Pit bulls
are notoriously instinctive. Had this been a German Shepherd for instance attacking
a porcupine he would have backed off after the first quill. But pit bulls do not
work that way. Their instincts override their intelligence. Once in a rage they
may continue to attack regardless of consequences. That's great if they are attacking
the man that is breaking in but otherwise pit bulls can be a problem.
I
wish I had pictures of the naked porcupine, as I have never seen one. This pit
bull was put to sleep from getting blind and the infections from the quills. The
term "pit bull" is used to describe several breeds of dogs with similar
physical characteristics, the American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
and the American Staffordshire Terrier. The pit bull is a medium-sized dog. They
have a short coat which accentuates their muscular bodies looking like a doggy
bodybuilder. Their skin can be extremely sensitive due to them shedding.
The
myth that pit bulls have a "locking jaw" mechanism and that the dog
cannot let go once it has bitten is not true. For the most part, pit bulls have
strong jaws for their size. A few studies have been conducted to this "locking
jaw" mechanism. The result of the study was that their jaw structure and
function is no different from that of any breed of dog. For eye candy click cool
pictures.
Another myth is that "pit bulls don't feel
pain". Pit bulls have the same nervous system of any other breed. "Gameness"
is the trait defined as the desire to continue on and/or complete a task despite
pain and discomfort. Pit bulls were breed to finish the task they were required
to perform, tolerating or ignoring discomfort and pain. Therefore, the difficulty
in deterring a pit bull from its task is not an inability to feel pain but rather
a desirable trait in the trained working dog.
They are known for confidence, intelligence, and loyal temperament.
As well, they have an extremely high pain threshold. Pit bulls need to be exercised
frequently, as they are athletic and energetic dogs. They are eager to please
and brimming with enthusiasm. Pit bulls are naturally agile, intelligent, and
willing to work which makes them one of the most capable canines for performance
events.
Pit
bulls are not always a good choice to have as a guard dog because they are friendly
even to strangers. Aggressive behavior toward humans is uncharacteristic of the
breed and highly undesirable.
Most pit bills have some level of dog aggression
and because of its powerful physique an owner must carefully socialize and obedience
train the dog. Click bunny pictures to see a
pit bull puppy and rabbit at the beach.