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- BeShirtHappy, on 12/26/2008, -1/+19A very innovative way of rescuing pit bulls.
- haikuFU, on 12/26/2008, -4/+16All dogs are a product of their training and socialization. It just happens that Pits happen to be the favorite dog of certain types of people that train it to behave a certain way. It gives a bad name to all Pits.
I have friends with pit bulls, and they are well trained and very sweet dogs. I've also known people that had poorly trained and dangerous pit bulls. But then again, I've known others who have had dangerous black labs.
From an insurance company standpoint, they just look at the statistics. And, unfortunately, the dog at the top of the list for the number of bites reported in a year is the pit bull. Akita, GSD, Doberman, and Rottweiler are the next 4 (in no particular order). - ReemonIJ, on 12/26/2008, -6/+18I have to agree ..it is fight the deed not the breed...my son had a pit bull and they were so very gentle. I suppose that is with any breed as I have been bitten by a Collie and a Dachshund.
- txchica, on 12/26/2008, -6/+17Great idea. As the owner of a rescued Pit bull I run into the stereotypical responses to my guy when they find out what breed he is. Mind you, he lives in a home with 6 cats and 2 other dogs (non-Pits) and gets along just fine. I of course recommend neutering/spaying and obedience training as this is a very strong breed (physically and mentally). I also recommend crate training, which keeps them out of trouble when you can't supervise them. :)
I agree with "Fight the deed, not the breed", behind every bad dog is an even worse owner. - ansatsu29, on 12/26/2008, -5/+14Pitbulls are being stereotyped because of their appearance and long brutal history. But stereotypes should not be a hindrance in rescuing pitbulls. They are still creatures that deserve our care and help.
- inactive, on 12/26/2008, -0/+8They also deserve to be spayed or neutered just like any other pet.
- inactive, on 12/27/2008, -0/+7uh they're called pit bulls because they were used in bull baiting and dog fighting. it's nothing to do with temperament, as a matter of fact they were well suited for their role specifically because they kept cool and collected during combat.
the problem isn't the dogs, the problem is pansy humans. the pitbull was one of our symbols in world war 1, because we used to be tough, principled, and no one wanted to mess with us -- just like a pit bull. - txchica, on 12/26/2008, -1/+8Of course, I would hope that any one that's not a licensed breeder would get their pets spayed and neutered, it's the responsible thing to do.
- inactive, on 12/26/2008, -2/+9why are so many modern "pinups" completely covered in tattoos?
Is there anyone else that thinks a chick who is sleeved is perhaps slightly less than attractive? - mentallyinhell, on 12/26/2008, -1/+7If by "innovative" you mean with *****, then yes.
- costumemaker, on 12/26/2008, -0/+6I hope your ankles are ok and have healed :P
(dachshund owner) - chrisgnv, on 12/27/2008, -1/+7Why digg this guy down? It is true. Any pitbull that bit a human during the peak of dog fighting would not be bred, or killed (yeah, harsh, I know). Pit bulls ARE the only dog breed that have been specifically bred not to bite humans. True purebred American Pit Bull Terriers are sometimes dog aggressive, but not human. Most of the cases of dog bites blamed on pit bulls are not true american pit bull terriers, some mutt, and blamed on the breed because it sells news.
- D3koy, on 12/26/2008, -1/+7I know pit bulls are stereotyped, and I know a lot of them are great dogs. However, my uncle has a rescued pit bull that scares the ***** out of me...He's got some other dogs that are just amazing, but that one is just terrifying. I assume that is a direct result of it's original owner, but still...
- inactive, on 12/27/2008, -3/+8in albany a friend of mine has a pit bull named 'naughty' and it indeed attacked me at first sight:
... it knocked me to the ground and licked my face for 5 minutes! - Roondaggio, on 12/26/2008, -4/+9to say that pits may not be a good breed for pet ownership is absolutely ridiculous and ignorant. American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers are the only dog breeds that are SPECIFICALLY BRED TO NOT BITE HUMANS (obviously their temperament around other dogs is another story). Whenever you read a story in a newspaper about a "pitbull" attacking a human, it is probably a mutt, probably a rescue dog, and probably had a traumatic past. "Pitbulls", or more specifically the breeds I mentioned earlier, are some of the most loyal dogs EVER. They have been known to complete tasks with BROKEN LEGS in order to please their human owners. When the breed was extremely popular in the UK in the mid 20th century, they were known as the "nanny breed" because they were the best to have around kids (they would smile, play with the kids, be protective of the children, etc.). Some of that is obviously information I got from Wikipedia or other sources, but I know from personal experience that owning a "pit bull" is one of the most gratifying experiences a man can have.
- moger777, on 12/26/2008, -3/+7I found that many dogs that have a bad reputation are generally really friendly. Pitbulls are especially friendly dogs.
- inactive, on 12/26/2008, -0/+4i love pinups. there is nothing hotter.
- museamongmen, on 12/27/2008, -0/+4Pit bulls have a wondrous capacity to be friendly; it's simply that a large portion of people have kept them tied up and mistreated to make them aggressive (for use in dog-fights). My grandmother had a pit bull named Spiky, I used to ride on his back like a horse as a wee lass. They have a new pit, Duke (Spiky died ...) and he's such a lovable goofball! There are definite discrepancies between their temperaments (Spiky was reserved, and always looked on guard, while Duke is pretty dumb and nearly cloyingly affectionate), but both were raised to be perfectly respectable animals. Unless you get an outright dick of a dog (which happened with my aunt's *chihuahua*), it is in the hands of the owner.
- TrevorBelmont, on 12/27/2008, -0/+4All breeds have a small number of individual dogs who will flip out and attack people. I think Pit Bulls have the rep they do because when one does flip out, it flips ALL THE WAY out.
With their tools and skill sets, an attack on a human will be a memorable one. - ryanthelyon, on 12/27/2008, -3/+7My two pit bulls have never seen a stranger, all anyone is ever in jeopardy of is being licked to death. Both are rescue's and one was actually a bait dog and has the scars to prove it, yet he's the most lovable dog I've ever met (not to mention my best friend).
- babar77, on 12/27/2008, -0/+3Seems like the people digging you down should read Cesar Milan.
- museamongmen, on 12/27/2008, -0/+3My grandparents own two dogs, one a young Pit, the other a small chihuahua.
That chihuahua is so mean in comparison to the pit bull. He likes to bite and snap at the pit out of jealously or general bad humor - the pit bull just takes it with a little canine grin, thinking his tiny 'companion' wants to play. - babar77, on 12/27/2008, -0/+3The only reason they are at the top of the list is because of mistaken identity, which also is a massive problem in the media. Look at an organization that actually knows how to identify the breeds such as the American Kennel Association and you will see Pitbulls get a very bad rap.
Also when smaller breeds bite, they don't get reported. Another reason to look at the AKA because they see all breeds and all dogs (including non-aggressive ones) and can generate good statistics on the most aggressive breeds. - qetuo, on 12/27/2008, -3/+6I don't think you know anything about dogs, please do not bleat you ignorance and hate.
- ElSnuggles, on 12/26/2008, -2/+5All dogs are the product of the way they were raised. The sweetest dog I have ever met was a pitbull, and I've met chiwawah's that, were they bigger than a sausage, would seriously have hurt people. If you raise a dog to be mean, violent, and anti-social then its going to be that way regardless of its breed.
It offends me greatly that such magnificent companions are the target of an awful stereotype. - GoldstarTX, on 12/27/2008, -3/+6I own a pit and id have to say i will NEVER own another breed of dog. She is simply amazing, the kindest most friendly dog to both people and other animals. But with them you always have to be on the top of your game their strength is unmatched and if challenged nothing else stands a chance.
These dogs need responsible owners therefor returning their rightful place as America's dog. - shniper, on 12/27/2008, -4/+6This is awesome. As an owner of a pitbull in a city where they are regarded as a "viscious restricted animal", I will proudly buy some of these calenders. I don't know if a kinder or gentler dog than my Lily exists. It's like if we killed every orphaned child because of it's skin colour.
- grungegbunny, on 12/27/2008, -2/+4You are discussing a cat. Dogs however roam in packs and instinctively follow a pack leader. As a dog owner you must become the dogs pack leader. The ONLY reason a dog to be vicious or mean is through the owners ignorance of how to correct bad behavior or just out right negligence.
- mentallyinhell, on 12/26/2008, -6/+8I've had my pit bull for several years, and when my sister was born, my mother was scared. So far, my sister has done everything to that dog, including trying to shove pencils up its nose, and not gotten an aggressive response.
- bman1984, on 12/26/2008, -2/+4The pit bull breed is pretty much destroyed due to improper breeding. Originally, they were not intended to be aggressive towards people, and ones that were were not breed. A true pit bull may show aggression around other animals, but never towards people. They were never meant to be guard dogs.
The breeds biggest problem now is genetics. Breeding dogs is not as simple as crossing a male and female of the same breed. There are good pit bull lines left out there, but the majority of them are dangerous at this point due to poor genetics. - qetuo, on 12/26/2008, -5/+7I am really glad that there are so many positive comments about dogs here, and that no one had yet to leave a nasty comment about dog, when people do that they have no idea what they are talking about. Dogs are lovely, if one has a problem it is the usually due to the person who looks after its fault.
- rsbryswrrl, on 12/26/2008, -4/+6I do applaud people rescuing dogs, but as a dog lover who owned a pit, I have to say I will never own one again. I'm sure that 99% of the time, aggressiveness issues are the responsibility of the owner and not the dog. But when you have a breed that has historically been bred for viciousness and to fight, a small margin of dogs on the market are going to have aggressiveness issues. As a mom now, it's just not worth it to chance it. I've known several people who've had pits they've had to get rid of because of dog or people aggressiveness issues, and we had to put down our beloved pit because, after he bit a close friend viciously and after trying everything we possibly could to curb his aggressiveness (neutering, obedience training and even a dog psychologist), my husband and I had to admit that putting him down was the most humane thing for all involved. He was a sweet dog 90% of the time, but after seeing what he was capable of, we could not in good conscience keep him ourselves or adopt him out to anyone else. Anyone who is looking to get a pit needs to seriously do their homework and make sure they know exactly what they are getting into and adopt excellent obedience and crate training from the get go. Male pits very much want to be the "alpha" in the pack (i.e. family) and some won't settle for anything less.
- babar77, on 12/27/2008, -2/+4This post just shows your ignorance. Any dog that's the size of a pitbull has this problem. In fact pits are some of the least aggressive dogs according to the American Kennel Association. The "family dog" Labrador is far more aggressive than pits and can inflict the same kind of damage.
- mb20xtc, on 12/27/2008, -2/+4i agree. i've worked with several pit bulls at the local humane society and they have all been some of the sweetest, most well-behaved dogs i've come across. the stray miniature poodle that my parents rescued, on the other hand, bit/attacked my parents and me on several occasions when they first took it in for so much as trying to pick it up.
goes to show that a dog's breed shouldn't be used as the sole indicator of its temperament. - shniper, on 12/27/2008, -5/+7Sterilize you.
- solid12345, on 12/27/2008, -0/+2Well she is quite muttly...
- littledarling, on 12/29/2008, -0/+2Thank you for all of your wonderful support of Pinups for Pitbulls! We are working around the clock trying to be innovative against the negative press our Bullys receive too frequently, due to poor dog ownership.
Your support means so much to me!!!
xoxo
Little Darling
Founder,
www.pinupsforpitbulls.com - babar77, on 12/27/2008, -0/+2There are no bad dogs, only bad owners.
- cugar, on 12/27/2008, -2/+4love my pit, love pin up girls
- TrevorBelmont, on 12/27/2008, -1/+3I keep hearing this sentiment echoed and I just don't buy it. Some dogs, individuals mind you not breeds, are just bad.
I had a cat once that was ***** crazy. Most of the time she was clever and demure but every now and again she would become the earthly avatar of rage. When that happened your best bet was to get a solid door between you and her as fast as possible and then stand clear of the door as she would try for your feet through the crack. From the sound of her screaming and the pounding on the door, you'd think a human was trying (and nearly succeeding) to burst through it.
We were damn good to her. She was treated kindly, warmly and gently every day of her life. Still, every now and again, some unseen force would flip the switch in her head to "KILL ***** EVERYTHING". If she'd had the size or strength of a dog I don't think we could have indulged her.
My point is that no amount of kindness and care could cure her of these rages. From that perspective, she was just a bad cat.
Awesome, but bad. - hutch1973, on 12/27/2008, -0/+2It's the internet, which gives useless people courage. Last thing I care about is an internet popularity contest. I'm just glad someone posted this story, as I hadn't heard about this, and I ordered a calender for the cause.
- babar77, on 12/27/2008, -1/+3Your uncle shouldn't have rescued the dog unless he knew what he was getting into and knew he could handle rehabilitating an aggressive dog. And that goes for any breed, not just pitbulls.
- babar77, on 12/27/2008, -1/+3This whole thread disgusts me. You are obviously a responsible dog owner and yet you get dug down.
- babar77, on 12/27/2008, -1/+2I have the same experience. You couldn't get my pit to bite no matter what you did. She's been attacked by other dogs and still doesn't bite back.
- keithcostin, on 12/27/2008, -1/+2"Deirdre Franklin thinks it's no accident that her fellow burlesque dancers and pinup models feel a kinship with pit bulls."
Did anybody else find that bit unintentionally hilarious? - rpong1981, on 12/26/2008, -0/+1I'm not a fan of tatoos but it doesn't really bother me. People do what they do.
- rpong1981, on 12/26/2008, -2/+3I also own a pit. She's a pit/lab mix and very gentle. You must walk/run these dogs every day. I roller blade with my dog 5 miles a day. If I don't she'll start getting into trouble. I do need to crate train her...
- grungegbunny, on 12/26/2008, -10/+11There is no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner.
- emland, on 10/08/2009, -0/+1@babr77: You are incorrect. Check out this report www.dogbitelaw.com/Dog%20Attacks%201982%20to%202006%20Clifton.pdf
Labradors (& lab mixes) account for less than 40 attacks doing bodily harm whereas pit bulls (& pit mixes) account for over 1000 of the same between 1982 & 2006
Just saying something doesn't make it so. - Kronos6948, on 12/26/2008, -2/+3Official Site: www.pinupsforpitbulls.com . You can buy your calendars from there.
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