Pit Bull is a term commonly used to describe several breeds of dog in the Molosser family that were historically used for dog fighting. In the history of England, these dogs were used in battle and for guarding, but they also served utilitarian purposes, such as farm work. Specifically, these dogs accompanied farmers into the fields to assist with bringing bulls in for breeding, castration, or slaughter. Generally known as bulldogs, they protected the farmer by subduing the bull if it attempted to gore him.
Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on to the violently struggling bull despite injury. They are popularly known as "lock jaw" dogs that anyone bitten by them cannot easily get away from their hideous jaws. Lack of proper socialization and strong training can result in a dog with aggressive tendencies. Under the care of an overly-permissive or uneducated owner, Pit Bulls can become very dangerous dogs.
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Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on to the violently struggling bull despite injury. They are popularly known as "lock jaw" dogs that anyone bitten by them cannot easily get away from their hideous jaws. Lack of proper socialization and strong training can result in a dog with aggressive tendencies. Under the care of an overly-permissive or uneducated owner, Pit Bulls can become very dangerous dogs.
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Oh please. Is this from the HSUS website?
First of all, "pit bull" does NOT pertain to molasser dogs!
Second, "pit bulls" do not have locking jaws. Geez, I thought we learned this in 1st grade.
(If they do, I never received a key to unlock any of my dogs' jaws................)Third, it is really hard to ruin a good dog. Lack of socialization isn't going to result in an aggressive dog. Strong training isn't going to result in an aggressive. Backyard breeders who don't give a darn about temperament and breed dogs with really crappy temperaments and weak nerves result in the production of aggressive dogs. I've seen plenty of absued and neglected dogs that are a-ok.......it's no excuse for aggressiveness.
Anything with teeth can be dangerous. Anything with a stinger can be dangerous. Anything with a large tail can be dangerous. Anything with a beak can be dangerous. Anyone with a computer keyboard and no brain and no education on what they are attempting to post about can be dangerous.
