Calling APBT types pibbles

[corgipower]

Well, a friend of mine who has Cardigan Welsh Corgis for sure doesn't call her dogs simply "corgis" when referring to her dogs or when asked their breed. When there are several breeds known by a common nickname you have to specify.

This applies to APBTs as well, the world seems to view 'pit bulls' as one of a great number of different breeds. Why wouldn't you specify breed as it's obviously necessary by what gets called "pit bull" these days.

Well that's why Cardigan Welsh Corgis can be shortened to "Cardi" and Pembroke Welsh Corgi is "Pemmie".

Everyone I've ever met thinks that a "pit bull" is a shortened name for an "American Pit Bull Terrier". I guess it all depends on who you know. :dunno:

The Dobermans are called "dobes" about 99% of the time in the house - I practically never say "Doberman Pinscher" - always just "Doberman" when referring to their breed.

tsk tsk
No abbreviated names allowed!! It might change the breed.

 

[corgipower]

Are rottie, Dobie, Mali, Bloodie, etc offensive to their respective breed collectives?

YES!! "Mali" bothers me immensely. But only because it rhymes with Bali and makes me think I should be in some far away exotic land drinking things with umbrellas in them.

Actually, I prefer "Mali" over "Mal" unless the context makes it clear that we're not talking about Malamutes.

 

[SizzleDog]

Are rottie, Dobie, Mali, Bloodie, etc offensive to their respective breed collectives?

I know quite a few people "in Dobermans" who wince when they hear "Dobie" - it's like fingernails on a chalkboard to many of us. IMO it's too cutesy - Dobermans are serious dogs. YES they have their cute moments but in general I don't like them characterized as "cute dogs" - if people think they're "cute" they may be more likely to ignore (or downplay) the not-so-cute breed traits. My Ronin is a cutie patootie, but he's also not a dog most pet people could handle - so I try to refrain from letting strangers and novice pet owners think he's "cute." The last thing the breed needs are people getting them because "dobies are cute" and then realizing they have a TOUGH dog on their hands and dump them in rescue when the dog becomes too much to handle.

Dobermans are ADORABLE, but they're still Dobermans.

 

[Dekka]

Really now people. Really now.

Can't people nickname their pit bulls without being accused of sugarcoating the breed. Shoot, it doesn't change the fact they are intense, potential dog aggressive working dogs. It is just a name.

Hello my Pibbly-poo! Oh come on.

My point wasn't people calling their own dogs what ever silly names they want. It was calling ALL people's dogs by that nickname. I mean I will say (on line) So and So has a lovely dobe. I wouldn't say So and So has a lovely pokeyynose (to quote Saeleofu ) nor would I say So and So has a lovely pibble.

And lots is in a name. Even in this thread it has been mentioned that pibbles are seen as 'friendly and safe' and pits, pitties and APBT are seen as 'scary and dangerous'

 

[SizzleDog]

I mean I will say (on line) So and So has a lovely dobe. I wouldn't say So and So has a lovely pokeyynose (to quote Saeleofu ) nor would I say So and So has a lovely pibble.

^ This. ^

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

Some people honestly read into a name, way to much.

I think however I am more irked by my teammate asking me to label her pit bulls as "Great American Pit Bull terriers" for breed on our flyball website.

I hate the sense of people trying to truly de-breed the apbt as some did about 10 years ago with the "Saint Frances Terrier" fad that thankfully went the way of the dinos.

Mali sounds weird but Mal's doesn't bug me in the least, probably because I can grasp in a second in what context we're talking Mal and I've never actually met anyone who called malamutes mals in short hand.

I guess the more I think of it I don't fancy the short hand of just "pit".

Oh blah, I think my mood variance effects my term tolerance. lol

 

[Renee750il]

When I hear "Mal" my first thought is always Malamute.

 

[stafinois]

Most Malinois people use Mali to not be confused with Malamutes.

i introduce my dogs as pit bulls. if people connect their friendly, fun-loving selves with the monster stories on tv, more's the better. if i can cause some cognitive dissonance- the dogs in front of them are not what they see on the television screen- i can make a big impression.

i'm not interested in playing a name game.

I agree. When people find out that the gentle and confidant library dog is a Pit Bull with a CORRECT temperament, it's a big eye opener.

For the record, the terms "Pibble" and "Pittie" drive me crazy. Both just make me think of those to try to turn the breed into a living teddy bear.

 

[Tahla9999]

When asked by a random person I say ''pit bull.'' If I feel like it, I'll say ''American Pit Bull Terrier'' but that is a mouth full. Whenever Kai does something sickly cute, I say pittie, or pibble, or butthead. I honestly don't care who hears me. When I hear someone giving cutsy nicknames to their dogs, even if they are a Rottweiler or Doberman, I see it as that person having a very loving relationship with their dogs. I don't see it as someone trying to dumb down their breed and I bet 95% of the time that
is not what is intended.

I mean really, Dobermans ARE cute. Sorry, but that is the truth. No amount of bad-assery is going to change that. In fact, that makes them even more cuter.

 

[RD]

I don't mind breed nicknames. I generally call breeds by their proper name (ie: when I'm speaking to someone about a Papillon I call them a Papillon and not a "pap" - but I call them paps when I'm typing because I'm lazy!)

Pibble doesn't bother me at all. I think it's cute and APBTs are cute, so... yeah. Not a big deal.

 

[SarahHound]

I really don't care. If people want to call their dogs that, its fine by me!

 

[Miakoda]

Here's where I'll make enemies:

I H-A-T-E that term. I cringe inwardly when I hear "pibbles" and "pitties" and "pittie-bulls".

 

[Miakoda]

On another note, it also comes across as people ashamed of their dogs or the history behind them and wanting to separate themselves from it all.....yet they have know problem owning such dog. If the only reason why you own such a dog is because of your bleeding-heart sympathy and your desire to "change them", then you're doing the dogs, the breeds, and other owners a huge disservice.

 

[sparks19]

I think it's stupid. I mean if someone wants to call their dog pibble I don't really care. I call belle Poo Poo and Poopa lol but I wouldnt' call ALL bluetick coonhounds that.

Referring to the entire breed by another name is just ridiculous. Everytime I hear it it reminds me of PETA calling fish sea kittens. Utterly ridiculous

ETA: I don't think shortening names is ridiculous. like calling chihuahuas chi's and calling APBT's pitbulls or anything like that. but changing their name all together to try to make them seem more "family friendly" is pure stupidity

 

[~Tucker&Me~]

Here's where I'll make enemies:

I H-A-T-E that term. I cringe inwardly when I hear "pibbles" and "pitties" and "pittie-bulls".

Hah I don't think anyone is going to hate you for that. Do I share the same opinion as you? No - I love the term pittibulls :lol-sign:. But you are allowed to have an opinion lol.

On another note, it also comes across as people ashamed of their dogs or the history behind them and wanting to separate themselves from it all.....

I find this interesting because I would not be ashamed of the history but between friends? Sure, I would call them that. I would never INTRODUCE them as something other than the breed name, but ashamed? No...

I think there is an important distinction that needs to be made - are we talking about calling them a 'pibble' when introducing the pit bull to a stranger? Or only around friends?

 

[oakash]

I have never said "Look, theres a Pibble!" To anyone. I think, if I ever use it, it would be on typing, saying the dog in question is super cute.

I also actually say Doberman, Chihuahua, Malinois, when I am talking. I only abbreviate when typing because, well, I'm lazy.

I don't see a big deal, but I don't own any of these breeds like I have already mentioned

 

[Maxy24]

American Pit Bull Terrier is quite the mouthful. If I want to tell someone about a dog I was playing with at the shelter I'm going to call him a pit bull or if they know a bit about dogs, a pittie, because it's short. Pittie I find as more of an endearing term. "Oh look a pittie!" is something I'll say especially if i'm with people who don't know I like them because it makes it sort of obvious, if I say "look a pit bull" the person I'm with may chime in with something negative about them, saying pittie puts it out there that I'm on their side so keep your mouth shut if you don't like them.

Pibble I don't use because I think it sounds funny and because I don't think anyone would know what I'm saying but I don't care if other people use it. It has no wrong or negative connotation, it's a positive word but has no extra meaning even if certain people choose to use it.

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

Does using Pitiful bulls offend the same as Pibbles? How about Bullies?

 

[~Tucker&Me~]

"Oh look a pittie!" is something I'll say especially if i'm with people who don't know I like them because it makes it sort of obvious, if I say "look a pit bull" the person I'm with may chime in with something negative about them, saying pittie puts it out there that I'm on their side so keep your mouth shut if you don't like them.

I do this too!

 

[sparks19]

Does using Pitiful bulls offend the same as Pibbles? How about Bullies?

depends. Are you referring to your own as that for cutesy fun? or are you trying to change the image with a cutesy name?

I don't have an issue with nicknames and such. Lord knows I have tons of nicknames for my two lol.

But to refer to all pit bulls as pibbles instead so they seem sweeter to the general public is IMO nonsense.

If you have a pitbull or love a pitbull that you call your widdle pibble... I think its nice and cute and harmless. but when talking to joe blow down the street and referring to them as pibbles to make them appear cuter and not so scary (not saying they ARE scary but their image is) is silly and doesn't do anyone any favors