and obedience of the breed that has been characterized as “dangerous” by so many of its critics. Even calling it a velvet hippo is apt, as hippos are one of Africa's deadliest animals behind many deaths per year, but not as many as the pitbull (APBT, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, silver lab, lab mix, XXL Bully, pocket bully, designer bully etc. Pitbulls have a bunch of serious issues that need to be resolved, but I don't have a solution for really any of them: - They have a reputation for being aggressive, and some areas have In general, it seems that pitbulls are an invasive dog species. It's shitty owners that make them shitty. I have a a yellow lab/pitbull mix that I got when he was just 2 years old (he's almost 7 now). Anyway you've drank the pitbulls are bad Coolaid so you do you. They have a proven track record of being vicious and They’re saying it’s racist to win the argument and shut down the debate with a provocative statement. You shouldn't put another's life in danger to walk your dog, if you don't own private property to not let your pitbull out in public you don't deserve a pitbull. I can pull up videos of different breeds attacking other animals and ppl all Unfortunately Pitbulls as a breed have it bad. The problem is that you have to train pitbulls more than your average dog. Log In / Sign Up; Advertise on Reddit; Shop . They are excellent with children and humans in general. I notice this in other subs as well but this one is particularly bad about bullying pitbull owners into thinking they have a bad dog. The blame lies in people acting like pitbulls are just a normal breed of dog and claiming that their aggression is just because they had a bad previous owner. Stop the pet industry and pitbull lobby from capitalizing on the misery of these dogs. If attacking comes to mind for a pitbull, they just do it. they are large, and all large dogs do more damage when they attack. An animal that is It’s a fascinating thing when you get to see the Reddit circlejerk eclipse and the counterjerk take over in real time. I don't know how many people have to be mauled or killed by this particular breed, before people can figure out that it's a pattern. Very First of all-- there is no test going on here. However, I won't ever have a pitbull again, and this is why: in my personal experience, they are a high anxiety, high energy, excitable breed that should really have an experienced and appropriate owner. I mean pick a side. These days, pit bulls often make headlines and it’s rarely good Currently, the consensus for most of American society is that pit bulls are a deadly and dangerous breed, inherently aggressive, and incapable of denying an instinctual need to kill. But golden retrievers typically aren't trained to kill. No 2 dogs will be the same. Pitbulls are very strong and have very strong jaws abd that may be why there are more deaths when pitbulls attack. A good portion of pitbull owners are victims of the pit lobby. The software( training) either is gonna be If this was a Staffie, Pitbull, American XL bully this would be an automatic “never walk there again” sort of situation, but I was wondering if “exercise caution and keep distance as you would with any big breed” is enough, or whether Boxers are also similar to Pitbulls with regards to being inherently dangerous. I've got a friend who got really fucked up by a pit bull walking home from school one day. Just because someone is a bad pitbull owner doesn't mean they are a bad dog owner. I have a lot of bad stories regarding Pitbulls, so I absolutely believe they are pretty violent animals regardless of their owner. There is also the less proper, but far more common term, which is just "pitbull" or "pitbull type dog", which, as the latter describes, is any dog that is perceived to be a pitbull, regardless of it is or isn't. The reason most deaths come from pitbulls is because they have more irresponsible owners and their genetics. 4M subscribers in the awfuleverything community. I know another person whose Pitbull killed them in their sleep. " Pitbulls are 2. Pitbulls are bred to be aggressive towards other dogs though so they'll be most successful in a single pet household. I have never met a I hate it that she adds to the bad rep but love her, she is great at home. My question is, when I was looking in shelters, rescues for dogs there were so many pitbulls in there. Bit into their neck. Or check it out in the app stores     TOPICS “Now people say Pitbull s are the most dangerous dogs to be around, that is not true, it's just that we are always exposed to Pitbull news rather than any breed. We noticed you are a pretty new Reddit account, Just saying, maybe people have a bad perception of pitbulls because a lot of people have had horrific experiences from them. They are scared and angry but not murderous I agree Pitbulls are not a beginner dog, there are too many Pitbulls that are being bred, and many owners of these dogs are incompetent or simply find it cool to have a big aggressive dog. Controversial. Nonetheless, it was nice to see. Pitbulls can be smart, sweet, and obedient dogs. A lot! Now this confuses me. And Agree with first part but I don’t understand these stories where pitbulls just snap on people. Terriers. It doesn't necessarily make them bad; it's part of what makes them dogs. I know a lot of people certainly claim their pitbull is a service dog but there is no actual standard in the USA for what that Bingo and they’re usually mixed breed dogs with some pitbull in them. Its just a dangerous mix of bad owner and bad breed. A friend had bad things to say before I adopted her, it put This shouldn’t be unpopular, pitbulls make up only 6% of dog breeds in North America, yet make up anywhere from 60-70% of all dog attacks and they don’t discriminate, men, children, and women will be attacked, with almost 4000 cases of maiming or death in NA alone in the past 10 years with more then 50% of the attacks being caused by the family dog on the victim, soo Posted by u/XxSCRAPOxX - 4,370 votes and 106 comments Pitbull owners also forget the breed was created to do one thing only, fight large animals and never, ever let go or stop. He was the best dog I've ever seen. Pitbulls are responsible for 60% of all injuries and 63% of ocular injuries. ) Shelters won't let you adopt some pitbulls if you have kids under 13 in the house. Josè already did a video on this, so I would recommend checking it out for the history of pit bulls and his review of the research. Most other breeds require papers and a pure bloodline. You know what a really popular but really bad mix is? Golden Retriever x Pitbull. I had some cousins who lost their child to their own Pitbull. In fact, a study have shown that shelter staff were only able to identify a dog with actual genetic heritage to pit bulls only 33% to 75% of the time. but if you are a responsible owner then your dog will be friendly and loving, even if its a pit. It's all in their breeding (as in, are they horribly inbred), socialization and owners. Pitbulls don't because they're literally a mix of many breeds. Pitbulls account for ~20% of the dog population by best estimates. I don't have an issue with pit bulls and have owned a few myself. This seems especially evident when you consider that many pit bulls who used to fight are rescued and then trained as service dogs. But. Reply Not-Schizo • Additional comment actions. Whether they bite or not primarily depends on whether you If a pitbull is not tired it will become a "bad" pitbull, running around the house, biting/breaking stuff, probably getting in to fights much easier amd with little reason. If you are a tiny Even pitbull apologists can't decide. He's already on apoquel, and on a hydrolyzed protein dog food that costs 100 a month, and he's still tearing himself to bits with the excessive scratching. They’re those guys who drive Mustangs or trucks with lifts and wear Monster energy hats, total trash. She wasn't trained and has bitten over 13 people. Pitbulls should always be muzzled in choke collars. I've never met a pitbull i didn't like, I've grown up with them. It only takes one bad slip up to cause a tragedy of a lifetime. This biting style is something all terriers have. 3. whenever you mention to pitbull hate clubs that the American vet association (along w the humane society and others) states there is not a breed predilection towards human attacks, they lose their shit. Which is also in agreement with the Ohio State University's Study that shows that Pitbulls account for approximately 22. Hier sollte eine Beschreibung angezeigt werden, diese Seite lässt dies jedoch nicht zu. Their drive needs to satisfied with an appropriate outlet and their power trained and contained. They know their audience. Time and time again pitbulls will kill and even eat small children and all you hear is the “there is no bad dog only a bad owner” narrative. Two of my dogs had to be put down for aggressive behavior. And let the breed just die out. “ Brainwashed Pit Reputation Saviors Share Add a Comment. sorry. But the second it does something bad, the community turns on them and cries "But its not a pitbull, its an American bully!" American Bullies fall under the same umbrella as pitbull type dogs. Think of it like a bad driver in a Smart car vs. 5% of the most damaging reported bites. They did not choose to be genetically bred in a way that they have violent mental or genetic dispositions. Genetics matter. Then on the flip side, I see very little damage in saying you cannot breed new Pitbulls. If they meet certain physical measurements, they are deemed a pitbull type dog. I've never met a mean pitbull, they've actually all been rather great dogs. e. I can imagine that Cesar's lifestyle/fame can make any dog become really confused. Top. However, that doesn't mean they are all evil-incarnate. They are a dangerous breed, and blaming owners alone for vicious attacks by pit bulls does a disservice Pitbulls have very malleable personalities compared to most other dog breeds. 8% of dogs in the US (~90 million total) Yet they account for the highest percentage of reported bites across all the studies (22. They just want to. They shouldn’t be around kids alone or off leashes. And yes, not every pit should be in a household with other animals/children/etc. Dog Types. The fairy tales about pitbulls being "nanny dogs" and such are laughable. It's not fair to say pitbulls are bad if bad people are just more likely to buy pitbulls. Most pits that came Even if you think pitbulls are sweet and not bad that sub is legitimate. Pitbulls are more attractive to a bad dog owners than a lot of other breeds. ) If you read up on the breed, you'll find a lot of articles saying this isn't typical of the breed as long as the owner doesn't mistreat the dog. I haven't had bad experience though, people are usually understanding and since she is a purepred (DNA test), she doesn't look like what most people think a pit looks like, people might not even know her breed. People fall for the fear mongering Reply Now, my girlfriend wants to get a pitbull and I tried discussing with her why I believe this is not a good idea. Some people love pits for their strength and tenacity, but refuse to respect what that strength and tenacity can result in. there are a variety of reasons for perceived pitbull danger. That for every dangerous pitbull we see there are a hundred harmless ones we never get to know about. The genetic predisposition isn't being bred out, and with the massive overpopulation, inbreeding, market saturation, and continuation of dog fighting, there simply isn't a group of them that has Hint: it isn’t golden retrievers! I’ve heard so many people default to the “it’s not bad dogs, it’s bad owners” defense. Their physical traits are what attracts psychos to owning them and making psycho dogs, but on the other hand I 100% believe that every cute pitbull picture you see on A hundred percent. Pitbulls are very stubborn, prey driven and tenacious breeds on their own. Training matter more than breeding. Open comment sort options. And pitbull terriers and herding breeds is a bad mix. Q&A [deleted] • Comment deleted by user. If the police believe you have a pitbull type dog they are taken for It is largely bad owners, but we can't be ignorant to the fact that bad owners are 100% inevitable. "This is the friendliest pitbull I've ever seen". The stereotypical pitbull/ pitbull owner is trash but in Austin, we have a ton of pit bulls waiting to be rescued because we have more lax laws about dog breeds. There are so many It seems like pitbulls are overrepresented with serious injuries but then we have to consider what kind of people buy labs versus pitbulls. I also don’t think people realize how strong they are. Just you need permiting and don't bring it out in public. 59 votes, 16 comments. " For issues on puppy biting and socializing see the below: For training on puppy/dog biting click here. Reply reply Nomad_Cosmonaut • My pitbull was trained to never show aggression to people because he’s a pitbull, he’s only got one strike left because he was born with 2 just because he’s a pitbull. 10 or 20 years ago, good dog breeds like Labradors, poodles, golden retrievers, cocker spaniels, and shitzus were very common, but it seems that pitbulls are outcompeting them Pitbulls are an inherently dangerous breed, where a breed is actually several breeds plus a ton of pitbull-esque mutts, encompassing millions of dogs, of which several tens of thousands are a The article says, "Pitbulls make up only 6% of the dog population, but they are responsible for 68% of dog attacks and 52% of dog-related deaths since 1982. Some will be fearful or aggressive from birth. Second, you are falling victim to a fallacy of population size. Everything Awful! Lament with us as we view all things that are just genuinely awful. But it's I am honestly very skeptical of how trained many supposed "pitbull service dogs" are given their very low trainability. I know that Akitas are considered a dangerous dog like a Rottweiler, German Shepherd and pitbull but unlike pitbulls they've never been banned. They are the ones abusing pitbulls and everybody else in the process. All As a pitbull owner and a gun owner, this is true, but my guns won't have a sudden personality shift and jump off and shoot someone. Showing Posted by u/thegrinninglemur - 990 votes and 63 comments View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit. They are not against pitbulls because they hate black people they are against pitbulls because many of them have lost pets or family members or been attacked by pitbulls themselves. You could add together the fatalities of Rottweilers, GSDs and Dobermans, who also possess a "bad rep", and it still doesn't exceed the Pitbull's. She keeps telling me that although it's obvious that their strength can make them dangerous, it's all about how you raise them. With pitbulls this is unfortunately a real possibility no matter how good of an owner you are. I’m 6+ feet tall, weigh 235lbs, go to the gym, and I struggle to restrain an 80lb uncooperative Pitbull who has a muzzle on. There's so many that they fill the pounds, develop bad behaviors, and are unadoptable and live out sad, angry lives that deeply depress me. I agree that bad owners can make it worse, but they defiantly have predetermined traits that make it a lot more likely to be aggressive. I've had three pitbulls. Pitbull attacks have higher morbidity rates, higher hospital charges, and a higher risk of death than attacks by other breeds. Are Pitbulls genetically aggressive creatures, or do they have bad owners? If the latter is true, then why do they in particular attract so many bad owners? comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. "Are Akitas as bad as pits" "Are Cane Corsos as Bad as pits" "Are staffies as bad as pits" If you wonder if its dangerous, if the statistics says its dangerous, dont fall for the trap of reading a random quote online of "Actually Rottweilers are completely different from all other dogs of the same type, they only kill robbers" or some other cope from high-risk breed owners out there. I really think it's a how owner's bring up their dogs and then dogs are their own animals too. I wouldn't expect a dog with such a past to be great with kids, but he obviously was, my dog had a similar past and we were BLOWN AWAY that she was so good with kids pits are so people oriented and want love so much. When was the last time we saw a video of a Golden Retriever mauling someone on the sidewalk? If you were to see a video titled, “NSFW: Dog Just saw a nutter on Twitter say that pit bulls are given a bad rep because of racism. That's personally why I wouldn't own a pitbull myself. This means it is illegal to sell, rehome or own them. The same applies to every other dog. But if a bad owner gets a pit or Chihuahuas can live a VERY long time as well so adopting a senior isn’t too bad in that regard. You should see them down here in Nola. I've encountered pitbulls who were friendly and just wanted to love, love, love their potential new human I agree with basically everything you stated as well. These dogs are just not normal. If a bad owner gets a lab, the worst that will happen is it will be fat and might bite someone. A bad owner who doesnt socialize their dog properly is going to have a more aggressive animal. Pitbulls are responsible for the most fatal dog attacks, by far, out of any breed. Think about it, if you want a fighting dog that bites everything that moves, you mostly likely don’t want a poodle. It’s like a fucking cult. Ultimately when a pitbull attack happens it is the dog doing its job I don’t hate pitbulls, but I think they are pretty dangerous when they have shitty owners, but I wouldn’t tell someone they couldn’t own a pitbull because of a few bad dogs and owners!! Same logic. Pitbull owners are notorious for not getting their dogs fixed so you gotta sweeten the deal a bit. Too bad every temperament study ever done on dog breeds shows that pit bulls are one of the least innately aggressive breeds that exists. The sub that you linked seems pretty bad though so i do not get why a lot of people go "pitbulls bad too violent!" like damn ok your little devil of a dog that bites everyone unprovoked. Not the kind of dog you want if dont want him in your bed and cuddling up on the sofa. Yes, pitbulls were bred to be aggressive, but that is not their fault. The border collies and other cattle dogs i was around growing up doing ranch work, were far and away more aggressive to people that he is. That’s why we need humane bans. They are still actively derived from genetic pools of dogs whose parents and siblings have or may end up being used for dog fighting. The downvotes are what I expected but I’m not understanding why if I’m just voicing my opinion. Before everyone goes ballistic, I know that pitbulls are awesome dogs. Gundogs . They should Statistically, you're unlikely to be attacked by most Pitbulls but the fatality rates of other dogs compared to them are not even close. I think there's just some major misconceptions about pitbulls. “I smell chicken!! 🍗” That being said: what do y’all feed your pit bulls who have skin / allergy issues? Vet says that beef / chicken / lamb / turkey / eggs / corn / soy / wheat are all common allergens and variations of at least one of these are in just about everything. They are very cuddly, and I mean VERY. It's the breed. They need to. Sort by: Top. Reply subanator117 • Additional comment Pitbulls were originally bred to herd cattle and act as nannies. More often then not, these dogs are pitbull mixes, or Rottweiler mixes, or Bulldog mixes etc. I'd be fine with restrictions placed on pitbull breeding. Pitbulls love fighting and mauling like a Golden Retriever loves fetching and diving in water. Chi’s are also so misunderstood by the general public. One they had for years and showed no signs of being violent. I think a squirrel is more likely to hurt the Chihuahua demon then the pitbull. A lot of times you will hear of kids being killed by pitbulls without any signs of aggression before. Just google "pit bull temperament test" and see hundreds of links confirming this. And I And pitbulls are specially a target for bad owners. It's a shame really, they can be really big sweethearts. If pit owners would maybe pick up a history book instead of trying too hard to stay woke they’d be able to rub two brain cells together and understand they’re doing But the pitbull lobby is fighting against that because pitbull dogs make a lot of money for the pet industry. Every pitbull I knew was a fricken annoying couch potato. Just took my dog out for her last potty, and saw a massive pit bull on a retractable leash yanking a 120 pound girl around across the street. This ultimately gets into the Insurance data indicates the Pitbulls and Rottweilers account for only 25% of dog bite claims. Pitbulls are walking weapons. We need to ban pitbulls in the US. He just say away and was quiet. However, bad owners make bad pets. The base line is, these dogs, which Pitbulls are no worse than any other dog breed. This makes them legitimately more dangerous than other breeds. When I mentioned r/banpitbulls I was going off my experience when I found and looked at that sub (in which there was a Pitbull-type dog owner that was taking multiple precautions and still receiving quite a bit of hate just for owning the dog. Pitbulls are not banned in many communities because they are bad dogs or it is 'their fault', it is the dipshit owners who don't raise them right. While this is not always true unfortunately (genes and bad breeding do impact temperament, that’s just fact) I agree I the majority of cases bad dogs (like pit bulls) are a result of bad owners. They bond tightly with their owners and love being cuddled up in a lap most of the time. I also read that pit bulls seemed to be a bit unpredictable, attacks that happened where the victim said the dog acted normal just before the attack (could just be bc of failure to read the dog). What's the truth about this breed? Furthermore, Insurance data indicates the Pitbulls and Rottweilers account for only 25% of dog bite claims. Praise our love and overlord u/spez and his incredible skill at managing the beautiful and well working They have bad reps because people who have no business owning a dog buy them on an impulse and miss out on important trainings that a puppy needs to be sociable with other people and pets. Even very nice dogs will bite when they're stressed. The possibility of that happening is something every single person considering owning a pitbull needs to truly reckon with before making their choice. Pitbulls are dangerous to other dogs and people. As I said before, bad behaviour in dogs can be prevented if the people adopting these dogs know what they’re doing and make sure it receives enough love for it not to feel the need to attack a human being. I feel bad for people that get attached to dogs that are this dangerous. Most people don't realise that. He takes to anyone almost instantly (probably a bad thing) and really changed my light on how pitbulls are. Indeed, when my dog was attacked by a pitbull, it took me and 3 other people kicking the dog and doing everything we could to get it to The world is full of bad shit, pitbulls are way down on the list of bad things we need to overcome. There is no inherent "bad" in them, as lots of folks like to think. However, shitty dog owners exist for all breeds but for some reason Pitbull attacks are much more common. r/statistics A chip A close button. It’s when they are rescued from dog fighting rings and things like that, that’s when you need to be careful, they can still be trained but the necessary precautions still need to be taken. Horrible manners, anxiety, destructive, just bad dogs. A lot of other breeds simply couldn't have done as much damage with the same negligent owner. For training on early socialization click here. It would be far less likely that the new dog would have an episode or cause as much damage. dogfighting) Pitbulls are the #1 attack breed and therefore many are trained aggressively Pitbulls are the #1 most populated group of dog breeds in the USA and not nearly #1 in terms of ownership, so there are a lot of strays. Clearly there is such a thing as a bad dog. Her aggression did get better once my sister started training her. He cut himself to the bone and nearly bled out. There’s so many of these shitbeasts in my family and in my neighborhood that roam the streets. I have one that I got when my first child was a baby and now I have two kids and they are truly his babies too. And I understand how just one bad interaction (I. In facts, a lot of pitbulls you see on news stories or in shelters are muts. That is why many reputable organizations (for example BadRap) recommend not letting them off the leash at dog parks. They are what humans bred them to be. A dumbass getting a male pitbull, not raising him properly, and not neutering him is a bad idea, but because it is so common, they kill more than other dogs. Health. VenturesCapital • Additional comment actions. lgied kur uxdujtz wkir eeb egptxv mcnetb mwcxg hgc ufhek