When I first got my very first pit bull, I had no idea how much an average sized pit bull should weigh, so I was worried when I got my baby pit bull. How much do pit bulls weigh? Pit Bulls range from 10-pound terrier sized dogs to massive 200-pound animals. Most pit bulls will…
Black pit bulls are a sought after color that is the second most popular color behind the blue (gray) pit bulls. These dark dogs are often wanted more for their fierce looks than personality. A black pit bull can often look very intimidating with stark black coats that have no other colors many times they…
Pit bulls are one of the most outgoing dogs, but if you adopt one you might wonder things like their health factors and longevity. No one wants to lose a dog early to something they could prevent. How long do pit bulls live? The American Pit Bull terrier lives 8-15 years and the American Staffordshire…
If you are someone new to the pit bull breed, then you can find a lot of hate out there that targets these lovable dogs. I am here to tell you that here are 8 great reasons that tell you why the pit bull myth is wrong. These are some magnificent dogs. Do pit bulls…
One of the most confusing things when you first get a pit bull puppy or pet a pit bull is their coat. It’s short, unlike many dogs, but it’s hard to tell if that type of fur falls out. Do Pitbulls shed? Pit bulls while having a short coat do shed fairly often about twice…
When you first get your puppy, you might notice that they have a claw that’s higher on the foot of a pit bull. These claws are typically a worry to some people because they have a tendency to get hung up on things. Can you remove a pit bulls dew claw? A dew claw should…
If you are like me you are probably wondering why some pit bulls have tails and why some have docked or small tails. This goes back to a century long fad that has kept in even the modern age. Why do they cut off pit bulls’ tails? In the 1800s you were taxed for not…
When I first got Fiona we really enjoyed her floppy ears which then made me question why do so many pit bulls have cropped ears? Obviously these dogs are not born with cropped ears from birth, and what I found out shocked me. Why do they cut pit bull’s ears? We still do this century…
Pit bulls will sometimes shake when they are sleeping or when they are even awake looking at you. When you first see this behavior, it may shock you. Why do pit bulls shake? Pit Bull’s can shake for a variety of reasons such as pain, excitement, cold, poison, generalized tremor syndrome, and learned behavior. If…
When we first got Fiona she really hated water. She would shake uncontrollably while she was in a bathtub, so I had to spend some time doing research. Are pit bulls afraid of water? Some dogs are more anxious than others. You should test your pit bull in a controlled environment. If the dog exhibits…
When you first get a pit bull breed you may be as shocked as I was to learn that they are big cuddle buddies, but why? A dog that is touted as one of the most dangerous sure loves to get in your space. Why do pit bulls like to cuddle so much? All dogs…