what is w/ the pit craze?

[4dmin]

really i dont' get it.... they really aren't cute dogs. buying a pit must be like driving a porsche. ya you got the idea.

[ctzfinest18]

lol im not sure why i like pitts i like pitts with diff color schemes

[A1EX]

i dont know which you've seen but mines "cute"

[gabbysmommy]

that puppy is too cute

[SpeedMonkey]

really i dont' get it.... they really aren't cute dogs. buying a pit must be like driving a porsche. ya you got the idea.

its a man dog.. so thats probably why you just dont get it. EL OH EL

[St0lenR]

pwn3d

[4dmin]

no they are cute when they are puppies but i still don't get it... if i'm gonna buy a mid size to big dawg it would be a mastif, pincher, rot...

[topsecret2JZ]

all i gotta say is that most dogs are straight up pussies, Pitbulls are not, or at least non of mine are, i know damn well that any of my dogs would die to protect me, they wouldnt run off like most mid sized dogs. But other that they are just like other dogs

[devin]

all i gotta say is that most dogs are straight up pussies, Pitbulls are not, or at least non of mine are, i know damn well that any of my dogs would die to protect me, they wouldnt run off like most mid sized dogs. But other that they are just like other dogs

exactly

[4dmin]

all i gotta say is that most dogs are straight up pussies, Pitbulls are not, or at least non of mine are, i know damn well that any of my dogs would die to protect me, they wouldnt run off like most mid sized dogs. But other that they are just like other dogs

just about any large breed dog can be breed for protection...

when we get a big piece of property i plan on owning Old English Mastiff's they fucking rule. this is what i grew up w/ my parents have had several of these. the largest Jocko being over 250+lbs when he stood up on his back legs he was over 6ft tall.

[efman]

all i gotta say is that most dogs are straight up pussies, Pitbulls are not, or at least non of mine are, i know damn well that any of my dogs would die to protect me, they wouldnt run off like most mid sized dogs. But other that they are just like other dogs

sorry to tell you but a boxer would own a pit anyday

[The Ren]

pitbull aka american staffordshire terrier



Not a pitbull- american bulldog/ mutt


Although people will swear that the 2nd dog is inded a pitbull.. it is not and never will be.. the muscular broad chest, the alert and well structured head, and the massive body size of the pitbull in the first picture is what a REAL pit looks like.. There will be many immatations.. but that is what a true pitbull looks like

[kittychick]

pitbull aka american staffordshire terrier

Poor babies get their ears cut
my poodle has a docked tail though- so I can't really talk

[A1EX]

Poor babies get their ears cut
my poodle has a docked tail though- so I can't really talk

a clipped tails throws them off balance thats why i didnt do it
im thinking about getting my dogs ears clipped though because they are oversized and make him looks fruity but i have no idea how much it costs or where to get it done at?

[Spectic Tank]

pitbull aka american staffordshire terrier



Not a pitbull- american bulldog/ mutt


Although people will swear that the 2nd dog is inded a pitbull.. it is not and never will be.. the muscular broad chest, the alert and well structured head, and the massive body size of the pitbull in the first picture is what a REAL pit looks like.. There will be many immatations.. but that is what a true pitbull looks like

The American Bulldog that you call a mut is actually the true breed. Pitbulls are bred from Bulldogs. American Bulldogs were used mainly on farms for hearding cattle and protecting livestock. Then people began breeding their bulldogs with smaller "terriers" for "Pit Fighting". Hence the name Pitbull. Out of the two....the pitbull would be considered the mut.


BTW...The American bulldog is very muscular as well and will outgrow a Pitbull by atleast 30-40 pounds depending on the sex.

[Spectic Tank]

sorry to tell you but a boxer would own a pit anyday

Sorry to tell you that Pitbulls were bred for fighting other dogs, the reason they make such good fighters is their "Gameness". Which basically means when they set out to do something they will do it no matter what the consequences are. So when it comes to fighting a boxer, not only are pitbulls much stronger but the boxer would get hurt and give up the fight way before the pit.

[mycuda]

Sorry to tell you that Pitbulls were bred for fighting other dogs, the reason they make such good fighters is their "Gameness". Which basically means when they set out to do something they will do it no matter what the consequences are. So when it comes to fighting a boxer, not only are pitbulls much stronger but the boxer would get hurt and give up the fight way before the pit.

I have nothing against Pits, as long as they are trained right. And the person owning it knows what they are all about. I also think that BYB has a really bad effect on this breed.
however I dont know where you got youre Info from, my Boxer wouldnt run from anyone or anything. I wouldnt count on a Pit winnning over a Boxer either Depends on the Dog itself.
What do you think Boxers were bred for?

[The Golden Child]

I have nothing against Pits, as long as they are trained right. And the person owning it knows what they are all about. I also think that BYB has a really bad effect on this breed.
however I dont know where you got youre Info from, my Boxer wouldnt run from anyone or anything. I wouldnt count on a Pit winnning over a Boxer either Depends on the Dog itself.
What do you think Boxers were bred for?

are you kidding me ?? LOLZ !!!

[Spectic Tank]

I have nothing against Pits, as long as they are trained right. And the person owning it knows what they are all about. I also think that BYB has a really bad effect on this breed.
however I dont know where you got youre Info from, my Boxer wouldnt run from anyone or anything. I wouldnt count on a Pit winnning over a Boxer either Depends on the Dog itself.
What do you think Boxers were bred for?

Boxers were selectively bred for hunting and holding prey – and the independent thinking ability required for that task remains a feature of the breed today. And in my previous post i never meant to imply that a boxer would run away from a pitbull, thats not the case because boxers are pretty fearless(I'm around boxers everyday...I've seen one get hit by a car at 25mph and get right back to chase a squirrel, without even hesitating). But, on the other hand Pitbulls were bred exclusively for fighting other dogs. I dont know how much you know about pits but they are surprisingly strong for their size(they can pull up to 45 times their weight, which is much more than any other breed). Now down to my statement about the boxer running away. Not only is the Pitbull stronger than a boxer, but it's threshhold for pain is the highest of any dog! So if a Pitbull and a boxer were to get into a fight, of course both will sustain injuries, but boxers do not have the "gameness" a Pitbull has. What does that mean? It means a boxer is not willing to fight to the death the same way a Pitbull is. I realize you own a boxer, and they are very powerful, and intelligent dogs, but they're not bred for fighting, its not their natural instinct, put for a pitbull it is. So not only would your Boxer be outmatched in Strength and Toughness, but the will of a pitbull can't be matched by any other dog.


BTW...I got my info from the numerous breeders, articles, books, and the AKC websites. I love dogs of all types, especially big dogs. Boxers are amazing dogs, they are way more intelligent than any pitbull and more athletic. But, when it comes to fighting other dogs Pitbull's are the master of their domain!

[devin]

on a side note.. you cant get a better watchdog/guard dog then a german shepard.

[DnBmama05]

we have a rednose pit... i think it's different when you actually own one... i never thought pit bulls were cute at all until we got one... she is extremely protective of all of us, but that's what i like about her... she is great around the baby (keep in mind that i do still keep an eye on her around the baby - heard way too many stories about kids and pits) she has a ton of personality

[DnBmama05]

oh btw a1ex... my husband would kill to have a puppy like that it is adorable!

[2.0civic]

im with paul though on this. there are other dogs to get for protection. Bull mastiff, rotweiller, doberman, american bulldog....etc...90% of people i see get them answer it with "protection". it would be nice if they would say "looks, personality, size" or soemthing else other than just "protection"

[Wurm]

I like pits because they can handle the abuse plus i like the strength they can possess

There are only 3 dogs I like Pits Rotts & Huskys

[HalfBaked]

I don't really see why people have them as pets either.

They seem too aggressive and I hear too many horror stories coming from those types of dogs.

I don't like big dogs but if I had to get a large breed it'd be an Akita.

[Wurm]

I don't really see why people have them as pets either.

They seem too aggressive and I hear too many horror stories coming from those types of dogs.

I don't like big dogs but if I had to get a large breed it'd be an Akita.

pits are aggressive?


hahahahhaha follow the trend emo child

[ctzfinest18]

I don't really see why people have them as pets either.

They seem too aggressive and I hear too many horror stories coming from those types of dogs.

I don't like big dogs but if I had to get a large breed it'd be an Akita.

you hear the stories cant really talk until uve owned one i have 9 and have owned more than 15 not one of the have turned on me shown signs of turning on me very well behaved dogs its all about how u raise them

[Extrememustang]

I don't really see why people have them as pets either.

They seem too aggressive and I hear too many horror stories coming from those types of dogs.

I don't like big dogs but if I had to get a large breed it'd be an Akita.

A akita is worse then a pit. ALso I like pitts BUT they are a bully breed so its hard to have mor ethen one. Now I have a 215lb mastiff, big ass dog, you look at him and you get scared. What I want is another doberman,the shear height and intellgance is very nice. Also they are docile with you family and your other pets. You can have a doberman around a kitten and it want hurt it. My last one would wait till the kitten was done drinking out of HIS water bowl before he drank. Now you want something extreme get a cane or a presa,,take a pitbull and a mastiff and there you go a 185 pit.

[DnBmama05]

you're right wurm... our dog is VERY strong... she likes to hump me for some reason? but she grabs on and doesn't let go...

[2.0civic]

you're right wurm... our dog is VERY strong... she likes to hump me for some reason? but she grabs on and doesn't let go...

your dog is a lesbian...duh

[DnBmama05]

your dog is a lesbian...duh

she only uses me when my husband isn't around... i guess she's bi... she knows better than to try to hump him though

[StupidBikerBoy]

I never understood the pit thing either. why would you want an ugly dog that you had to keep your eye on?

It always seemed like a lot of people got them just cause they know most dont like them. Like a easy way they thought to get respect or something. sorta like buyin a gun and braggin to everyone. Either way I could care less unless one wonders in my direction and looks at me more than once. dead.

To each thier own

[mycuda]

Santacruz if you read my Post you know why

BUT I still like them too, just wouldnt own one again. And I think they do look awsome,just not MY kind of Dog I would want again.

[kittychick]

I'm so glad this thread was brought back today- I reread and wanted to comment on this; I guess I missed it the first time

you're right wurm... our dog is VERY strong... she likes to hump me for some reason? but she grabs on and doesn't let go...

she is challenging your postion in the house

she only uses me when my husband isn't around... i guess she's bi... she knows better than to try to hump him though

he has established his dominance over him- that's why he doesn't get humped

you should consider doing training with her; especially with a child in the house, she could start the behavior with your child- and its better to train today- then have to take her to the pound b/c she hurt your child

[The Golden Child]

to me the true pits are american staff terrier ..
my 1st puppy was when i was 10 years old ..
you hear bad storys cause bad people dont treat them right ..
i like pits as the same reason you and everyone else likes dogs ..
for the company man/woman best friends ..
they are loyal just like any other dogs from little to big doesnt matter ..

[4dmin]

i will say all dogs can be aggressive if they are taught, i think the biggest problem w/ pits is they are strong dogs who may not know their strength. my parents now own a big bulldog and that fat fucker trys to jump on you he will knock you over and he is just playing.

i remember our mastiff Jocko one time got his paw caught in between the chain length fence where the lock was, it was pretty bad my mom tried to release his paw and in such pain he bit straight through my mom hand. his teeth went into the bone. when you have a dog thats over 250lbs that shit isn't a puppy. i know mastiff are refered to as gentle giants being the biggest dogs but there were used throughout europe to hunt wild animals and during war.

but back to my point i think most people buy pits b/c they think they are scary and good for protection b/c of the known history w/ fighting... but there are many other breeds i think are far superior for protection and quite a bit smarter.

[brads94accord]

but back to my point i think most people buy pits b/c they think they are scary and good for protection b/c of the known history w/ fighting... but there are many other breeds i think are far superior for protection and quite a bit smarter.

thankyou, my opinion is they are ugly dogs and all i ever see them w/ is low income people, white trash, and people who are trying to act tough and hard to be a gansta or something they are not.

And about once a week you hear about some innocent person being attacked by one on the news.

Theres a really trashy neighborhood next to my subdivision and someone there has a pitbull who always gets loose..i almost hit him one day...he was just walking around in the middle of a busy road. I'm always worried about the little kids in my neighborhood when he gets out.

[ctzfinest18]

thankyou, my opinion is they are ugly dogs and all i ever see them w/ is low income people, white trash, and people who are trying to act tough and hard to be a gansta or something they are not.

And about once a week you hear about some innocent person being attacked by one on the news.

thats not cool not cool at all man

maybe uve jus seen them with low income ppl but if u look around trust theres not only low income ppl with them ive seen wealthy ppl back home with pitts an there not trying to act gangsta soo?

[BlkCD5]

I'm sure there are some pits out there that are nice. As for me, I already had to deal with my dog maulin the same kid's ass twice already (German sheperd/lab mix). Dumbass came into the yard, knowing the dog was roaming around. So I'd stay away from owning a pit for legal reasons.

[The Golden Child]

i will say all dogs can be aggressive if they are taught, i think the biggest problem w/ pits is they are strong dogs who may not know their strength. my parents now own a big bulldog and that fat fucker trys to jump on you he will knock you over and he is just playing.

i remember our mastiff Jocko one time got his paw caught in between the chain length fence where the lock was, it was pretty bad my mom tried to release his paw and in such pain he bit straight through my mom hand. his teeth went into the bone. when you have a dog thats over 250lbs that shit isn't a puppy. i know mastiff are refered to as gentle giants being the biggest dogs but there were used throughout europe to hunt wild animals and during war.

but back to my point i think most people buy pits b/c they think they are scary and good for protection b/c of the known history w/ fighting... but there are many other breeds i think are far superior for protection and quite a bit smarter.

my friend used to has a mastiff back in NY ..
he weighed about 265 lbs and he would knock me over all the time ..
i had a big head blue back in NY and he weighed in at 115 lbs ..
people not only think that pitbulls( mutts ) are great fighting dogs ..
they also think its cool cause they see rappers have it ..
dogs generally do not know there own strength at all ..
chihuahua come on you think them little fuckers wont harm you ..
my x gfs chihuahua plays with my 65 lb bluew fawn pitbull ..
the little fucker thinks he weights 300 plus lbs and trys to act gangsta with my dog ..
luckily my dog has not ate her yet cause they grew up together ..

p.s. also can you edit my " Ferret & Green Cheek Conure " to " FS : Ferret & Green Cheek Conure "

thanks .. bretts not doing his job ..