Pitbulls That Are Aggressive To Other Dogs Will Be Aggressive To People Too
There is no evidence or link between the aggression shown by a dog towards other dogs and towards people. In most such cases, they haven’t been adequately socialized. Otherwise, Pitbulls are great around people. Pitbulls are also a breed that is capable of taking on aggression with other dogs, which makes it essential to socialize them for them to be able to get along with other dogs, particularly with smaller dogs and animals.
Pitbulls Attack People More Than Any Other Dog Breeds
Pitbulls, as well as Pitbull mixes, are associated with more attacks than possibly any other dog breed. Other dog breeds that are also generally implicated include German shepherd and rottweiler. In the U.S, over a 13-year period, 66% of the total dog bite casualties are reported to have been caused by a Pitbull; that’s not to say that other breeds can’t be mistakenly taken as a Pitbull. In some incidents, it can be other dogs that were believed to be Pitbulls. Many of these dogs that attack others unprovoked are untrained and poorly socialized. In addition, the temperament tests have shown that pit bulls generally perform and have a higher chance of passing such tests than other dog breeds.
A Pitbull’s Brain Can Swell, Making Them Go Crazy
Another myth about certain large dog breeds is that their brains can swell, making them go crazy, resulting in them attacking others. You may have heard this about Pitbulls and Doberman pinschers. Once the brain is developed, it won’t get any bigger unless your pet dog is suffering from a medical condition causing your dog’s brain to swell.
Pitbulls Don’t Feel Pain
This myth is as ridiculous as it sounds; while pit bulls are bred to have a higher tolerance to pain than other dogs, they certainly do feel pain. And more often than not, the pain inflicted on them makes them turn on an abuser.
Conclusion
A lot of myths are spread around about pit bulls, but when you sit down and think about them for a moment, you’ll realize most of them are downright silly. Pitbulls can be the best friend you could ever ask for and are generally super family-oriented.
