Pit Bull Parents have an important role!
Pit Bulls are our family and we are their voice. All dog guardians owe it to their dogs to be responsible and attentive, but Pit Bull parents have an even more important role, it is our responsibility to help them fulfill their potential and to be an advocate for these marvelous, sometimes misunderstood dogs. The first step to any good dog owner and before adopting is to understand the breed, know the breeds history and the characteristics of the breed.
Pit Bull Hill supports rescue efforts, spay neuter, education, and advocating.
Pit Bull Hill supports rescue efforts, spay neuter, education, and advocating.
Pit Bull Terrier
There is a lot of stigmas and misinformation about Pit Bulls. Pit Bull is not an official breed, but a slang, generic nickname for several breeds of dogs that resemble the same characteristics. Those breeds include but may not be limited to the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier and any mixes of those breeds. The American Bully, a fairly new breed, came from American Pit Bull Terrier stock and other bulldog breeds.
Pit Bulls are fun, comical, and affectionate dogs. They naturally friendly, active dogs that need physical exercise. They do best when they are physically and mentally challenged. Pit Bulls have a long and unique history. They are muscular, strong, blocky dogs, who are eager to please, inquisitive, and very intelligent. You can find couch potatoes, but the majority of Pit Bull Terrier-type dogs LOVE and need exercise and mental stimulation. As with any dog breed, training is a must. Pit Bulls are smart dogs that can be a bit stubborn. Training is essential so that you can control your dog, build your dogs' confidence level and provide structure.
They are though, frequently, misrepresented in the media and misunderstood by the public. No matter how great your dog is, there is a good chance you will at times, encounter people, who, based on breed, the media, or myths will be biased against the breed.
Every dog is different, even within a specific breed. For Pit Bulls some love other dogs, some may only tolerate them, or they may not like them at all. By learning your dog’s personality, what they can handle, and what they can not, you can decide what kind of situations are best for them. You can help change public perception by helping them be good dogs and breed ambassadors.
They are though, frequently, misrepresented in the media and misunderstood by the public. No matter how great your dog is, there is a good chance you will at times, encounter people, who, based on breed, the media, or myths will be biased against the breed.
Every dog is different, even within a specific breed. For Pit Bulls some love other dogs, some may only tolerate them, or they may not like them at all. By learning your dog’s personality, what they can handle, and what they can not, you can decide what kind of situations are best for them. You can help change public perception by helping them be good dogs and breed ambassadors.
