Are blue nose pitbulls good with kids?

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you know what? all these people on here saying "what part of PITBULL do you not understand" or "pitbulls are attacking children" REALLY need to educate themselves. pitbulls are very smart and very sweet dogs and if trained correctly from day one they are great family dogs. i have a pitbull and a rottweiler myself, and they are great dogs. it's not the dog that is the problem...it's THE OWNER!!! i'm so tired of people saying that pitbulls are these monsters when in reality, the people that train them are the monsters that make them that way!! I have seen yorkies and westies, even the great american LAB do just as much damage as any other breed can do. so let's not point fingers at the pitbulls!

if you want a blue nose pitbull, make sure you find yourself a reputable breeder, not just a backyard breeder trying to make a few bucks. make sure they take care of their dogs and that they know what they are doing. your best bet is to go through a kennel club and find a breeder through them. they are usually the ones that actually give a damn about their dogs and are not just breeding back to back and ruining their dogs. start your obedience training early and keep on the dog as much as you can. DO NOT leave your kids alone with the dog (and thats ANY dog for that matter) and you should have no problem at all.

feel free to email me if you have any other questions.

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ummmmmmmm no.. what part of PITBULL makes you think that they would be?

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It depends on how you train it. If you get one at a young age, then everyday show it to them and lewt the kids play with it. Most pitbulls, just aren't soliized with kids young and thats why they are agressive

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Pitbulls are the dogs that keep attacking children and people!!! Are you ready to risk your kids for one?

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its all in how a dog is raised. any dog could be bad with children. i hate people that single out and stereotype pits. i know plenty of people that have them and they are gentle sweet dogs. if you get it when it's a puppy it will be easy for it to warm up and get used to children.

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all pitbulls are about to be banned in Massachusetts. Does that tell you something?

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First of all, nose color doesn't have to do with disposition. But if you raise it well and like any dog don't leave it alone with the kids it should do just fine.

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Any pitbulls are good with kids. I have a colby pit and have had a blue before and they were great. I can't stand people who give them a bad rep. They are one of the best family dogs that a person can ask for. People should do there research before bashing the breed. All dogs attack you just "Hear" about the pit bull. What about the Chows? Labradors, Dalmations, they are vicious too. But anyway Train them good and you should be good.

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Pit bulls are NOT good with kids at any age.Pit bulls attack for no reason without warning.They are one of the most dangerous dogs for kids.

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I don't think it matters what color there nose is. It depends on how the owners treat any kind of pitbull. I have 2 and they are fine with my son. You need to spend alot of time with them and play with them. That is how they get their bond with you. And also let the dog be around you and your family so he/she will get to know all of you. I don't agree with the other peoples statements there NOT bad dogs!!!. I hate that people have such a rude attitude about Pitbulls. It is all in how you treat them or any other dog.

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Any kind of dog can be good with children is it's socialized properly. However...

An idea pet for a household with children in it would be a small or medium sized dog. Any dog CAN bite, even a dog that's not normally aggressive. Since a large dog's bite can be much deadlier than a small dog's, a smaller dog is usually better around young kids.

Now if you get a dog that's too small, that's not good either. In those cases, the dog ends up stepped on by the kids!

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y would it matter what color the nose is?

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pitbull- only word that needs to be known! not likely! known to be agressive, and have tempers.

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no pitbulls with kids===NO,DON'T BE DECEIVED

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They usually are but

WARNING
they might turn.

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It doesn't matter about the type of dog, it's about the dogs temperament. Is the dog itself calm and not prone to becoming excited? Is it protective over toys and food? Does it play too rough for children? Does it bite out of fear or aggression?

A labrador is just as likely to bite as a pittbull, and you should supply the dog with obedience training and proper socialization, getting it used to other dogs, other people, and different situations. Never hit the dog, deprive the dog of love or socialization to make it 'mean' or a tough dog. This is not the way to train a dog and is cruel and unneccessary.

It solely depends on the dog. They might love children, or they might be intimidated by loud, fast moving tiny humans. Keep in mind that you should always supervise your children when they are playing with pets, especially if the children are young.

Another thing.. a "pit bull", if you get the real breed, is the American Pit Bull Terrier. Many breeds are classified as "pits' but might not actually be a pit bull. Another thing is that the nose means jack and squat. It's just a color and does not reflect on the personality. I suggest that you not buy a dog because the person boasts about the color and probably do a bit more research on the breed and also what a reputable breeder should be like.

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Uh, that is like asking if a black man is good with kids . WTH does the color of the dog or the dog's nose have to do with it's owners ability to properly socialize and train thier dog?

Any animal with teeth has the potential to bite. It doesn't matter if it is a Min Pin or an American Pit Bull Terrier . It is up to the owner to do what is right by the dog .

NEVER leave children unsupervised with any dog . Babies have been killed by pomeranians , so don't go there with the breed bashing.

I am owned by 3 pit and pit mixes and a Min Pin . My children respect my dogs and my dogs respect my children !

I am also an Animal Control Officer and I would much rather pick up a pit type dog any day over a yappy snippy anything else . Pits are great dogs in the right hands

Check out www.pbrc.net for good info on pit type dogs.

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Their nose color has nothing to do with temperment. I myself have never met a mean pitt. My cousin adoped one and its never seen kids before. My sister and myself went over there to see him and he was great. They are happy go lucky dogs. They are ranked better than a cocker spanial and a collie in a temperment test.

take a look at this...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dwi_qlq5vhs%26amp;m...

Good luck in whatever you decide, and dont listen to what the unknowledgeable people say about this breed. They are great.

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Pits are like any other dog, and they have a bad rep for no reason. My sister has 3 kids and a 4 yr old pit/boxer mix and a 3 yr old rednose pit. She's had both dogs since they were puppies and they've always been very very good dogs. They've never been aggressive toward them or the kids, or actually anybody. I mean they will bark and growl at strangers just like any other dog will when people are walking up to the door, but as soon as they get there, their tails are wagging so hard their whole rear end is moving back and forth. They are some of the friendliest dogs I've been around. But like any other dog, it depends on how they are raised (if from a puppy) or introduced (as an adult). If it's an adult, as with any new adult dog, you should definitely keep an eye on the dog when the kids are around it and make sure that the kids are treating them nicely. Don't let them give the dog a reason to not like them.

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Dogs personalities are formed mostly in the first 4 months of their life. If you let the puppy play with little kids every day and give it guidance on how to behave it will always be good with them. This can change when there is another dog around. Dogs have what is called "prey instinct" that causes them to want to kill small helpless creatures. When one dog gets together with another dog this instinct gets stronger and they forget that a baby squealing like an injured critter is their Friend. All terriers are bred to fight and have strong prey instincts.

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Be sure to socialize your dog. Maybe even have the dog trained by a professional. Get the dog when it is a puppy and it would probably be a good idea to not leave it alone with the kids. These recommendations are for any breed.

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"all pitbulls are about to be banned in Massachusetts. Does that tell you something? "

Yes, it tells me people in Massachusetts are fairly ignorant of dog behavior.

Well trained, properly socialized dogs are good with kids. Poorly trained, un-socialized dogs are not.

Also, contrary to what at least one person said, small dogs are NOT the best choice for kids. Children may accidentally hurt a small dog and are at high risk of being bitten out of fear.

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I don't even have the energy to address all the shitty answers full of myths and sterotypes that have been given to this question. I can only hope that you (asker) are smart and responsible enough to do your own research on pit bulls and make an informed decision.

Nevertheless, I'll give my two cents: As a pit bull owner, of course it saddens and angers me to hear the majority of responders react negatively to your question without just cause. If you pay attention, you'll see that no one who provided you with a negative answer had any type of research or statistics, or even a personal story to back up their claim.

Please understand that DOG aggression and HUMAN aggression stem from totally different areas and serve vastly different functions for the dog. Pit bulls do have a genetic disposition toward dog agression; given their history and the fact that they are terriers, this is not suprising. However, human aggression in pit bulls is uncharacteristic of the breed standard. Also, there is no scientific evidence that pit bulls "turn" on their owner for no reason. Of course, the media plays it up for entertainment, but if anyone bothered to investigate, they would most likely uncover that the "attacking pit bull" was either a. abused, b. neglected, c. not being controlled by a responsible owner, or d. not a pit bull at all. The media misidentifies pit bulls more often than you think.

As far as how pit bulls are with children, most pits have a special affinity for them. They also have an extrordinarily high pain tolerance, so kids that like to play rough will find a gentle and tolerant playmate in a pitbull. ALWAYS supervised, of course!!!

I hope this helps, even just a little. Please be sure to do your own research before you decide to become a pit bull owner. It is NOT for the faint of heart! You must be willing to be responsible for your dog at all times, understand the breed thoroughly, be willing to fight sterotypes and BSL, and much more. I urge you to check out the Pit Bull Owner's Code of Conduct to decide honestly if you would make a good pit bull owner. It can be found at http://www.happypitbull.com/ownertopics/...

Best of luck!