Anyone considering a pit PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter or rescue. the guy must have been scared when he seen me walk out the house with him and he went to the front of his truck. My Dulce LOVES bubbles too! as i always say, i have a 5 year old dauschand that can be just as terrifying as a pitbull that was not trained properly. In reply to Very cute story & just wanted by ravenpoe63. He's SO great with people, other dogs, and even our cats. Oscar loves to sleep with me and my hubby, then goes and sleeps with my daughter and Cardi. just saying that opens a lot of doors for people that just want to abuse them. They become inseperable, they have a very nuturing nature and cats are small and fit that role perfectly. Especially the showing affection. vISIT THE dOG WHISPERER; cEASAR MILANS WEBSITE. She's the most popular dog I know and I've had many threats to steal her from friends and family. Pits are amazing,loyal,loving,respectful, extremely inteligent animals. This is so true. Something else I want to point out; Pits love cats, I always have a cat for each dog that we adopt. It is important that when considering a pitbull as a pet that you carefully screen all puppies and adult dogs to ensure that they respond positively. In reply to Dallas loves to lick as well. A couple had some dog aggression issues, but ALL of them were complete lovebugs with people. This dog wouldn't hurt a fly! After watching this video, how can you not love Pit Bulls? Oh this is so true about the licking part. I LOVE my pitbull and I don't know what I'd do without him! even though my dauschand is a very big lover, i just like to insinuate that small dogs can be just as scary as big dogs that are treated poorly. I don't like the bad rap the pit bulls get. Pit Bulls are a loyal, people-oriented breed that thrive as part of the family. Pit bulls are probably the most misjudged dogs in America. To be a successful and responsible pitbull owner, How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Pit Bull, Training Your Pit Bull to Walk with a Loose Leash, A Brief History of the American Pit Bull Terrier. Even if it meant moving giving her up was NEVER an option!! only six reasons...i could come up with at least a dozen more...but six is a good start! and i look at her like umm not one bark no protectiveness??? He will bark his head off at someone if he does not know who they are while jewel wimpers. I am looking forward to this new step. please help!! i wouldn't trade them for the world! last time i went to her house, when i put a foot in her yard, i was on the ground being licked all over! I never have to worry about how she will be with other animals or people because she is so gentle. If we want our beloved Pitties to be treated like any other breed, we shouldn’t be forced to use PC lingo in order to keep from offending others. I wish you luck and good for you for choosing her I would of definitely done the same. Congrats :), In reply to That is super awesome that by brittni09. They do kiss ALOT, I always joke that its not a pit, its a Spitbull. I made the choice to find a home for him on my own. I have owned one full blood tuxedo pit and now i own a pitbull-rotweiler mix. Pitbulls are not aloof – they like to remind you regularly of how they feel about you, and in general this means a lot of tail wagging and kissing. Little did they know my friend was never coming back for her!!! She left in a huff, and the people waiting were very sympathetic toward me and gave my dog pets on the head, which he loves. And to those Pit Bull lovers out there, I’m sure you’re gonna love this adorable video! They are the best of buddies. She was appalled and started arguing with the staff, and stated, "But she has the pitbull." I have been home for 2 hrs and he seems very well adjusted. Though, yes, he is naughty & loves to test us, He's the sweetest dog ever. We rescued her about two years ago. She is by far the best dog I've ever had. my pit puppy was like that but now he can be extremley into a tug of war and i can stick my hand in his mouth and he will stop instantly..............once they no that it is not acceptable they stop!!!!!!!!!! The same goes if you have children and you don’t want them to be a regular target for face washes. We end up having to pick him up and carry him to his destination, yes, he is VERY spoiled, they all are, but I wouldn't have it any other way. This includes a rescue that was a fighting dog. They have short coats and are normal shedders, and only need to be brushed semi-regularly. In reply to I was on my way to work one by hoochiesmama, call me a softie but that totally just brought tears to my eyes. It’s kind of like those who won’t tell people their dog is a Pit Bull. All you see is this big head and tongue. We would not bring her to a public area if we thought she was a threat. And even though there’s a lot of information about how this breed is just like any other dog, there are still people who discriminate. I was one to blame, I watched the news and believed what they say but its not the dog it is the owners, Pit bulls are a GREAT Dog and will be adding one to my family very soon. I got her from the pound almost three years ago. He is a total suck up. My husband(who especially loves him) calls him the socialite of the block. He is such a wonderful addition to our family, I would not have another breed now and as I said before, I have been around or owned, St Bernards, german shepherds, australian shepherds, dobermains, rotweilers, and pomeranians, etc. That being said, even though they were bred for this awful purpose, we never had a pit turn on us and bite us. He is always brining her home treats, toys and always put her food down. I picked him up and he instantly started licking me. Remember the scene from Toy Story when Woody pulled the dog's eyelids up until he cried? They listed 10 reasons why this breed is awesome! I have never had a dog that licks me so much and LOVES me so much like my Tyson does. Fortunately, he came back within an hour and that was only after spending one night in our house. After spending most of the twentieth century as America’s most beloved dog, considered staunch, loyal and loveable enough to feature in both military advertising and children’s comedies, their reputation began to decline in the sixties and reached a nadir in the 80s, particularly after a controversial 1987 case when a Pitbull guarding a marijuana crop killed a two year old toddler. He loves the dog park and loves to play and will cry if a dog walks by him or he sees one from the car. I'm afraid that my idea of thinking he might be a bit of a guard dog isn't really going to pan out.. other than the intimidation factor one has before he gets a chance to lick them to death. Do i really need experience with other breeds to have a pit? Awwww…they’re all so cute!!! I have a 1 year old pitbull named jewel and she is the best dog you could ever ask for. I love my silly boy! Once they fell in love with him we told them he is a pitbull. Ive never had a pit before. They are so loving. The ones that turn their noses up at my pups and the ones that drop to their knees to lavish love on my SWEET puppies!!! Many people will mention the fact that this breed is notoriously stubborn, but once they realize that you are the boss, they will work hard to ensure that you were happy with them. Pitbull History: The Basis of this Breed's Bad Reputation He loves the Trampoline and My 12 year old daughters Staffy..  Cardi (The Staffy)  Hasn't gotten on with any other dog except him. The Pitbulls have a controversial reputation for being pets and also for their history in dog-fighting. Over the years this fierce reputation has stuck with all Pitbull-type dogs. In reply to When we have people come over by hondamay2010. generally,( there are exceptions), pit bulls are always people friendly, and i used the michael vick dogs as an example of ones that weren't trained or socialized with people as a point. How could anyone get upset with this!! To some, these dogs are considered dangerous killers who should be banned outright, whereas others view them as misunderstood victims of breed discrimination.. Be a Hero – Sign up to receive our emails today and we'll donate a meal to a shelter dog on your behalf. They are affectionate with both adults and children. But my untrained pittie who probably used to be a fighting dog just looked at me when I walked in the room like " how much longer do I have to do this?" but the second they get introduced the licking starts. she was abused and i think bred a few times but she is such an awesome dog. He wears himself out playing if allowed to. I have never owned a pit before my baby jewel but I do not think I could ever get another breed. I couldn't help but state to her, "If your dog had bit me, like he almost did, I would be calling my attorney." she wouldnt even hurt a fly she'd lick it lol. My husband had 36 hrs to bond with "Potter". The vet says he is about a year old but they don't have a history on him. We love him so much. Airianne is very protective he likes to sit with his paws on the changing table while i change Liam and also lays next to his swing in the living room! I Agree about that Dumbass owners...i have 3 and they have never bit anyone but they  are protective of their house and back yard,but because of their rap people dont bother my house!! He is so sweet but hasn't barked or wagged his tail. i have always been one to say "Its not the breed its the owners" and it is so true with pits. Some people. You CANNOT be harsh with a pitbull, they learn quicker and respond better to positive training. Someone asked me if I could explain to her what is going through peoples crazy minds when they go out and get such a bad breed.. I have raised 4 children throughout this time and always had at least 1 pit in the house, all of mine are house dogs, not one problem. I'll never have a different breed. I am sure it isn't meant in a bad manner here. While Pit Bulls are not good guard dogs because they just love people so much, they may intercede if someone threatens “their” humans. The kid loves walking over and plopping on the dog, which is painful for Lu. But, I immediately fell in love with these wonderful dogs, they are so full of love, they are affectionate, rambuctious, and loyal to a fault. They are protective of our family & yard but everyone who knows them knows they will get licked to death before they would ever get bit. After reading all the comments, I am looking forward to a nice dog (not at all what the media says about this breed) I feel like he is sad..........for what ever reason but hopefully he will do better when he knows we love him and care for him. 7 Myths About Pit Bulls That Are Complete BS | These pit bull myths are the silliest ️ ️ ️Special thanks to AMA Animal Rescue: thedo.do/ama. I'm ashamed to say I sort of bought into the "vicious breed" idea until our son brought home Gauge as a puppy. They do not always get along well with other dogs. I think we are going to have a wonderful dog ! We're big GDS fans, and my husband was tough to convince about how great pits are, but we just adopted our first pit (9 month old pup we named Dexter) and he immediately settled in and everyone love him. I want to try and do my best to dispel that myth and explain why pit bulls make the best dog breed for kids. I love this dog! my pit now is a puppy and is definitely stubborn. She took so much from my daughter, even though she barely knew her, and is now her best friend. Let me try to answer that question. He is incredibly gentle (althought he is 70 lbs now!) He was pasted to the guard-rail scared to death. Her disposition is wonderful,  she is a sweetie,  and is trying to buddy up with my 4 year old maine coon cat...Help? He sleeps snugged up against me every night and thinks he's a lap dog. bad stupid people made pittbulls reputation the way it is today. Driving down the highway I seen something white out the corner of my eye. 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