There are a lot of myths surrounding pit bulls, we would like to help decipher between fact and myth. It is important to educate yourself before you become the owner of a dog of any breed, however at LCPO we would like to help future as well as present owners. It is important to be equipped with this information not only for yourself but so that you can share it with the public.
Myth #1
Pit bulls have locking jaws:
This is a myth. While pit bulls are strong and determined dogs they do not have a locking jaw or an "enzyme" that causes their jaws to lock.
Myth #2
Pit bulls are bred to be mean, vicious and attack humans:
This is a myth. While pit bulls have in the past and present been used inhumanely to fight other dogs, they have never been bred to be aggressive or mean towards humans. The most common breeds that fall under the term pit bull were bred to be human companions and working dogs on family farms from the very beginning of their time.
Myth #3
Pit bulls that are not friendly with other dogs, were trained to fight other dogs or have attacked another dog are likely to attack people:
This is a myth. Dog aggression and human aggression are two entirely different issues. While pit bulls may not enjoy the company of other dogs it is uncommon for them to be human aggressive, regardless of their level of comfort with or around other dogs.
Myth #4
Pit bulls do not feel pain.
This is a myth. All dogs can feel pain, pit bulls included.
Myth #5
Pit bulls are only used for dog fighting:
This is a myth. Pit bulls have and continue to be used for work on farms, as therapy dogs, humane education as well as family companions.
Myth #1
Pit bulls have locking jaws:
This is a myth. While pit bulls are strong and determined dogs they do not have a locking jaw or an "enzyme" that causes their jaws to lock.
Myth #2
Pit bulls are bred to be mean, vicious and attack humans:
This is a myth. While pit bulls have in the past and present been used inhumanely to fight other dogs, they have never been bred to be aggressive or mean towards humans. The most common breeds that fall under the term pit bull were bred to be human companions and working dogs on family farms from the very beginning of their time.
Myth #3
Pit bulls that are not friendly with other dogs, were trained to fight other dogs or have attacked another dog are likely to attack people:
This is a myth. Dog aggression and human aggression are two entirely different issues. While pit bulls may not enjoy the company of other dogs it is uncommon for them to be human aggressive, regardless of their level of comfort with or around other dogs.
Myth #4
Pit bulls do not feel pain.
This is a myth. All dogs can feel pain, pit bulls included.
Myth #5
Pit bulls are only used for dog fighting:
This is a myth. Pit bulls have and continue to be used for work on farms, as therapy dogs, humane education as well as family companions.
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