IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE APBT:
The United Kennel Club (UKC) was formed in 1898 and the American Pit Bull terrier was its' first recognized breed. Pit Bulls are extremely loving, loyal, confident, playful and athletic dogs. They are highly trainable and adaptable. They excel in obedience, agility, human therapy, search and rescue, schutzhund and weight-pulling.
Breed experts, including veterinarians and anyone who has spent any length of time with a good APBT, will readily testify that this breed is the least likely of all breeds to bite a human being. In fact, The National Canine Temperament Testing Association tested 122 dog breeds and the APBT placed 4th highest with a 95% passing rate!
Pit Bulls are affectionate, reliable, intelligent and extremely loyal dogs with fearless personalities. They are a lot of work and need a responsible owner! Pit Bulls need someone who will give them plenty of attention, training and exercise.
While some Pit Bulls get along beautifully with other dogs and cats, a percentage of American Pit Bull Terriers can be aggressive towards other dogs and can have a very strong prey drive. This must be taken seriously. Animal aggressive behavior is present in dogs of every size and is quite common in the Terrier family. However, animal aggression does not equate with aggression towards human beings!
Pit Bulls are NOT naturally aggressive towards humans.
In fact, Pit bulls are so friendly and trusting of humans, they are actually one of the most easily stolen dogs! If you have a Pit Bull, you must protect them by keeping them indoors when you are not home.
Perhaps the most famous Pit Bull of all was a sturdy white pooch with a patch over one eye named Petey, who played alongside a loveable bunch of kids called "The Little Rascals". Petey spent countless hours with the children and never harmed a soul. He was arguably one of the most intelligent dogs of all time.
The truth is out there - PLEASE! Don't believe all the media hype about them!
