Great Pit Bull article: "A Lover or a Fighter"

[flvegan]

From the Kerrville Daily Times
http://www.dailytimes.com/story.lasso?wcd=16806

"Probably no dog is more misunderstood than the pit bull, and no one understands that more than the many pet rescuers and animal rights’ activists who attempt to defend the breed.

Dog trainer and rescuer Diana Ross, who owns D&D Concepts, said bully breeds — which include a variety of bulldogs and pit bull types — don’t deserve their reputation. Bad owners — not bad dogs — are to blame for the bad rap, she said."

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"While Simmons and Ross probably are more sympathetic to bully breeds than most people, they are not alone in their opinions. Research also has confirmed that bully breeds are not more aggressive than other breeds.

In fact, the American Temperament Test Society, an organization that provides breeders an “objective means for evaluating temperaments” has proven that among all breeds, bully breeds have some of the “softest temperaments.” In both 2002 and 2003, according to the ATTS breed statistics, the American pit bull terrier out performed the golden retriever, a breed noted for its gentle temperament."

More at the above link.

[livetohike]

1. This is so true

I watch my neighbor's pit bull mix when he goes on vacation. Middie is the sweetest girl dog. I just love her. :-)

[RebelOne]

2. I had a wonderful pit bull.

Easy was the sweetest dog you could ever know. He was a family dog. He lived with my brother, then my sister, then me and then my mother when he passed away. But he had one problem. He hated cats and killed three. I can't take the blame, as he was living with my brother at the time and being the dumb ass that he is, he encouraged Easy to attack other animals.

Then he lived with my sister and her boy friend who owned his son, Sonny. Well, Sonny and Easy got into a horrible fight because a neighbor's dog was in heat. They almost killed one another.

After that, I had to take Easy. I had no problems with him for several years. Then suddenly, he became over protective of the car. He loved to ride and when he was with me, if a stranger came anywhere near the car, he would go crazy and try to attack. The only reason I could think of for his behavior was that he figured if anything happened to the car, then he couldn't go for rides anymore.

So I am convinced that pit bulls are very unpredictable.

[shockra]

3. Wow, can that be true?

Better than a golden retriever?

It's entirely possible to be both. A Lover and a Fighter, I mean. :)