Pitbull myths and misconceptions
The term pitbull is often used to describe several different breeds and mixes of breeds. In popular nomenclature, the term pitbull often does not apply to one specific breed of dog, but rather to a group of dog breeds.
- The term pitbull is often used to describe several different breeds and mixes of breeds. In popular nomenclature, the term pitbull often does not apply to one specific breed of dog, but rather to a group of dog breeds.
- Pit bulls have a reputation for being vicious and mean, but nothing could be further from the truth. Pitbull terriers and other pitbull breeds often make loving and devoted pets.
- Many people consider pitbulls unsafe to be around children. Many pitbulls actually like children and make good companions for them. However, as with any other pet, parents and other adults need to assess the situation and determine what is safe for the child. Very young children should never be left unsupervised with a pitbull or with any other type of pet.
- Pitbull terriers and other pitbull breeds have a reputation for being aggressive toward other dogs. This is not always the case, but pitbull owners must be aware of the fact that pitbulls can become aggressive toward other dogs and management is key to preventing an undesirable situation.
- Pitbull breeds, like any other dog, should be spayed or neutered. Spaying or neutering a dog has numerous health benefits as well as positively affecting the temperament of most dogs.
- Pitbull terriers and other pitbull breeds feel pain just like any other pet does. Some of them may be stoic dogs, but that does not mean they do not suffer if abused.
- Pitbull breeds have strong jaws which are capable of doing a great deal of damage, but their jaws do not "lock" as commonly believed. The anatomy of the pitbull mouth does not differ from the anatomy of any other dog breed.
- Many people believe that pitbulls are only good at fighting. This is quite false. Pitbulls have been used successfully as search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs and in a variety of situations in police and military operations.
- Pitbull owners must be willing to spend time socializing with their dog and training and exercising their pitbull properly. Pitbull breeds tend to be high energy breeds which need a lot of attention.
- In today's anti-pitbull society, pitbull owners must be careful to keep their pitbull under control at all times and avoid situations which might end in a dog bite or a dog fight.
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