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Guide For A Responsible PitBull Owner

Pitbulls are not your average pet. Due to the perceived dangerousness of the breed, it is the duty of every Pitbull owner to ensure that they are always responsible and …

Reasons To Get A PitBull [Why They Make Great Pets]

You are considering adopting or buying a dog, and one breed you are considering is a Pit Bull Terrier, or one of several breeds that are closely related to this …

Dealing With Pitbull Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is among the most common reasons dogs wind up in shelters. But if your pitbull exhibits signs of separation anxiety, there’s no reason for him to suffer such …

Managing Multiple Pitbulls In The House

Having a whole passel of canines can certainly contribute extra fun to your life, but it can also add complications. While some breeds tend to be naturally easygoing and unlikely …

A Brief History Of The American Pit Bull Terrier

Like all of us, today’s American Pit Bull Terrier history is long and interesting. A great companion animal for humans, the pit bull wasn’t always viewed through the media-created bogeyman …

Blue Nose Pit Bull vs Red Nose Pit Bull : Does It Matter?

It’s increasingly common these days to see advertisements for “Blue Nose Pit Bull,” often accompanied by copy promoting the “special” or “rare” or “valuable” status of these dogs. Somewhat less …

How to Spot an Unethical Pit Bull Breeder

Some people question the ethics of anyone who would breed pit bulls when there are so many wonderful, temperament-tested pits waiting in shelters, desperate for a loving home. But those …

Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?

In a word: no. Many people THINK they are, and if you ask them for proof, they send you lists of bite statistics and news reports of Pit Bull attacks. …

Consider Adoption When Choosing a Pit Bull

You’ve read So You Want a Pit Bull, and you definitely want to grace your home with the joy that is a pit bull. Your next step consists of deciding …

So You Want a Pit Bull?

Of course you do! Pit Bulls make great pets, and there’s a lot to love about this breed. But is the American Pit Bull Terrier really the right dog for …

How to Fight Breed Specific Legislation

We’ve mentioned elsewhere why BreedSpecific Legislation is a bad idea. It blames dogs instead of their owners and then compounds the problem by focusing on entire breeds instead of individual …

Dog Safety in the Car

Given a choice, your pit bull would most likely opt to ride in the passenger seat with her head hanging out the window to take in all the interesting sights …

Choosing the Right Boarding Kennel for Your Pit Bull

No dog owner enjoys leaving their beloved companion at a kennel, but whenit must be done, you want to find the best place possible for your dog.Pit bull owners who have to board their dog face an additionalconsideration. You’re not just asking, “which kennel seems like thebest?” but, “will any nearby boarding kennel take my pit bull?”

Breed Specific Legislation Hurts All Dog Owners

Breed Specific Legislation or BSL, is legislation enacted by local governments that limit or remove the right of people to own certain breeds of dogs based on the appearance of the dog. The problem with Breed Specific Legislation is that it is based on fear and ignorance.

How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Pit Bull

The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog that has a rich history as a farm dog. To raise a happy and healthy pit bull, an understanding of the breed’s traits is necessary. Proper exercise, toys, training, and vet care are critical elements for having a well balanced pit bull.

Why Breed Specific Legislation Misses the Mark and Doesn’t Work

Somewhere along the way, bully breeds got an undeserved bad rap. Few breeds bondas closely with their human companions as the playful pit; fewdemonstrate so much unreserved love and affection. It’s fair to say nobreed surpasses them in these qualities.