Pit bulls can be great family pets.Most Pit Bulls are excellent with children. They were bred to have a high tolerance for pain, so they can endure the antics of kids. They also have the capacity to play for hours.
Pit Bulls do not tend to be aggressive towards people.
Pit Bulls were originally bred to fight dogs, so you should be aware that dog aggression is common. But, human aggression is not common in Pit Bulls. In most cases of Pit Bulls attacking humans, the dog has either been trained to be aggressive towards people, was abused, or was deprived of socialization towards people as a puppy.
Pit Bulls do not have locking jaws.Pit Bulls are canines and have the same jaw structure as other dogs. They do not have locking jaws, special enzymes or other structure that allows them to lock their jaws.
Pit bulls are not good guard dogs.
A characteristic of Pit Bulls is their love of people. Unlike other breeds, they were not originally bred to protect homes or property. They may alert you to intruders, but as soon as the intruder smiles at them, most Pit Bulls think they have made a new best friend.
Spay/Neuter Resources: Project Pit Bull
Animal Friends offers Project Pit Bull, which offers spays and neuters for pit bulls for just $20 when the surgery is completed through one of our on-site clinics.
Project Pit Bull was created to address the flood of pit bulls in Pittsburgh’s animal shelters, and in response to the fact that pit bulls are bred in disproportionate numbers for dogfighting purposes. Pit Bull litters can be very large, often producing 8-12 puppies or more. For every new puppy born, another waits—or worse—in a shelter.
Animal Friends can help Pit Bull owners who want to be responsible with the breed. Call 1.800.SPAY.PGH
to learn more, or write tospayneuter@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
Pit Bulls and Pet-Assisted Therapy
Haley is 3 years old. She visits Vincentian Homes Assisted Living and volunteers as part of the monthly Cancer Caring Center program for kids and families that are coping with cancer. Haley just soaks up all the hugs she receives and pays them back with happy dog kisses.
Cayenne is 2 years old and started her career as a therapy dog at the SW Vets Center. She gets her ears rubbed and gives kisses in return. Cayenne also began making visits to a women’s shelter, where the kids climb all over her, pet her and hug her. During one visit, a child insisted on playing “dress up” with her, trying to put skirts and hats on her. Cayenne soaked up the attention!
Their guardian, Erica, reports that she is still amazed when so many people are surprised to find out that her dogs are Pit Bulls. Of course they're friendly and loving! Haley and Cayenne love bringing joy to people, and we’re proud to have them as volunteers for Animal Friends’ Pet-Assisted Therapy program.
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