The Pitbull is one of the most amazing dog breeds in the world, although its ferocious appearance and sharp teeth can sometimes be intimidating. Let's study the origin, personality or interesting facts behind this fierce exterior if you are planning to raise a Pitbull.
From the British bulldog to the symbol of the United States of America
Pitbull (also known as American Pitbull) has the full name of American Pit Bull Terrier. The Pitbull breed comes from the British Bulldog breed - which was trained to participate in the game "bull baiting" - bullfighting in the 19th century. Although this sport was later condemned and banned because of wildness. man, but the British Bull was introduced to a new entertainment: "hunting mice". And the word "Pit" - cave - originates from the way the game is organized: Bull dogs often have to hunt mice in large burrows.
Later, the English Bulldog was crossed with bull terriers (Terriers) to create a smaller but still aggressive breed for entertainment. After being imported from the UK to the US, Pitbull has gradually been Americanized and has now become the symbol of the United States.
In the early 20th century, the Pitbull was domesticated as a family dog, even once being called a "nanny dog". However, people still do not forget the true bravery of a Pitbull when during World War I, the dog became a symbol printed on posters and propaganda publications thanks to its loyalty and rare bravery. Have.
The most famous at that time was Sergeant Stubby, the dog was drafted into the 102nd Infantry Regiment and participated in 17 battles on the Western Front in World War I. Sergeant Studbby is also considered a Sergeant of the United States. Regiment. Thanks to his keen sense of smell and hearing, Sergeant Stubby has achieved a remarkable feat of alerting his unit to a sudden enemy attack with poison gas, bravely rescuing wounded soldiers on the battlefield and capturing them. German soldiers. He lived a glorious life and became an all-time icon of the American Pitbull.
Thanks to their good fighting instincts, Pitbulls are often trained and assigned special tasks such as mine detection to physical therapy. Pitbull's concentration is at the forefront of dogs, Pitbull only stops when completing the task, even if it costs her life. This is also the reason why Pitbull is often brought to compete in sports tournaments to be able to "show off" his strength and speed.
However, a brave, dedicated dog still has times that cause headaches with excessive aggression. But you should not worry too much because the nature of the Pitbull is obedience and loyalty. As long as you teach a Pitbull to understand that their duty is to obey your commands. This is also a dog that helps people with psychotherapy, so don't hesitate to spend time and energy playing with them.
Physical characteristics of the Pitbull dog
Pitbull is a medium and small dog, about 45-55 cm in height and 18-22 kg in weight. With strong bones, strong muscles, and muscular bodies, they have more power than any dog breed.
The fierce appearance and especially the fierce red eyes under the large forehead, people are often impressed by the aggressive appearance of the Pitbull. Even many people are averse to this breed because its appearance is not as friendly as the Poodle.
The special feature of the Pitbull is probably their teeth, which many people think are special jaws called "locking jaws". In fact, the Pitbull's jawbone structure is no different from ordinary dogs, from characteristics to skeletal structure. What makes the difference lies in the extremely high will to complete the goal that makes Pitbull lock the target on command.
Once a Pitbull has bitten something, it is difficult to get them to release it. A simple bite can kill another dog. They can pull a 4-wheeler car, bite an object and swing in the air for 30 minutes without getting tired thanks to good physical strength and nerves.
In training, the pitbull's diet is very important. High intensity of exercise makes pitbull need a lot of protein, especially beef. Dogs can eat up to a pound of beef in a few meals in a row and this is completely normal.
Pitbull dogs specialize in biting people?
Pitbulls have the instincts of all other dogs: a spontaneous response to any threat or attack. You can also see a husky barking if you meet another strange dog, a dog barking when strangers come to the house. Pitbulls have a similar reaction mechanism, but instead of defending themselves, they will turn to attack because of their superiority in strength.
The most outstanding feature of the Pitbull breed is the ability to fight very fiercely. With a high territorial defense habit, dogs can attack illegal trespassers, even larger animals to protect their territory.
In fact, the number of cases of Pitbull attacks on people and pets is in fact about equal to that of other breeds. A study from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) confirms that previous articles and news articles do not have enough evidence to conclude that the Pitbull is a dangerous breed for humans. At the same time, AVMA gave the following arguments to defend Pitbull:
- The breed of dog that bites people or is reported in the media has not been properly declared because not everyone can distinguish which is a pitbull.
Dog adoption permits as well as data on dog breeds are not fully aggregated.
The number of dog bites is not compiled in detail without serious consequences.
The more popular a dog breed is, the more likely it is to be named in biting incidents, leading to skewed statistical data.
Many trainers also believe that a dog's personality is a reflection of its owner's personality. Training and upbringing are important, instincts, though important, are not the determining factors in a pet's behavior.
So, if you intend to adopt a Pitbull, plan your training and upbringing carefully. And no matter how well your dog has mastered commands, don't forget to muzzle and leash him every time you take him outside. You can't predict what will happen if your Pitbull accidentally encounters another strange dog.
