Although most people believe that the term Pit Bull
applies to one specific breed of dog , it is actually a
general term that can refer to a number of breeds
including the American Pit Bull terrier, the American
Staffordshire terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, as well as
others.

Regardless of the title you prefer, controversy is
practically synonymous with the Pit Bull name.



It is far past time that we put negative myths about Pit
Bulls to rest. Check out these 5 common myths and
share them with everyone you know! No dog should have
to suffer because of our ignorance.



1. Pit Bulls Have Locking Jaws

Part of the reason that people fear Pit Bulls is the myth
that they can lock their jaws when they bite. The concern
is that if a Pit Bull were to bite a person, it would be near
impossible to get the dog off, leading to fatal injuries.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence to
suggest that Pit Bulls can lock their jaws once they’ve
gotten a hold of something. Although some critics
dispute that the Pit Bull can be trained to “not let go”
and act in an aggressive manner, they cannot “lock” their
jaws. In fact, according to top veterinarians , no dog
breed is capable of locking their jaw.


2. Pit Bulls Have the Strongest
Bite Force of Any Breed
A dog’s bite force is often determined by several factors.
Dr. Brady Barr of National Geographic tested the bite
force of the American Pit Bull terrier, the German
Shepherd, and the Rottweiler and found that the Pit Bull
actually had the least bite force of the three. Despite
dozens of statistics published yearly by various sources
citing the Pit Bull breed as the leading cause of bites in
the country, these reports are often unreliable. There is
no evidence to show that Pit Bulls actually bite people
more than any other breed.


3.Pit Bulls can “Turn” on Their
Guardians Without Warning

Pit Bulls that are raised in loving and stable
environments have the ability to be just as successful as
any other dog. On the other hand, a dog that is raised in
an abusive or unstable environment will certainly be
more inclined to display acts of aggression; this does
not mean that a Pit Bull is more like to “turn” on their
guardian more than any other dog, however.
More importantly, many dogs will display behavioral
signs signifying the potential for aggression prior to the
attack, Pit Bulls included. These behaviors may vary and
can at times be subtle or misinterpreted, but they are
displayed nonetheless.
There is no measure that indicates Pit Bulls are
inherently aggressive; those that do display aggressive
behaviors are often victims of abusive owners who have
trained them to act in this way. When a dog does suffer
from some form of aggression, options are available.
There are many groups that are successful in
rehabilitating dogs and when owners are willing to put in
the effort and work with the trainers, those dogs can
make wonderful loving pets. As Sam Basso simply
states, “Almost all forms of aggression can be controlled
through training and supervision. If this wasn’t so, then
we couldn’t use dogs to do police work.”



4. Pit Bulls are the Most
Dangerous Breed

It’s estimated that there are 70 million homeless dogs
and cats in the United States, with only six to eight
million surrendered to shelters every year. Of those six
to eight million, one in four animals surrendered to
shelters is a Pit Bull, likely because these dogs are
falsely listed as “world’s most dangerous breed” by a
number of unreliable media outlets. These groups often
assert that Pit Bulls are responsible for more bite-related
fatalities than any other breed. However, the American
Veterinary Medical Association has publicly stated that it
isn’t possible to calculate accurate bite rates for breeds,
“[because] mixed breeds are commonly described as
purebreds … [and] the actual number of bites that occur
in a community is not known … if they did not result in
serious injury.”
Although Pit Bulls have been responsible for attacks on
humans and animals, other breeds like the Chow Chow ,
Husky , Doberman , German Shepherd and Rottweiler have
also been implicated in similar attacks. The difference is
that the media tends to sensationalize Pit Bulls more
frequently, likely to play off existing tensions/fears
regarding these dogs.




5. Pit Bulls Aren’t Good With Kids
or Other Animals

Pit Bulls who are properly socialized and confident are
fully capable of cohabitating peacefully with children and
other animals – as with every other dog breed. There is
no evidence to suggest that Pit Bulls are simply not good
with children because of their breed. In fact, Pit Bull’s
are historically known for being “ nanny ” dogs due to
their loyalty and gentleness around children. The
American Temperament Testing Society (ATTS) tested
over 122 different dog breeds to evaluate
their aggression, skittishness, and ability to differentiate
between threatening and non-threatening humans. The
Pit Bull was awarded a score of 86 percent out of 100 for
good temperament, making them the second most
tolerant breed after Golden Retrievers.
With that being said, precaution should always be taken
when allowing a child to interact with a dog, regardless
of the breed.




www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/commons-myths-that-fuel-wrongful-stigmas-against-pit-bulls/

Can't own any cos I don't like the look naturally.

I have a friendly Pitbull. She's good with kids and everyone. There are no bad dogs, but bad owners.

sewentybaba:
I have a friendly Pitbull. She's good with kids and everyone. There are no bad dogs, but bad owners.

Good talk.

Talking of locked jaws, not in the context with which you've used it. Have you ever seen a pitbull bite a tyre? Try taking it away from the dog and see what it means by 'locked jaws'

Now imagine all that strength caught up in your legs. And someone trying to pull you in rescue. Bros all your leg go tia...

And yeah, pitbulls snap at their owners. That's more of a handler problem and nt the dog. Bt any other breed would pass...not the pitbull.

And lastly, don't trust ANY breed of dog with a baby that loves to cry! Best advice! ‎