The Top 4 Myths About Owning a Pitbull

THE TOP 4 MYTHS ABOUT OWNING

PITBULLS IRON KING KENNELS

PITBULLS ARE COMMONLY VIEWED AS BEING

AGGRESSIVE

MEAN

VIOLENT

TRUE

FALSE

The truth is, the personality of a pitbull relies on its environment and the way they’re brought up

THE MYTHS

1

2

ALL PITBULLS ARE AGGRESSIVE

THE TERM "BULLY BREED" INDICATES THAT PITBULLS ARE INHERENTLY MEAN

3

4

PITBULLS WILL ATTACK WITHOUT WARNING

YOU SHOULDN’T ADOPT PITBULLS FROM A SHELTER

Although many people believe that pitbulls are aggressive toward humans, it's not necessarily true.

Pitbulls were originally developed for fighting with other dogs, however, they weren't trained to be aggressive towards people.

MYTH #1

Believe it or not, the term "bully" doesn't refer to their behavior, but the fact that they're descendants of the original baiting dogs that were bred to grip and hold bulls, bears, and other large animals.

MYTH #2

No dog is likely to transform from your friend to a ferocious beast without warning.

Warning signs are always present when a dog is upset, aroused, or afraid - you just need to pay attention to early warning signs!

MYTH #3

Many shelters put a lot of time and effort into caring for and training the pitbulls for sale so they can be adopted into the right home. If you're unsure, visit the shelter or find out some more information.

MYTH #4