Blue Nose and Red Nose Pit Bulls - Which is Better?

Grab a pen and paper! It is about to get real!

Where did the term blue nose and red nose come from?

Old Family Red Nose (OFRN) is a strain off of a bloodline. OFRN Pit Bulls tend to vary in looks depending on the different strains of the original OFRN strain. OFRN was a close knit strain. It was hard to get your hands on unless you were a well known dogman/breeder. The majority of OFRN dogs did not leave the yard they were produced on. If they did, it was to another close friend-dogman.

Being that OFRN was kept in such a small circle, fanciers of the strain would go into dire depths to have one in their yard. This is where backyard breeders started to intervene. They started taking any red dog they could get their hands on and breed the hell out of it. They saw what all backyard breeders see; DOLLAR SIGNS. They could sell an average red Pit Bull for double the price by calling it an OFRN. Eventually, more backyard breeders started to catch on. By having hundreds, even thousands, of red Pit Bulls being labeled with incorrect strains produced, backyard breeders lost all of the history on the dogs. They couldn't even tell you where the strain started. They started using the term we know today as red nose. 

The truth of the matter is, OFRN is still to this day kept in close circles. A lot of the dogs being called OFRN Pit Bulls are just more uneducated breeders who do not understand the history and the hype OFRN first gained. OFRN dogs have a deep red (almost reddish-brown) nose, nails, and lips. The borderline pink noses, pink lips, and white nails are typically, not always, but typically, another bloodline that has been mislabeled. I see it every day on websites. A lot of breeders claim to know the history of the OFRN strain. The truth is, they haven't been around long enough to understand it.

Now, with this being said, just because your dog is a deep red/brown color, doesn't mean he is a Pit Bull, let alone an OFRN Pit Bull. So, in conclusion, red nose is just another term backyard breeders have made overly hyped. They aren't a special kind of dog. They aren't a completely different breed. They do not have better or worse temperaments. They are simply a red dog with a red nose. 

Now we can move on to blue nose "Pit Bulls". Blue nose started off much like the red nose did as far as being used by backyard breeders. Backyard breeders saw how much "red nose" dogs went for. Unbeknownst of the OFRN vs red nose history, they decided to start a new hype. Blue nose became very prominent in the 21st century. However, backyard breeders have been producing blue dogs since around the 80s and started to gain minuscule recognition in the 90s. 

Blue American Pit Bull Terriers were culled in the beginning stages of the breed's development. To create what backyards breeders call "blue nose Pit Bulls" they had to cross American Staffordshire Terriers as well as other Bull and Mastiff breeds to create them. Blue is a common color with other Molosser breeds, however, it isn't common at all with APBTs. Another breed mixed with Pit Bulls is the Blue Paul Terrier. The breed is now extinct and was short lived. It was originally created to essentially be a blue Pit Bull. Many blue dogs today with Pit Bull lineage who are blue are influenced by the BPT somewhere down its lineage. 

After years of breeding blue dogs and calling them purebred Pit Bulls, the term blue nose just seemed to stick around. A lot of people think blue nose is a breed. However, as stated above, many different breeds were mixed into one to create the desired look. Being that all "Pit Bulls" with blue noses were a huge lump of mixed breeds, there is no way it can be considered a breed. 

After years of being mislabeled, internet was discovered. Being that more than 2 billion people are active internet users, information was able to spread quickly. Unfortunately by this time, there were more uneducated internet users than educated ones. Day by day, incorrect information was beginning to reach mass numbers of people. Seemingly to say, it became out of control.

Add rescues, shelters, more backyard breeders, uneducated owners, and the government into mix, the backyard breeding terms stayed and the breed's name was ruined.

There you have it. A complex version of how the blue nose and red nose terms were created. 

Things Pit Bull Owners Say

HAAAA! Not really! It's what mutt owners say!

This is a real life conversation between a fellow Facebooker and myself. I can't even begin to tell you the uncountable amount of times I shook my head and peed my pants from laughing. I just, I can't! I just can't with these people! The ridiculousness is so ridiculous it's beyond ridiculous! 

*Disclaimer* Her grammar was horrid. I cleaned it up a lot.

Me: Blue nose Pit Bulls are not a real thing. It is a BYB term that became overly hyped in the 90's to peddle mutt puppies to make them seem more worthy of the price tag. Not to mention, I would probably beat you upside your head and steal your "blue Pit Blue" seeing as they are extremely rare. You won't find a Pit Bull in a shelter. You definitely won't find a blue Pit Bull in a shelter. That's great of you to rescue Bull breeds though! Keep rescuing and educating yourself as well as others. 

Her: What's a BYB? <Yes, that's really all she got out of that paragraph.>

Me: A BYB is abbreviated for backyard breeder.

Her: I rescued my dog from a fighter! He kept his dog at a location different from his home. So he wasn't bred in the backyard. So your point is moot (she actually said; mute). He is a purebread (note the bread) blue nose American Staffordshire Bull Pit Terrier. Pit Bulls are not Bull related, they are Terriers (she actually said terrors). They were a licensed kennel who bred a lot of dogs for bait and Pits (she actually said pitts) to fight. Brush up on your facts before you talk shit or own one! You're only adding to BSL (she actually; breed specified legality)

Me: If your definition of a BYB being that dogs are bred in the backyard, you need to educate yourself before you own any breed of dog. A BYB is one who breeds for no purpose other than to make money. A BYB is one who breeds dogs who have no documented lineage. A BYB is one who breeds mentally unstable dogs. A BYB is one who knows jack shit about the breed they are breeding. A BYB is one who does not perform any advised health tests for the breed in question. A BYB is one who does not prove their dog worthy of breeding. 

American Pit Bull Terriers were bred to fight. You don't have to teach them to fight. They are often conditioned to fight, but conditioning to conquer in the pit and training them to fight are nothing of the sorts. It is in their genetic make up to fight! You "rescued" your mutt from what is most likely a USDA licensed breeder who breeds many different breeds. I highly doubt anybody would breed dogs to use them as bait. Not a single notable dog fighter has ever documented using bait dogs. That was a myth meant to scare the uneducated and was started by the ASPCA.

Considering you think Brad and Anjelina had anything to do with creating a dog's life, I just don't know what to tell you! I can't help ya! Considering you think American Staffordshire Pit Terriers are a breed, I just don't know what to tell you! I can't help ya!

If you're interested in learning how to help rid BSL, which stands for Breed Specific Legislation, I'm more than willing to educate you. If you're not, and you're only interested in spewing false information that leads to dogs being killed, I suggest you have a nice day.

Her: You aren't making any sense. What does Brad Pitt and his wife have to do with anything? I reported the fighters and it was investigated. He lost all of his dogs because they were using them to fight. It is something that my town is well known for. My dog has papers from the vet stating he is an American Staffordshire Bull Pit Terrier. So what bitch? Now you're telling me the vet isn't educated? You are the reason we have BSL (she again actually said; breed specified legality). You make people think bad things about our dogs. For the last time, my dog is an American Staffordshire Bull Pit Terrier. My dog is the original breed of Pits (she again actually said; pitts).

Me: There is no such breed as American Staffordshire Bull Pit. There are American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and Bull Terriers. The only breed of Pit Bull is the Pit Bull. The only original Pit Bull is the Pit Bull. Other breeds were created by the Pit Bull. However, Bulldogs and terriers are what created the Pit Bull. Pit Bulls were bred for dog on dog combat. American Staffordshire Terriers were bred for shows and temperament towards other dogs and animals.

Would you happen to have a citation for an article in which states a dog fighting operation was invaded?

Her: Um, I'm not fighting for gun-control, so your point is moot (she again actually said; mute). I'm fighting for BSL (pretty sure she meant against)! Pit Bull is not a breed. It never was a breed. It was only used as a blanket term to group together dogs. YOU KNOW! LIKE LABS! It is so crazy that you think Pit Bulls were bred to fight. They were bred for hunting and farm work. After a few years of breeding they became protectors of small children. Like I said before, brush up on your facts because you talk shit! AND NO! The news didn't report on the bust.

Me: Labs are a recognized breed. Lab is short for Labrador Retriever, just as Pit Bull is short for American Pit Bull Terrier. American Pit Bull Terriers have been an established breed for well over a century. We're talking, a century and a half here. Retriever would be the group Labs are classified as. Just as Pit Bulls are classified as Terriers or one of the Bull breeds. It is the government who enacted the law in which a medium sized dog with a short coat and square head is classified as a Pit Bull. The government isn't savvy in dog breeds. It is people like you who chose to be sheep and follow this ridiculous propaganda.

I also find it highly unlikely there was absolutely no media coverage on a dog fighting operation bust. It would be public knowledge. I am pretty up to date with all DF sting operations. So why lie? Just admit you have made a mistake in the past by buying, not rescuing, not adopting, but buying a mutt from a backyard breeding, puppy mill who just so happened to licensed with the USDA?

Her: OMFG bitch! What does it matter? There is a lot of shit that doesn't get covered int he fucking news. JFC you are so immature. My dog is a fucking bluenose Pit (two t's). My dad bred them since I was a fucking baby. I would have to be really fucking stupid if I didn't know what a Pit Bull was. Nobody fucking cares what you think you know bitch! Bluenose gator mouth Pits (two t's) is what my dad bred since I was born. My dad fucking died. So now you're talking shit about my dad bitch. I don't fucking take that shit lightly bitch.

Me: Well, this is where I end this conversation. I only speak with people who have social skills and a basic education. Verbal abuse and expletives will only get you so far in life. Not to mention, you're not helping out any of the dogs who are victims of BSL by your logic and lack of knowledge. I hope and pray your dog never becomes a victim of BSL or another statistic. You're not stupid. The word stupid was not mentioned a single time during our conversation. You are a blind, uneducated sheep following and spewing ignorance. 

Before I end this completely, you are young. The age your dad first started breeding mutts was around the time when American Bullies were being created. So no, you're not stupid for not knowing what a Pit Bull is, you've just never properly been educated. I'm also pretty sure your dad was never mentioned by me. I really have no idea how your thought process works. I really don't. SMH! The day your life is disrupted by BSL, you can look back on this conversation and pray it isn't too late to make a change. 

Have a nice day. 

Her: BYE YOU STUPID FUCKING DUMB CUNT BITCH! IGNORANT ASS BITCH! STUPID ASS BITCH! LYING ASS BITCH! NOT KNOWING WHAT A PIT BULL IS ASS BITCH!
SCARY ASS FUCKING CUNT! BET YOU WOULDN'T SAY THAT SHIT TO MY FACE LOOKING ASS BITCH! GO DIE BITCH! DIE! DIE! DIE!

Mhm. You guessed it! She blocked me after sending me that heartfelt, inspirational message. I can honestly say, I have never had somebody care so much to be that honest with me. That was from the heart *tears*.

Girl BYE! I just can't deal with the ignorance. No, I didn't call the little bitch stupid, but Jesus H, she was a fucking idiot! 

SHEEPLE! Wake the fuck up! When somebody is wasting their breath, finger strength, or time on you, fucking take that shit and run with it. If you truly love what you think is a Pit Bull, then fucking learn how to rid BSL from all neighborhoods, towns, cities, counties, states, and countries! Wake the fuck up folks! This shit is getting worse by the fucking day! 

Grain Allergies in Pit Bulls

GAHHHH! Go to the vet!!!

Pit Bulls are not known for grain allergies! Mutts who are mislabeled as Pit Bulls are known for grain allergies! Bull breeds in general are known for grain allergies. However, grain allergies aren't just limited to Bull breeds. All breeds can be prone to grain allergies. 

If you own a dog, no matter the breed, STOP ASKING THE INTERNET FOR MEDICAL ADVICE! I literally see a picture on Facebook 10 times a day with dogs, especially puppies, who have a rash on the underside of their belly. What do the owners do? They go straight to Facebook to ask what it is. Why? Why can't you just take your dog to the vet if you're worried enough to ask? I highly doubt you will find a single vet on a group intended for selling dogs. It just won't happen. Of course you will have the large number of "veterinary assistants" who will pop up with their two cents. That doesn't necessarily mean they know what the hell they're talking about. 

I see these pictures nearly 70 times a week. Out of the 70 times I see this weekly, everyone has nearly 100 different answers. "Oh, it's a rash, I'm vet assistant." "My dog had that too, it's canine herpes." AHHHH MUH GAWWWWWDUH! It gets so annoying. Out of 20 thousand PLUS members, you're telling me you haven't seen this this question asked 7,849 times before you you have decided to ask?!?!

If you don't know for sure what is medically wrong with your dog, take it to the vet. If you can't afford to take your dog to the vet, you need to reevaluate being responsible for another living, breathing being. The "rash" on your dog's belly can be a multitude of things to include but not limited to;

• Mange
• Food allergies
• Seasonal allergies
• Dirty living environments 
• Urine
• Feces
• Fleas
• Ringworm 
• Grooming products
• Stress
• Seasonal changes (extreme moist or dry weather)
• Metabolic issues
• Hormonal issues
• Underlying skin disease
• Reaction to household cleaning supplies
• Lime disease 

The list goes on. and on. and on. and on. and on. and on. So, next time, go directly to your vet. Nobody on Facebook can virtually reach through the computer/phone/tablet and scrape your dog's skin to test it. YES! You need a skin scrape performed to test it out! 

Part of owning an animal is being educated enough to know when to take it in to be evaluated by a professional. Everybody comes up on hard times. I understand that. Nobody is discrediting you of the love you have for your animal. Just as children, dogs did not choose to live with you. Of course humans come before dogs, but if you are willing to take your human child to the ER for every little cough, you should be willing to take your animal to the vet every time it has a potentially life-threatening disease.

Next time you see an owner asking for medical advice on the internet, be sure to throw out all of different issues it could be. Advocate for responsible ownership!

How Well do You Know Pit Bulls?

Do you know what a Pit Bull looks like?

1. Vizsla 
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
3. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
4. Bull Terrier
5. Cane Corso
6. Dogo Argentino 
7. Perro de Presa Canario 
8. Thai Ridgeback 
9. Alano Espanol
10. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
11. American Bully (Pocket)
12. American Bully (XL)
13. American Pit Bull Terrier
14. Bullmastiff 
15. Tosa
16. Old English Bulldogge
17. Boerboel
18. Boxer
19. American Bulldog
20. Patterdale Terrier
21. American Bully (Classic)
22. Bully Kutta
23. Bandog (Bulldog X Bullmastiff mix) (THE HULK'S GREAT, GREAT, GREAT, GREAT GPA)
24. Rottweiler 
25. Great Dane

How to Help Advocate for Pit Bulls - The Right Way

Learn the facts, not the hype!

I have basically said everything I will say all throughout this blog in this one post. It's a simple breakdown for anyone who truly wants to advocate for the Bull breeds in a nutshell. 

• Stop calling everything with four legs and short hair a Pit Bull. Pit Bull is a breed. It isn't a type of dog. It isn't a classification of dog. If a dog does not have a documented lineage, it is a mongrel. A nicer word for mongrel is mutt. Mutt is not a bad word. It simply means a dog of unknown breed origins due to lacking the proper documentation of lineage.

• Stop spewing temperament is about how dogs are raised and trained. Temperament is determined by a dog's genetics. If the dog has ancestors who were dog aggressive, they will be at greater risk than not to be dog aggressive. There is absolutely no way you can train genetics out of any living, breathing being.

• Stop spewing every Bull breed who ends up in a shelter was a victim of fighting or being a bait dog. Bait dog was a myth started by the ASPCA and government to scare people into making sure their dogs were not bred or re-homed so they have less of an issue to deal with. Since they have started this, underground, unorganized dog fighters have since grown fond of this idea. Once we stop putting this myth into people's heads, they will no longer do it. Just because a dog has scars does not mean it was fought in a pit or used as bait for practice. Dogs fight, regardless of breed.

• Educate people about proper confinement. The majority of dog attacks were due to lack of confinement by the owner. Push for stricter leash laws. Don't just sit in the back waiting for it to happen. Be the first in line to tell the government what YOU want to be done.

• Educate people on the importance of kid to dog interaction. I've said this soooo many times. Nobody who is a victim of a dog attack is going to say; "Well, my two year old was on the couch with the dog and kept hitting him in the face with the remote. The dog in turn growled at him to warn him. I got pissed off at the dog for growling and beat him with a broomstick. While I was beating him, I also cornered him which in turn put him into his natural defense mode to fight off predators. He eventually bit me. My two year old was scared and tried to break the fight. In the process, the dog felt even more intimidated so he started to attack my two year old as well. The other dogs in the house just followed their natural prey-drive instincts and joined in on the action. So, that's why they are bad dogs and need to be categorized as 1,238 pound Pit Bulls who should face euthanasia." NO! It doesn't happen like that. People will always say a story about how amazing the dog always was with children and strangers. The story will continue with the dog sleeping and just waking up and "snapping". People aren't going to admit when they have abused an animal. Am I saying all attacks are brought on due to the human? No. I strongly believe faulty genetics due to backyard breeding play a huge role in attacks. However, not every single freaking dog has faulty genetics.

• Educate people on the importance of buying from reputable breeders or adopting from a shelter. There is nothing wrong with breeding responsibly. The problem is backyard breeders who breed any two dogs together to make a quick buck.

• Educate people on the importance of spaying and neutering mutts. Not everyone will agree with spay and neuter, but if you can't be a responsible pet owner, then it needs to be done. If you as an owner can not guarantee you will never have an "oops" litter, get them fixed!!! 

• Educate with facts. Pit Bulls were never nanny dogs. No breed of dog has ever been or will ever be a nanny dog. Dogs cannot cook, clean, change diapers or bathe a kid. Therefore, they are not nannies. If one were to ever be dumb enough to leave their dog to watch their children, they're just, dumb! Pit Bulls were bred for dog on dog combat. They weren't bred to look after farms. They weren't bred to fight bulls. The breed was created when bull baiting became illegal. They decided to pit dogs against one another instead. The Bulldogs were good, but they weren't quick enough. They started to mix them with a Terrier; the White Terrier. The White Terrier is now an extinct breed.

• Pit Bulls are inherently dog aggressive. There is no way you can train that out of them. Bull breeds in general are inherently dog aggressive. However, they are NOT inherently human aggressive. They have a will to live and are extremely eager to please their handlers. If a dog was human aggressive, it was culled. If it wasn't culled, it wouldn't be used to reproduce. 

• Pit Bull is not a blanket term. The government used this as a cop out so their jobs would be easier. It's much easier to classify any dog with short fur, four legs, and two eyes as one breed than it is to break down individual dog related fatalities. You have Terriers, Shepherds, Bull breeds, Mastiffs, Molosser breeds, Retrievers and the list goes on. Pit Bulls are considered as Terriers and Bull breeds. There is no reason a Retriever mix should be considered a Pit Bull. Pit Bull is a breed. We don't go around calling a Jack Russell Terrier a Chihuahua. Why? Well, for starters, it's a Jack Russell Terrier. Not to mention, a Chihuahua is it's own breed. Just as the JRT is it's own breed. They can be classified as Terriers, but you wouldn't classify them as a whole different breed in general.

• Educate people on the breed standard. Pit Bulls are not 80 pound, blue hippos. They are lean, yet muscular. Blue is not a common color in the APBT. I have yet to ever see a Pit Bull who was not mixed with another breed. Some breeds just don't come in certain colors. Pit Bulls are one of them.

• American Staffordshire Terriers and Bull Staffordshire Terriers are not Pit Bulls. The American Staffordshire Terrier originated from the APBT. However, over years of breeding to a new standard and adding in other breeds, it is no longer a Pit Bull. The American Staffordshire Terrier never created the Pit Bull. The name was changed as well as the standard to stem away from the Pit Bull's fighting stigma. The nanny myth was attached to the Stafforshire Bull Terrier as a way to steer away from the history of England's pit dog.

• Stop being ARA (Animal Rights Activist) nuts. It's okay to fight for the rights of animals. However, it goes too far when a dog mauls a child to death and you're fighting to keep the dog alive. THE DOG IS UNSTABLE! Every dog the ARA have kept alive will live the rest of their lives in a small 10x10 living space. That's no way to live. Let us also add, any dog who has been saved from "doggy death row" for mauling somebody to death has shown more times than not, the same aggression repeatedly to the workers who care for them.

• If you own Bull breeds yourself, never put your guard down when it comes to other animals. Bull breeds were bred for their aggression. Not every dog of the Bull breed will be aggressive, but it's is a huge probability it will be at one point or another. Do not re-home a dog due to it's aggression towards other animals. As an owner and advocate, it is up to you to manage it. If you are not willing to put forth the effort with an aggressive dog, Bull breeds are in no way, shape, or form the breed for you.

• Never stop learning. I have years of experience and knowledge under my belt and I still learn new things. Sometimes I learn them daily, weekly, and monthly. All breeds,  Pit Bulls especially, will never have an expert. Not a single knowledgeable person will ever be annoyed when it comes to somebody wanting to learn. You do not have to be scared to ask for help, advice, or information when it comes to Pit Bull owners and enthusiast.

• Lastly, never give up! I want to give up on a daily basis due to the utter lack of knowledge and extreme amount of ignorance I see with this breed. I can honestly say, I have been able to change thousands of views on Pit Bulls with facts, rather than opinions or myths. Some people will be interested in learning whereas others will be stuck in their on world based on lies and misconceptions.

Can you identify the Pit Bull in the next blog post?

Is a Pit Bull the Right Breed for Me?

Research! Once you do, you will just know.

I see so many people ask: "What breed should I start breeding?" "What breed would be best for my family?" "What "type" of Pit Bull would be best for my family?"

Obviously these aren't quotes from everyone, but they are in fact questions I've seen asked at least once. The question shouldn't be "Is a Pit Bull right for me?", but rather "Based of off (insert five facts of yourself or family here), which breed would best suit my lifestyle?"

For starters, there aren't any different types of Pit Bulls. The American Pit Bull Terrier is the only Pit Bull. Therefore, making it the only type of Pit Bull. 

All dogs are different. Just because you had a Bull breed type dog who never barked, was a couch potato, great with kids, loved attention, wasn't destructive etc. doesn't mean it was because he was a Bull breed type dog. Dogs are like any other animal. Of course there will be always be characteristics to every breed you should be aware of, but it doesn't mean every dog will follow those characteristics to a T.

APBTs, as well as all Bull breeds, are known for their animal aggression. If this is something you personally do not find appealing, then APBTs and other Bull breeds are not the type of dog for you. If you are responsible and you understand AA (animal aggression) is a possibility throughout a particular breed, you may proceed into doing more research. 

You should understand that no other dog is like that of the APBT. They weren't called the Gladiator of all dogs for no reason. They can and will do great damage given the opportunity. You must understand genetics cannot be trained out of any living being. Temperament is genetic. It is no educated guess or an inconclusive study. It has been proven time and time again that environment plays very little part into a dog's temperament. Just because a puppy or adult doesn't show signs of AA doesn't mean it never will. After all, they are dogs. 

Researching a breed before you buy doesn't just pertain to Pit Bulls. You should research any breed you plan on buying or even adopting. Ignorance of breed characteristics is the number one reason animals end up in shelters or re-homed. Herding breeds will want to herd. Will all of them want to? No. Those are dogs that lack their breed's characteristic drive. If you have a herding dog who is stuck in a house all day. The dog will most likely go absolutely nuts. They were bred for a job. Their instincts tell them they need to complete the job. However, with no other animals to tend to, a herding dog will just be an unhappy couch ornament. 

I've seen people post on all various forms of social media asking for help to find their lost working breed. What typically happened is, the dog had pent up energy. The dog needed to do what it was bred to do. Once the dog runs outside to go "potty", there will be no stopping it. No command will bring this dog back. The owners just hope and pray somebody is able to get a hold of the dog before it gets injured or killed while it is on it's own. This would be an example of owning a breed without researching it. If the owners would have done their research, they would understand these are high-energy dogs who were bred for a purpose. That purpose wasn't sitting in the house all day.

The majority of dogs end up in shelters because owners do not research not only the breed, but dog's needs in general before they buy. They aren't a house you're renting. They aren't a car you're leasing. You cannot go out and rent another dog like you can a house. You cannot go out and trade in your dog like you can a car. 

Just like every commitment in life, there will be ups and downs. You need all new tires on your vehicle. Shit! It sucks, but you're going to figure out a way to come up with the money needed to fix the problem. Are you not? You will! Your dog comes down with severe hip and elbow dysplasia. Shit! It sucks, for the dog! This time you don't feel coming up with the money is a priority. So what do you do? You surrender them to a shelter or rescue where they are now forced to provide treatment or euthanize the dog. 

This also could have been avoided had you researched the breed. Certain breeds are more prone to certain health issues than others. If you buy a breed who is prone to hip or elbow dysplasia, it is up to you to know this. The dog undergoing euthanasia in that high kill shelter you surrendered him to could have been taken care of by another buyer who knows this is a possibility. 

Basically, if you have to ask if a certain breed of dog is a right fit for you or your family, you need to do more research.

You do not need to be completely savvy when it comes to the breed. You should however, have a basic understanding and knowledge of that particular breed as well as dogs in general. You should start by asking yourself, "What's my activity level like?". If you're a homebody and don't do much exercise, start by finding breeds with extremely low energy and little to no drive. If you're an upbeat person who is always out and about looking for the next adventure; exercise, running, hiking etc. search for higher energy breeds.

Once you have narrowed down characteristics of all of the different dog breeds, start going to dog shows in your area. If you cannot travel to dogs shows in your area, look for reputable breeders online. You can join Facebook groups or different boards throughout the internet to find knowledgeable breeders and owners. Pick their brains. Search for specific threads that answer questions you may have been questioning yourself. 

Buying a dog shouldn't be a quick, hasty decision. Don't go out and get the first puppy you see because you promised your kids one. If you're adopting from a shelter or rescue, see if you can do a trial adoption. Most shelters and rescues give you the opportunity to see if the dog will work well with other dogs, cats, animals, adjust to your lifestyle and adjust to your family. They typically last 3-7 days. Some shelters allow up to a month in certain cases where a dog has been returned at least once after a trial adoption.

Research, guidance, and knowledge are what fuels our world. This shouldn't be limited to just jobs and careers. Knowledge runs every aspect of any situation you may have to deal with in life. Dogs are one of them. Animals in general are one them.

Do your research! Ask around! Don't be afraid to ask random strangers who are walking their dog in public questions you have been yearning to know. Be vocal. Be understanding. Most of all, be patient. This isn't an overnight process. This is a lifetime commitment. 

I hope this has helped you to know and understand why picking a dog who best suits your lifestyle and family based off of your needs is so important. 

Different Types of Pit Bulls

There are no types of Pit Bulls. Either you have one, or you don't.

I've said it before, and I will say it again, and again, and again. Pit Bull should not be used as a blanket term. The government created the classification of "Pit Bulls" to make their jobs easier when dealing with bites and statistics. They chose to tell the world there are many types of "Pit Bulls" because they are too lazy to get off of their asses and fix the problems at hand. That is the truth of why Pit Bull became a blanket term for many different breeds and their mixes. 

If you support ASPCA, stop. Stop citing the ASPCA blog. Nobody caaaares! ASPCA is tied up right along with the government in the ignorance. ASPCA works with the government to put fear into people. They want you to fear the bait dog myth. They want you to fear overpopulation. 

American Pit Bull Terriers are the only type of Pit Bull. They are the only breed with the words "Pit" and "Bull" both together in the their name. There is no Bully Pit. There is no Bulldog Pit. There is no Staffordshire Pit. There is no Pit Bull Terrier. There is only the American PIT BULL Terrier. 

Rescues and shelters alike are the worst sources when it comes to fueling BSL. They spew nothing but ignorance and misinformation. I have seen shelters list thousands of mutts as "full blooded Rednose Pit Bulls." First of all, all dogs are full blooded. All animals are full blooded. The proper term is purebred. According to the DICTIONARY, dogs are considered mongrels when the breed is unknown. The nicer term of mongrel is mutt. A mongrel, or mutt, is a dog of an unknown breed due to lacking documented lineage. Shelters and rescues refuse to learn to truth because they want to scare uneducated people into spaying and neutering their pets, even if they're purebred. 

It is a scary, scary world for a dog. It is especially scary for a dog of the Bull breed family. The list of Bull breeds, Terrier breeds, and Molosser breeds who can be classified as Pit Bulls is not only disheartening, but it is sickening. Why is it sickening? Well, purebred, as well as mixed breeds from any of those types can suffer from BSL. The families who own them as well as the dog in question can suffer with great consequences because of the lack of knowledge owners have when it comes to fighting BSL.

I'll name a few breeds and their mixes with pictures to go along so you can see just how bad mislabeling can be. If you own any of these breeds or mixes and don't think anything can happen to you because you don't call them Pit Bulls, you have got to stop being so naive. The government doesn't care if your dog isn't an actual Pit Bull. As long as your dog shares a couple of physical characteristics with one, they will be a victim of BSL. 

This dog is a beautiful Dogo Argentino. Even though we know this dog isn't a Pit Bull, the government will still euthanize this dog if it ends up in the wrong place. Even though we know this dog isn't a Pit Bull, the government will still classify it as one if it were to bite, maul, or kill anybody or anything. As a purebred Dogo or mixed Dogo, they can and will be victims of BSL in the places it effects.

This dog is a beautiful Bullmastiff. Although it looks nothing like a Pit Bull, he can and will still fall into the category as a "Pit Bull" or "Pit Bull type" dog. As a purebred Bullmastiff or a mixed Bullmastiff, their bite statistics will fall under the "Pit Bull" category.

Here we have a beautiful American Bulldog. Just as the other dogs, he can and will also fall into the category of a "Pit Bull" or "Pit Bull type" dog.

This is a beautiful Presa Canario. Just as the other aforementioned dogs, he would also be classified as a Pit Bull. A purebred Presa Canario and a mixed Presa Canario will have all of the same statistics and stigma of the other breeds who fall into the category of "Pit Bulls" or "Pit Bull type" dogs.

Here is an American Bully. He can also be a victim of BSL. American Bullies are the number one most common mislabeled dogs. They are labeled as Pit Bulls by uneducated owners, breeders, and activist. American Bullies were originally a cross between the Am Staff and the APBT. Throughout the decades, multiple Bull breeds were introduced into the mixing to create the breed. 

This is an American Staffordshire Terrier. The Am Staff was the breed most commonly mislabeled as Pit Bulls because of their origins. However, shelters and rescues have been gradually taking away to term Pit Bull over the years and started calling all of their dogs Am Staffs or Am Staff mixes. Again, this dog is not a Pit Bull, but he will fall into the category of one.

Here is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This is another breed that BSL targets. Am Staffs, APBTs, Staffies, and their mixes are the first three breeds listed under "Pit Bull type" dogs. Again, this dog is not a Pit Bull. He should not be called one. 

This is a Dogue de Bordeaux. Even though this dog looks absolutely nothing like a Pit Bull, he can still fall into the category.

This is a Rottweiler/Lab mix. Although this dog looks nothing like a Pit Bull, he would either fall into the Rottweiler category, or a Rott/Pit mix category. In turn, BSL will still effect him no matter which breed he is listed as.

This is a Bandog. They are mixed between Mastiff type dogs and various other breeds. They are bred solely for work. They are typically bred for hunting or other forms of work. Chopper, Hulk's great great great great great grandsire, was a bandog. He was a Mastiff/Bulldog cross. BAM!

Believe it or not, Boxers and their mixes are mislabeled as Pit Bulls all of the time. I have witnessed, with my own eyes, a woman in my community was freaking out, making a big deal over, and threatening to shoot somebody's loose "Pit Bull". Yeah, turned out the dog was an AKC Champion who just so happened to be a BOXER.

This is a Bull Terrier. Yes, I know. How crazy is it that this funny looking dog gets called a Pit Bull? Again, just as the dogs before, this dog looks absolutely nothing like a Pit Bull.

This mutt was labeled as a purebred American Staffordshire Terrier. Uhhh, I don't know about you, but I don't think a single Bull breed even went in to making this dog. THIS is why calling anything with four legs and a tail a Pit Bull is wrong. Am Staffs still fall into the category of Pit Bulls. This dog is merely a mutt. She may be a Heeler mix, she may not be. However, we all know she is not an Am Staff. A poor, innocent mutt can be killed because it was mislabeled. 

This is an Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog. Just as the rest, this dog falls into the category of being a "Pit Bull type" dog.

This is a Mastiff/Great Dane/Bulldog mix. He would also be considered a bandog. However, he is still also considered to be a "Pit Bull type" dog.

This is a Bully Kutta. They are commonly another type of fighting dog in other countries. However, as you can see, they share a few characteristics with "Pit Bull type" dogs.

This is a Boston Terrier mix. He ALSO shares characteristics with that of the "Pit Bull type" dogs. A BOSTON TERRIER!!! Like, yup!

Hopefully I have gotten my point across. So many dogs of so many different breeds and so many different mixes, can be considered "Pit Bulls" because they governments laws. Pit Bulls don't come in 2,456,178,987,322,145,966,417,784,112,145,001,102,901,990 different shapes, sizes, and colors.They are a purebred dog. 

PIT BULL is a breed. PIT BULL is not a type of dog. Retrievers are types of dogs. Terriers are types of dogs. Bull breed are types of dogs. Pointers are types of dogs. Shepherds are types of dogs. Collies are types of dogs. Herding dogs are types of dogs. Sheepdogs are types of dogs. Corgis are types of dogs. Do you get my point? Do you understand it now? Pit Bull is an established breed. So stop calling all medium sized dogs with short hair a Pit Bull. You wouldn't call a Golden Retriever a Labrador. You would classify them as RETRIEVERS.

Backyard Breeder VS Reputable Breeder

In other words... What DOESN'T make on a BYB?

Throughout your life here on earth I'm sure you've came across people who are TOO literal. Well, according to those people, the term "BYB" is taken VERY literally. To be a BYB doesn't mean one breeds dogs in the back yard. More often than not, a breeder has their dogs mate in the back yard. I mean, you wouldn't want to breed in the front or side yard and catch an indecent exposure case.

A BYB isn't as simple as it once was. According to various sites and search engines, a backyard breeder was merely one who bred dogs or horses without registration papers. While doing so, they often inbred for no substantial gain towards the breed's standards. However, in today's world, to be reputable breeder, or in other words, not a BYB, a lot more than registration papers come into play.

A backyard breeder is a breeder who will breed any and every dog they have available. It doesn't matter if the dog lacks breed type or isn't physically or mentally healthy. The only thing they care about is if the dog can or cannot reproduce. This is how we end up with our shelter mutts. All dogs (not just Bull breeds) are considered to be a mutt if they do not have documented proof of lineage. 

The picture below is a comparison to help you to determine the differences between all types of breeders. Backyard breeder, puppy mill breeder and commercial breeders are ALL in the same category. Puppy mill breeders and commercial breeders are just mass BYBs. A hobby breeder CAN fall into the category of a BYB. Just because somebody claims to be a hobby breeder doesn't mean they are breeding by ethics. However, hobby breeders TYPICALLY offer more to the breed than the others. 

Commercial and puppy mill breeders puppies can be found in pet shops, super markets, shops who primarily sell many breeds of puppies etc. Reputable breeders and hobby breeders typically sell to friends, family, or recommended friend's of friends and friend's of family. If they DO sell outside of those people, they will conduct checks for living conditions, sometimes often require a valid ID, a lengthy contract, mandatory visits/updates, references etc. They hold their productions very near and dear to their hearts. 

Have you followed all of these ethics? If not, do not breed your dogs until you do. Remember, the first start of being a backyard breeder is to breed dogs who are not papered. That's all it takes to slip into this category. Unregistered dogs are 8/10 times more likely to end up in a shelter than registered dogs. It doesn't matter how much you love your dogs, you don't love them all if you're willing to keep breeding undocumented dogs who will only add to the overpopulation of shelters. 

That is all!

What Do You Call Your "Pibble" ?

STOP THE MADNESS

PM = People Magazine

WD = Webster's Dictionary 
UD = Urban Dictionary
CK= Common Knowledge

Pitbull - a famous rapper (PM)

Pittbull, Pitt bull, Pitt - a member of the Branjelina family (PM)

Pit - a large hole in the ground; an area enclosed or reserved for a specific activity; a hallow or indentation in the surface of; to set someone or something in conflict or competition with (WD)

Pity - the feeling of sorrow or compassion caused by the suffering or misfortune of others; a cause of regret or disappointment (WD)

Pitty - a breast that lies into the armpit while lying down (UB)

Pibble - dialect variant of pebble MEANING pibble = pebble in other languages (WD)

Pibbly Wibbly - a pebble that moves unsteadily from side to side (WD) * two definitions merged into one *

Pit Bull - shortened from the American Pit Bull Terrier - a purebred dog (CK)

American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - a purebred dog (CK)

pit bull - a proper noun that SHOULD be capitalized - American Pit Bull Terrier - a purebred dog (CK)

american pit bull terrier - a proper noun that SHOULD be capitalized - Pit Bull - a purebred dog (CK)

APBT - American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - a purebred dog (CK)

apbt - American Pit Bull Terrier - Pit Bull - a proper noun that SHOULD be capitalized - a purebred dog (CK)

There you have it! Now you know what you've been calling your dog all along. The proper usage of the breed Pit Bull is Pit Bull, American Pit Bull Terrier, and APBT. However, as you should know by now, if your dog doesn't have papers, it's not a Pit Bull. APBT owners CRINGE every time they hear the incorrect aforementioned "nicknames" being used. So, uh, just stop doing it. Kay? Kay!

Breeding a Dog Once Before You Fix It

JUST. DON'T. DO. IT. LEAVE IT TO THE PROS!

It has been absolutely unreal when it comes to the amount of owners who want to breed their dog once before they're fixed so they can have one of their "children". I just don't get it. It is the single most selfish thing you can want when it comes to being a dog owner. If a dog is not registered, it is a mutt. WE DO NOT BREED MUTTS. WE BREED TO BETTER A BREED. A MUTT IS NOT A BREED. SO WHY BREED MORE MUTTS?

I see it every day on Facebook and other sales sites. People want to breed their mutts because they think they are Pit Bulls and want a puppy who either looks just like their dog or a puppy who acts just like their dog. Well, HELLUR folks. There are millions of dogs and puppies in shelters and rescues. You're telling me out of ALLLLLLLLLL the shelters and rescues, you cannot find a puppy who looks similar to your dog? Especially if your dog is a BBM. I mean hell, they're all labeled as Pit Bulls because they share a few characteristics with one another. So why not just go to a shelter and adopt a mutt who also shares characteristics with the mutt you already have.

Let us break it down. BBMs tend to have large litters. We'll say an average of 10. You stud out your mutt because you want a "father-son duo" (which is dumb by the way). You find an equally as irresponsible BYB who you've made an agreement with. You are going to keep 1 male out of the litter - your pick. 

Fast forward 2 months, the puppies are here. Just as expected, your big man has helped to produce 10 perfectly healthy puppies... for now. You are definitely keeping the male you picked. So we know for sure 1/10 puppies will live a good life with one owner. 

The owner to the dam was able to keep 1 puppy because just as you wanted, she also wanted a duo, but rather a "mother-daughter duo" (which is also dumb). So we now have 2/10 puppies who will have forever homes.

An average statistic conducted by myself (I have been employed by 2 shelters and still regularly volunteer) shows that no matter how hard you try to find good homes, 7/8 of those puppies will be re-homed within the first year of being alive. Bringing our total to 3 forever homes. 

1/7 of those puppies will find their forever homes because they are equally as amazing as their parents and they have gotten lucky to find owners who see them as a lifetime commitment. Bringing our total to 4 forever homes.

1/6 of those puppies will find their way to an abusive home, being left to eventually die due to neglect and/or injuries. Keeping our total at 4 forever homes and one dead puppy.

4/5 of those puppies will be re-homed at least one more time due to behavior problems caused by faulty breeding due to the unknown history of their ancestors. We now have 5 forever homes and 1 dead puppy.

1/4 of those puppies will be surrendered to the shelter because they have to move and their new landlord does not allow pets. Eventually, the puppy has been PTS (put to sleep) because they need to make room for new dogs and puppies coming in. We now have 5 forever homes and 2 dead puppies.

1/3 of those puppies will fall ill due to a genetic disease. One of which could have been avoided by not breeding because having a lineage could have showed proof of the genetic disease existing. So we now have 5 forever homes and 3 dead puppies.

1/2 of those puppies will find their way to live outside with little to no human interaction for the rest of it's life. We now have 6 forever homes and 3 dead puppies. 

The last puppy will find it's way to a no kill shelter waiting to be fostered or adopted. Sadly, the puppy has now turned 11 years old without a single person interested in adopting. He is known as the shelter "Pit Bull" that everyone loves, but no one wants because he didn't come into the shelter while he was in his cute puppy stage. We now have 6 forever homes, 3 dead puppies, and 1 who will soon die of old age in the shelter.

So, breaking it down a little further. You two irresponsible BYBs have kept your 2 puppies. They live a good, happy life. One of your buyer's also kept the puppy giving it a good, happy life. 7 of the puppies were re-homed at least once. However, only 2 of them were able to have a good, happy life. One of them has lived a crappy life because they have no one to show them love and attention every day, or rather any day. One died due to you irresponsibly breeding puppies with genetic diseases. One puppy died in a shelter. One puppy lived the rest of his life in a 5X5 kennel. One puppy was abused to death. And you you have no clue any of this has went on. Feel shitty now? YOU SHOULD!

This is what happens because you only want ONE puppy from your male or female. This is the harsh reality. Not to mention, this will happen again. At least half of those puppies will have litters themselves. Then the cycle will continue. Be happy with your dog you have now. There is no reason to keep breeding dogs when you can just as easily find the mutt you're looking for in a shelter. That's all there is to it.

Leave the breeding to the "professionals".

If only papered dogs were bred, that would take care of at least 70% of shelters overpopulation problem. If dogs were ONLY bred by reputable breeders who follow breeding ethics to a T, that would take care of 100% of the population. Reputable breeders have contracts. They stay in touch with ALL of the puppies new owner's throughout the rest of their lives. They KNOW what happens with their puppies. They take the time to meet you in person. They want to know your address. They want references. They want your number, your S/O's number, your email, your physical address etc. They will do whatever it takes to ensure their puppy is going to a good home. If you aren't willing to cooperate with said breeder, they will not sell to you.

Don't want to pay the prices a reputable breeder has set for their puppies? Save your money! Do you still find the prices to be ridiculous? Go adopt a dog from the shelter. Can you AFFORD to buy the puppy? If not, don't get one period. Dog's aren't cheap. You need to figure their expense off of a 15 year commitment. For one dog, a lifetime supply of dog food costs an average of $8,100. That doesn't include toys, bones, carpets replaced, drywall replaced, shots, random vet checkups and emergencies. If you can't see yourself spending between 800-$1,500 on a well bred dog from a reputable breeder, you shouldn't be able to see yourself spending $8,100 on dog food. 

There you have. Agree. Disagree. I don't care. Just know, whether you agree or not, I'M RIGHT!