Dog Breeds

Pit Bulls are easily the most misunderstood and mistreated breed of dog. They have a reputation for being vicious, yet are no more prone to viciousness than any other breed. Only difference is:...

Each year at the end of October, a date is designated as "National Pit Bull Awareness Day." In 2009, for instance, it will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 24. It started in 2007 when a...

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Pit bulls are a very interesting breed of dog. They are highly intelligent and agile, and they can be extremely affectionate. These qualities alone might lead someone to open a pit bull kennel or...

Methods for collecting and classifying records on dog bites show controversial findings. Breeds responsible for incidents ending in death are most often American pit bull terriers, rottweilers and...

If you would have suggested to me six months ago that I would ever own a Pitt Bull, I would have vehemently stated that I would NEVER own one, they are aggressive and I have two kids and two cats...

Is it possible to train a well behaved pitbull? Why, yes! It is! There is a lot of negative talk in the media about American Pit bull Terriers and Staffordshire Terriers. Many people believe that...

Rescue centers in the state of Washington have more pit bulls and pit bull mixes in their facilities than any other dog breed. This misunderstood breed is often abandoned because people don’t...

Arizona rescue shelters have a large inventory of abandoned Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mix pups and adults alike. Unfortunately, Pit Bulls are frequently abandoned because they are misunderstood....

New York animal rescue shelters have a higher percentage of abandoned Pit Bulls than any other breed of dog. Unfortunately, members of the often misunderstood breed are frequently abandoned. As a...

Pit Bulls are energetic, fun loving and loyal dogs. They are also maligned by the media as vicious killing machines. Many people are afraid of the breed because of the terrifying tales told in the...

St. Paul is a city that has a large dog population. Pit bulls make up a lot of these dogs, because they are actively bred within the city. They are also shown in several breed clubs such as the...

Pit bulls are popular dogs in Virginia. However, due to their reputations as dangerous dogs, there are many pit bulls in Virginia that need to be rescued.

Controversial and yet very much in demand, pit bulls can make wonderful, high-energy companions for the right family. With dog breeding becoming less popular, many potential owners are turning to...

Pit bulls are quite common in animal shelters and rescues and desperately need your help. They are removed from fighting rings, and owners frequently surrender pit bulls because of city ordinances...

To rescue pit bulls in Texas, you need plenty of help and plenty of space to keep them, since you will probably find many that need a home. Pit bulls are known for fighting and attacking not only...

If you know anything about pit bulls, you know that they sometimes get a bad rap. You want to be sure that you can educate people about this type of dog. There are lots of dogs that need to be...

Before you rescue a pit bull in Sacramento, make sure that you are prepared both mentally and logistically to care for the dog. Animal rescue centers have a disproportionate amount of pit bulls as...

Missouri residents can lighten the load of pit bull rescue centers by adopting a pit bull. However, before you go out on the spur of the moment to rescue a pit bull, there are things to consider...

Pit bulls are often misunderstood and thus abandoned by their owners. Louisiana, just like many other states in the country, has a surplus of abandoned pit bulls. If you’re thinking of...

Ohio has established strict rules regarding the ownership or adoption of pit bulls amid dog-fighting problems in the state. Rescue groups and nonprofit organizations have joined the battle, and...

If you live in Oklahoma and want to buy pit bull from a breeder, try to rescue one instead. American pit bulls are often mistakenly known as fierce attack dogs with unpredictable behavior. But...

If you live in Florida and would like to buy a Pitt Bull, consider rescuing a homeless Pit Bull instead. Often unfairly labeled as unpredictable attack dogs, many American Pitt Bulls have gentle...

There is a tremendous need for pit bull breed rescues in Pennsylvania. These dogs have a reputation they don't deserve and so it is harder for animal shelters to find homes for them. They also...

Animal rescue organizations in Calgary do their best to rescue and adopt out abandoned pit bulls. Unfortunately, because of their unearned, bad reputation, many people shy away from the breed....

Alabama residents are faced with animal rescue shelters that have a disproportionate amount of pit bulls. Unfortunately, pit bulls are abandoned because they have earned an unwarranted bad...

Pit Bulls are quite possibly one of the most misunderstood dog breeds. Often people are afraid of these dogs and often these dogs end up in shelters. When trained and cared for properly Pit Bulls...

Unfortunately, many pit bulls are left to roam the streets in Kentucky because owners didn’t take the time to understand what is involved in raising a pit bull. Improper or lack of training...

Pit bulls are an often-misunderstood breed. Thought of as a vicious, dog fighting breed, pit bulls can be very loving and tender. It all depends on how the owner raises the dog. Because of their...

So you have adopted or purchased a pit bull. Did you think that the hard part was over? For the most part it is, but sadly, you'll more than likely still have difficulties to deal with: other...

When you are identifying a dog breed, one of the hardest to define is an American pit bull terrier, also known simply as a pit bull. They are hard to identify since they come in a wide variety of...