Pitbull Breeds
Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Annvi in Barkin' Doggie Bloggie, Pitbulls
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~ Ben Williams
I started volunteering at BARC, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care, a few months ago. BARC is the city of Houston’s dog shelter. I go about once a week to play, bathe, and walk the dogs in the adoptable wards. When I first started, I was surprised to see so many pitbulls; (Note to reader: The term pitbull is a general term and not a specific breed. The breeds that are commonly referred to as pitbulls include the American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and mixes of these breeds.) I think about 80% of the dogs at BARC are pitbulls. I have to admit (remember, my experiences with dogs began in 2008, when I got Rocky), I was a bit scared of the pitbulls. As a volunteer, I open each kennel and put a leash on the dog, which means that I get pretty close to the dog’s mouth. To my amazement, the pitbull breeds are the BEST, most docile, loving dogs that I have ever come across (and let me tell you, by now, I have handled hundreds of dogs).
As soon as I open kennels, these dogs jump into my arms and start licking my neck and face. It really shakes me up when I hear people bad mouth these breeds. Of course, these dogs can be trained to fight and have the strength to do so, but so can any dog. These dogs are perfect family dogs and great with kids. As with any dog, these dogs need discipline, love, attention, and care. I came across this article and thought it does a good job of illustrating how misunderstood these dogs are.
The Pit Bull “Nanny Dog” an Endangered Breed
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Annvi and Tobiah
Barkin' Doggie LLC
This is a prime example of the truth behind the breed. Terriers are not aggressive dogs and the smart thing to say is. Beware of the Owner not the Breed.I am a current resident of a city called Whitehall,OH and they are currently trying to ban all breeds of Quote “Pitt bulls”. We are here and will continue our fight to keep this law from becoming in affect. I think common since will prevail on this one.. Educate the Ignorance
Hi Schon,
Thanks for reading! We totally agree with you, banning a specific breed is horrible. Please keep us posted on Whitehall.
This is an excellent post. Could I use this article on my site. I’ll link it back to your website. If this is a problem, let me know and I’ll remove it right away.