American Pitbull Terrier

I agree all dogs can turn and it depends on the owner but american pitbulls turn quite easily they are not to be trusted around children this inflict from telly has made them out to be hard dogs and nasty but some of them can be soft just around children i wouldnt risk it.

American Pitbull Terrier - ALL breeds are capable of biting someone (not just pit bulls) infact out of all the people I've ever known to get bitten, they have most always been other breeds and not a pit bull. I feel it's all in the owner and how they raise the dog from a pup. The pit bull is a loyal human being lover.

These dogs have had a bad name with the press due to the vicious fighting dogs attacking young children to old ladies.

I have owned many pitbulls and my dad has owned loads too and the only one who was ever bit was the one who we found.

i am actually only 14 but i have a love for dogs and these are my favourite breed these dogs will continuously do the things he knows you love e.g running around wildly makes you live he will NOT stop running I mean WILL NOT stop running

they are great dogs for sports and activities the best one is a motorbike/car tire hanging they will stay there all day and night if you get them to clock onto the fact that its good for them also pitbulls are ultimate they will not give in if you are playing tug of war with your pet they will continuously pull.

to me i think these dogs are good for males.

an old lady should stick with the small dogs as they need a lot of walking and sporty activities e.g chasing your bike while hanging on the rope tied to it where as a jack russel will happily sleep on your sofa/couch.

pitbulls are the ultimate dogs.

Be informed before you make a bad decision give pit bulls a chance any dog can bite and most of my dogs have bit me when i tried to grab there food bowl and they were not pit's ...my pit bull is actually the only one who take treats out of my hands without biting the other three 2 pound maltese bite it out of my hand.

When I was 10 years old I was attacked by a neighborhood pitbull who's owners routinely let it run loose in the neighborhood. Ever since I have had a hatred and fear of the breed. I don't really know why, but I began looking into them again about 3 years ago, and as luck would have it a pitbull puppy from a broken home was taken in by my girlfriend and I. We also own 3 other different breed of dogs, so we did as much research as possible before accepting what I viewed as a safety risk to me and my family. Well, now I can tell you that our pit is the most well behaved, loyal, loving, and all around best dog I have ever dealt with. We raised her exactly as our other dogs, in a warm, loving environment. As a former victim of a dog attack, I cannot believe where I am today! It truly is a responsible owner issue, not the breed. We have gotten involved with many other good pitbull owners since, and it really is sad how so many bad owners give this wonderful dog a bad rep! I'm not some activist or pitbull extremist or anything, I just had my eyes opened recently and wanted to share with anyone who would listen, as to what a truly wonderful breed this can be. Our pit is GREAT around children and even strangers! Another great point is their endurance. If you like to jog or cycle with a dog, this is an excellent choice. We get tired LONG before our pit does and even though she can go all day, she is just as happy to spend the day on the couch with us. As long as we're together, she's in heaven....

Why, after the recent death of a young child, and the many attacks publicised around Pitbull Terriers, can anyone say that these dogs are safe around children? These dogs are by their very nature at potential time bomb. They may have been trained correctly, but is the risk really worth it?

I have personally known one American Pitbull Terrier, who was very loving and loyal to it's family. It had to be shot and killed to release it's mouth from an innocent person. My husband, who works in law enforcement, was attacked by 2 pitbulls while investigating reports of neighbors seeing these pitbulls eat their own pets. They should all be destroyed and made illegal.

I have been around Pitbull Terriers for years, and they make great pets. They get bad press, and actually are OK if they are well trained early! They do eat a lot though!

As a SPCA volunteer for nearly a decade now, I have been working with a wide variety of breeds. Of all of them, the American Pitbull Terrier has got to be my favourite. Despite the fact that many of these dogs I've worked with were abused, they still remain exceedingly loving and loving.

The American Pitbull Terrier is very fun loving and has zest for life. I've owned different breeds put none can compare to my Pitbulls. They're great with children and can take children's rough play. Must be well trained and socialized because can be dog aggressive, not the same thing people agression which is very rare with most Pits. Needs much time and affection can suffer from seperation anxiety. When you have meet one you'll be in love with them. Needs lots of physical activities to burn energy and mental challenges so they won't think of ways to escape. I recommend a six foot fence at least some can jump that when they put their mind to it. This is a great breed.