SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

^^^^^ THis post right here is a good example of how many people feel about Pits.

This is how people felt about German Shepards, Dobermans in the past, etc. etc.

Actually Dalmations are more dangerous than Pits, and Chows are meaner.... but people see those dogs as adorable. So you have to stay on guard with people who sport this mentality because you will be harrassed. I was, my mom was, my brother now is because we owned Pits.

BklynBabe said:

Ha, I'd be more scared of the chihuahua being vicious than the pit bull!

In fact my aunt's older than dirt chihuahua/jack russell mix is way worse temperment than my boxer/pit.

Most pits are actually gentle mellow dogs. It's stupid people that train their dogs to fight or be scared that is the problem, nothing to do with the breed.

I concur with SCNDLS...if you are not set up to have a bigger dog or 2 dogs then you should make other arrangements. Taking care of any life should not be a spur of the moment decision.

Also....why buy dogs when there are plenty free or cheap that have already been vaccinated and fixed?

I agree BB is dead on, and SCNDLS does bring up valid concern. Bring back that puppy if she'll be left alone for a long period at a time daily. She needs constant companionship.

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

I feel this way about Republicans....

but truly if you met my dog you would love him, he is mellow, hardly barks, and has not a mean bone in his body, he is the biggest mush!

paintedlady said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

^^^^^ THis post right here is a good example of how many people feel about Pits.

This is how people felt about German Shepards, Dobermans in the past, etc. etc.

Actually Dalmations are more dangerous than Pits, and Chows are meaner.... but people see those dogs as adorable. So you have to stay on guard with people who sport this mentality because you will be harrassed. I was, my mom was, my brother now is because we owned Pits.

I've owned Dobermans and Chows, and they NO WHERE near as vicious and vile as pits.

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

paintedlady said:

^^^^^ THis post right here is a good example of how many people feel about Pits.

This is how people felt about German Shepards, Dobermans in the past, etc. etc.

Actually Dalmations are more dangerous than Pits, and Chows are meaner.... but people see those dogs as adorable. So you have to stay on guard with people who sport this mentality because you will be harrassed. I was, my mom was, my brother now is because we owned Pits.

I've owned Dobermans and Chows, and they NO WHERE near as vicious and vile as pits.

I NEVER was attcked by any Pit ever, I was attcked by a Chow. It was an unprovoked attack, the owner told me that they get that way as they age. I was shocked, been around dogs all my life. It surprised me that a larger dog (Chow) would be so aggressive. Usually med-larger dogs tend to be mild tempered in comparison to their smaller counterparts.

Dobermans tend to be the best guard dogs because they tend to be the most protective.

Dobermans were once thought of as dangerous breed too. They are not.

paintedlady said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

I've owned Dobermans and Chows, and they NO WHERE near as vicious and vile as pits.

I NEVER was attcked by any Pit ever, I was attcked by a Chow. It was an unprovoked attack, the owner told me that they get that way as they age. I was shocked, been around dogs all my life. It surprised me that a larger dog (Chow) would be so aggressive. Usually med-larger dogs tend to be mild tempered in comparison to their smaller counterparts.

Dobermans tend to be the best guard dogs because they tend to be the most protective.

Dobermans were once thought of as dangerous breed too. They are not.

I hate that u was attacked by that Chow

I will go back and correct myself on that one because Chows can be unpredictable at times.

BklynBabe said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

I feel this way about Republicans....

but truly if you met my dog you would love him, he is mellow, hardly barks, and has not a mean bone in his body, he is the biggest mush!

OnlyNDaUsa said:

I would not advertise it as a pit, more and more cities are putting more and more strict rules on pits.

In some places they are classified as a vicious bread. (their word not mine) and thus have some pretty harsh rules for keeping them locked up. So you might want to research your local ordinances and know what you are facing.

I know in some areas they say they have to be kept in a covered pin. .

I know that's why I contacted the local Police Department, and they advised that there are no ordinances classifyiing Pits as vicious in the County that we live in. However, you are right, there are many States and counties that classify them as vicious. The sad thing is that it's the young blockheads who buy them for fighting, and treat them bad, and train them to be bad. Those are the ones at fault. Now theres this news report in Nexas where this woman was riding her bike minding her own business, and was knocked off of her bike by 2 pits, and they almost succeeded in killing her. That was a very sad thing. I have no idea what Lucifer put in those dog minds to do such a thing. Probably another case of bad owners wanting vicious dogs.

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

Do you feel the same about German Shephards?

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

paintedlady said:

I NEVER was attcked by any Pit ever, I was attcked by a Chow. It was an unprovoked attack, the owner told me that they get that way as they age. I was shocked, been around dogs all my life. It surprised me that a larger dog (Chow) would be so aggressive. Usually med-larger dogs tend to be mild tempered in comparison to their smaller counterparts.

Dobermans tend to be the best guard dogs because they tend to be the most protective.

Dobermans were once thought of as dangerous breed too. They are not.

I hate that u was attacked by that Chow

I will go back and correct myself on that one because Chows can be unpredictable at times.

I am not afraid of Chows, I think it was just that specific dog that was messed up. Such pretty dogs too. Love their black tongues.

As far as Pits are concerend, ( I have heard of horror stories that could have been prevented).

..I had a cat that beat up my Pit, and a rabbit that beat up that cat, so go figure.

paintedlady said:

Pits are very social animals, and are not dangerous unless they are abused.

I owned two pits before.

They hate to be lonely, they don't have "lockjaws" but they teethe in a ferocius way.

A female pit will exercise her anger in chewing everything in site to shreds if you leave her alone. The chichuahua will keep her company, but she will tear up all your furniture while you are away. This would include your stairs, banisters, countertops, dining table, leather sofas, etc.

Pits are not dangerous, they are just fustrating animals to own since they are high maintenance. They destroy stuff (more so that other breeds) , this is why owners give up on them and they end up in shelters. They need space to run. They should never be left alone in a yard because children tend to tease these animals. Since Pits by breed tend to be animals that are curios in nature and confident they will attack children if children are constantly allowed to tease and bother them. This will happen if you leave a Pit alone and at the mercy of mean kids. A Pit will rememeber and attack everytimeif she has been abused or hurt by anyone. So don't leave your dog out unattened.

A Pit can clear a 6ft. fence in one hop, they can climb trees, they are smart can figure out how to escape out of anything. Kenels are no good for this breed. IMHO

I say this, get a dog sitter, and train your dog. Be patient and treat her with lots of love and affection, feed her or she'll tear your stuff up, walk her or she'll tear your stuff up. She will grow to be about 45 pounds and be full of energy. She will keep you active.

She is not a Lab or a Retriever, she is a Pit and as such you have to guard your new pet from ignorant people who assume you have a potential killer on your hands.

Keep her updated on all her shots and don't train her with a choke chain. She will be stubborn but when she is trained the reward will be a great one in a loving companionship.

I've bought her some treats to get her to start walking on a leash, but she wont do it. So I left like a trail of treats so that she can walk on the leash behind me whle eating the treats. And she hates them all. I think I'm going ot have to get a Harness for this doggie. The collar (which is not a choke collar) chokes her.

this thread is interesting.

i always thought that the one and only reason people have pitbulls is so that people will think they are hard. i still kind of think that, actually.

i don't see what you can get from a pit that you can't get from other breeds apart from street cred.

it's a tattoo with four legs and a tail.

Reel said:

paintedlady said:

Pits are very social animals, and are not dangerous unless they are abused.

I owned two pits before.

They hate to be lonely, they don't have "lockjaws" but they teethe in a ferocius way.

A female pit will exercise her anger in chewing everything in site to shreds if you leave her alone. The chichuahua will keep her company, but she will tear up all your furniture while you are away. This would include your stairs, banisters, countertops, dining table, leather sofas, etc.

Pits are not dangerous, they are just fustrating animals to own since they are high maintenance. They destroy stuff (more so that other breeds) , this is why owners give up on them and they end up in shelters. They need space to run. They should never be left alone in a yard because children tend to tease these animals. Since Pits by breed tend to be animals that are curios in nature and confident they will attack children if children are constantly allowed to tease and bother them. This will happen if you leave a Pit alone and at the mercy of mean kids. A Pit will rememeber and attack everytimeif she has been abused or hurt by anyone. So don't leave your dog out unattened.

A Pit can clear a 6ft. fence in one hop, they can climb trees, they are smart can figure out how to escape out of anything. Kenels are no good for this breed. IMHO

I say this, get a dog sitter, and train your dog. Be patient and treat her with lots of love and affection, feed her or she'll tear your stuff up, walk her or she'll tear your stuff up. She will grow to be about 45 pounds and be full of energy. She will keep you active.

She is not a Lab or a Retriever, she is a Pit and as such you have to guard your new pet from ignorant people who assume you have a potential killer on your hands.

Keep her updated on all her shots and don't train her with a choke chain. She will be stubborn but when she is trained the reward will be a great one in a loving companionship.

I've bought her some treats to get her to start walking on a leash, but she wont do it. So I left like a trail of treats so that she can walk on the leash behind me whle eating the treats. And she hates them all. I think I'm going ot have to get a Harness for this doggie. The collar (whih is not a choke collar) chokes her.

I used a harness for our dogs. Used a heavy one, I trained my Pit to walk along side of me holding her leash and she stayed put when she saw cats or squirrels.

It was hard training her, but she was great once she was trained.

You have to be firm with her at first. Be consistent she will get used to your commands.

Doggie treats never worked for my pit, either. :hhm2: She did better with bread. Not too much though, she'll get fat because Pits are greedy.

whistle said:

this thread is interesting.

i always thought that the one and only reason people have pitbulls is so that people will think they are hard. i still kind of think that, actually.

i don't see what you can get from a pit that you can't get from other breeds apart from street cred.

it's a tattoo with four legs and a tail.

For the most part that's true.... this is why this breed ends up in shelters so much, those owners discover that those dogs are too much work/expensive.

paintedlady said:

whistle said:

this thread is interesting.

i always thought that the one and only reason people have pitbulls is so that people will think they are hard. i still kind of think that, actually.

i don't see what you can get from a pit that you can't get from other breeds apart from street cred.

it's a tattoo with four legs and a tail.

For the most part that's true.... this is why this breed ends up in shelters so much, those owners discover that those dogs are too much work/expensive.

I walk this dogs short distances at night (until she's fully vaccinated), and I don't flaunt her. I just thought she was a very pretty dog, and I know she has the potential ot be very loyal, and pound for pound no other dog can beat her. No need for street credibility here , I'm a grown woman, who's trying to do the right thing and avoid trouble.

Reel said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Pits are horrible dogs.

They should all be put down.

My opinion.

Do you feel the same about German Shephards?

Nope. I love German Shephards. I think they are beautiful and loveable!!

Never had a problem out of a German Shephard.

paintedlady said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

I hate that u was attacked by that Chow

I will go back and correct myself on that one because Chows can be unpredictable at times.

I am not afraid of Chows, I think it was just that specific dog that was messed up. Such pretty dogs too. Love their black tongues.

As far as Pits are concerend, ( I have heard of horror stories that could have been prevented).

..I had a cat that beat up my Pit, and a rabbit that beat up that cat, so go figure.

I had a friend whose cat used to beat up her Rottie all the time!

im scared of dogs

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Reel said:

Do you feel the same about German Shephards?

Nope. I love German Shephards. I think they are beautiful and loveable!!

Never had a problem out of a German Shephard.

So you do realize that more German Shephards attack not only their owners but innocent people than Pit's right?

whistle said:

this thread is interesting.

i always thought that the one and only reason people have pitbulls is so that people will think they are hard. i still kind of think that, actually.

i don't see what you can get from a pit that you can't get from other breeds apart from street cred.

it's a tattoo with four legs and a tail.

I got mine as a rescue when he was a puppy so the he wouldn't end up as a "street cred" pit and he really is a great dog. I've met many many dogs, and pits tend to be very sweet as a whole. I could usually tell from the wner how the dog would be. For instance, one fool named his pit "Nigga".... it was like, really, can you truly be so ignorant. My dog has his ears and his tail. He listens extremely well...comes when told to come, sits when told to sit and even my 86 yr old aunt loves him and thinks he's the best and has no fear of him. I don't leave him with the kid, but mostly because I'm scared the child has no ackrite, but my dog has been very good around the kid.

The worst dogs I meet are unneutered German Shepherds (real skittish dogs), Chows, backyard "Rockwilders" (you can tell when a person doesn't know the name of the breed it's gonna be a problem), and Chihuahuas (fear and spoiled do not go well together).

PS this is a professional opinion I share with y'all for free.99

Now when my mother comes to visit me, it's gonna be a whole nother set of drama. She is afraid of every single dog out there. At least with the Chihuahua I could like hide her in one of the bathrooms. I doubt that my mother would ever fly over to visit if she knew that I had a Pit. Somethiing else that I didn't think about. LOL.

Reel said:

paintedlady said:

For the most part that's true.... this is why this breed ends up in shelters so much, those owners discover that those dogs are too much work/expensive.

I walk this dogs short distances at night (until she's fully vaccinated), and I don't flaunt her. I just thought she was a very pretty dog, and I know she has the potential ot be very loyal, and pound for pound no other dog can beat her. No need for street credibility here , I'm a grown woman, who's trying to do the right thing and avoid trouble.

I know you didn't get your dog for street cred, but this holds true for most teens that I see.

My neice got a bluenose, its so beautiful, she got it from her guy that was trying to fight it.

I am glad she took the dog from him.

I agree, Pits to me are beautiful dogs. I love them. Its so awful when people chose to own these dogs other than for a pet.

Reel said:

SHOCKADELICA1 said:

Nope. I love German Shephards. I think they are beautiful and loveable!!

Never had a problem out of a German Shephard.

So you do realize that more German Shephards attack not only their owners but innocent people than Pit's right?

Thats the case for Pits. Not German Shephards.

Reel said:

MrsMdiver said:

You could crate train here so she cannot destoy your house, stay safe & not pee on your floor.

Right, she is being crate trained now, but I can't leave her in the crate for 8 hours a day. She'll be siting in her waste. I doubt that she can hold it 8-10 hours per day.

Well, you are right puppies cannot hold it that long. I guess you shouldn't have a puppy if you cannot care for it properly no matter what the breed is.

NO puppy can hold it for 8-10 hrs.

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MrsMdiver said:

Reel said:

Right, she is being crate trained now, but I can't leave her in the crate for 8 hours a day. She'll be siting in her waste. I doubt that she can hold it 8-10 hours per day.

Well, you are right puppies cannot hold it that long. I guess you shouldn't have a puppy if you cannot care for it properly no matter what the breed is.

NO puppy can hold it for 8-10 hrs.

[Edited 6/21/10 0:39am]

My Chihuahua just goes potty on her wee wee pad during the day, it has a platform and is non messy. Something's telling me that if I try to do that with a Pit, that platform would be torn to shreds. Hey I own the fact that I thought with my heart instead of with my head on this one. Not usually like myself, but we all screw up. I'll have to figure out how to get myself out of this situation now. I'll post the situation on a Pitbull board or something for different ideas from actual pitbull owners.

Reel said:

MrsMdiver said:

Well, you are right puppies cannot hold it that long. I guess you shouldn't have a puppy if you cannot care for it properly no matter what the breed is.

NO puppy can hold it for 8-10 hrs.

[Edited 6/21/10 0:39am]

My Chihuahua just goes potty on her wee wee pad during the day, it has a platform and is non messy. Something's telling me that if I try to do that with a Pit, that platform would be torn to shreds. Hey I own the fact that I thought with my heart instead of with my head on this one. Not usually like myself, but we all screw up. I'll have to figure out how to get myself out of this situation now. I'll post the situation on a Pitbull board or something for different ideas from actual pitbull owners.

Yes we all make mistake when it comes to pets. I was just stating a fact that no puppy can hold it that long.

I have a dog that is more stubborn and can be more distructive than a pit bull.

I never used puppy pads for a puppy, I never wanted them to think it was ok to pee inside the house.

Yes, like I suggested, you should contact the breed rescue in your area for some helpful tips.

I don't believe there are bad dogs. There are bad owners/breeders like that ass M. Vick. Stafforshire Bull Terriers are very smart, loyal dogs. They tend to bond very closely with their owners. But they have gotten a very bad rep because of so manyunresponsible folk training them to be fighters and killers. When you see a kid struggling to control a pit bull tethered to a lenght of heavy-duty chain, you know you're going to have problems. The kid has no business with the dog. I live in a certain county of Maryland where Pit Bulls are illegal as pets. I saw a man at the shelter surrendering his pit bull. I felt so sorry for the dog because I could just see the fear in her eyes. She knew what was up. Her owner even asked me to take her, but I lived in the restricted county.

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Shyra said:

I don't believe there are bad dogs. There are bad owners/breeders like that ass M. Vick. Stafforshire Bull Terriers are very smart, loyal dogs. They tend to bond very closely with their owners. But they have gotten a very bad rep because of so manyunresponsible folk training them to be fighters and killers. When you see a kid struggling to control a pit bull tethered to a lenght of heavy-duty chain, you know you're going to have problems. The kid has no business with the dog. I live in a certain county of Maryland where Pit Bulls are illegal as pets. I saw a man at the shelter surrendering his pit bull. I felt so sorry for the dog because I could just see the fear in her eyes. She knew what was up. Her owner even asked me to take her, but I lived in the restricted county.

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I ask that God lead me in the right direction concerning this stupid situation that I've gotten myself into with this whole doggie thing. I really wish that I had not made the decision to get the Pit. It's only been a week, and I know that I could easily pass this puppy on to someone else. But something is really telling me to at least try and make it work. I'm going to be honest with you, I'd rather surrender the animal and see it put down, that to see it in the hands of some fool that's going to be mean to it, feed it hot pepper, and make it fight other animals. That's no way for an animal to live. I didn't order that a pit be bred, I only purchased one who was already here. Who's to say what that dog's fate would have been like had it been purchased by someone else. Not all dogs purchased go to loving warm homes.

An even more immediate problem has developed over the past 2 days. When I got the Pit, it was from a home that had Chihuahuas and other dogs, and everyone seemed to get along well. Now my Chihuahua antagonizes this dog, and she is so rough with the dog (which is twice her size), their relationship has taken an ugly turn for the worse. If the two are out of their crates at the same time there is ALWAYS drama. At first I figured it was just regular puppy play, but then it started to look like "sparring". So I quickly put an end to it separated the two dogs and only one can be out of their crate at a time. I am not sure that's the right thing to do either, because I want both animals to be used to tolerating each other, but I don't want things to continue to escalate. Right now, it's safe to say that they are enemies. I tried to call the Animal Control County today to get some more direction, but county offices are closed until tomorrow. I posted on other boards, and basically was told that "it can work, but I have to never let my guard down, and put a lot of energy into walking the pit and giving it exercise". I don't want a dead Chihuahua either. Oh well.

It's these types of situations that give the dogs a bad name. Suprised the officers used restraint.

There r no bad dogs...only bad owners. I owned 2 Pits,Prince and Lolita~Lolita was like a big baby and even danced on stage with me during my days as a dancer. She was very popular with all the club patrons. Prince was a barker,and somewhat aggressive,as he wasn't as well socialized as Lolita was,but I kept him close and never had an incident with him. Sadly,I married a man who doesn't approve of dogs,so I don't have them anymore. I love the breed,tho...very protective and sweet-natured.Patience and socialization is the key...best of luck 2 u,and don't give up yet!