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Fun Facts: Famous Pit Bulls
"My kids are around pit bulls every day. In the '70s they blamed Dobermans, in the '80s they blamed German shepherds, in the '90s they blamed the Rottweiler. Now they blame the pit bull."
- Cesar Millan
Pit bulls get a bad rap because of irresponsible owners. Many people consider the look or popularity of a breed before thinking about whether the dog works for their lifestyle. Please evaluate your lifestyle before taking on the responsibility of a pit bull.
Celebrities Who Own Pit Bulls
- Jon Stewart of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart owns two pit bulls: Shamsky & Monkey.
- Ken Howard, award-winning actor from Crossing Jordon, was saved by his pit bull Shadow during a medical crisis.
- Movie star Alicia Silverstone owns a rescued pit bull named Samson.
- Adam Brody gave girlfriend and O.C. co-star Rachel Bilson a pit bull named Penny Lane as a birthday gift.
- Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, TV Personality Rachael Ray and Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Joey Porter all own two pit bulls!
- Jessica Biel has a pit bull named Tina, and Jessica Alba owns a pit bull puppy.
- President Theodore Roosevelt, President Woodrow Wilson, singer Kevin Federline, radio personality Ira Glass, actor Fred Astaire, General George Patton, actor Michael J. Fox, actor Jan Michael Vincent, actor Jack Dempsy, Thomas Edison, singer Madonna, movie star Brad Pitt, actress Bernadette Peters, comedian Sinbad, actress Linda Blair, actor Humphrey Bogart, musician Usher, comedian Mel Brooks, actress Ann Bancroft, singer Pink, actress Eliza Dushku and actress Kelli Williams are just a few other celebrities who own or have owned a pit bull.
TV, Film, and Print Appearances
- Petey from The Little Rascals.
- Grunt from the 1983 movie Flashdance.
- Tige from Buster Brown shoe advertisements.
- The dog in the film Snatch is a pit bull.
- Jennifer Lopez used a pit bull in the music video "I'm Glad".
- Veronica Mars from the UPN show of the same name owns a pit bull named Backup.
- The pit bull was so respected in the early 1900's that the military chose an image of a dignified pit bull to represent the country on WWI propaganda posters.
- The pit bull is the only breed to have graced the cover of Life Magazine three times.
Fun fact about the DPC’s famous pit bull, Daddy
- Rapper Redman was Daddy's original owner. He gave the four-month old dog to Cesar to care for at the center, because he didn't feel he could take care of him properly in his environment.
Other Fun Facts
- Helen Keller had a pit bull as a family pet.
- Dakota is a pit bull search and rescue who searched for the remains of the astronauts who lost their lives in explosion of the space shuttle Columbia.
- Popsicle, who received his name after police found him in a freezer during a drug raid, is famous for sniffing out drugs for the DEA.
- A pit bull rescued in South Los Angeles by County Fire Station 14 during 1985 was the station's mascot for years.
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My view is that dog is very
My view is that dog is very important for our life style, we can say it is a status symbol for rich people, it also support for the security of our house and help us for our daily work, so i think we should have dogs in our house.
regards:french mastiff
Pit FAQ
You forgot a couple things, lol!
Famous pit (American Bulldog for those that like being specific, but they are grouped together) is Chance from the homeward bound movies. I believe the same dog (or similar) is also in the newest Cheaper by the dozen movies.
The ORIGINAL Incredible journey movie (& book) had another type of bully dog in them (A Spuds Mackenzie type for the specific)
English BullDogs were also omitted! In the past you'd NEVER have had one of THOSE in a house much less as a pet! But another GREAT example of how breeding took out the "bad trait" from a good dog! Most of the world seems to have forgotten what they were even bred for (or why they have that face, lol)
As for breed bans, We're currently stationed in Germany where the mere IDEA of banning the "JEWELS" of the Country is outrageous to most people here! It's the OWNERS lack of concern for the DOG that's hinted upon when the unthinkable happens over here! So ownership laws are MUCH stricter here but the shelters are also a lot smaller, lol! oh & dogs have more liberties (Yes you really CAN bring a bull into a china shop, a bully that is, lol) and good ownership SHOWS THROUGH with them. Restaurants, Malls, etc, dogs are welcome almost everywhere here (More so then children) so good upbringing & training are important!
My Staffy Rocky
i just wanted to comment and say that i own a staffordshire terrier and that he is the most amazing dog i have ever known. Rocky was given to my boyfriend at the car wash by a man who just didn't want him. he was eight weeks old, and asked my boyfriend if he wanted him, asking only that we not use him as a fighting dog (as if i ever would!). my boyfriend was in a hurry to get to work and asked if i could keep him at my house until he got off and figured out what to do with the poor little puppy. Eight months later and needless to say, we ended up keeping him, and he has made an wonderful addition to our family. We already had another mixed breed dog named Malcolm, and not only does Rocky get along great with him and other dogs, but he is absolutely IN LOVE with all kinds of people, especially kids. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT BREED OF DOG YOU HAVE, IT MATTERS HOW YOU RAISE IT. Banning dog breeds only intensifies people's fear of them, thus making the people who do want certain breeds for negative purposes aware that they can be used for fighting or trained to exhibit aggressive behavior. it is unfortunate that idiot humans can ruin the reputation of such wonderful breeds.
baby pitt bull
I recently rescued a 3 to 4 month old baby pitt bull in front of my office. I took her to the vet and thank God she helped me out. I was told if I took her to the shelter they would put her down. She was so emaciated. I never have seen a puppy in such bad shape. The vet took xrays and her belly was full of rocks. They named her Roxy. I found her a home and he is really trying to learn all he can about her. The reason I didn't want to keep her was because I too have been brain washed of all the bad press. My apartment complex doesn't even allow them. So yes I am kind of scared of them. But as I said before, she is now has a home. But he went out of town and I am now babysitting... And I am in love! She is so responsive to commands. She listens better than my dog and kids for that matter. :) She is so sweet. I am now wishing I would have not giving her away. I am just not sure I can be the type of owner she needs. I am reading tons about how to train her and have instructed her new owner to do the same. I read that I should not play tug of war with her. Should I be worried if she plays it with my other dog? He is a Boston Terrier and he loves to play rough with her. I am just concerned this might make her aggressive although they don't fight or seem to get mad at each other. Any advise would be appreciated.
Banning of pitbulls is wrong
I lived in Canada Ontario five years ago when pitbulls were banned. A child was attacked by a pitbull and just like that well as CBC (Canadian news) says:"PitBull Puppies born after Nov. 27, 2005 must be shipped out of the province, given to a research facility or destroyed."
DESTROYED!!!It's appallling.Today i believe there are only two or three provinces where pitbulls are allowed.If animal control hears of a pitbull under two years old in one of the banned provinces they are removed and euthanized, no chance, no hope.I am so appalled by this that i actually moved to a province where there is no ban. My sister has a pitbull and he is the sweetest dog i have ever met.It's frustrating for pitbull lovers in Canada because our voices are just not heard.Why won't anyone understand what you're all saying,it's the owners not the dog...I just wish there was something i could do to correct this disgusting mistake.
Frustrated and Apalled,Michelle
Pitt Bull named Butter
My pitt is a hero, he saved my life drawing my attention to my breast cancer. During recovery from surgury he never left my side. He died two years later to the date of lymphphoma. I have to tell everyone about him, I loved him so.
Pit Bulls - In uk same problem with Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Staffs are in our papers being blamed for attacking children but i have three children from 9 months to 10 years old and i would not trust any other breed around them.
It is to do with the owners.
Our "Jada"
I couldn't agree more. My husband and I have an American Pitbull Terrier, and would never ask for a better companion. She has been a part of our family since she was 6 weeks old, and is now almost 2. She is the biggest couch potato you will ever meet, and her favorite thing to do is sit in my 1 yr old's bedroom while he plays, and just watch him. She will even chase his toys when he throws them. We just had a baby and you would think it were our dogs' child. She loves our kids more than life itself, and I know in my heart she would do anything for our family. It's so sad how people give them such bad reputations, and I truely believe the people who do so, are ignorant, and know nothing about the breed. It's all in how you raise them. People should not focus on just one breed, because any dog, or animal for that matter, can have a "bad" side, just like humans. Recently we were told our homeowner's insurance would not be renewed because of our dog, and she needed to be off the premises ASAP. I have made phonecall after phonecall to share our story, and prove my dogs innocence and won't give up until I do so.
Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Sui, Steve Irwin's famous "best mate" was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Just watch the re-runs of "The Crocodile Hunter" or "The Croc Diaries" and any one can see how Sui wonderful was with Steve and Terri's children (There daughter, Bindi Sue was named after Sui)and the other animals @ The Australia Zoo and out in the wild. She was a sweet, loving dog and was another model dog like Daddy is today.
Pit Bulls - In uk same problem with Staffordshire Bull Terriers
So true. I am from the UK and run a rescue, my main aim is to save Staffordshire Bull Terriers as the pounds are inendated with them and many are being destroyed!
Over here Staffords are being slated as a bad breed due to them ending up in the hands of the wrong people and irresponsable owners! They have been called the devil dog which is far from the truth. They are known as the Nanny Dog by the KC and they are super with kids! I have two of my own and trust them with my kids. They are an amazing breed and so mnay responsable owners will show you this, as with the pitbulls. Just look at Daddy!
Pit Bulls - In Norway you shouldn't own a dog at all
The breed-banning problem is growing to hysterical heights in Norway! We are not allowed to own Pits, Amstaffs, Dogo Argentinos and next on the banning list are Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Rottweilers :( The police won't even bother to test your dog if they take it. If there's any doubt that your dog is legal, they destroy it. I have an 11 month old mixed breed (Rottweiler/Staffordshire bull terrier), and she looks exactly like a pit bull. My fear is that they will take her someday, even though she's registered and chip marked as a mixed breed.
When is tis insanity going to stop?? Is there anything to do about it? Is it to much to ask that the gouvernment start regulating the owners and not the breeds? There should be required some kind of sertificate to own dogs!