Edie

He should not be allowed to breed dogs if he treats them like that. Our first dog was a Pudel Pointer. Rather than putting her down, the breeder asked if we wanted her. We did. She was the best hunter with my husband, the best sleeping companion with our son and the best buddy I could ask for!!!!!

Did anyone stop to think that the puppy was latching on to nurse for the crying out loud? I am sorry, but this really upsets me. What else upsets me is that they have pinned the name pit bull on a perfectly gorgeous AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER. Is pit bull a status symbol or something? Not to me! The AST is status royal!!!!

Candace

There are back yard breeders all over. To say he "shouldn't" be a breeder... Many of these pits around aren't papered, registered etc. Anyone with a bitch in heat and male in the proximity can be tempted by getting several hundred bucks per puppy for minimal to no effort. Especially in poor neighborhoods. These dogs are used as an income. I'm not defending him. But, I think there are a million back yard breeders out there just like him. Though, he at least destroys "the bad ones". Other breeders would see that as money down the drain and gladly sell you the unregistered pup that was biting early, for a couple hundred dollars. And no, these pups aren't trying to latch on...they're snapping and from what he says these are the pups that bite as they grow up. He's a winner, yes he is.<sarcasm>

Shadow Dancer

Pit Bulls are not a CKC recognized breed ...they cannot be registered. Any puppy regardless of whether the parents are purebred and registered is considered a mutt if it's not registered. Also any puppies although purebred, if they do not come with registration papers they cannot be advertised as purebred.

Candace

Good to know, I had no idea!

babyquilter

On Easter Sunday, my sons' neighbors pit bull---the sweetest, gentlest, cutest dog you'd ever want to meet--- caused nearly $300 worth of damage to another neighbors Bischon.

fktsewing

I would be freaked!!!! A friend of my DD had a pit bull who was around kids and my DD's Sharpee for almost a year, when he suddenly turned and attacked the Sharpee and cost us over $600 of vet bills which she never paid. I fought and finally got my grandaughter out of there. About 4 weeks later, the dog got out of the backyard and went around 4 blocks and attacked a 1-1/2 year old baby in a playpen in the yard. Last week, my boss told us of a neighbor that was walking her dog on a leash and a pit bull running free in its own yard "across" the street and neither were bothering or even looking at the pit bull. The dog ran across the street toward them and started attacking her dog and when she picked the dog up to protect it, the pit attacked her. She survived with massive stitches but her little dog did not. I just do not trust them at all.

Marguerite

Bum rap. I have to admit, when my daughter rescused a 4 week old pitt puppy, I was scared; especially for her pug who hates dogs (6 yrs old). But he's so sweet but huge. Not full breed. Half rhodesian ridgeback. That's why he's huge. My little guy loves to play with him though (see picture to the side). Ace is sweet just big. He's one now and we enjoy his exuberance.

lfw045

Anybody that owns an American Pit Bull Terrier, which by the way is registered through the American Dog Breeders Association or the UKC, only Staffordshires are registered by AKC, that lets their dog run free even in their own yard are not,in my opinion, responsible owners. It is these owners that give the breed a bad name. I feel so bad for anyone who has ever been hurt by one of this misfortunately handled dogs and the owners of such should be prosecuted for it and the dogs removed from them and rehabilitated.

It is the responsibility of the owner of any breed to make sure that they are getting quality animals. The bloodline of the pups should be researched and questions should be answered satisfactorily before acquiring one. If you don't understand what you are getting....and are not willing to be responsible with the breed of choice.....you shouldn't even consider buying any dog.


Just my opinion.

Ramona Byrd

I'm kinda uneasy about them. A Vet told me that they seem to have
a time bomb in their heads, that they could be loving and gentle dogs
till one day that time bomb goes off. I'm still nervous around them.

And I had Doberman Pinschers for over 30 years. We took in
rescue Dobies, and kept them the rest of their lives and loved each
and every one of them.......

GrammaNan

As you can see by my avatar, that I am a Pitbull owner. He is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever owned. It is the owner and not the breed that causes problems. Pitbulls are very eager to please by nature. They will do anything their owner asks them to do. Ask your neighbors to introduce you to the puppy and make every effort to be a good neighbor to the dog. If you have children, it is important to teach them how to approach and to treat any dog. Make sure they ask permission to pet etc. I believe you will come to adore the puppy.