Stereotypes Of Pit Bulls

Don’t always judge a book by its cover. People often go into defence mode when they see a pitbull. They are not as violent or aggressive as generally thought. Often pitbulls are aggressive because the owner makes the dog that way. Sadly pit bulls started getting the bad stereotype “bad dog” due to people training them to be aggressive. Mat Jobe said “ Pit Bulls were often used in bear baiting, a blood sport in which were publicly tortured for the entertainment of onlookers” (10 terribly). Even in early days people used pit bulls for so called entertainment. In an ASPCA article it says “ baiting large animals was outlawed, people turned to fighting dogs against each other” ( Position Statement). Humans often used and trained the dog to be more aggressive to win these fights. Besides humans training them to be mean they are actually

Robin Rock said “ Even if pit bulls does not like other dogs, they typically love humans and are happiest when they are with us” ( 10 reasons). Big stereotype is that they are means aggressive dogs but they aren’t. Robin also said “ They are in fact one of the most loving, loyal, friendly, and dedicated companions you can have” (Myths and Facts). Pit Bulls are truly loving and amazing dog. When you think of the bad side of them. They were once actually for babysitting. Yes that's how loyal and loving they are. Pit Bulls were so loyal and trusting people used them to watch their kids. Mat Jobe said “ Pit Bulls were considered to be so trustworthy with children that they were known as nursemaids or nanny dogs” (40 Terribly Interesting Facts). If people back in the day trusted their so called mean dog with their kids are they actually so mean like we think. “ Pit Bulls are great with children” “ They are affectionate with adults and children” ( Rock, 10 reasons). They are so loyal and loving towards adults and even children. People should not always judge a dog from what other people