pit bull temperament

Myth 1: "Pit bulls are child killers you can't trust them around kids." Here's a video of the worse case scenario two moms with offspring and a child present. Myth busted here's a link to the American Temperament Test Society "Video clip coming soon"
Myth 2: "don't let pit bulls play tug-o-war it makes them viscous" Here you see three females playing tug-of-war with pups that do not belong to any of them myth 2 busted video clip coming soon
Myth 3: "Once they bite they can't let go their jaws lock" Here you see fives grown pit bulls playing tug-of-war and they open their mouths on terry's verbal command Video coming soon

Don't fear the Pit bull breed Fear the unethical pit bull breeder and the irresponsible owner

The truth about American pit bulls is they are the most loyal, courageous,heroic animals on earth. They are the only breed of dog that can due the job that all other dogs are born to do and do just as well if not exceed them at what they were born to do. They served in wwI one of the most famous pit bulls is sgt. stubby. You may say that was a long time ago and that good ole pit bull dog is dead and gone I can assure you he's still right here. If your wondering what happen to this great breed well let me give you a brief history lesson with links to follow for proof. From about 1890 to 1948 the APBT was a very popular dog. He was used by a small portion of the population as a fighting dog he was valued more as a good natured watch dog and family protector. The dog ranged from 80lbs. to 30lbs. in weight depending on he's job the farm pit bull weighed approximately 80lbs. give or take 10lbs. but when bull baiting was outlawed man turned to fighting them in a pit so their size was bred down smaller. They appeared to have more stamina and were quicker and more agile many strains retained their original size. The farm dog needed his size for holding bulls for the farmer. This amazing all purpose dog accompanied the explorer Stanley on his treks across Africa. He even mentions how the dog would bring down zebras by grasping them by the nose. The early part of the 20th century the pit bull fit in well "hardy enough to accompany man anywhere, good natured enough to roam the streets with young boys". Times were changing, so was the working pit bull the world became more urban, crowded, and sophisticated. Successful business man no longer wanted a dog that was just a good natured sidekick for their children. They wanted a status symbol and the purebred was just becoming available to the common man. So for the first time in history the breed was sustained primarily by fighters with compelling changes in temperament. Whereas this dog had always been a commonsense type of animal,He was being bred for "fighting drive" at the expense of common sense. This new development resulted in lines of fighting dogs which were hyper nervous and uncontrollable around other animals. Another little known pit bull named Weela in 1993 she saved 30 people, 29 dogs, 13 horses, and a cat to read the whole amazing storie just click her name and you will find more information on the amazing American pit bull terrier thousands of americans can't be wrong.