Do NOT get a Pitbull! (Blog by Alexandra Dittmann)

 

We hear far too many stories of heartbreak and severe trauma, injury and d*ath caused by dogs of the Pitbull breed type... Only a couple of years back, I was pro-Pitbull and thought XL American Bullies were gentle giants and lovely family dogs.

Needless to say that, after all the tragedies happened in the past 2 years, I no longer think that. Also, as a dog breed consultant, I can no longer recommend any dog of the Pitbull breed spectrum to anyone.

Why take the RISK?

You want to have an affectionate, loyal canine companion? Awesome! There are appr. 360 perfectly fine registered dog breeds to choose from, so, why would YOU go for the 1 breed type that's almost guaranteed to cause you:
- risk for life & limb for yourself, your family, your friends, and the community you live in
- headaches and heartache
- stress, fear and anxiety
- PTS
- legal problems
- financial burdens
- hate, harrassment and bullying by people fed up with Pitbulls mauling people and pets
- inconvenience (such as, having to install an escape-proof fence and escape-proof windows in your house)
- trouble with your neighbors if your Pit kills their cats, etc.

Be smart - pick a nice, decent, stable and friendly dog instead!

Dog Bite Fatalities caused by Pitbulls SPIKE in 2024 (Blog by Alexandra Dittmann)

Record-breaking year: 2024 saw the highest number of dog attack fatalities ever recorded in the U.S., surpassing previous annual totals! Pitbulls were responsible for 51 fatal attacks in the United States, according to multiple sources analyzing dog-related fatalities. This accounted for 71.8% of the record 71 total dog attack deaths reported that year.

Many people all over the world - myself included - are sick and tired of seeing Pitbull-type dogs / Bully breed dogs pop up in headlines all over the internet nearly every single day.

Here in Europe, BSL has significantly curbed the number of Pitbulls present. As a result, there is nowhere near as many bite incidents as we see over in the United States.

People aren't feeling safe walking their dogs, enjoying a bicycle ride, or running a few laps around the block, and why? Because your "friendly" resident Pitbull down the street keeps getting out of his yard, and has attacked people and pets before. "Ok, so call animal control and let them take care of it", you might say, but sometimes, citizens find themselves left to fend for themselves by authorities.

This is a sad and sorry state of affairs. Quite frankly, I'm surprised that people aren't on the streets at least in every major city of the country, protesting against their government's failure to protect them, and demanding BSL be put into place.

What's the solution for the Pitbull Problem? The solution, in my opinion, has three letters, and they are BSL.

Stay safe out there!

Sources: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10235835963663329&id=1347258779&set=a.2398035354092 https://ground.news/article/record-dog-attack-death-count-of-71-in-2024-in-usa?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRwCxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRl3KukWP-vhX67xHIn0BeMvtAoKoytV5KwLGx9bMq_cDjkF0tsC_wY0_A_aem_KvbD5DiuqH3cvUwtviJoBg https://www.fatalpitbullattacks.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRwEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXz29ophgnV3XfzyEVrwgmx6U2owgvzIZEP4vow4k-YCMfry8jlYJOI_MA_aem_6Lg6s4xytALTLcwVJbWb9w https://www.animals24-7.org/2025/01/05/record-dog-attack-death-count-in-2024-detroit-pit-bull-owner-sent-to-jail/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIRwFRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZxsiibwXblVWKmNOWFTbR0qgbDZgGn0XH-wB15S9rP8XXDnB09JwurmMA_aem_XrV3GFuDGA74xnqLKjlxBQ