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In reply to the discussion: Pitbulls Used to Be Considered the Perfect "Nanny Dogs" for Children -- [View all]Tien1985
(920 posts)Springer spaniel mix and a young pittie. I did not realize when we got him, the sheer stupidity of some people. People who we -know- were completely terrified of this baby, who has shown absolutely no signs of aggression. We've had him for over a year now.
Comparing them, our pit is more stubborn than the springer was at a comparable age. He's a lot stronger, but I don't think he has the raw energy of the springer. He is bright, but the stubborn streak sometimes makes training a little slower. He is delirious with joy at the site of a spring pole rig up, but in younger years, my springer would've been too. Where my springer has always been loving towards people, he is most definitely a one person dog. He loves me, he wants my approval and if I leave for a week it's hard to get him to eat. Our pit is the most social dog I've ever owned. He loves everybody, our family most, but everyone who walks in the door is a potential friend. It's sad when people are afraid of him because I have to tell him to go to bed--he does this walk of shame, looking completely dejected to the pantry.
I don't think any animal will ever eclipse my springer. He's been with me since I was a kid and we've been through a lot together. But our pit takes his own corner of my heart, and I wish people would give him a chance to see he isn't a devil.