PITBULL INFORMATION

PITBULL FACTS & INFORMATION

Randall From Kansas City asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull, I have a 7moth old puppy I'm 99 percent sure he is a blue nose, how do i know, is there a way to check and possibly acquire papers for him?

Randall, Sounds like you have a nice dog. Without knowing his linage there is no way to say for sure what kind of PitBull he is. I can look at pictures and make a guess; more information is needed. So too, the only (legitimate) way to get papers is through the breeder. Both parents would have to have been registered with the registry either UKC, ABKC or ADBA. If one of the parents is not registered, you can not register your dog. Even if both are registered, without signed documentation from the breeder testifying to your puppy or dog being of descendant from a breeding he himself did, the dog cannot be registered. Not having papers for the dog does nothing to devalue your dog; he is still the same dog with or without papers. The only time the papers mean anything is if the dog was of breeding quality. In any event, without papers, a dog would not qualify to be bred.  

Robin from Davenport Washington asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull I was looking at your pitbull on one of the pitbull forums on the net, and some people were saying that they were not PitBulls. If they are not PitBulls, what are they?

First, thanks for writing Robin. I too have seen people say the same thing. They are operating on incorrect information however. They assume that the American Pit Bull Terrier is the only dog that can be called a PitBull. This is not the case. The term PitBull is a generic term that can be used to describe a number of breeds of dogs. You may want to check out information on PitBulls in the encyclopedia for the proper definition or for a more complete explanation read the information in this article Pitbull Attack.

Once one examines all the information on pitbulls understands that under the umbrella of the name PitBull, there are a number of different breeds, it totally makes sense that there will be some variations between one type of pitbull and another.

Many of MrPitbull brand PitBulls are actually correctly referred to as American Bullies, a newer version of the PitBull breed.

Randall from Scottsdale Arizona asks

Dear Mr PitBull, I found your web site and thought you would know more about PitBulls than me. Have you ever heard of a razor edge gaff and boogey man mix, because I just got one. Is that a good pitbull bloodline to mix together? And is it worth getting papers on? I don't know much about pitbull bloodlines can you please fill me in on some information about that breed?

Randall, Congratulations on your new pitbull! Not familiar at all with boogey man pitbull bloodline. I am familiar with Razor Edge and Gaff, and they are two different styles of PitBulls. I would have to have information on the pitbull breeder and his reason for selecting such a pairing before a conclusion could be drawn as to the value of the dog. You need to talk to the breeder and find out information on what he was trying to do with the breeding. Then you will have to note as your pitbull matures to see if the goal was accomplished. If this was a breeding done by your typical backyard breeder, there more than likely was no goal or much thought put into the breeding and the breeding was done based more on the matter of convenience (hey you have a pitbull and so do I... lets breed them). As far as getting papers and the value: Frankly, the papers are only of value if the pitbull is of breeding quality and you plan on breeding. Because of the current overpopulation of Pitbulls, most pitbulls are not of breeding quality and therefore responsible pitbull lovers are choosing to spay and neuter their pitbulls.

In any event, I bet that with the two pitbull bloodlines I am familiar with, that the dog will make a fantastic pet. I hope you enjoy many years of companionship.

Vanessa from Odessa Texas asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull, I have been looking at your dogs for some time and love them and have decided to purchase one from you. I live in an area which is not very good. I have been considering getting us a PitBull because they might scare the criminals away. So, are PitBulls good bodyguards? What is the best food to feed them? What information on pitbulls can you share?

Vanessa, Many are shocked to learn that a PitBull is not very well suited for guard work or as bodyguards. Pitbulls are too friendly toward people. Now I know that some professional trainers have had good success training PitBulls for this kind of work, but that is an exception to the norm. Think about it; what do police departments use? If you want a good guard dog, pick up a German Shepherd. And when I say German I mean German. Do not get an American bred GSD. You want a real German bred GSD as they are much better suited. Additionally, with all the negative information surrounding PitBull attacks, it just is not a wise thing for anyone outside of the highly trained and licensed professional to attempt to train a PitBull for this work. So as much as I would enjoy selling you a pitbull, I really must insist that you look at a different breed of dog.

Concerning information on pitbull food, I suggest you read BEST DOG FOOD FOR PITBULLS

Shakia from Chicago asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr Pitbull Is it true that pitbulls have locking jaws? My boyfriend says that is why they are the best dog because their jaws lock. Is this true? And is their bite the most powerful of any animal? What information on Pitbulls can you provide?

Shakia, thanks for writing Mr PitBull. I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that one! No, PitBulls do not have locking jaws. Information on pitbulls with locking jaws is completely false. Their jaw structure is no different in that respect than any other canine. As far as the power of their bite goes, no one can say with any certainty as to what breed of dog has the most powerful bite because a true scientific study has never been done. Many will refer to the test that Dr. Brady Barr conducted and aired on National Geographic. That test was anything but scientific. He choose A PitBull, A Rottweiler and A German Shepherd for his study and then publicized his findings. It never seizes to amaze me, as to how so many people could be so gullible.

For instance; if someone were to try to determine, which race of man could lift the most weight, and he went down to NY City and picked ONE white guy, ONE black guy, and ONE oriental, do you really think the results would prove anything? It is absurd! Until a test is done with a hundred different breeds, with a sampling of about a hundred dogs per breed, the answer to your question is simply wild speculation.

From the studies that have been done many believe that the Crocodile has the strongest bite force. Of land animals the Hyena is the king. It is interesting to note that no domesticated dog has the bite force of a Wolf.

Billie from Auburn Alabama asks Mr PitBull

Mr PitBull, I just love pitbulls and would like to start a pitbull kennel, and was wondering what advice you have? I have looked at a lot of websites and you have by far the best pitbulls I have seen and the most information on pitbulls. What tips can you share with me?

Hey Billie, I can't blame you for wanting to make a career with these beautiful animals. I will start by saying it is not an easy business and very few will ever make any money breeding pitbulls. I would suggest that you do a lot of homework. I have lots of information on pitbull breeding in this article MR PITBUL SHARES SECRET INFORMATION ON PITBULL BREEDING. So you want to know the Dos and the Don'ts... Go to my website and read the information on pitbull health here: MR PITBULL REVEALS INFORMATION ON PITBULL HEATH and then apply what is there and you will be on the right track.

Additionally, to quote Kenny Rodgers: You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run... Breeding dogs is like gambling, very few are able to make a success of it. Too, many don't know enough to recognize when they are playing with a bad hand.

Meditate on these lyrics and then look at the hand you are playing with and ask yourself how many ACES are you holding. Said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy, ya gotta learn to play it right. You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done. Ev'ry gambler knows that the secret to survivin' Is knowin' what to throw away and knowing what to keep".

What is interesting is that when dealing out a hand in this game, you get to see your cards before they are dealt; so pick the right ones! And if you really want to know, ask me to give you an honest evaluation.

After making the right choices for breeding stock, taking care of their health and nutritional needs is of paramount importance. Petco has what you need and is a great place to shop for products online. They have a great program for online ordering that can save you a substantial amount on your monthly pet care expenses. Believe it or not, their direct ship program on most items including dog food is generally cheaper than you can buy locally. They generally have special promotions going such as free shipping or other discounts that makes their prices hard to beat. I love the customer reviews on many items, so check them out if you need help making up your mind on something. Check out my diet and food pages for dog food recommendations MR PITBULL EXAMINES INFORMATION ON BEST DOG FOODS FOR PITBULLS.

Arnold, Grand Rapids asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull, I was wondering if you give me information on a payment plan for a pitbull; of course I would not get the dog until I finish paying?

Thanks for writing Mr PitBull Arnold. I appreciate your desire to own one of my pitbulls. And I would like to sell you one for sure. However I would not do so with the payment plan as you are suggesting, even if as you suggested you pay for the puppy in full before I ship. Here's why: First I strongly advise for your own protection that you do not enter in to such an agreement with anyone! Especially, I would not do so with any PitBull Breeders as you cannot be certain of their integrity.

Secondly, it just is not a wise thing to try to purchase something you do not have the money for. Believe me, it is a vicious circle, you just don't want to get started down that road.

Third, there can be a lot of unexpected expenses in owning a pitbull. It would be terrible if after spending all your money, the dog became sick and you did not have the money to cover what could be an expensive vet bill. And don't conclude that it is unlikely, it happens all the time.

As a responsible pitbull breeder, I have to consider the welfare of the dogs that I breed. I raise them from birth and have them for two months often times having spent weeks getting up in the middle of the night to feed them when a mother could not parent them for whatever reason. They are like children to me and I want to make sure that wherever they are placed, the owner is capable of caring for them without question. I hope you understand.

I have two recommendations for you; Look over your circumstances carefully and then consider if your desire to own a pitbull fits your circumstance. If so, then save up enough money (in your bank account) to pay for the dog with a reserve of at least a thousand dollars, and then give me a call. Or after considering your circumstances, look for a PitBull you can adopt, the initial expense is much less, and you may already have enough to do that. I really believe that any responsible PitBull breeder would give you this information. I hope you don't mind. My dogs are more important to me then a few dollars. I would like to know what you decide and if you adopt, I would love to see pictures.

Catalina from Macon Georgia asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull, I love pitbulls. The ones that you have look amazing, and I plan to buy one from you in the future. I have a son who is 7 months old and I need some information on pitbulls. Are pitbulls safe around children? Are pitbulls aggressive? I want my dog to protect my family, but I don't want it to be an aggressive dog either.

Hey Catalina! Appreciate the love and hope you decide on a Mr PitBull brand pitbull. Sounds like you want to have your cake and eat it too. You want a pitbull that won't be aggressive toward family, but at the same time protect. First let me be clear; all dogs can be dangerous and pose a danger of biting . This is especially true where small children are involved. With any dog, Pitbull or otherwise, I would recommend always using caution and avoid leaving the child with the dog alone. With any dog, time will be needed to evaluate a given dogs individual tolerance toward children. Anyone who has a dog and children should study this video: Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet . The information on pitbull training in this video is simply extraordinary!

Pitbulls are one of the best ranked dogs as far as temperament goes according to information from the American Temperament Testing Society. Additionally, the Bully style Pitbull that Mr PitBull sells lacks the level of gameness that traditional style Pitbulls possess. For this reason, the scum who would buy a Pitbull to use in a fighting ring, do not use a Bully style pitbull as they are not suitable for fighting. Yet still, I would be very careful if the pitbull was going to be around children. Now don't get me wrong, perhaps ½ of the Pitbulls purchased today are in homes where children live and few if any act aggressively toward them. I have a young daughter myself, and rotate my dogs from the kennel to my house and always have three at home, yet I still am cautious.

As far as a pitbull being used for personal protection; frankly, I would not recommend a Pitbull of any variety. They really do not perform as well as some other breeds. In this respect I would recommend a German Shepherd or a Doberman. Now it is true that a well trained Pitbull can perform admirably as a protector, it is just not the first choice of most experts for a variety of reasons. But I will admit, that when I have to be away from the house, I definitely feel better knowing the dogs are there with my family!

In the end, not knowing your particular situation and your abilities toward dog training, it is hard for me to recommend a Pitbull. If you are one that will exercise reasonable caution and are able to have a firm hand in training of your dog, you will enjoy owning a Mr PitBull bred pitbull. Although they may be surpassed by some breeds in the field of protection, Pitbulls are second to none when it comes to their willingness to please! Their ability to bond with their owner surpasses any other breed and is why they are the number one dog breed in the USA. Give me a call for more pitbull information.

Kendrick from Pomona asks Mr PitBull

Dear Mr PitBull, I know yawl usually don't answer questions like this but I got a question about my pitbull. The man I got him from said he is honeybunch, Eli, Bluejo, and double magnum. I was wondering did you know these bloodlines and do they get as big and stocky as your dogs?

Kendrick, Thanks for writing Mr PitBull. Actually, I try to answer every email. If your dog does not have papers then I really would not concern myself with it. It really doesn't matter what line he comes from. There are 100's of lines of pits and once you start mingling this line with that, one cannot really define the linage. Now, will he end up looking like my dogs, size wise? Not very likely. Most street bred pits are a lot thinner than the variety that I sell. But thick or thin, a pitbull is still a pitbull and are the most loyal and loving dog you will ever own. Just treat him like he is a descendant of a king and he will reward you many times over. Read my INFORMATION ON PITBULL MUSCLE BUILDING page for lots of tips and information on how you can get the most out of him.