So, I was outside in my yard earlier, and my dog was with me. I didn't have him on a leash or anything because he wouldn't hurt a fly, and I'm just not worried about it.

Anyway, a lady was walking her dog and my dog saw them and ran up to them. (All he wanted to do was sniff the others dog butt) I noticed the first words out of her mouth were, " Oh my god! That's a Pitbull!" And she immediately took a defensive stance.

My dog doesn't have an aggresive bone is his body. I'm just wondering, are people really that scared of Pitbulls?

Why?

Yes. And when they say my dog never did that. Thats what they all say after someone is mauled.

Bulldogs are naturally more offensive than other dogs. My English Bulldog back in Illinois gets offensive over food with my other dogs, they usually grow out of the aggression but still, when they are young they are more prone to aggressive outbursts than other breeds of dogs.

Nevermind.

I have a Pitbull, and yes, I know what you're gonna say... "Pitbulls aren't Bulldogs."

I know, but I'm from the South, and we still call 'em Bulldogs.

Sorry.

I have never heard of a pitbull being called a bulldog. *shurgs shoulders* Learn something new everyday.

Let's just say Pitbulls are the unofficial Bulldog of the south.


Anyway, would you like to pet my dog?

I highly doubt you are talking about your four-legged friend anymore.

Actually I wasn't, but at least we know what's on your mind.

All fixed. No more confusion.

Hun, I have nausea from morning sickness.... petting a 'bald dog' is the last thing on my mind.

See, there you go again...

Bald dog...?

the lady made a mistake by getting tensed up... pits cue off of those type of reactions, and someone will get mauled that way. if people act like its a puppy, 99% of time it will be ok.

Even though she did tense up, nothing happened.

I have to admit, I never really wanted a Pitbull, it just kinda happened. But... I have been around quite a few of them, and I've never been concerned about my safety.

What gives?

Just because I feel like 'ralphing' doesn't mean I lost my sense of humor!

I expected very little comments.

It's like sayin', anyone up after a certain hour is up to no good.

I guess that's just the way it is, no?

Eh, there's only like 12 people on tonight that's all.

Pitbulls have a rep that's all. Any type of dog can be raised badly though.

they are loyal dogs, it the people around you that need to be careful, esp when your not around.

What I find ironic about all this is I live with my Granny. She has a 15 year old Chihuahua. My dog being the kind gentleman he is tries to play with this Chihuahua. The Chihuahua wants nothing to do with him and pretty much tries to bite his face off. (The pitbull does nothing about this, except leave the Chihuahua alone.) My friends come over, guess which dog actually bites? (at peoples ankles...?)

It all seems like a double standard to me.

My x had a pitbull great dog!! I miss that dog more than I miss her......Hmmmmmmmmm