Pit Bulls: What's the appeal?

Non-romantic girlfriend of mine had a pit mix.... appropriately named "Bowser", the dog was fucking insane. It tore the sleeve off one of my hoodies while I was wearing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeWQbFh5Obc

There's a crapload of "pittie and christmas present" vids

http://i.imgur.com/6U6nn.jpg

Office dog waking up from a snooze.

would work in that office

She's my direct supervisor.

the pitbull?

<3 brindle dogs
<3 brindle bosses

forks: yes

i imagine your salary reviews are plenty rugged.

On my 5th trip to the dog park yesterday an adult pit bull rescue attacked (pinned) my 6 month old puppy for getting too close to its family. My head was turned at the moment because a sweet Boxer insisted on having me throw its frisbee, till I heard a 4 seconds of squealing from my baby. 4 seconds is a long time. My puppy ran back tail tucked some 40 feet to me and I spent the next few minutes palpating him for any potential injuries. Fortunately Teufel is okay, but its the only non-play altercation my super-friendly Teufel has in his short life.

The pit's owners were clearly conscientious pet "parents" trying to resocialize their animal, but frankly any dog that can't read puppy body language (head bowed, tail-wagging) shouldn't be let off leash, or unmuzzled, in a dog park.

I stayed another 30 minutes at the pool on the other side of the park so Teufel could calm down and have some friendly experiences before coming home, but I hate to say it, if I see that pit at the park again we may make an early exit.

oh i'm so sorry. that is terrible.

right now, my best friend has gotten a dog. he's a blue heeler, and totally sweet around humans— probably one of the most friendly dogs i've ever encountered in this respect.

BUT...

he literally cannot be around other dogs, because he starts nipping. we're trying to socialize him, but it looks as though it's going to be an uphill battle.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/197308_210459502313431_100000481477441_820387_2315671_n.jpg

his name is Samedi.

people trying to learn to raise a pit rescue are likely going to make some mistakes; I'm sorry your pup caught the bad end of an unpleasant experience. I've been the guy on the other end of that exchange and I felt horrible.
i agree with you that a dog that's not properly socialized or that has other issues shouldn't be let off leash around other animals. avoiding a problem animal isn't a bad thing to do and your pet parents (if they really are conscientious) will either work through this or stop showing up at your open park space.

Oh for fucks sake. Some fuckheads put out a DOGFIGHTING game.

http://market.android.com/details?id=kagegames.apps.DWBeta&feature=search_result

Dog Wars:

Raise your Dog to Beat the Best!

A GAME THAT WILL NEVER BE IN THE iPHONE APP STORE!!!

Feed, water, train and FIGHT your virtual dog against other player's... action games, chatroom, many characters and dogs to choose from, virtual store, etc.

http://ssl.gstatic.com/android/market/kagegames.apps.DWBeta/ss-1-320-480-160-1-aa4f802648df764cf47817366ecdea612870c00c

I have....more than a little problem with this. Found the link thru the these guys' call-to-action page and Lizz Winstead posting about it on Twitter.

In happier news, here's a story and a vid about a rescue pittie named Kermit being happily readied for his new home:

http://oaklandanimalservices.org/2011/04/kermie-gets-a-life-makeover/

http://oaklandanimalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/kermie21-300x225.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgPoxIAFLWM

awwwww KERMIE

wkiw Kermit even if it meant I had to listen to Toad The Wet Sprocket w/the lil wiggles bro.

i dont know whats with pitbulls but their so adorable yet ugly

stay classy, pit bull owner.

dog comes off as pretty smart in that article

ya. hopefully he gets a good new home.

Motherfucker. I'm afraid the dog won't find a new home because a dog that has bitten someone, esp a pit, will prob be court-ordered for euthanasia.

yeah, that's unfortunately likely the case
though it sounds like given the choice of euthanasia or being dragged around by this asshole as a weapon, that poor animal is still drawing the lesser of two horrible situations

Update on Kermie!

http://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150231287682363&set=a.440331937362.231945.151810632362&type=1

kermie in the suitcase is killing me

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224749_10150231287682363_151810632362_8774899_2581195_n.jpg

OH HAI WHERE WE GOING WHERE WE GOING

guys look: http://www.ywgrossman.com/photoblog/?p=676

hee hee hee hee HEE!

just watched two pits on a leash kill my neighbors cat

Shit, that sucks, I'm sorry to hear that.

Kingfish that is the cutest dog.

jesus christ, moonship

was the dogs' owner present?

this story's big news in Aus atm http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/a-killer-instinct-20110818-1j04c.html

hi walter

hey : )

All makes.me sad

Yeah there was unfortunately also a case here in the Bay Area where an un-neutered pit killed his pregnant owner just a couple of weeks ago.

Wowza pit bull hysteria in that Age article is out of control. Back to the 1980s US thinking for these dudes.

1980s think would be more Doberman pinscher/Rottweiler, tho, wouldn't it?

yeah jordan, he had two ~100 lb dogs on leash and was walking down the street. the cat was sunning on the walk up to the house. my own dog lunges at that cat the same way, but he is easier to control because he only weighs 10 lbs

pit-bull-kills-poodle-police-seek-owner

why do people act like pit bulls are an endanged species or something__ they are a breed of a domesticated animal - they are essentially a product of human genetic engineering - they are our folly

in the midst of this ugliness it feels inappropriate to say, but in moving out and breaking up with my girl i'm losing custody of the dog and it's breaking my heart.
luckily, girl is very very cool and allowing open visitation. Not gonna be the same.

There are a few duds in the pack but they have a good genetic makeup! Very rugged and athletic with few problems other than skin allergies. They can live in the city and stay slim. I don't own one because they are very stubborn.

that sucks forks. sorry to hear that.

pit bulls seem to either be really nice or really sketch in my experience, sometimes both

come to thikn of it I think all breeds should be un-bred back into genetically healthier mutts - mutts rule

issues with my pit: trick back leg leads to limping so she's not so good at running, she is a stubborn and willful little bitch, dog/human aggression, likes to forage for organic matter on sidewalk, demands attention on a regular basis, requires heavy daily socialization/exercise which means she needs to be put up in a prohibitively expensive doggie daycare rather than left to hang around the house, people are prejudiced against pits so they often act like I'm carrying a gun

positives with my pit: amazingly communicative (we've worked out about a thirty word/gesture vocabulary that we can use to really let each other understand what we need), intensely loyal and protective of both me and girl, generally good at responding to commands, very loving and cuddly and playful, learns to accept new people in her life with about a week of exposure, no chronic skin/fur/breath/digestive/health problems, will eat anything but doesn't eat shit or inorganic matter, smells lightly of fritos, doesn't shed, doesn't damage furniture, very well housetrained, great with puppies and babies

'smells lightly of fritos' is great

Her name is Banjo, her full name is Banjo T. Dog, her nickname is "The Frito Banjito"