'Pitbulls turn on you in an instant': No. According to Pezzuto, dogs of any breed rarely turn on people without warning sign
'Pitbulls are ruthless killers': Not necessary! As per a journal, there are many factors involved when researching the causes associated with dogs killing people
'Pitbulls don’t get along with other pets': No. Each dog is an individual, and their response to other animals will be dependent on their development
'Majority of dog bites are from pitbulls': No. There is no nationwide reporting system for tracking dog bites today, meaning this is a non-verified pit bull fact
'Pitbulls have a powerful lockjaw and bite': No. They don’t have the most powerful bite when compared to other larger dogs like Rottweilers, Dobermans and more
'Pitbulls are inherently vicious': Nope. There are no inherently vicious dogs,” says Melissa Pezzuto, behavior consultant team lead at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah.
'Pitbulls are a fighting breed': Not Necessary! Many were bred for companionship and are known to be gentle. However, today mix breeding can result in multiple of behavioral issues
'Pitbulls are purebreds': Nope. There is no definitive answer when it comes to what constitutes a pit bull, but they are descendants of the English bull-baiting dog.
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