Pit bulls have a bad reputation, but is it deserved? A group of pit bull owners and advocates in Vancouver, Canada, says the breed has been misrepresented.
HugABull Advocacy & Rescue Society works to help not only individual dogs, but the entire breed’s image. It also strives to build a community of responsible owners for dogs who often attract the wrong kind.
Many of us have the idea that pit bulls have been bred to be aggressive – and, though they can’t help it, they’re not the kind of dog you’d want to have around. News reports and breed-specific legislation, like
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Speaking Out for Pit Bulls
by Jane Wangersky March 2nd, 2010 | Animal Rescue Groups, Dogs, Fostering
Understanding Pit Bulls
by Rosanne Lorraine January 13th, 2009 | Dogs
Pit bulls are probably the most misunderstood dog breed. Many people think that pit bulls are tough and mean, but this cannot be farther from the truth. While pit bulls are undeniably fierce compared to the furry and “cute” little dogs most seem to be fond of, they can be very loyal and devoted. It is believed that the pit bull actually got its name because this dog breed used to be put into a pit to fight.
Probably because of this training, pit bulls still retain their aggressive tendencies. For example, pit bulls have the tendency to go after another
Probably because of this training, pit bulls still retain their aggressive tendencies. For example, pit bulls have the tendency to go after another
