MYTH: A Pit Bull that shows aggression towards an animal will go for people next.
Many working breeds have antipathy towards other animals - coonhounds go mad at the sight of a raccoon, foxhounds will not hesitate to tear a to shreds, greyhounds live to chase rabbits. Even the ever-friendly beagle will slaughter a rabbit, given the chance. Yet, the greyhound, coonhound and foxhound and beagle are among the friendliest of breeds towards humans. It is also true with the pit bulls. A healthy pit bull is most often submissive towards all humans, and adores children. A pit bull that snarls, lunges or growls at non-threatening humans is NOT typical of the breed.
MYTH: American Pit Bull Terriers have 1600 P.S.I. in jaw pressure
Data describing biting power in terms of "pounds per square inch" would be hard to determine. All figures describing biting power in such terms can be traced to either unfounded rumor or, in some cases, to newspaper articles with no foundation in factual data.
MYTH: American Pit Bull Terriers lock their jaws.
There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of "locking mechanism" unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American Pit Bull Terrier.
MYTH: It is unsafe to get a Pit Bull from a rescue or shelter because their past/genetics are unknown.
If a person is buying a Pit Bull from a breeder, this information should be of top importance. However, in most shelter/rescue cases this information is not available.
It is important to know the general behavior of the dog.
Has it shown any aggression towards humans? Most Pit Bull rescues will not accept or adopt out Pit Bulls with any level of aggression or excessive shyness towards humans. How does this dog do with other dogs? Has it shown any undesirable behavior or habits?
It is suggested that a potential adopter of a Pit Bull bring the whole family to meet the dog. Most adoptions of a Pit Bull are amazing successes, and the adopter is not only receiving a pet, but they are also saving a life!
Jon Stewart of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart owns two pit bulls: Shamsky & Monkey.
Helen Keller had a pit bull as a family pet.
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 and TV Personality Rachael Ray both own two pit bulls!
Jessica Biel has a pit bull named Tina, and Jessica Alba owns a pit bull puppy.
DMX owns 9 pit bulls!
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 , actor Jan Michael Vincent , singer Pink , actress Eliza Dushku and actress Kelli Williams are just a few other celebrities who own or have owned a pit bull.
Not to mention some famous Pit Bulls: Petey, from "The Little Rascals" and Spuds Mackenzie from the beer commercials.Celebrities Who Own Pit Bulls
