Top 10 PitBull Accessories Every Pit Bull Owner Must Have!

I really hope that this top 10 Pitbull Accessories come  in handy for you guys, all this items i have purchased myself and personally i think that they are really necessary for every pit bull owner.

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Also, if you already have a Pitbull that you’re thinking of breeding, it’s important to be responsible about that, too. So, let’s talk about both issues, starting with finding a great breeder.

What to Look For in a Pitbull Breeder:

There are several things that should set alarm bells off in your head, when you look for a Pitbull breeder. One big thing is aggression. If the breeder seems aggressive or cruel towards the puppies or encourages the puppies to be aggressive and wants them to be fighting dogs, you shouldn’t buy from them. In fact, you should report them to authorities. They are only perpetuating the bad reputation of Pitbulls.

Next, be careful of breeders who are selling cheap puppies or are unaware of common health problems that the breed has, like hip dysplasia. Anyone who is reputable and intimately familiar with Pitbull breeding should know enough to screen for such medical problems and, as a result, should have incurred fees, which they have to pay for by selling the puppies. Cheap puppies indicate a lack of proper care, especially medical care.

If you’ve ruled all of those problems out, you aren’t done yet. You also need to look out for breeders who want to sell their puppies too early. Generally, that’s another sign that they only care about making a profit, not about the Pitbull breed.

In addition, if you can’t see the puppy’s parents, videos of the parents or, at least, photo of the parents, don’t buy the puppy. When it comes to Pitbull breeding, proof of lineage is very important. It helps to preserve the breed as a whole, but it also helps to guarantee the new owner that their puppy is at least likely to be healthy and have a good temperament.

Also, you should be careful not to buy from a breeder that over-sells their dogs. For example, if a breeder says that a Pitbull is a great dog for any family, walk away. Pitbulls are wonderful dogs and many of them make great pets, for the right owners. However, not every family is meant to own a Pitbull. A good breeder should want to screen any potential owners to make sure that the family is a good fit and that their house and property are a good fit, since Pitbulls are also notorious escape artists.

Finally, you should look for the things you would expect from any dog breeder, regardless of breed. That is, the dogs should be well cleaned for. The house and property should be reasonably clean and the dogs should look happy, healthy and friendly.

What to Look For in the Pitbull Itself:

In general, Pitbulls should be intelligent and quick to learn. They also love people. So, when selecting a puppy, make sure that it seems as interested in befriending you as you are in befriending it. Also, if you’re looking to show or breed the dog, make sure that you get proof of lineage and that the Pitbull’s appearance and temperament match the breed standard.

Breeding Your Own Pitbull:

Now, if you have your own Pitbull and want to breed it, there’s a whole other set of information that you should know about Pitbull Breeding. First of all, you shouldn’t breed your Pitbull unless it has a traceable pedigree and displays all the proper physical traits, as well as personality traits. Why?

Well, in many areas, Pitbulls are banned. They have a bad reputation, due mainly to bad breeding and bad ownership. People breeding them for illegal fighting or allowing them to escape and run loose and go without proper training have done a lot to damage the breed’s population.

What that all boils down to is that there are a lot of Pitbulls already out there who can’t find good homes. Many of them will be destroyed, simply because they are Pitbulls. So, it’s important to preserve the breed, but it’s also important not to increase the Pitbull population unless those puppies are going to help to preserve the bloodline and improve the Pitbull breed’s reputation.

Remember that being a responsible breeder of Pitbulls isn’t just about the dog you’re breeding, either. You need to make sure that the dog it’s being bred with also has the right lineage, proper health and a good owner, for one thing. Pitbull Breeding is, after all, a huge responsibility for everyone involved.

Because of over-population and how many Pitbulls and other dogs are without homes, you also should pre-select families for the potential puppies before you ever breed your Pitbull. When you do that, keep in mind that Pitbulls tend to have a strong instinct to go after small animals, like cats, rabbits and many other dogs. So, they should go to families that don’t have other pets, typically. It’s also a good thing to avoid selling Pitbulls to families with babies or small children. Also, Pitbulls are fairly big dogs. They have a lot of energy. So, it’s good for them to go to homes where they’ll have a big, fenced in yard to run and play in.

The other thing you need to remember is that there’s a considerable expense that goes along with breeding your Pitbull, particularly if you own the mother. She’ll need veterinary care. Also, you’ll be responsible for the pups for the first several weeks of their lives and you should guarantee the new owners that you will take the pups back if there are problems. So, you should be willing to accept the responsibility and cost of potentially raising one or more of the pups, if things don’t work out. That’s just part of responsible Pitbull breeding.

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You see, the confusion starts with the fact that many dogs are called Pitbulls when they actually aren’t. That was perpetuated by misinformed members of the media and the public. How many Pitbull breeds are there? Well, surprisingly, there’s only one breed with “Pitbull” in it’s title.

You see, when Pitbulls started getting a bad reputation, which, by the way, is mainly undeserved, people started to fear anything that looked even a little like a Pitbull. People also started to confuse the American Pitbull Terrier, or APBT for short, with various other dog breeds. So, dogs that weren’t actually Pitbulls were soon mistaken for them. For example, American Bulldogs, Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are all confused, on a regular basis, with American Pitbull terriers.

Those are all at least breeds of dogs, though. The confusion was intensified by the addition of descriptive words like “Blue”, “White”, “Red Nose” and more. It’s enough to make anyone dizzy with confusion.

Where These Names Came From:

There is no clear reason for the start of the name issue but, in general, a lot of it has to do with the lines of Pitbulls. There’s a big difference between breeds of dog and lines within a breed, but people who aren’t involved in showing or breeding the dogs don’t often understand that.

Defining Pitbulls as a Breed:

American Pitbull Terriers as a breed are defined as muscular dogs that are usually between thirty-five and about sixty-five pounds. Pitbulls that are to be shown have to have certain physical characteristics. For example, show Pitbulls have to have black noses. Where, then, does the “red nosed” Pitbull come from?

Defining Pitbull Lines:

Pitbull lines, or lines of any dog breed for that matter, refer to the specific bloodlines of a dog. Certain lines are bred for certain characteristics. Some are larger than others, for example. Some are also stronger than others. Breeding Pitbull lines specifically for fighting is popular even today, when dog fighting is illegal. Such dogs are usually larger and have worse temperaments than dogs that are responsibly bred.

One of the main reasons to breed different lines of dogs is color, though. People like a wide variety of colors in all things, including their pets. That’s why different lines of Pitbulls are often different colors. For example, the Sorrell line is characterized by a black nose and muzzle, but a fawn colored body.

On the other hand, a Pitbull that is from the Colby line is a completely different color. Colbys are generally black with a head that is totally white. Sometimes they also come in fawn and white. The point is, though, that Colbys and Sorrells are very different types of American Pitbull Terrier, but they are still all American Pitbull Terriers.

Are different colors worth more money? Well, that all depends on who you are and what you want. For example, red nose Pitbulls can’t be show dogs, so they aren’t worth much to people who do dog shows. Pitbulls in the show ring have to have black noses. On the other hand, though, many people who are just looking for a great dog as a pet like more colorful dogs and will pay more for a red nose, blue nose or other color of Pitbull.

The Point:

If you have an American Pitbull Terrier, regardless of what color it is, it’s an American Pitbull Terrier. There’s no such breed as a Red Nosed Pitbull, White Pitbulls and Blue Pitbulls don’t exist as a breed, either. They do exist as color types within the breed, though.

How That Information is Valuable:

If you’re looking to get a Pitbull, that information is extremely good for you to know. After all, you don’t want to get confused by all of the hype and confusion yourself. If you’re looking for a show dog or a good dog to breed, that’s especially important. After all, Pitbulls have to have specific characteristics to qualify in the show ring or to breed other show dogs.

Also, though, you don’t want to buy from a confused breeder. Pitbull breeders should know the breed. They should not try to tell you that a Red Nose or any other color is a different breed of dog. If they do, you should definitely get your Pitbull somewhere else.

A Word of Caution:

Pitbull lines are bred, as mentioned earlier, to have different characteristics. Color is not the only characteristic that can vary from line to line. In fact, color should take a back seat to almost everything else, if you’re trying to pick a good pet Pitbull. You should always begin by making sure that the dog is healthy, hasn’t been mistreated at all and has a good temperament. It’s great to have a pretty dog, but it’s much better to have a well-mannered and well-adjusted dog.

So, now that that confusion is cleared up, don’t let anyone tell you your dog isn’t a Pitbull, just because of the color of its fur or nose. It’s a bit like the fact that we are all human beings, even though we may have different skin color, eye color or hair color. It’s what makes us unique and interesting and the same is true for our dogs.

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First of all, yes it’s true that Pitbulls as a breed are no stranger to fights of one sort or another. Sometimes it’s Pitbull fights where two or more dogs are pitted against each other. Throughout history, though, Pitbulls have also been used to fight bulls and bears. In fact, most historians believe that dogs very similar to the modern Pitbull were originally bread for bull baiting.

Bull baiting was a practice where a dog was put in with a bull and expected to attack it. The excuse for that was that the biting of the bulls made the meat more tender. However, the real excuse was that many people made a fast and good living by accepting bets on bull baiting events.

Other Animal Fights:

Of course, aside from Pitbull fights and bull baiting events, Pitbulls have also been used throughout history to fight various other animals. They’ve been known to fight everything from donkeys to tigers and lions. They’ve also been used to hunt wild boar and kill other animals that their owners considered to be pests, like badgers, possums and raccoons.

Why Pitbull Fights Took Hold:

Why did Pitbull fights originally take hold? Well, there are a few reasons. One is that the poor people at the time didn’t have the resources to run big events like bull baiting. Allowing their dogs to fight other dogs provided a cheaper way to get entertainment and, much more importantly, to make a profit.

Pitbull Fights and Bans Today:

Unfortunately, Pitbull fights still go on even today, even though they’re very much illegal and immoral. In fact, dog fighting rings are broken up by authorities much more often than you might think and even more fights aren’t discovered in time to be broken up. Why do they still go on? It’s simple. There are still people around who have no morals and are looking to turn a fast profit.

Overlooked Facts:

What many people don’t realize about Pitbulls is that they’ve had a good reputation as family protectors for many years. In fact, they’ve also had a reputation as war heroes for getting messages passed between the troops on the front lines.

You see, Pitbulls are strong dogs. Breeders in the old days leading right up to just a few years back were smart enough to know that. They may have had no morals, but they had enough intelligence to know that their dogs could kill them, too, if not controlled. So, Pitbulls were intentionally bread to be extremely smart, quick to learn and fiercely loyal to their human companions. Those are traits that still show up in properly bred dogs today.

The Recent Hype About Pitbulls and Violence:

Why, then, have Pitbulls gotten such a bad reputation just in recent years? Well, most of it is because of irresponsible breeding. A few bad breeders/owners have bred their dogs not only for fighting, but to be as violent as possible. Those people haven’t thought ahead about how to control their dogs, not just during Pitbull fights, but out in the real world. Many such dogs turn on their owners or their neighbors. Then, those few reported attacks are covered by the media and a fear frenzy begins and continues on.

The Good Side of Pitbulls:

What the media doesn’t usually talk about is the good side of Pitbulls. Not all Pitbulls are bred for Pitbull fighting. In fact, there are many many more responsible breeders and owners than there are irresponsible ones. Pitbulls can be very loyal companions and they’re highly intelligent, so they can learn lots of commands and even fun tricks.

That ability to learn and need to please their owners makes Pitbulls ideal pets for some people. It also means that Pitbulls that are properly trained are great candidates for certain activities, like agility or Frisbee competitions. Those are much more rewarding than Pitbull fights, which are both cruel and illegal.

Banning Pitbulls:

While Pitbull fights should definitely be banned, there’s a great debate on whether or not to ban the whole breed. In fact, in some areas, it’s already illegal to own Pitbulls. In others, they’re highly regulated and special permits are required to own them.

Unfortunately, because of the stigma surrounding Pitbulls, many animal shelters immediately put any Pitbull that comes through their doors to sleep. That’s not at all fair to the breed as a whole. An entire breed shouldn’t suffer because of a few bad owners.

An Important Fact About Pitbull Aggression:

Although some Pitbulls are aggressive, they are really the only breed that gets lumped together as “bad dogs”. People tend to disregard the fact that any dog can be aggressive or angelic, regardless of breed. It all has to do with ownership and responsibility.

For example, the Disney film, 100 Dalmatians, spawned a Dalmatian craze several years back, but many of those dogs were actually aggressive or difficult to train and had to be returned. Also, lots of people carry their Chihuahuas around like babies these days. They probably don’t even know that Chihuahuas used to be notorious for killing chickens.

So, all breeds have their issues, but many of those can be controlled through owner responsibility. Are Pitbulls destined for Pitbull fights? Certainly not! Many of them can be excellent companions, if they’re given a fair chance and the right leadership. All it takes is a little time, patience and education to give the breed the reputation it really deserves.

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Pitbulls Are a Breed:

This is one of the biggest Pitbull myths. There is actually no breed simply called a Pitbull. There is, however, only one breed with “Pit” in it’s name, The American Pitbull Terrier, or APBT.

However, that doesn’t stop people from confusing APBT dogs with various other breeds and lumping them all into the category of “Pitbull”. A couple of the breeds that are commonly referred to as Pitbulls are the Staffordshire Terrier and the American Bulldog.

When people picture images of mean dogs fighting other animals, including other dogs, or attacking people, they often picture a Pitbull. Generally, that reference is actually about APBT’s. So, let’s look at some more myths surrounding the American Pitbull Terrier.

The Red, White and Blue Myth:

This may sound like a patriotic myth, but it actually refers to the color of the Pitbull. You see, one of the top Pitbull myths is that Pitbulls of different colors are actually different breeds. The truth is, though, that any APBT, regardless of color, is still an APBT. The different colors were just bred into different lines. It’s much like human beings are all the same species, but we all have different skin, hair and eye colors.

The myth within a myth there is that one color of APBT is more desirable than another one. The reality is that, if you plan to show the dog, certain traits are more desirable. If you’re just looking for a pet, though, the color doesn’t matter. You should be much more concerned with the temperament of the dog, not its outward appearance.

The Temperament Myth:

That brings us to the next item on the top Pitbull myths list. All Pitbulls have a horrible personality and will attack anyone or anything at the drop of a hat. That’s completely false. APBT’s are not all born bad at all. Actually, it has a lot to do with how they are raised and how well socialized they are, just as with any other type of dog.

In fact, many APBT’s have been trained for great things. For instance, American Pitbull Terriers have been heroes in various wars for delivering messages on the front lines and protecting soldiers. APBT’s have also been used as therapy dogs and assistance dogs. Perhaps most famously, Helen Keller owned an assistance dog that was an APBT.

The Pain Myth:

One of the worst myths about Pitbulls is that they fight so fiercely because they can’t feel pain. APBT’s definitely can feel pain. They have thoughts and emotions, just like any other dog and just like human beings. That myth was perpetuated by people who wanted to keep making a living from dog fighting.

The Locking Jaw Myth:

Another Pitbull myth is that Pitbulls have jaws that lock when they bite things, so that they can’t actually let go for some set length of time, even if they want to. That’s totally false. Pitbulls can stop biting at any time. Some have such a prey drive that, once they get in a fight, it’s hard for them to stop from a mental standpoint, but they can physically let go.

If you don’t think that’s true, just watch Pitbulls playing with toys. They can drop toys at your feet on cue, just as any other dog can. So, it’s clear that their jaws don’t lock, unless, of course, a specific Pitbull has a medical problem that affects their jaw. That’s another story and should be looked at by the dog’s veterinarian.

Pitbulls Are Great or Horrible Pets Across the Board:

Another one of the top Pitbull myths works in two different ways. Some people claim that Pitbulls make perfect pets for any family. Others claim, though, that all Pitbulls are horrible pets and should be killed and banned. The truth is that neither of those is correct.

Pitbulls have a strong prey drive and a strong instinct to protect their human companions and their property. While they can live with other dogs, small animals and small children, they need to be well trained and well supervised. So, they aren’t good for every family.

On the other hand, though, not all Pitbulls are automatically bad. They can be great companions. They just require a family that has enough time for them and keeps them well-exercised and entertained. The trick to having a great dog is being a good owner. If you take the responsibility to train your dog, they can be a great pet.

The Shelter Myth:

Another of the top Pitbull Myths is that all Pitbulls in shelters should be destroyed because they could be fighting dogs. Many people think all Pitbulls are bad. Others think that only Pitbull puppies are alright because they can be properly trained. The truth is, though, that there are many reasons that an adult Pitbull could wind up in a shelter. Their owner could have died, for example. This is not their fault and they shouldn’t be ignored, punished or, worse yet, killed for it.

So, if you’re looking to adopt a Pitbull, you may actually want to look for a shelter dog. By rescuing one, you can dispel a lot of myths about the breed. Just be sure that the shelter screens you responsibly and can answer all of your questions accurately. Also, of course, be sure that the APBT you select has a good temperament and personality that will fit with your family.

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