Are pitbull puppies violent or dangerous?

I plan to get a pit who is 8 weeks everone tellin me its goanna turn on me I have a 2year old thats why kinda weiry about it I also plan to have him near poodles that my parents own if I raise him arround other dogs will he attack them when he is older or attack me I plan to raise him to be a baby everone keeps telling me bad stuff ya know help please

A pitbull? Yeah those dogs are very violent. My neighbor has one and it attacked someone. They almost died! I would deffinitley NOT recommend them, especially if you have a child! Your kid is much much more important than getting the wrong breed. Also they are known for turning on their owners/family. I would recommend getting a lab! They are so protective, loving and loyal! But its your choice in the end. But yeah, please really think it over about getting a pit bull, they are not a kind/gentle breed of dog. Oh, and YES even if you train him, he will most likely still turn on the other dogs/poodles/animals too.

Btw, even if you hear other people tell you that their dogs (that are pitbulls) are good, doesnt mean that yours will be. I have heard so so so so many times, that they attacked an elderley woman, and also a 5 yeah old kid. He was just walking to his friends house across the street and the pitbull attacked him! He didnt die, but only because another neighbor had to come and restrain the dog. He was going to shoot it too. The kid was very badly injured. I felt so bad for him. He was mauled very badly. AND the pitbull didnt even have a reason to do it. He had never done it before, he just was unpredictable.
Hope I helped! Good Luck!

This is from the UK and says it all.. yes they are classed as dangerous. Pitballs in the UK have to be muzzelled and I believe castrated or spayed to avoid breeding. There was a series of viscious attacks on children that lead up to this ban.

The government has taken several steps to try to crack down on those who breed and trade dangerous dogs, as well as those who own them

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 is the most prominent of the various laws that cover dog ownership in the UK.

The act bans the breeding and sale or exchange of four kinds of dog - pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosas, the Dogo Argentinos, and the Fila Brasileiros. Cross-breeds of those dogs are covered by the law.

Yes, Pitbulls are dangerous. My neighbor across the street from me had a pitbull that had 8 puppies. That dog must have gone mad. The ordinance officer picked him up aftrer he attacked a child next door. He also picked up the 8 puppies. I don't understand if you have a 2 yr old and have heard stories about pitbulls, why you would even consider getting one. I would take Macy's advice and get a gentle & loving dog.

Why even take the chance your 2 year old might get hurt or worse ?

Dear njb1982,
Here are examples of dangerous dog laws that have been passed this year:

In Kansas City, MO, the city council passed a law that requires all pit bulls to be spayed or neutered. Breeders will also have to install fencing and keep records about anyone who buys a puppy. Fourteen more animal control officers will be hired.

Overland Park, Kansas banned pit bulls in July. Current owners were allowed to keep the dogs they had, and a July 27, 2006 deadline to register their pit bulls.

Owners in Illinois who allow dangerous dogs to run loose or who do not enclose, spay, or neuter an animal that injures or kills someone will face prison time. Felons are also not allowed to own dangerous dogs.
Sue...good luck

I don't know what the deal with pit bulls is. Years ago they were considered one of the best dog breeds to own. Now they seem too unpredictable. There are so many cases of dogs that were docile and loving their whole life without warning turning on owners or their children.

A lot of people claim the breed is just misunderstood. I know I wouldn't chance it.

I think any dog (like a pitbull) gets a bad rep from chance instances where those breeds are put into incompetent owners' hands and based on how they were brought up, become violent and attack people. There's a lot of factors that go along with creating a dog's temperament other than predisposition. There's so many factors that go into creating a dog's temperament other than the genetic predisposition that comes along with the breed. Just as there are so many cases of dogs being bad, there are cases of dogs with a 'dangerous' temper being really docile and loving and staying that way.

I don't honestly think you can look at the TV or read the newspaper and make a valid judgement about buying any breed of dog on those stories about people who own fighting dogs and get caught. Each case is individual, and you really have to put your own efforts into making your own dog act how you want it to. Just as humans teach their children to behave.

My best friend has a 1 year old female pitbull and it's the sweetest dog I've ever met. She's very submissive and just like a child. She listens and obeys exceptionally well. I mean, I get on the floor and play with her all the time and all she ever does is try to kiss and lick me. So I can't really understand this whole 'pitbulls are bad and evil' bandwagon everyone is jumping on. And that's the general consensus of all the people who own pitbulls.

It's going to be very different if you buy an aged pitbull vs. a puppy. With an older dog, it's usually already set its ways and formed its habits. When you get a puppy, you can train it and teach it how you wish (with effort!!) which means if you raise it around dogs and correct any bad behavior that sparks, you can probably teach it to be friendly towards other dogs. How the dog acts is largely based on the human factor of it.

Me and my friend's pitbull.

I have had pit bulls for 15 years. They have slept with my children as they were growing up. They are now grown and on their own. I have two pitbulls that sleep with me and the kitten every night. They're good with the ferret and the other animals that share our home. These dogs are fantastic dogs - when bred right. When responsible people do it the right way. In-breeding (which is often done by backyard breeders and puppy mills) are the biggest problem. You get unpredictable behaviors and sometimes dangerous animals. Go with someone who can prove the lines are clean. Ask for papers. Ask to see mom and dad. The living quarters they keep will give you a clue. Is the home clean? Are the dogs kept well? What kind of food are they eating. Are the parents keep up on with shots and medications such as Frontline and heartguard?

Yes...they can be dangerous in the wrong hands, but take your precautions and you can be pretty sure you will have the best dog you will ever be blessed to call a companion.

Here are a couple of websites to help inform you more on this fantastic breed.
http://www.workingpitbull.com/
http://www.badrap.org/rescue/owning.cfm
http://www.pitbulllovers.com/
http://www.heartsofgoldpitrescue.petfinder.com
http://www.pbrc.net/email.html
http://bless-the-bullys.tripod.com

pitbulls are no different than any other dog. mean people own mean dogs period. I have owned nothing but pit pretty much my whole life nad because my dad and I have been responsible owners I have never had a problem.

just look at how dangerous this dog is

oh yeah sur ethis dog is a killer

awww

yeah this is real violent

a true killer

Pictures don't mean anything sgt harris, just like when a person smiles into a camera, that doesn't mean they are happy. Are you the one trying to argue with Macy, very mature. You're a grown man (I think), you should know better!

That is Macy's opinion and also mine too, if we don't RECOMMEND them you shouldn't be immature about it and say that stuff. I think a vet doctor knows more than you, if they say that pitbulls are one of the most dangerous dogs, they are.

Choice between child or dog = no brainer

Why even take the chance your 2 year old might get hurt or worse ?

I think they are dangerous and to big to handle. But even the dogs with the meanest reputation can be nice if tratede properly. It is a very controversial issue. If I were you, I would NOT get the dog. They are trying to outlaw the where I live, and I hope they do. People in my neightborhood are constantly getting attacked by pit bulls b/c other people don't keep them chained up or in their yard. They attack everyone and they killed my cats and my dog! I hate pit bulls! Plus, they're really ugly.

They are only dangerous if they are trained to be.
Our family pit bull loves kids. The worst she would do is lick them to death or accidentally knock them over.
Pit bulls have a bad rep because of bad owners.

it all depemds on how you raise them!!! I have one and he's a baby'!

No, not all pit bulls are mean. It all depends on how the dog has been raised. It is always best to get any type of dog when it is still a puppy, no matter whether it was a chihuahua or a pit bull. That way the dog and the child can grow together. I had a pit bull for 10 years before he died. We got him when he was a puppy and he proctected me and my sister, and yes we were the ages of 1 & 5 when we got him. He did not like if mom or dad tried to correct us. My dad and his friends did fight them, which I know now as a an adult is very wrong, but that never made him turn on us. Their was also a time when a we were outside playing a strange dog came up to me and my sister and was snarling and growling, and the pit bull went and defended us. He was a very good dog, never hurt anyone, and unless told or thought some was in harm's way hurt another animal. Now, I have a 6 year old and would not think twice about buying a pit bull pup. Me & my husband argue about it all the time. But if they are raised good and showed loved and showed not to be aggresive then they are wonderful dogs. I know right now my Chihuahua would bite me faster than my rottweiler. So goes to show you that all big dogs are not mean.

I myself have ptbull, and in the uk pitbull only have to be muzzled if they have beentested and certified dangerous... my own pitbal is daft as anything, pitbulls are only dangerous when they are trained to be!! LIKE ANY DOG!!!

Pitbulls are NOT dangerous, it is the owner that causes these dogs to get bad reputations. Like every other breed it depends on how you raise the dog, and if you raise it around other dogs and introduce it to children/socialize the dog then he will be better behaved. I have 3 pits, one APBT one Blue pit and on pit/lab mix. My dogs do get deffensive when they feel threatened ( like any animal) but a child could break into our house and not get harmed because we have trained our dogs to never be aggressive towards children. Please if you are going to get a pit don't fight it or mistreat it owners like that are giving my dogs a bad name.

There are no violent or dangerous breeds of dogs. Just violent and dangerous people. A dog is like a child you mold it to be what you want it to be.

I had had pitbulls puppies as young as three weeks and they werent violent it all depends on how the owner raises them. I personally thing there lovely. I also have friends that have pitbulls that are from 3 to 6 years and act like puppys there very gentle even to strangers. like I say it all depends on the owner.

Have you ever had a dog before? I'm only asking because experience counts for much in dog ownership...Pitbulls, Rotties, German Shepherds, Dobermans are gladiator type dogs...they are bred to be dominant...they are also, high energy, high intelligence...if you've never owned a dog of your own, maybe a Pit wouldn't be the best choice for you.

I haven't decided if it's bad people or purely ignorant people who have done the most damage to the Pitbulls...the dogs themselves, are the only innocent parties in any Pitbull legislation. I see a lot of ignorance in this thread. People used to make dogs work...all the breeds you see above had jobs in some form or another...now people either want to treat them like 'children', or hold them in 'couch potato' mode. Has anyone ever noticed when you read about a Pitbull attack, that it's usually 2 or more dogs...?

If I were you, I'd get educated on the breed...only get your dog from a reputable breeder, one where you can see the parents...BOTH OF THEM...

phrannie

Pitbulls have been bred to be a fighting breed in some hands. I have heard of people that bred for only fighting and would actually kill off the docile puppies. This is what you may incounter.

I believe that the dog is not what has caused this animal to be unpredictable or vicious, it is people.

Any breed may be vicious in the wrong hands. I recently rescued a young Bichon that had never been handled. He never bit me but my husband not thinking chased him and grapped at him one day right after I got him. He torn into my husband and was like a chain saw. After that he got my husband again because of then being afraid of him.

So the point in the above story is any dog not treated or handled correctly can be vicious. But the poor Pitbull having been bred for fighting and also for his jaw that is so dangerous has many strikes against it. If you are not experienced with this bred or dogs of this size or temperment, stay away. Get a family dog bred for the family not to fight.

Man has created and mis-understood this dog and now the dog has to suffered but also its victims some with their life.

Learn your breed.

it all depends on how you raise them people classify them as dangerous becausause they were bread(sp*) to be guard dogs my brother and sister both got there pitbulls in the ghetto when they wer pups and yes as babies when not knowing better the can apply a lot more force with there jaw than that of a full grown dog that is a different kind I personally think that whoever tells you that all pitbulls are dangerous is a lier and there storys cant back anything up they dont attact for no reason there is a reason evrytime even if its not a very good reson that just shows that the owner is not very good at training my brother likes his to be all mocho but his fiance cuddles him and he looks llike a baby so his personality changes but my sisters is a huge suck but they like to guard there owners or people in the family a lot and there very playfull and dont know there own strength so be carefull but there just like any other dog

I OWN 2 PITBULLS AND 2 SHIHTZU AND ONE CAT AND THEY ALL GET ALONG. THEY ARE THE BEST DOGS THAT YOU CAN EVER GET. I ALSO HAVE A DAUGHTER AND THEY LOVE HER. ITS JUST THE WAY YOU RAISE THE PITBULLS.. I WOULDN'T TRADE MINE FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD...

abslolutely not... a dog is only as good as its owner... I have had several pitbulls... and they have all grown old without any incidents. We had a dalmation mix that attacked the paperboy and became threatening ... I think she went nuts from having her first litter on her first heat... because she is the only dog we had that got 'weird'/// its unfair that pitbulls get a bad rap.. yes they are dog agressive.. but can be socialized... I now have a pitbull rottweiler mix who is the nicest dog to everyone. He is two.

something else you should know if you are going to get a dog.. any dog,.. and that is POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT!!!... never never never hit your dog to discipline it. if your dog does not fear you, he wil lbe loyal and perfect ine very way... but if you instill fear, he will not trust you... just like people...
all those pitbull naysayers dont have pitbulls of their own or have no business owning a dog of any breed in the first place.
and one more thing... watch the dog whisperer. Pay attention to his lessons. He will teach you that it is the owner, not the dog that needs to learn how to behave... if you notice ,,, most of Cesar's dogs are pits and pit mixes... any dog, but especially bully breeds need a lot of interacting and dedication. If you are willing to make your dog your best friend and constant companion, you cant go wrong. and that goes for ANY BREED... even loopy dalmations

I used to feel that pitbulls could be and were loving dogs. That they were only catagorized as mean and vicous. That changed a couple of days ago though. My cousin was walking my pug down a friendly neighborhood street, with children running around. There was no beware of dog sign yet they had a dangerous dog that ran lose. Needless to say he ran out of the house and attacked my dog, and this wasnt the first time he attacked a dog. What if its a child next time? The owner claims him to be a nice dog. Miracoulsey my dog is alive, his side is torn up though and we have hundred of dollars in vet bills. I dont think that pittbulls are proper pets, they can change its in there blood to be attack dogs.

Sorry about the bad spelling

Some can be very mean but it just depends on how you raise them.Most mean pitbulls dont get enough TLC so they are mean.Just make sure you get them as a puppy and give them lots of TLC!

any dog can be damgerous t really depends on the owners and the dogs overall personality.

Pit bulls were actually bred to be kind to humans. I volunteered at a shelter than took in pitties and they truly are the sweetest, goofiest, very loving dogs!

Listen, if I trained by chihuhua to be a viscious killer since Day 1, it would turn out to be that. Pitties love their owners so much, they'd do anything for them, and they are very smart dogs. Thus, they are easily trained to fight when they fall into the wrong hands and have a high tolerance for pain as well. This poor breed is a victim of rotten people who use them to bet and make money off the poor dogs
pain. All but 2 of Michael Vicks pitties found homes, you know!

so in answer to your question based on experience is no no no!!!

IM pretty sick of people running around talking about how violent these animals are. So I figured id list some facts.

1.The American Temperament Testing Society shows a pass percentage of 84.1% for pit bulls, which is slightly higher than the Golden Retriever at 83.8%. http://www.atts.org/statistic Bryanrd (talk) 04:28, 11 January 2008 (UTC)

2. APBTs (American Pit bull terriers)were never bred for human aggression or guarding behavior.

3. APBTs were never bred for dog fighting. People chose to take these animals because of there strenght and look and misused them, to fight other APBTs. This could be done with anydog.

4. They enjoy the company of humans and are notorious for their loyalty to their masters, even giving their lives for them.

5. AKC lists APBT as one of only 3 breeds that are 'great with children'

I have 2 pit bulls. my oldest one is 2 years old. I just had a baby and she is great with him. she knows she cant play with him and she has to be gentle with him. she has never been mean with anyone or any animal. I also have one of her puppies. he is also a great dog. he just doesnt have the baby concept. he has to be watched. he will jump on my son and lick him. pitbulls ARE NOT MEAN!!! it is how they are raised. back in the day pits were raised to fight. it all depends on how they are raised.I spent a lot of time with my dog and she is very spoiled. she goes on car rides with us and even sleeps on the bed.I got her when she was just a baby and she has been so wonderful. and yes they are protective but she has never attacked. she will just bark. so I dont think you have anything to worry about.

its not the dogs that are violent its how there rasied..

I hate hearing how people think pits are mean dogs. I had a poodle when I was little and that dog was hateful and mean. I had a pit when I got older and my son was born. That turned out to be the best dog I have ever had. pits can be mean if their owners train them that way and so can any other dog. Pits can be gentle just like any other dogs. If you raise them right they will be a great dog for you and the family not to mention loyal.

My answer is, there is no answer to this Question. It's very debatable and is more of an opinion than anything else. Some people will say they are very dangerous and some people will say they are the sweetest dogs. This is what I say-

I think the reason Pit-Bulls are considered 'dangerous' because of the reputation they are given, AND because some sick, cruel people breed them this way. Owners ultimately are the one to blame.

If you raise your Child with the Pit-Bull Puppy, the should be fine together. I don't see any problem in that. If you get an Adult who's been trained to fight, that's when there's a problem.

Pit-Bulls are NOT Guilty, yet NOT innocent. No dog is. I don't care if it's a Dalmatian or a little Chihuahua, the breed has bitten someone.

When I was seven I was bit on the arm and required several stitches. But the Dog was not to blame, and I do not resent that dog at all. The owners were very irresponsible and let the dog run around the streets. They did not train him or anything.

Did you know, usually when a 'Pit-Bull' bites someone, that 'Pit-bull' is usually a Staffordshire Terrier, or a Mixed-breed?

As a pit bull owner for many years, pitbulls are no born evil and they don't turn on you. I have 3 kids, ages 12,9 & 7 and I had my pitbulls, one for 14 year, 5 years and now a 4 month old pup. The oldest of all is the sweetest with my kids. It is all on how you raise them. If you plan to have them behave very aggresive from young. Expect them to know that being aggresive is the way they suppose to behave. Pitbulls are smart dogs. My dogs were raised with love and playfulness. They are the sweetes thaey can be with the kids. They take turns feeding themand no once they turned on them while they stood there watching them eat. But they are very protective of their property. They know to gaurd their land, their home and their family. Wouldn't you? They are loyal dogs and friendly, only if you raise them right.

pitbulls aregreat dogs I have a 10months old male and a 14 month old female I have had them sincethey had been 8 weeks and I ahve a 3 year old daughter my feamle is small weighing 36pounds my male weighs 79.6 pounds at 10 months they are great with her noproblems at all when your pup is small pet her while eating all kinds of stuff pull on her tail so the pup will get use o it when they get olderdont be nervous at allany questions email me at nicoleweston@comcastnet thanks and good luck with your new pup it is better that your kid and your pup growup together they will be best friends!!!

I have a pitbull myself and she doesnt hurt anyone except those she dontknow that walk into our but eventhen she dont hurt them and when she bites she wont bite hard unless youre abusive but she doesnt bite little kids any way. I think you should get the pitbull because they are great dogs

Every dog can be mean or violent it just depends on the OWNER of the dog. So dont listen to those other people and I know this for a fact because my Aunt Mary is a Vetinerian.

pitbulls arent violent or dangerous if you train them to fight then they will be violent it really matters how you raise them I have had 6 pitbulls.he also wont attack other dogs if the pitbull is being raised near them.he has to be raised near them from when hes little

pitbulls arent violent or dangerous if you train them to fight then they will be violent it really matters how you raise them I have had 6 pitbulls.he also wont attack other dogs if the pitbull is being raised near them.he has to be raised near them from when hes little

I hate it when people do that. Just because the dogs have a bad reputation, it doesnt mean your pitbull is. Its just the way you raise. So, please just because you have a dog that has a bad reputation: Dont judge a book by its cover.

there mean

I have to agree with the rest Pitbulls get a bad rap,much of that has to do with the way the media portrays them, they portray them to be nasty and aggressive, believe me they are not, my boyfriend and I have 3 dogs, two,one of which is an American Bull Terrier and the other is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier,they are both playful and loving, enjoy diving into our above ground pool, love riding in my car . My little Staffordshire , actually smiles real big when I take her over to my mothers house, as soon as I say 'We are going to grandma's house, she jumps in my car ,ready to go.When guests come over she puts on her big girl smile and greets everyone with big wet licks,lol.Both my dogs are very docile, I can put a piece of food into my mouth( hanging off the edge of my lip) and either one of them will take it out very gently.
Any dog can be trained to be mean, or aggressive, years ago growing up I was bitten on 2 different occasions by a neighbors chihuaha, now thats nasty, I was minding my own business in my parents Yard, when the dog came over and bit my leg for no apparent reason.
So any dog can have that trait.

NO!!! Pitbulls are NOT dangerous... Ignorant, uneducated,people breed bad dogs along with ignorant uneducated people talking about pitbulls being bad. If you don't own one you know NOTHING about them so stop talking about them. Pitbulls were used in WW1, they were used on 9/11/01 as search and rescue dogs, they are being used as police dogs http://www.lawdog.com in many places, the DEA has used them. If they are so bad why are government agencies using the? HUMMM? We have 5 pitbulls. They are the smartest, sweetest, most loyal and loving dogs we have ever had. PEOPLE make dogs bad. Pitbulls nor any dog is 'born bad' . Anybody can make ANY dog mean, bad or whatever you ignorant people want to call it. Become educated about the dog...

Average number of people killed in USA each year by...

Ciggeretts: 440,00
Cars:42,366
2nd hand smoke: 35,000
Guns:29,338
PIT BULLS: 3, yes ONLY THREE...
What is really dangerous to us? What should REALLY be ban?

NO!!! Pitbulls are NOT dangerous... Ignorant, uneducated,people breed bad dogs along with ignorant uneducated people talking about pitbulls being bad. If you don't own one you know NOTHING about them so stop talking about them. Pitbulls were used in WW1, they were used on 9/11/01 as search and rescue dogs, they are being used as police dogs in many places, the DEA has used them. If they are so bad why are government agencies using the? HUMMM? We have 5 pitbulls. They are the smartest, sweetest, most loyal and loving dogs we have ever had. PEOPLE make dogs bad. Pitbulls nor any dog is 'born bad' . Anybody can make ANY dog mean, bad or whatever you ignorant people want to call it. Become educated about the dog...

Average number of people killed in USA each year by...

Ciggeretts: 440,000
Cars:42,366
2nd hand smoke: 35,000
Guns:29,338
PIT BULLS: 3, yes ONLY THREE...
What is really dangerous to us? What should REALLY be ban?

you know you can train it

depends on how you treat it..

I have two pitts from birth and I have two grand babies and my pitts are like two big babies they run at bath time and hide at the foot of the bed like I cant see em they wait at the door on grocery day because they know its treat day they are just big babies and I also have a chihuahua which they have never hurt they all eat out of the same dish. a pitt is like any other dog its all in how you raise em and by the way they are inside dogs so no chance in introducing them to provocation or mean people who think they ought to be out lawed ... darlene love them and they will love you

They can be. Just because one person had problems doesn't mean that you will !