Pit Bulls get a bad rap unfortunately. These dogs were bred as fighting dogs, and the media has portrayed them as aggressive. While some pit bulls have been associated with severe injuries to other dogs and even people, the vast majority of pit bulls are loving family members who just want to please their owners.
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Brindle Pit Bulls – 15 Things You Should Know Before Adopting Or Buying
The pitbull is one of the most popular breeds in America. Brought over from England, the dog we know today was bred and popularized in North America. Its expressive face is well-known, but some may be unfamiliar with the brindle pitbull.
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15 Things You Should Know About Albino Pit Bulls
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There’s something about rarity that draws humans in. Something about wanting what you can’t have. In the canine realm, some of the rarest dogs fetch the most interest. Have you ever seen a white pit bull? Most commonly known to be brown, blue, or black, pit bulls can actually come in a lesser known variant: uninterrupted, pure white. But is there more to white pit bulls than just the color?
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19 Pit Bull Owners Reveal Things They Wish Non-Pit Bull Owners Would Understand
1. I wish non-bully breed type owners understand that pitbull is not a breed. It’s an umbrella term for a wide range of dogs that just fit the category of short hair, floppy ears, and wrinkly forehead. I also wish that they knew the discrimination And abuse they are subjected to which is why it’s important to be responsible owners and advocate for them.
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9 Pitbull Myths Debunked
Pit bulls are an incredibly popular breed, and there is a lot of misinformation about the breed. From the fact that they are naturally aggressive to whether or not they feel pain, let’s dig into some of the common myths about pit bulls.
How to Stop A Pitbull Puppy From Biting
Puppies are the cutest, no matter their breed. There’s just something about how clumsy they are and the way they’re nibbling on your hand playing one second and passed out in your lap sleeping the next. As any dog owner knows, though, puppies have to be taught very early that biting is not an acceptable form of play.
Fact Check: Were Pit Bulls Really Nanny Dogs?
Whether you are a Pitbull lover or a hater (and we’re definitely the former) it would be hard to deny that their reputation over the last century and a half has been a roller coaster of ups and downs.
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17 Tips For Raising A Well-Behaved Pit Bull
1. Take your pit bull to a puppy training.
The classes are great for socialization with all kinds of dogs and people and situations that you wouldn’t encounter otherwise. It will also helps your pittie learn how to interact with dogs that aren’t as well behaved.
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21 Things You Should Know About Merle Pitbulls
A merle coat is one of the most gorgeous in the dog world, an enticing swirl of colors which grants each dog a unique and distinguishing pattern, which often involve dark splotches of a color overlaying a lighter shade of the same hue.
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Why You Shouldn’t Take Your Pit Bull To The Dog Park
We’re on record as being big fans of pit bulls, one of the most affectionate and personality-rich dog breeds you will find anywhere. We know that one of the biggest problems with pit bulls isn’t their behavior, but the misconceptions so many people have about them and the stereotypes the media have built up.
As someone rightly said on one of the Internet’s many pit bull forums, if there’s an incident when one of these guys is around “The Pittie will ALWAYS be blamed, no matter what.” Which is why it pains us to say what we are about to say: you really should avoid taking a pit bull to a dog park.
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Should A First Time Dog Owner Get A Pit Bull?
Thinking about adopting your first dog and want a pit bull? Learn more about the breed and what’s required to raise a happy one. There are factors to consider before adopting this lovable breed!.
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How To Discipline a Pit Bull
Pit Bulls get a bad rap unfortunately. These dogs were bred as fighting dogs, and the media has portrayed them as aggressive. While some pit bulls have been associated with severe injuries to other dogs and even people, the vast majority of pit bulls are loving family members who just want to please their owners.