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Answer by Sheree
Submitted on 1/13/2004
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I have a 16 month old male red-nosed "American Pit Bull Terrier" (yes, that's the name of the breed)that live indoors with me. He's great with all my grandchildren, ages 15 months to 7 years old. It's almost like he relates with each one on their own level. These dogs are loving, people oriented animals. Mine has never shown any aggresiveness towards people or animals. I also own two grown females that are just as good natured. It's unfortunate this breed has earned a bad reputation because of a few bad animals. Its too bad that we can't get equal positive publicity to match the bad publicity that people are always hearing about. I love my pit bulls! www.blaizenkennels.com

Answer by pitbul
Submitted on 1/28/2004
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Pit bulls are just as good as a lab or a bird dog its all how you raise them you know? but why don't they ban poodles,dachshund's and ext they get mean when they get full grown they bite kids. its because these kids fight them.I have one and it"s banded in my city but the cops,dog pound will have to do every thing they can to get my dog from me but if every body did the same thin maybe the law will change just maybe if people started making big deals about other breeds thin maybe the law will change.I have raised them for years and not once has one bitten a kid or adult.look up in a book of dogs and see that pit bulls are good with kids not bad.if people could start pitting a good word out on the pit maybe things will change.there are alot of myths about the pit like thay see little kids as small animals#2 all pit owners are drug dealers and gangsters are involved in dog fighting#3there all pits...reality apbts,amstaffs,staffordshire bull terriers.bull terriers,american bulldogs.each breed has its own characteristics.so don't let people talk about how there dog is the sh1t because its a pit tell them to talk about how good the dog is how its good with kids and ext.sorry if I carried on about this but its the ignorant people that really get me mad.If you have any question's about the pit bull then e-mail me at dylanhall2002@yahoo.com

Answer by raspeoples
Submitted on 2/26/2004
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Honey, don't listen to everything you hear or read. Especially from those who cannot write properly. I have 2 pit bulls and have been involved with rescue and training of other pit bulls for nearly 5 years now. It's difficult to find a pit bull that is good all around...meaning temperment with children, adults and other dogs. There is a dominance factor involved, sort of a totem pole. You and your children want to be on top and the dog/s at the bottom. That is what needs to be established. When choosing a dog, most people choose the cutest of the litter with the belief that "it's how you raise the dog." That is not a fully correct statement. The natural temperment and bloodline of the dog plays a big role in that. You should consider seeing a dog behavior specialist in your area. They are a great breed if the right one is chosen, but you should be sure rather than sorry.

Answer by jj3down
Submitted on 3/14/2004
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Believe it or not, I've actually had to have a talk with my 2 year old daughter because SHE bit my mom's 2 year old red nose pit bull. This dog has more personality than any other dog I've ever interacted with. She's just like a little kid, and she demands the same amount of attention. She's got a licking problem; she'll literally jump 6 feet in the air to lick someone's face when they walk through the door. Whether she knows them or not. My mother's red nose has got a great relationship with my daughter. They totally grew up together, though. My daughter's about 5 days older than the dog, and I'm sure that has something to do with it. But still, because of their bad reps, I get a little nervous. Of course, you ALWAYS have to watch children around ANY dog. I've heard that the red nose is the lightest and the lankiest of all the pit bulls, and because of that reason, were least likely to have a bloodline bread to fight or be aggressive. Regardless, the breeder was a good friend of mine and this dog's mother and grandmother were raised with kids. My answer: My mother's red nose pit bull is fantastic with my kid. She's done everything from jumping on the it, to riding her like a horse, to even biting it's ear, and she's never even roused a growl from the dog. I just pray that it stays that way.

Answer by EvilEdna42
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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I think I have to say that it all comes down (again) to natural pack order and dominance behaviour. Any dog of any breed anywhere in the world still has that little bit of wolf genetics in it that desires a pack. As someone else already said, you want yourself and your children to be above the dog in the hierarchy, which means that the dog has to get used to being told what to do, being told when it gets fed, where it sleeps and everything else. My sister's golden lab turned aggressive towards her child at feeding time, so an animal behaviourist told her to let the child feed it, so it got used to the fact that the child could take away its food at any time. This solved the problem. A dog that knows its place within the family is a happier dog. And this applies from a great dane down to a chihuahua.

Answer by RedNosedRoaminRomeo
Submitted on 4/27/2004
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I have had the pleasure and the trials of owning a Male red nosed APBT for ten months now. He is 11 months and 1 week old. I was forced to take him from the litter at 5 weeks old due to the fact that he was so large (twice the size of the other 8 pups) that when he would attempt to nurse the mother would snap at him. I felt bad for him being separated and spent most of the time holding and comforting him. He was supposed to be a 50-60 pound dog. The perfect small sized dog for my apartment. At just over 11 months, he is a whopping 102 pounds. The vet tells me he still has some growing left to do. I am giving all this info just to set this story up so you understand that this is a VERY LARGE MALE RED NOSE and if so inclined capable of inflicting serious damage. Where I live we have a large park and everyone walks their dogs together there. When I first started bringing Roman around, everyone was afraid of him, and told me to keep him away from their dogs. Understand he was only 4 months old then. But they had already decided that since he was a "PIT BULL" that he was mean and not to be trusted. It has taken me a while but he is now a favorite with the children and adults around my home and is well liked and received by the regular dogs around the park. We even allow them to roam off their leashes together in the dog runs. the story I was talking about is this : My dog was kicked by a woman for walking past (with me, in a harness and leashed) He was not even looking in her direction but she kicked him to keep him away from her child. My dog has been attacked by a Poodle, a German Sheppard, and a Rhodesian Ridge Back, all of whom have since been shunned by the other dog owners who frequent the park. My dog never even growled, and did not even attempt to defend himself. He now has a permanent blood red spot on his eyeball from the Ridge Back biting his face. I know this has been a long post but the point I am trying to make is this : If you make a dog mean, it will be mean, who would suspect a poodle of attacking an APBT unprovoked? But there is no such thing as a bad breed, there are only bad owners. Thank you for allowing me to vent here a little bit. D.

Answer by TnT
Submitted on 5/7/2004
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I have 2 APBT's one of which is a red nose female which I adopted at the age of 6 months. She has been around my 3 children aged 10-21 for the last 3 1/2 years and she loves them as she does my companion and I. But, she doesn't like other people as while we were away one afternoon, a family member came by & because she wouldn't let them into the yard, he slapped her with our chain link gate repeatedly, as she was chained, yelling & taunting her until she began to attack back. His wife witnessed this but couldn't make him stop. Now, she is quite protective of her family. We have a black male which is the best dog I've ever seen around kids & at 120 lbs. he catches a lot of undo slack, he however doesn't like anyone/thing to bother his family unit either. They threw 7 pups, 4 of which were red nose, and they all had their fathers temperament. I love my babies & I will never own any other type of dog. They are a reflection of their owners, not their breed. You can kick a dog, no matter the breed, only so many times, before it either (A.) runs away or (B.) attacks back. Sorry this is so long, venting helps the bad publicity these dogs get. The more love I bestow of them, the more love & protection they give in return. T-n-T

Answer by learry
Submitted on 7/16/2004
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my son just recently talked my husband and I into allowing him to get a pitt bull. she is 8 weeks and very freindly and playful, but i am afraid of them because of all the bad talk about them. So I decided to try it out I have a bichon now who is 5 years old and has not made up to her yet. I also have a 9 year old and to grandchildren ages 3 and 6 whom love her. I have told my 21 year old son if she gets mean she has to go.Lucy the dogs name will be treated well and around lots of people all the time. so I hope she turns out to be great. I am not going by what people have said I am giong by the way lucys parents were brought up in a loving family and are friendly also. any coments would be great advice for me.

Answer by Galfoman
Submitted on 1/5/2005
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I love my 5 year old Pitbull. He's sweet and loving and trained except for when he gets in a gaming mood. He lounges around with children of all ages. He will allow kids to sit on him, pull his ears etc. With all of this said... Pitbull owners have to understand that you can't let your dog fool you and a responsible dog owner will not let his or her guard down. A pit bull is by nature is a gaming,aggressive,incredibly strong animal. Just as they will get excited and will not want to not stop swimming or chasing a ball until you make them lie down and have a time out. Likewise, they will also not quit fighting until the end and in this case you most likely will not be able to give them a time out. As sweet as my dog is he has been in 2 random fights over the last 5 years that have resulted in me paying 100's of dollars in vet hospital expenses towards the other pet owner. My dog did not appear angry or annoyed, he just got obsessed the way all pitbulls will and before I knew it it was too late. One minute the dogs were playing like cute puppies and the next thing he's latched on. If you are walking your dog and he is on a training leash you may have a chance in breaking up a fight. When greeting other dogs never let they're leashes get entangled. If they begin posturing or you see hair raised on the spine immediately pull your dog back and make him go down or sit. Even if the other dog started the fight your dog will finish it. Nothing will make a pitbill stop fighting. Not water,not kicking him, not beating with a stick or lifting his hind legs off the ground. You have to insert a strong wedged stick into his back jaw and pry his jaws open. I have learned my lesson and am so glad that no one has been hurt. I still love my dog and from now on will walk him with a muzzle. You should too.

Answer by Stefanus Trigon
Submitted on 1/14/2005
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Yes mostly red nose is aggresive, we are here in Indonesia every Sunday people did Fighting Dog to Boar / wild pig as a sport, it is so horrible but it is good, because people can live by selling and buying this increadible creatures, mostly we find difficulties when losing red nose biting from hog ears, it is ovently this red nose strike back to its holder/ owner when its to angry too the hog untill terrible bites, but the black nose is more controlled and is more easy to obey its handler, I have cd'sof that terrible game we call here as " ADU BAGONG " means the fighting hog = they fight one hog with one brave pitbull, in one game we can see some dogs has terrible wound also death in the end with open stomach or broken neck....so...so..I have 4 pitbulls 3 rednose one balck nose, they are so cute but could become a weapon, I hate this Fighting Hogs or dogs I just love pitbulls heheheh ..my email is trigon59@yahoo.com or triprapto@hotmail.com

Answer by ricky
Submitted on 2/2/2005
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I lost my Pit bull to cancer last may, she was only five years old. Her name was Angel and her personality matched her name. We have a cat and Angel would let the cat jump on her back, chew on her ears, and you could hear the cat's claws pop in and out of her skin. I rescued Angel from the shelter when she was just shy of a year old. She was timid towards adult males. The shelter staff said that she had been abused. Even though she was treated with aggression her first year, she was never anything but loving. I have noticed that alot of "pit bull" attacks reported aren't even pit bulls. I have heard several people refer to other breeds and mixed breeds as pit bulls. During WWII the German Shepard was feared as the Nazi dog. Then it was the Doberman (rumor was their brains outgrew their skulls causing them to go crazy) then the Rotwiler had its turn. Now its the Pit bull. I'll wait it out to see which breed is targeted next.

Answer by mystcmistress7
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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I was raised by a loving family, a only child, and almost kidnapped at 14. I now have a child , and am down to 5 pit bulls. I have raised, bred, and continue to love and fully believe in pits for 7 years. Yes, it may be in certain bloodlines, to be aggressive, but IT IS ALSO IN HOW THEY OR ANY DOG, FOR THAT MATTER IS RAISED! If you treat any dog or animal with love and respect, then it will be returned in time ten fold!ANY BREED CAN, AND MOST LIKELY AT SOME POINT MAY TURN, BUT IT IS TO WHOM AND FOR WHAT REASON THEY TURN THAT SHOULD BE THE QUESTION.YOU SHOULD NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.If you have ever had the chance to see or feel the love of a pet, whether it be a pit or not you could reach in your heart and be able to give all breeds a chance without being characterized!

Answer by Shannon
Submitted on 5/18/2005
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You know some people are not too smart.Just because a dog is a pit does not mean it is mean.I have been around pit bulls my whole life.A cocker spaniel can attack you if you raise it too.Any dog can attack you if you raise it too.Pit bulls are just the strongest dogs there are and thats why people are afraid of them.Just like any big dog if they do not get enough exercise they will get frustrated and that can lead to annoying behavior or even aggression in the long run but even humans react the same way without anything to do for a long period of time.Pit bulls are excellent work dogs and they like to have a job to do just like German shepherds and they need to go for walks several times a week,power walks to get all the built up energy out.If you really want to judge Pit Bulls you should know all the info first.The only reason they have a bad rep is people raise them to fight because they are extremely strong and can pull thirty times their wait.But almost any big dog abused and raised to fight will.They do not know any better its the humans who should....

Answer by Mom
Submitted on 6/24/2005
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I believe that with any animal and where children are involved, the children's safety is the main issue. If any dog displays any form of aggression towards anyone or anything, and does not respond to the correction, then it should be removed from the home, neighborhood etc...I have been witness to friendly American Pit Bull Terrior attacks, one on a neighborhood small toy terrior, the pit bull ran out from his yard and picked up the dog and mauled it to death, for no apparent reason, other than probably living across the street and yapping alot, and again I have been witness to these friendly dogs as they nip and growl at children...I steer clear from this dangerous uncertain animal that are so territorial that they kill to protect what they think is theirs or being taken from them. Their bites are never minor and their jaws exceedingly strong and they don't back off until they are completely restrained...Most other dogs' bites are not as serious or fatal. I would not own one for fear of my children's safety, yes, it may never attack and may be peaceful when the environment they live in is unchanging, but too many changes, too aggressive play, too rough of discipline, can breed a cruel and angry dog. I have seen too much of the ugly side.

Answer by Kristen
Submitted on 8/11/2005
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First off I am a huge Animal lover so basically no matter what the breed i will still love it. I recently started working at a dog kennel and there is a Red nosed Pitt Bull that has been staying there for 2 months now. At first I was a little hesitant to try and pet her because she seemed very reserved and depressed(who wouldn't be if you were in a cage for 2 months) so I would hold my hand to the cage just close enough for her to get used to the smell of me, she would sniff my hand then back away. When it came time to take her out in the yard I kept my distance just to be safe, but after only a week I managed to create a really great bond between this wonderful dog and myself and she is one of if not the most friendliest dog there. She loves to be pet, she loves playing fetch, she gives kisses and I've noticed a big difference in her attitude. She is a lot less depressed and generally seems a lot more happy. Now I don't claim to know everything or anything at all about whether nature or nurture has a bigger effect, all I can judge on it my own personal experience. Seeing what affection and attention can do for this incredibly gentle Pitt Bull makes me believe that even though nature does have an effect on the Pitt Bull's personality (or any dog for that matter), if the owner takes the time to bond with, socialize, and genually care for their pet than nurturing can have a profound affect on your dogs attitude. Just in my opinion.

Answer by jaydenlane
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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I have a 5yr. old "red nosed" pitt bull. Both of his parent were "fighting" dogs. I agree when it is said that "it's all how there raised". My dog lives w/ a full grown female rottweiller,a pomeranian, my 6yr. old son, and my 3yr. old daughter. He has never shown any aggression towards any of them.. granted.... sometimes him and the rott get to playing a little rough, there has never been a serious problem. As for the kids, even though he is excellent w/ them (when i'm around), i would NEVER leave him alone w/ them! A dog is a dog, and you can never tell what they will do one second from the next! So although pitt'smake excellent family dogs, they are still dogs and should always be supervised around small children.....Also if your wanting to raise a pitt bull make sure you have plenty of free time in order to spend showing it attention. Pitt Bulls are very affectionate dogs when given the proper care and attention.

Answer by JT Cincy Ohio
Submitted on 10/8/2005
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I have a rednose pitt by the name of Lexus. She is great with my 1 & 5 year old and is a great temperd dog.It's very upsetting for me though because where i live there trying to enforce a ban on them.My wife was recently interviewd by ch.19 news about her opinion on the ban after a reporter seen me and Lexus sitting on the porch while driving down the street.My wife explained to the reporter that is unfair for the people who own great dogs.She also explained that is pretty sad that we can't even walk our dog in fear of having her taken and put to sleep.Good thing we have a yard.Hopefully i never have any problems, All of my neighbors love Lexus just as much as their own dogs & even let her play with their dogs.Lexus has never shown any negative agresion towards any person or dog,she is always happy to see anyone that visits "even the mailman" lol

Answer by christy
Submitted on 1/6/2006
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i have the original american red nosed pitt her name is brandy and she is 3yrs. old talk about a baby well she is my third child i have a 15 yr old son and 13 yr old daughter as well we have had brandy since she was 6wks old and have never had a problem with her, i dont think i have ever even heard her bark but twice and both times it was because we were out of town and came home she was so excited to see us. brandy now has 11 puppies that were born oct.23 she was bread with a blue brindle these puppies are gorgeous and very well behaved they remind me so much of brandy at that age. playful and funny i believe temperament has some to do with it but i am a firm believer in its all in the way they are raised as well, love your animals and they will love back if all they ever know is love and kindness then thats all they will ever know,

Answer by kat
Submitted on 1/11/2006
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look i don't own a pit-bull i own a golden retriever but i know quite a few and all i have to say is this pit-bulls need a ceartin type of owner they aren't that sort of dog who adapts to say an apartment they are great dogs but what mot people fail to realize is that they are a powerful dog and they need to be trained properly especially when you have little kids cause kids poke kids pull ears and that takes a special type of any breed of dog to naturally not do anything if that happens they need to be trained to know that they aren't at the top. And for all of you who say that they are like cats don't lie cuz they aren't there dogs and they are going to act like dogs do they are going to bit when they are scared or angry they need to be TRAINED not to

Answer by ashley at the humane seociety
Submitted on 2/11/2006
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i volunteer at a humane society, and on 2/10/06, a Pitt bull i was taking out for some exercise attacked a dog in another kennel, and it only a lab puppy that wanted to play. i know that it's all in how you raise a Pitt (this one was a red nose) but when i saw it lock it,s jaws on the labs leg, i was terrified! i had to pry it's jaws open with a broom handle and i sprayed water on the animal. there was blood everywhere. if it had turned on me i would have been seriously injured. all i know is that if i ever get a Pitt bull, ill get a puppy so i can train it to not be aggressive myself. and the worst part is that it had shown absolutely no aggressive behavior before! by the way,this particular Pitt was put down on the spot. and the lab is being taken care of at the vets.

Answer by Luckysable
Submitted on 4/21/2006
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I don't have extensive knowledge about pit bulls, but have owned 2. Tiaunna was a brindled American bulldog with 4 white socks, white chest& belly,white stripe going down her face that went around her muzzle, & white tipped tail. She was a goreous dog and extremely good natured and absolutely adored children.Nicki was a black & white boxer/pit bull mix. She was great with kids as well, and very people oriented.We have just reciently aquired a new addition, an american red nosed female named Bonnie. She's only approx. 8 wks. old but very laid back & good natured as well. My oppinion on these types of dogs is this, they need lots a socialization as pups because they are so independent and self assured by nature.They do not need to be allienated from other people for fear they will become "to people friendly". These dogs are spendidly intelligent and are more than capable of deciphering dangerous situations from non threatening ones.

Answer by Heya
Submitted on 4/22/2006
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You can't tell anything about a dog by it's nose color. Even if there was an overall difference in temperament between red nosed and black nosed pit bulls (sigh... ok... American Pitt Bull Terriers)... which I doubt, it could never apply to all red nosed or all black nosed pits. Many of the answers here are not only not helping, but they are actually very wrong. There's no such thing as a dog breed that is "the best breed in the world". Many people have wonderful pit bulls, but it would be ridiculous to say that all pits are great family dogs. I agree with the people who say it's not all in how you raise them, but rather a combination of their genetics, how they were raided and their own individual personality. Every breed has some dogs who are more dominant than others. In my humble opinion, the main things you can do to ensure that you have a good family dog, regardless of breed, would be to educate yourself intensely on the breed. Then start out with a dog who is calm and attentive to begin with. Take it to puppy obedience school. Exercise the dog every day. Learn how to make the dog see you as his / her leader. Generally do the things that are generally recommended by experts.

Answer by jaesun007
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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I'd like to say that I've had my Red-nosed APBT "Odysseus" for 9 months now, (and he's now 9 and a half months) and Yeah, he likes to jump around and growl at stuff. He's still a puppy. But, he has NEVER bitten anyone in anger or fear, he's only gotten me lightly a few times because I held his toys too close to 'his' end. We are training him (with a little difficulty) to take and release items on command, and not on his own. He's good with people, except for the jumping up, and barks at other dogs only if they bark/growl first, and even then does not snap or bare his teeth. Also, I'd like to add that The breed was originally for taking down bulls for butchering, not for fighting. Dog fighting was a secondary way for the owners to make money, and to display their dogs' power and other traits.

Answer by Carol
Submitted on 1/30/2007
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I have a 1 year old red nose pit and he is the most lovable, sweet, loyal dog i have ever owned. I got him when he was a little less than 9 weeks, i am sure. He was not a guaranteed good dog; I heard nothing but bad things about pit bulls, all i knew was i loved him, and that was all i wanted to show him. I have also owned dogs long enough to know that like humans, if you raise them in a bad environment and treat them wrong, there are going to be personality problems. I have treated Rosco (that's his name) like a person, and have showed him respect, and unconditional love...he shows nothing but the same back to me. He loves people, the worst thing he could ever do is lick someone too hard. I have not raised him around children, I was 18 with my own place when i got him. I brought my brother's kid over who is 2 1/2, even with a slight case of autism. Rosco was rough with him, not understanding his own size. The worst he did with my nephew was knock him over and give him too many kisses. I am positive that if i had raised him with children he would be more gentle, but he just does not understand human size compared to his own yet. I raised him with a kitten so he learned that he had to be gentle with her because of her size. My brother took the kitten, and i got a puggle puppy. She is 5 months and very little and he lets her bite his ears and his neck, and he does not try to harm her in the least, realizing his size and his own strength, compared to her own. I believe that the only way that a red nose would be mean and aggressive is if you mistreat it...i would be mean and aggressive too if you mistreated me.

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Question by xtcomet
Submitted on 12/12/2003
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Are red nosed pitt bulls more or less likely to attack children than other types of pitt bulls. please send information to confirm.

Answer by Jessica
Submitted on 12/19/2003
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I have a red nose and she is excellent with Kids! However, it does not matter what breed of Pitt Bull you own, it depends on the blood line and how they are raised. There are some breeders who do breed for temperment.

Answer by Roxy25
Submitted on 1/3/2004
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why do people keep saying breed of pit bull? first they are called American Pit Bull Terriers, second red is just a color ! please read the United Kennel Club standard http://www.ukcdogs.com/breeds/terriers/americanpitbullterrier.std.shtml go to www.purebredpuppy.com to learn more about the breed PLEASE!!!

Answer by Kim
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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I have a red noes pitt and yes she does have her good moments and bad but most of the time she is great. I have three kids at home and she has gotten a attitude with them but has never harmed them.pitts act haw they want so you never really know there going to atack it has nothen to do with you raising them.

Answer by puppy
Submitted on 1/15/2004
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puppy has a pink nose what does that mean? She is a very good dog and she is very hiper. so i don't care what they say it all depends on how pit bull where raised.

Answer by Andi
Submitted on 1/15/2004
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Yeah people say that red nose pits are the most mean and aggressive but I believe it all in how you raise, treat, and teach them. I have a pit who is a house dog, but loves to play outside. I did not want a pit(b/c I was scared b/c of the reputation of a pit), but my husband did want one, so we got him; he is 8 months. He is great with my nephew and his small dog(they love each other)I will probably not own anything else, He is my Heart and Soul!!!

Answer by THE JUICY1
Submitted on 1/20/2004
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FOR THE LAST 8 MONTHS I BEEN AROUND A RED NOSE PIT BULL AND HE IS SO MUCH FUN I HAVE WATCHED HIM WITH OTHER ANIMALS AND PEOPLE NEVER HAS THERE BEEN A PROBLEM I HEARD THEY ARE TRYING TO BAM THEM IN CHICAGO WHAT CAN WE DO ,TO SHOW THAT ITS ,ALL UP TOO THE PARNETS WHO RAISE THEM SHOW THEM LOVE AND RESPECT AND THEY WILL GIVE IT BACK 100%

Answer by Matt
Submitted on 1/27/2004
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I've raised American pit bull terrriers my whole life. Bottom line how much respect do you give your American pit bull terrier. In there nature they are the most prone to make there family content at all times if you are having problems with these high intelligent dogs you should have no reason having one because your just not the right person for one they need love and affection all the time and they give the same back.Well the truth is they are actually more forgiving than any human I know so for your answer yes they are the best dog to have around an infant or younger child my red nose is my baby sitter.If you have any questions email me at bofasa@msn.com

Answer by Snowbird
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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i really think it depends on how the dog was raised...if it was raised in a poor family its gonna be mean..if it was raised in a good caring loving family its going to be a good dog. i have 48 pitbulls and i love them all to death.they are all good animals.

Answer by Kristen_AZ
Submitted on 2/3/2004
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my rednose is so innocent he wouldnt touch anyone he loves people and hes inlove with my 4 and 6 year old cuzzins that live with me ! if your pitt has moments it auviously doesnt know its dominents! if the pitt knows whos boss they know! if its a female they're dominent anyway but also protective if theyre is a problem i believe it is the owner!

Answer by moondog
Submitted on 2/6/2004
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kim your dog should never get an attitude with children,again people,only responsible owners have any business with dogs of any breed if you have a dog on a chain in the back yard i can almost guarantee most of these animals are not properly cared for and there owners should be tyed out in the yard and beaten, stupid question

Answer by KONAN420
Submitted on 2/8/2004
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PIT BULL ARE THE BEST TYPE OF DOG YOU COULD EVER GET AND THEY ARE GREAT AROUND KIDS

Answer by cody
Submitted on 2/21/2004
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I own two pitbulls and have done for three years now. My pitts are the best dog around kids, not once have my pitts hert anyone or even look like doing so. they are realy great dogs.

Answer by Kristen_fla
Submitted on 2/21/2004
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I have a rednose pit bull and she is very sweet,I think its the way people raise the ones they breed then the puppys have a anger problem when they get older.i think pit bulls are like any other dog in the world,pit bulls can have there bad moments and good moments too!

Answer by caninelover
Submitted on 2/22/2004
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i have a rednose it and he is nice to my children

Answer by Terry
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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The most damage that my super dooper pit bull trooper causes is to my sleeping wife with his freakin' snoring! He has such a wonderful personality and a friendly disposition. This guy has not shown the least bit of aggression to man or animal. My wife and I love him to pieces and are proud to be be pit bull parents!

Answer by jimmy
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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Pitts bulls all kinds have bad reps because of ignorant people but they are like any dog they can attack at any time so they always need love and attention maybe if people said bad things about poodles they would get banned.

Answer by mamamia
Submitted on 3/1/2004
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I'd like to point something out. Even during the dog-fight craze, APBTs were trained to be animal aggressive, but people passive. They had to be good with people so that the handlers wouldn't be bitten if they had to break up the fight. The only way, as I see it, a pit bull would bite a child or a human is if it was trained to do so or if it has had traumatizing experiences with them. I should also remind people that pit bulls are the most mistreated dogs in the world. People wonder why there are so many bad pit bulls but if they should take a trip to the home of a mistreated one, they'd wonder why the heck it didn't attack more.

Answer by don may
Submitted on 3/2/2004
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I have a red nose PBT and she is a very hyper 10 week old pupp, she has yet to display many personality chartacteristics but she loves to snuggle and never actually bites me just plays

Answer by loves pit bulls
Submitted on 3/2/2004
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I love my red nose pit bull, her name is GiGi but I nicknamed her sweet because she loves hugs and kisses so much from humans.

Answer by janette
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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My Husband owes a red nose (APT)I never wanted a pittbull I am from Chicago and here they have a fearful rep.We moved to Las Vegas and now I'm rasing my GOLDEN BOY COCO,yes, that's what I called him.I read a book by JAN FENNEL about how to trained dogs and understand their behavior is a wonderfull book if any one feels it loves it's Dog,read the book you wont regret it.

Answer by mialot005
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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i used to have a pitbull and she was so calm and she was scared of water. but she never tried no hurt anyone and she would have never hurt any kids or animals

Answer by GABBY
Submitted on 3/18/2004
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I AM 15 AND I HAVE FIVE RED RED NOSE PITS.THAT I LOVE THEY ARE GREAT WITH BABYS AND OTHER DOGS .SO TO YOU HOW SAY PIT ARE BAD.GO TO SOME BODYS HOUSE HOW HAVE THEM AND SEE FOE YOUR SAFE THAT THEY AER BEST........ DOG YOU COULD HAVE.

Answer by Lil Boo
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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My red nose would never bite anybody. she is mean and don't get along with other dogs besides other red nosed pitts and she is the best dog for what ever reason you would want a dog. Fighting, Playing, or whatever you need around the house.

Answer by big d
Submitted on 3/27/2004
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I DON'T THINK SO I AM VERY FOND OF THE RED NOSE PIT BULL AND I HAVE 2 OF THEM AND WE LIVE IN AN APARTMENT. THEY ARE VERY GENTLE WITH OTHER DOGS AND PEOPLE OF THEIR ENVIRONMENT. IT IS ALL IN HOW YOU RAISE THEM. IF THE OWNER IS A JACKASS THEN WHAT DO YOU EXPECT OF THE DOG. THESE DOGS JUST HAVE A BAD REP DO TO SOME IGNORANT PEOPLE

Answer by Tori kccutie24
Submitted on 3/31/2004
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I own a Red Nose and he is almost three years old and I have never had a problem w/ my furry friend. I have a 5 year old son and 2 cats and he has always been very friendly to all. HE lives inside w/ us and we all love him. He is very playful and we have lots of fun w/ him. It's all in the way you treat them!!!! LOVE your furry friends!!!!

Answer by missey69
Submitted on 4/7/2004
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pitt bulls r awsome. i breed red nose pitt bulls 4 a living and it is so fun. i know lots about pittyz and they wont atack any 1 if u bring them up wif children and people.i have 26 pitt bulls (that is my job 2 look after them and train them) and they r so great.

Answer by denny
Submitted on 4/22/2004
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i breed pitt bull terriors and i also have a pink nosed pitt. he loves me and i love him but he probably would bite a stranger if they walked up on him. as far as bein mean no he is not

Answer by Casey
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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I am in college and have a 10 month old red nosed pit. She was a stray when I found her and I didn't intend to keep her at first because I had never owned a pit before. But there was something in her eyes that made me keep her and I am so glad I did. She is the best dog I have ever had by far. She is very loving and extremely protective of me. However she has a good judge of character and is incredible with my niece (16 months). I think they are the perfect breed and family dog. I will never own another breed.

Answer by ice
Submitted on 4/28/2004
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i have a pitt hes the best i have two neces both ruffhouse with him pull his tail stuff like that he dont even gral .we allso have two small dogs he plays with they bite him he just puts his head on top of them so they cant move

Answer by Megz_ATL
Submitted on 4/29/2004
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I have a red-nose pit and he is my pride and joy.He is only six months old and he has never done anything bad.I have an eight year old brother and a three month old nephew and he doesn't bother me around either one of them because i know he would not hurt anyone unless they were trying to hurt me.Its not the breed,its the people who own and raise the breed that make them mean and angry.

Answer by cruz
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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I have a red nose pit bull she is a very great she like little kids that's not scared of her.

Answer by TheVikingGal
Submitted on 5/23/2004
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No, not really. It's the bloodlines and temperment. Neutering also helps the dog not be so aggressive. I have a neutered Red-Nose, and he's GREAT with kids! A lot of the other dogs that hurt fatally/killed kids/adults were probably from unreptable breeders. But you really should watch dogs when they're with kids, any breed.

Answer by reddawg
Submitted on 5/30/2004
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I Have a PURE Purple Ribbon red nose.his papers speak for thereself. all game. very aggressive. he has been given nothing but TLC Yet will maul any other animal he sees. its in the blood.This cannot be trained out of him. he loves people but i dont trust him with small children as i think he confuses them possibly with an animal. maybe its because they stand at eyelevel. not sure what he would do but dont trust him

Answer by pitt bull advocate
Submitted on 6/12/2004
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There was a study done in Texas regarding dog bites and even though every mutt that "looked" like a pitt bull was listed in the report AS a pitt bull, still even then pitt bull type dogs consisted of less than 3% of bite cases in that area. Furthermore may I say that pitt bulls score higher on the average in temperament tests than poodles do.