Pitbulls are among the most misunderstood dog breeds in the world. Because of how the media has portrayed them as aggressive, violent dogs, many people vow to never get a Pitbull as a pet.

We are here to debunk myths that stereotype Pitbulls.

1. Pitbulls have a bad temperament.
   On the contrary, Pitbulls are among the most tolerant dog breeds. The breed scored better than most of the dog population in temperament tests.

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2. Pitbulls are only bred for fighting.
   While it’s true that some Pitbulls have been historically bred for fighting, others were bred for work and as companions. Today, most Pitbulls are bred to be petted.

3. Pitbulls are the most dangerous dog breed.
   There are no studies that prove the difference in the aggression levels of Pitbulls to that of other dog breeds.

4. Pitbulls aren’t safe for kids.
   As a very tolerant dog breed, Pitbulls can be great around kids. Kids, however, must be taught to always be gentle when interacting with canines, regardless of breed.

5. Pitbulls from the rescue are not ideal pets.
   Due to the lack of background information, most people assume Pitbulls in shelters come from fighting pits. But great successes from shelter adoptions are Pitbulls.

6. Pitbulls lock their jaws.
   No dog breed can lock their jaws, not even Pitbulls. There are no studies that show Pitbull has the strongest bite among the dog population either.

7. Pitbulls can’t coexist with other pets.
   Socializing with other animals has nothing to do with the breed. Some dogs get along well with other pets while others need more training and exposure.

8. Pitbulls eventually turn on their owners.
   Pitbulls are among the most loyal dog species. Unless the pet owner hurts the dog, he will remain a calm and reliable companion.

9. Pitbull owners are bad people.
   Only thugs can tolerate Pitbulls, right? Not at all. Anyone can be an effective Pitbull owner as long as he is a good and responsible fur parent.

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10. Pitbulls are culprits for most dog-related incidents.
    Over 40% of the dog bite-related incidents reported by the media are erroneous dog breed identification. Pitbulls have been wrongly counted in dog incidents statistics.

The saying that “there are no bad dogs, only bad owners” remains true even for Pitbulls who have been labeled as violent and aggressive for so long. Pitbulls can be the best dog breed out there if only their owners can be responsible dog parents too.

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