I acknowledge my ignorance. I probably wouldn't know a pit bull from a photo. The only way I can tell in real life is they aren't very big.

 

"pitbull" is a generic term for a shelter bully breed.

Thats why I call Gunner a pitbull.

For what its worth, I got APBT on the first try.

 

"pitbull" is a generic term for a shelter bully breed.

Thats why I call Gunner a pitbull.

When I refer to a Pit Bull, I am referring to the American Pit Bull Terrier.

I hate how people have turned a breed name into a catch-all for anything short haired and square headed.

 

The first dog you picked was . It took you -1338588973 seconds, and 1 attempt to find the Pit. The dog most commonly picked is the Olde English Bulldogge, and the average time is 1 minute 54 seconds with 8 attempts.

I dont know why it says it took me negative time to pick the picture. :suspicious: It took me about a minute, to look through all of the pictures and pick out the right one.

But yeah, a lot of people will have prejudice toward a dog because it "looks like a pit" when in reality its like a boxer mix or something, lol.

 

Well, I picked the Cane Corso. And then the Dogo Argentino. I guess I am into South American dogs.

Then I picked the ABPT, but I really thought it was a mix.

I did NOT, however, pick the Jack Russell terrier or the lab. I guess that's a point for me.

 

Weird- I got a negative time too.
The first dog you picked was . It took you -1338589234 seconds, and 1 attempt to find the Pit. The dog most commonly picked is the Olde English Bulldogge, and the average time is 1 minute 54 seconds with 8 attempts.

A couple of weeks ago we had a client bring in their somethingdoodle that was attacked by another dog. They swore up and down that it was a small pitbull. The owner of the offending dog called to offer to pay the bill. Turns out it wa a boston terrier :doh:

 

LOL WOW! Big difference!

 

i didnt know much about APBT till i started reading the threads about them on the pitbull-chat forum.
i can DEFF understand how TRUE pit owners can gget so upsrt over it. i think people should say "pit mix" or just "mutt"
its causeing a bad reputation for pitbulls in general simpley due to people labeling EVERY bully breeda pitbull- hence the reason you ALWAYS hear about "pit bull attacks"
even though it could be a lab,ambully mix, or a rodesian ridgeback,wiemeriner mix people would still call it a pit bull instead of what it is, hence giving pit bulls a bad name.

if people quit calling everything pitbulls,there would be less stories and less fear of pit bulls in general becuase you would hear about them less.

 

if people quit calling everything pitbulls,there would be less stories and less fear of pit bulls in general becuase you would hear about them less.

People love to have their demons and dont give them up easily.


Excellent read:
THE PIT BULL PLACEBO explains how function, myth, media, and the marginal elements in our society can combine to demonize a group of dogs, however precisely or vaguely defined, and to endanger our bond with all dogs.

 

A pack of dogs got into the Indianapolis zoo and killed some animals a few years back. They called them "pit bulls" but the photo they showed in the paper was a smallish shepherd type dog - even i could tell it wasn't a pit bull.

I think the media causes alot of the problem.

 

IMO people need to stop thinking pitbull is a specific breed. APBT is a breed. Pitbull is a generic term which I have no problems with. When people ask what my dog is, I say a few things, "pitbull mutt, shelter mutt, bully breed mutt sometimes just pitbull".

They are interchangeable IMO. If it is a specific breed then it has a specific name, not just "pitbull".

I dont see a problem with taking a term that is so feared, and applying it to my amazing, well behaved, dog friendly, people friendly, obedient, and loving dog. It gives the generic term a good name.

 

But pit bull is short for American Pit Bull Terrier, just like Westie is short for West Highland White Terrier. Amstaff is short for American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffy is short for Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The public may have decided to call everything a pit bull, but pit bull comes from American Pit Bull Terrier...it's in the name. If you believe you have an APBT then call it a pit bull, if you think he has some APBT then call him a pit bull mix, if you think he is an Amstaff call him an Amstaff. IMO people need to stop seeing pit bull as anything other than a specific breed. It's unfair that dog bite statistics for pit bulls is for 5 or 6 different breeds (plus all the completely incorrect guesses) and then gets compared to statistics for a single breed (like a Labrador) because people feel the need to consider Amstaffs, Staffys, American Bulldogs, American Bullys, and APBTs all pit bulls. They are different breeds, with different characteristics, they should not have the same name. If you want them to use "bully breed". Pit bull is just used because saying American Pit Bull Terrier all of the time is a pain in the butt.

Anyways, I'll get off of my soapbox now lol. I like this one better, I've given it to my family before and they were completely stumped (I remember being wrong the first time I took it as well...took 3 or 4 guesses if I remember):
Pet Pitbull - Find the Pit Bull

 

But pit bull is short for American Pit Bull Terrier, just like Westie is short for West Highland White Terrier.

Agreed. The fact that a word/term is used wrongly doesn't change its meaning.

 

A newspaper reported a dog attack in a home last year, said it was a pit bull. It was a whippet.

Clearly the two look alike! Pit bulls are also banned here, so the changes of encountering one is very slim. ~_~

I think if the media isn't sure what something is, they call it a pit bull because everyone likes hearing stories about violent pit bulls.

 

I think if the media isn't sure what something is, they call it a pit bull because everyone likes hearing stories about violent pit bulls.

Yes, exactly. No one wants to hear about the Lab that attacked someone!

 

To each their own :wink: Life is to short to debate what's in a word.

I think that is perfectly exemplified by the fact that I have a funeral for a 29 year old man and a wedding to go to today.

Have a great weekend!

 

Well, I don't see a problem with calling "pit bull type dogs" (Gunner, Rambo, Piper) pit bulls. It's not like you're saying they are a purebred APBT. The way society views it, AmStaffs, APBTs, Staffordshire Bulls, American Bullies, all of those are pit bulls. To me it's like calling a dog a shepherd. There's belgain shepherds, german shepherds, malinois, etc, and it would be fair to all any of those a "shepherd", as well as a mix of any of those. I think it's just splitting hairs when people get annoyed at people calling their pit bull type dogs "pit bulls".

I think it's crazy that the website says most people pick Olde English Bulldog. That looks nothing like a pit bull. I think it's funny they threw a catahoula in there lol.

 

Well, I don't see a problem with calling "pit bull type dogs" (Gunner, Rambo, Piper) pit bulls. It's not like you're saying they are a purebred APBT. The way society views it, AmStaffs, APBTs, Staffordshire Bulls, American Bullies, all of those are pit bulls. To me it's like calling a dog a shepherd. There's belgain shepherds, german shepherds, malinois, etc, and it would be fair to all any of those a "shepherd", as well as a mix of any of those. I think it's just splitting hairs when people get annoyed at people calling their pit bull type dogs "pit bulls".

I think it's crazy that the website says most people pick Olde English Bulldog. That looks nothing like a pit bull. I think it's funny they threw a catahoula in there lol.

And that's the problem, and why the general public labels anything with a big head & short coat a Pit Bull. I'd rather say the correct thing (IE: Two of my dogs are mutts/Pit Bull MIXES) than lump them all into one. If anyone calls Sako a Pit Bull, I immediately correct them.. most people are very willing to learn; half of them have never even heard of an Amstaff.

But then again, I would never call a Malinois a Shepherd either.

 

Well, when it comes to BSL, it doesn't matter if your dog is a pedigreed AmStaff or a american bully mix from the streets, it falls under the "pit bull" category. Maybe that is wrong when it comes to dog shows and breeding etc, but for a family dog I don't see how it is detrimental to call them a pit bull. I have never been one to be bougie when it comes to dog breeds, so maybe that's why I don't understand why people get so annoyed by it. But then again, some people get annoyed when people call their pit bull type dog a "pitty", which I also find ridiculous and snobby. But that's just me.

 

Sako is a family dog first and foremost, but I'm still not going to refer to him as a Pit Bull to anyone that asks, because that's not what he is.

Ugh, yeah, I cannot stand the term "Pitty".. or "Pibble". Just sounds dumb to me.

 

But they're all different breeds, why would we use one abbreviation to describe all of them? An Amstaff is not an APBT, so why would we use the shortened name for an APBT to talk about an Amstaff? I don't have a problem with people who truly believe their dogs are APBTs without knowing for sure calling their dogs pit bulls, but don't call a known/obvious mix or a purebred something else a pit bull, they're not. Just like you wouldn't call a Scottish Terrier a Westie, they are not the same thing so we're not going to use the abbreviation for one to talk about the other, even if people do mix them up a lot.

 

I like to use pittie, main reason is that it is a way to basically say "I like your dog" without coming right out with it. Like if I go up to someone with their dog and say "oh is that a pittie?" they know if they say yes I'm not going to scream and run for my life. It just sets a tone of "I like them!".

I don't like pibble because it sounds like dribble and add a pee to that and I think of pee dribbling out. It also sounds like baby talk which I don't like.

 

LOL, well, that makes sense I mean I'm not going to pull away my dogs from someone who says "Is that a Pitty??" I'm not THAT mean. I'm just not a fan of "pet" names for animals.

And I don't like Pibble for the same reason as you :lol:

 

I always get these things right first shot I'm pretty good at picking out pit bulls Mostly because I love them to bits!!!

 

I didn't think it was a hard test..

I too got a negative time:

The first dog you picked was . It took you -1338674911 seconds, and 1 attempt to find the Pit. The dog most commonly picked is the Olde English Bulldogge, and the average time is 1 minute 54 seconds with 8 attempts.

 

I agree on the term "pit bull". We all know that people are afraid of pit bulls. When the generic term "pit bull" is used, APBTs, Amstaffs, Bull Teriers, Staffies, etc are all pulled under one net when they are, in reality, different breeds. An attack by a Staffy is going to add one more number to the "pit bull" attacks when an APBT is not actually the offender. We all know that APBT attacks on people DO happen just like attacks from dalmatians, labradors, and springer spaniels happen but there are way, way, WAY fewer than the public thinks because, more often than not, the offending dog was NOT an APBT. The APBT gets blamed for attacks it didn't commit.

I understand that the public is afraid of other, if not most, bully breeds but when you use the proper name of your breed people don't fear it as much as if you were to use the dreaded term "pit bull".

I watched a man with his son at the park recently. A "pit bull" ran up to them to say hello (a happy, exuberant, little fellow) and the man pulled his son away immediately. The owner, who was close behind his dog, watched closely to make sure his dog wasn't pestering anyone. The man asked, "What kind of dog is he?" and the owner replied, "He is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier". The man noticeably relaxed and allowed his son to pet the dog. Had the owner said "pit bull" or "pit bull mix" I am 100% certain the man would have picked up his son and walked away.

 

I watched a man with his son at the park recently. A "pit bull" ran up to them to say hello (a happy, exuberant, little fellow) and the man pulled his son away immediately. The owner, who was close behind his dog, watched closely to make sure his dog wasn't pestering anyone. The man asked, "What kind of dog is he?" and the owner replied, "He is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier". The man noticeably relaxed and allowed his son to pet the dog. Had the owner said "pit bull" or "pit bull mix" I am 100% certain the man would have picked up his son and walked away.

Oh yeah, I've had that happen before.. I've even "tested" it too. If I tell people Wilson is an "American Bulldog mix", some are much more willing to pet him. But then I had a lady who was letting her son pet him one day ask what he was and I said "He's a Pit Bull mix", and she pulled him away so fast. When I tell people Sako is an American Staffordshire Terrier, most of them are like "A what??", which opens the door to a good convo about the breed.

 

Maybe this breed lexicon will help some folks.

 

I had a hard time picking the right one out. Your right people just generalize about everything.

 

I was correct...working for the local Humane Society thru my 20's and being involved in anti dog fighting operations saw a lot of the breed and mixes. The link with the definition of lower case Pit "bull" was interesting, informative.

 

I got it right too.
The first dog you picked was . It took you -1338710477 seconds, and 1 attempt to find the Pit. The dog most commonly picked is the Olde English Bulldogge, and the average time is 1 minute 54 seconds with 8 attempts.

I LOVE pitbulls, they are so beautiful. Sadly where I live they are not allowed to be bred anymore :\ I always see this one white pitbull when I walk Ruby. He is an old little gentleman. When I first came across him and the owner the lady stepped off the sidewalk and onto the grass waiting for me and Ruby to walk by. I asked her if he is friendly and she said yes, so I asked why she stepped away and she explained how most people she walks by completley avoid walking past them so she's become used to clearing the way. So sad

 

I live in Calgary, AB which has one of the highest rates of "pit bull" ownership in Canada.. yet our bite statistics are way way below national average. Much below Ontario too, where they are banned.

I agree with Kady, Maxy and Jesse... that the proper names should be applied- though I also agree with Sprocket in that a well behaved dog can really turn around people's perception of the dog breed. For an obvious mix I have no problem with "pit bull mix" or "bully mix". I also use the term pitty so that people know I am not going to freak out on them after having found out I am petting a dangerous vicious dog. LOL.

Kady- just curious- how often do you get people correctly asking if Sako is an American Staffordshire terrier? I asked a guy the other day who had one and he was SO SHOCKED.

 

Kady- just curious- how often do you get people correctly asking if Sako is an American Staffordshire terrier? I asked a guy the other day who had one and he was SO SHOCKED.

I don't know that I've EVER had anyone (unless I'm at a dog show) ask me if he's an Amstaff, to be honest!

 

IMO calling pitbull mixes or staffy mixs or bull dog mixs "pit bulls"
would be like trying to call Cesar a poodle
it would get under skin.

but like i stated before the reason any bully type dog is called "pit bull" is due to the fact that people call all bully breeds/mixs pit bulls. people are ignorant about pit bulls BECUASE no one is educating them the differance on what a pit bull really is.

 

While many people like to know “What kind of dog is that?” just to satisfy their curiosity, dog breed designations have also been used in an attempt to predict future behavior, match pets to families, find lost dogs, and even to restrict the ownership of certain types of dogs.

Some may be interested in taking this survey. It's not for everyone; I didnt make it passed the initial questionnaire because I dont have the experience required.

It's a survey done in partnership with Maddies Fund and the University of Florida. Basically, the survey asks you a few questions about your experience in labeling the breeds of mixed-breed dogs and then shows you two pictures (front and side view) of 20 different dogs with their height & weight listed. And then, you get to pick what the dog's predominent breed is from a selection of 180 dog breeds. The whole thing should take you 10-15 minutes, depending on how much you toil over your selections.

The results are then going to be matched with their DNA results to see how accurate people (and people with animal welfare experience) are at matching dog breeds to what DNA tests show.

The results are going to be posted in July. The survey will close on June 15, 2012

I just clicked through to see the photographs. If someone made me try to pick the dogs that might have Pit Bull in them, I would consider 8, 10, 12, 16 and 17.

 

Some may be interested in taking this survey. It's not for everyone; I didnt make it passed the initial questionnaire because I dont have the experience required.




I just clicked through to see the photographs. If someone made me try to pick the dogs that might have Pit Bull in them, I would consider 8, 10, 12, 16 and 17.

I just took the survey and I didn't see any pitbulls mixes.

It said they would post the DNA profiles July 1 2012 (might have been June, I can't remember).

DNA tests are not very accurate though.