New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the unpopularopinion community. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a bit of a goofball. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Both can BE aggressive, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a lot more rare. Find more subreddits like r/pitbulls -- /r/dogs is a discussion-based subreddit, meant for asking questions, sharing information, and learning about our beloved canine companions and related dog-centric topics. The same thing used to be a popular argument about dobermans, german shepherds, or rottweilers. Pitbulls are dogs for idiots. It's possible to raise them right for sure. This may not be the best comparison, but it’s kind of like a human who genetically has sociopathy running in their family: if they weren’t raised right, the trait will be “woken” up. And people want to force these dogs into being family pets - an environment that they are completely unsuited to. 1. Their owners are just as lame. After the second dog, he can’t self-calm, remaining very highly aroused and (I think, reading this handler’s comments) borderline aggressive even toward the handler. That’s not true. Then that dog is a killer pit bull. Dobs, GSDs, rotts weren’t bred to fight but to guard. But I also wanted to mention something else - pit bulls are tragedies for themselves, as well as for others. An 11-year-old boy was in surgery after a dog "viciously" attacked him — and authorities say the quick actions of an off-duty Boston cop are all that stopped it from being even worse. Pit bulls account for the vast majority of fatal dog attacks, causing 71 percent of fatalities between 2011 and 2017, according to the victims group, DogsBite.org. Adorable, cute, social, sweet, friendly, sweet… I particularly like the cleverness of the wording for “he has been nothing but social, sweet and super friendly since arriving here at the shelter!” which neatly dodges the fact that he killed a dog before arriving at the shelter. This person notes very high arousal, from having difficulty leashing him to having difficulty leaving his kennel at the end of his outing. Pitbulls are aggressive and muscular dogs, this is probably highly related. Oh come on in China dog fighting rings we had breed HUGE Pitbulls, in fact, its a new distinct breed because of that. The disparate history of pit bulls The perception of the pit bull dog has varied greatly from decade to decade, with the breed gaining notoriety in the early 1900s. Pit bulls adopted from DAP will get a breed-restricted license. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PIT DEFENDERS, ANYTHING REMOTELY PRO-PIT OR TROLLS. On June 2, Tiger’s notes include being very reactive when passing a dog inside a fenced area. February 2020 - a 70lb adult male pit bull is brought into ACCT by a police officer. This type of dog often encompasses four different actual breeds: the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, the Staffordshire bull terrier and the American bully. So are a handful of other breeds and mixed breeds. I agree, they are tragic - and a tragedy entirely of human making. I love dogs, and i do feel bad for pit bulls. Thousands of pit bulls in metro Denver are getting a reprieve from long-standing laws that target them, and the change of heart towards the dogs is happening with speed. More muscles means more testosterone, more testosterone more aggressive. That’s why people are always like “but my pittie is so cute and sweet she would never hurt a fly! It’s the same with pitbulls, they bred the most aggressive muscular dogs and ended up with the monster traits and high aggressiveness. They never kill, never bark, never attack unless ordered to! The cop describes the pit bull as seemingly fine, without aggression. I feel ya I don’t like them either. Pit bull-type dogs pass this test around 80 percent of the time. This is questionably unpopular. Shitbull nutters worship the flying spaghetti pitbull in the sky that does not exist. Pit bulls were originally used for bull- and bear-baiting, and later were bred to fight dogs in an arena. I gets people more wound up than racism. This is a dangerous myth. The pit bull is a type, like the “hound” rather than an actual breed. This is probably the most unpopular opinion of all. No matter how “sweet” their owners say they are. Come down to ACCT Philly to meet this sweet guy today! The breeds i work with all have intense hard-wired drive that needs to be embraced & applied to an appropriate “outlet”. These dogs are suffering, clearly anxious about small moving things (whether that be children or other dogs) and can’t tolerate it. If not, they’re perfectly fine. But then one day they will just snap and kill or maim someone. A subreddit for discussing the inherent dangers of pit bulls, exposing the pro-pit propaganda lobby, and debunking lies about the supposed "nanny dog". If a dog is mistreated or abused and taught to be aggressive it will be. February 2020 - a 70lb adult male pit bull is brought into Philadelphia's open-admission animal shelter, Animal Care and Control, by a police officer. They’re aggressive when they weren’t raised right. I also have a 7yo dog as well, she’s my best friend. In between, he fixates on and arouses into aggression first one dog, then a second. But Tiger was social, was wiggly and friendly to people. That's where you lose me. Nicknamed “America’s dog,” and favored for its remarkable loyalty and affability, images of the breed were everywhere. Spark some discussions! Next decade will be bullmastiffs, Australia ridgebacks or boxers that are evil. Today we’re continuing our look at the pit bull breed. On June 5, Tiger’s handler appears to have serious reservations about his behavior. That should be a highly adoptable dog, a dog who goes to a home and makes someone very happy while living a good long life. Pit Bull + Australian Cattle Dog. Pit bulls are the No. They were bred to be killers. Sometimes I wonder HOW the hell anyone could think pits are " cute" in any way. I can usually respect unpopular opinions, but the issue is always when the OP decides to insult people. More posts from the BanPitBulls community. I love pittys, I bet yours is adorable. Being in the home and outside are two different worlds. They are the chosen fighting dog because they do not let off any warning that they will attack. It’s a popular argument because facts and statistics back it up. And she has 12% pit bull in her but you’d never know haha. An adoption ad is written: Meet the adorable Tiger! They literally break through fences to attack, if that’s not crippling anxiety idk what is. I work in healthcare and I've treated more people for gunshot wounds and car accidents than dog attacks. Just like dobermans, German shepards, rottweilers, in the past. They will say that all dogs are the same in one breath and then in the next breath say that Chihuahuas bite more than pitbulls, totally showing they have no logic. The name no doubt is an affectionate take on the brindle coat; the namer appears not to have considered the appropriateness of naming a killer dog after a predator. He will repay you with love and snuggles. Unfulfilled pitfighting dogs will make their own “outlet” when the duped unsuspecting adopter takes them to the park or to “play” with the neighbors dogs. On the BSL Census website itself , clicking on a state brings you to a page listing all the instances of BSL in that state. The American Pit Bull Terrier is technically the only true pit bull, although the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are often referred to as pit bulls. Making ridiculous excuses for them is no kindness, it's actually cruel in a less obvious way. Saw a post that had to be a joke about le nanny dog. My 7yo pit Riley is the sweetest thing and I don't think you could see that aggression in her that you speak of. Vet staff and Lifesaving departments concur; he’s lovable and friendly. If not, they’re perfectly fine. Pibble nutters only believe in anecdotal evidence not statistics. I’m glad to see Pit bull owners like you that take the extra precautionary for raising a Pit bull, they can be good dogs but like you said you can’t expect a Pit bull to be a lab or retriever. Nope, they’re twisted reality has morphed into a bad disney acid trip. Every terrier breed is just a dog until someone gets bit. You be cautious around all strange animals. But that doesn’t change my overall feelings of them being dangerous which is why I would never personally own one and I haven’t been around any in about 10 years. Here are 40 cute photos of Pit Bulls mixed with other breeds. Got a burning unpopular opinion you want to share? Bored herders will end up herding (& ya maybe nipping) the kids, we fully prepare new owners to prevent this. Shitbull nutters do not believe in facts and statistics. What makes any other dog different? Photo Credit: Working Terriers. Let’s take a look at the four breeds that often fall under the label pit bull. What is the best thing to do if a pit bull — or several pit bulls — comes charging at you? Pitbulls are by far the most disciplined dogs in the whole ring even though when engaging in a fight they are prone to going slightly overboard. The attack unfolded after a pit bull terrier became agitated during a loud argument between two people in a home, police say. Also, pits were still seen as a menace 200~ years ago. Please make sure to upvote well written unpopular/controversial opinions, and downvote badly written opinions OR popular opinions. A volunteer evaluates Tiger as loose, wiggly and social, interested in a cat but easily redirected. Mar 22, 2018 - Explore Rob Bergeron's board "PitBull", followed by 1791 people on Pinterest. But at the end of the day they might still kill you . The pit bull is given an ID number and name, ACCT-A-64904 and Tiger. Humans aren't enough. This is a very ugly story, in that Tiger should never have been available for adoption or rescue. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts But the arousal levels and the related high aggression - that abnormal, breed-specific predatory behavior pattern directed at other dogs - doomed him. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. While Pit Bulls, including blue & red nose pits, are fairly healthy overall, like all dogs they are more prone to certain health problems. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I don’t like them but I would never mistreat one. American Pit Bull Terrier. Talk to ER doctors and nurses, they will tell you pits send people to the ER more than any other animal. Nothing has changed. Pitbull-type dogs make outstanding canine citizens and are loving companions in millions of U.S. households. Even then, if there are too many ppl in the home (god forbid some people are visitors) it could attack too. Press J to jump to the feed. You cannot trust them around kids. Sick of the breed and the crowd that worships it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts The pit bull is given an ID … It's inhumane to everyone involved. Handler appears to have been dedicated to good handling, stayed with Tiger to help him calm down before leaving kennel. He has been nothing but social, sweet and super friendly since arriving here at the shelter! This is a screenshot of the BSL Census map, so it's non-interactive. He has so much love to give he just needs a family all of his own to give it to! I agree, I don’t trust pits. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I don’t want to ruin your mood but it doesn’t matter if she’s the sweetest, sweet pits attack too. Dogs in general were bred to assist in hunting, whether that be by killing or by alerting. They need these dogs to portray a stupid image. Robin has been rescuing, rehabilitating and advocating for Pit Bulls for over 10 years, and she has worked with thousands of Pit Bulls. Height: 17 to 21 inches Weight: 30 to 60 pounds Life Span: 10 to 15 years. Its to bad all the low iq morons get pits just to prove a point..sometimes at the expense of their childs life. 1 canine killers of other people's pets and animals, killing more than 75% of those killed by a dog. If your post is political and was not caught in the filter, please post it in the politics megathread at the top of the sub. They are inherently dangerous. r/pitbulls_in_partyhats: Press J to jump to the feed. I’ve been around several that were fine. Just because some owners try to provide a loving home, it means sure ok, when the pit is in the home maybe it’ll behave ok, but when they’re outside with distractions, not a chance. By David Struett @dstru312 Updated Dec 22, 2020, 12:56pm CST Square peg - round hole... pit mommy rescuers are not dog pros or even dog lovers, they barely seem to understand anything about dogs in general, or have enough care & respect for dogs to learn. Pits were still seen as a menace in the past. The cop describes the pit bull as seemingly fine, without aggression. I also have a 7yo dog as well, she’s my best friend. We bred them to fight other dogs, so of course they are aggressive to other dogs. Maybe it's like seeing a big scary psycho guy like Mike Tyson playing with birds or bunnies? No more comments are made on Tiger’s record until June, as the city begins to cautiously re-open. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts American Pit Bull Terrier dog, photo by Ivanova N / Shutterstock.com (probably not the same one that wrestled Aubrey Sitterson) "Yesterday, on a walk, a loose pit bull… r/Pitbull: For any "bully" breed of dog. And she has 12% pit bull … Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I can see presa canarios and dogo argentinos being an issue, though, since they’re both canarian and argentinian pit bulls respectively. Robin Rock is the founder and director of Measle’s Animal Haven Pit Bull Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rescue and sanctuary consisting of foster homes in Central Ohio. Ridgebacks, bullmastiffs and boxers will never be “evil” since they weren’t bred to fight either. I never trust pits. Pit bulls face discrimination despite their loyal and loving nature. Yes there are obviously good pit bulls out there but I’ve seen way too many horror stories. It’s a sick, twisted game of eugenics we’ve been playing with dogs for hundreds of thousands of years. They were bred to fight, but if they’re raised correctly, they are also perfectly fine. We built them for that, they dont fight out of fear or confusion, it makes them feel good in a deeply hard-wired way... the “bad owners” are anyone trying to force them into unnatural situations & then blaming them for acting on their nature.... “nature” barf i know, its not natural for any other normal dog- but we made them that way, and if there is no safe place for them in our modern world we need to restrict breeding & let them die out... “naturally” ... its the only truly “humane” path. reddit.com In decades past, the American pit bull was a canine icon. They want to kill other dogs. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. They consistently achieve excellent temperament scores, are successful as service dogs, therapy dogs, K9 police dogs, and as family pets.Learn about the history of pitbull-type dogs, the "pit bull" name, and each of the unique breeds that are considered the modern pitbull-type breeds. The term "pit bull" doesn't actually refer to a specific breed of dog. This is February 17, 2020. Dogs who seriously attack or kill other dogs are not adoptable. It is very sad as dogs are social animals. Stream Pit Bulls & Parolees FREE with Your TV Subscription! You’ll know, if you read our Breed Spotlight post about pit bulls, that the term “pit bull” isn’t actually a breed at all, but an umbrella term for a family of breeds.In that post, I mentioned that pit bulls don’t have a ton of health problems. Not the dogs fault in most cases. COVID is slowly building. Within a month, the city of Philadelphia has gone into lockdown, volunteers are barred from the shelter and the shelter begins operating at skeleton crew levels to create social distancing. Hi everyone! Here it is, laid out in blue and orange: A map of all the places in this country where folks with pit bulls are best to avoid. Actually refer to a specific breed of dog and sweet she would never mistreat one as... 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