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Im trying hard to fight for the breed even if its in the smallest of ways! Please read what I wrote and give me a good vote! Thanks so much!
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Mistaken Identity pictures please

I have been this whole mistaken identity kick for a hot minute and I gotta say it Really pisses me off how many NON PITBULLS are named Pitbulls in the media! Its getting so stupid and outta hand that I cant believe some of the dogs that are called a Pitbull.

Check out this dog that was named a pitbull at the Indiana Zoo! You would think they would know animals right? This is just too much.

Heres the link under which I found this story! This is BULLSHIT and I am sooo angry I cant even express it!
http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Articles/MistakenIdentity/WrongId.htm

Please let me know if you have any pics I can use on here for this!

Whos to blame?

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Please vote one time! Or leave comments on what you think we can do about these recent attacks.

Blame the pitbull or the human for recent attacks?
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Recent Pit Bull Attacks

There has been a lot of new dog attacks here in Michigan lately. I am saddened by the news that keeps coming up about "pitbulls" being the attackers. I am not trying to make excuses for anything but I was doing some more research and found that up to 80% of these pitbulls that attack are not even pitbull dogs, but completely different breeds entirely. I found this link about mistaken identities regarding pitbull attacks. Its pretty unreal if you look at some of these dogs that dont have any type of pitbull in them. I am OUTRAGED! What can be done at this point? I dont know if the general public will ever change their views about this breed but it HAS to start with the owners of these dogs!!! Please leave any comments about your feelings about this.

http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Articles/MistakenIdentity/WrongId.htm

Judge Joe Brown on Pitbulls

First off let me say that I never watched Judge Joe, but my family does. I personally think hes a long winder blow hard that likes to hear himself ramble. But I have seen him BASH pitbulls over and over because he doesnt like them. He calls them psycho and pulls up stupid charts that are not correct. He uses the fact that hes a judge to turn people against the breed. His charts are crap and use the term pit bull to cover many different breeds. So when you add the stats from many "pitbull" type breeds the stats will be higher then other breeds. He also has polls on his shows asking if pitbull owners should have a special license. What the hell is that? Judge Joe Brown is a moron! I hope people argue back with him as he tries to tech the world a bunch of false info.

Please Rescue Sweet Pup in North Carolina

This super pretty little girl pit is running out of time! She is in Dallas North Carolina at a high kill shelter name Gatson Animal Control! They use the gas chamber to put their dogs down which is more cruel and inhumane then most people can imagine. She only has till the 23rd of Oct. and then they will end her sweet little life way to early. Here is the link to the petfinder page where she is at...

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=14804802

Go here to learn more and try to adopt her. Please save a life. This is a fawn colored little girl that is to pretty to waste.

There is also many more pits and pit mixes that are there that need homes fast, this shelter does not mess around and is high kill so do not wait, their life depends on you!

The Truth About Gas Chambers

Putting animals to death by means of gassing is a subject I have dreaded writing about. This is because the amount of sadness and grief that it fills my heart with. It literally causes a depression in me because I know what really goes on inside these gas chambers.

There is nothing humane about the gas chamber. In fact in is so cruel that most can not even believe the suffering that goes along with being gassed. It can take about 20-45 minutes for an animal to die. There is a list of symptoms that they can go through that include, sickness, disorientation, panic, fear, tremors, loss of control of bladder and bowls, dizziness and choking.

The worst thing about this is sometimes the animals dont die the first time from being gassed. They can have more dogs poured on top of them and go through the horror all over again. They will listen to the barks, screams and whimpers all over again. They can lose control of themselves and there nervous systems and can start banging their heads into the metal cage or start biting themselves or any other dog close to them. It is so horrible that some of the images I have seen on this upset me to the point of throwing up. It is hard to imagine that these innocent dogs and cats and babies are piled up like trash in these to suffer a fate that we cant imagine.

Some areas like North Carolina use gas chambers frequently. There is usually some petition to fight it that you can find some where online.

The gas they use is generally Carbon Monoxide which can leak and cause harm to the people running them. Not that I a have tons of sympathy for them. Yeah I know everyone has to make a living but to me anyone who does that is worthless to me.

The public needs to learn about this terrible method and stop turning a blind eye to it. Here is a link to a site that will teach you more. http://www.freewebs.com/ncche/

Micheal Vick Now

Well by now I think its not news that Micheal Vick is playing football again with the Eagles. I was pretty surprised when I heard that he got a standing ovation at is first game. Seems like most of the crowd there was in favor of him and there was only one small group there for the dogs that he hurt and killed. So I would like to say this, if you were at that first game in Philly were he came out for the first time and you were one of the people that stood up, take me off your favorites list and dont come back to my blog! I dont want you hear. I understand that everyone has their own opinion and is entitled to it but in this case I dont care. That is an outrage that he was welcomed back like that.
Seriously people is sports really that important that we are going to ignore what he did to these frigen innocent animals because he can throw a ball well? What are we telling everyone else in the world? Its not that big of a deal, if you get caught dog fighting and killing them after just say your sorry and all is forgotten. Is this justice?
Now I find out from the news that today that his jersey was the number 4 jersey to sell this year. I am shocked and blown away. What am I missing? I am still heartbroke over what he did and people are out there buying his stuff and supporting him. The level of cruelty which he was involved in does not just go away in a person. Sorry, but it doesn't. I never heard him apologize for the dogs that he killed in terrible ways once. I am just sad because I have so much love for this breed and we have people hurt it so much and everyone turns a blind eye to it because he is famous. Shame on every person that supports him!

What can you tell from a picture?

I often browse through the pet ads and every week or so I look on Petfinder to watch whats out there. I cam across this picture of this little girl Pit name Lola. She was at a shelter in Kentucky which is about 8 hours from me.

I seen something very special in her just from looking at her pic. Did you know you can generally tell a if a dog is dominant or submissive from a picture or two? Well you usually can if you know what you are looking for. Looking at the ears is the best way to start. Are they back and low against the dogs head? Or are they perked up and forward? If the are low and back then they this will usually indicate a more submissive personality. If they are up and forward then usually a more confident or some what dominant personality.

I feel in love with this dog because there was a softness on her face and in her eyes. You can also look at the tail to tell about the dog as well. There can be many factors that make it hard to tell though. What if the dog was just scared, or just got picked up off the street? You might not get the best reading then. So this really just gives you an idea. Look at the picture of the dog I fell in love with below.

This face shows me a type of dog that I would prefer. Submissive and sweet and soft. I went as far as to fill out and app. for her and while I was doing this some one else went there and snagged her. I was going to travel a couple states away just because something told me she was very sweet and special. I was heartbroke when I found out she was adopted but also happy she gets to start a new life.

Shop Wiki Pets

I decided to write a blog on a very helpful website that I came across. The name of the site is shopwiki.com. This is a huge site that has everything you could ask for but I am going to focus on the pets section. Shop Wiki is a comparison engine that is filled with useful information.
If you are searching online for dog food then shopwiki would be great for you because they not only have tons of dog food but tons of information on it as well. You can read about dry vs. canned food, essential ingredients, treats, health news and on and on. You will find whatever you want to know so you can make the best decision for your pet. Its a great tool. Now your not just going to find food on this site, there is just about everything. In the pets section there is toys, leashes, houses, flea and tick meds, grooming and more. But like I was saying the neat thing is there is information on all of it and buying guides as well.

You can learn a lot from this site so I would recommend checking it out. Shop Wiki has been expanding over seas as well. You can find it in Germany, Netherlands and France. Its not just for dogs either, there is the same amount of products for other animals as well.

Feed Shelter Animals Free Here!!!

Please follow this link and click to feed hungry animals in shelters. Everytime you click a cup of food is donated by sponsers! You can do it every day so put it on your favorites and keep helping these animals. Its just a click so do your part! Just go to the Hunger tab at the top of the page. Thanks

http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&campaign=DogFighting

What is an American Bully

An American Bully is a pitbull but not an American Pit bull Terrier. They were crated by Dave Wilson and are associated with bloodlines like Razors Edge, Gotti, and Greyline. Most of the Ambullies you see are blue, black and fawn in color, but can come in any of the colors that the APBT comes in. They are much bigger then an American Pit Bull Terrier. They were bred for larger size and looks. Ambullies were also bred to be the ultimate companion dog. They have great well mannered temperaments. Ambullies have large heads and are thicker and lower to the ground then the APBT.

They do have American Pit Bull in them but also have been bred with other breeds to create the large massive appearance they have. No one knows for sure but its a common belief they were mixed with Mastiffs and/or English Bulldogs.This is were the controversy comes in. The American Bully does have its own registry which is called the American Bully Kennel Club. The standards for these dogs are very loose. There is classic bullies, XL Ambullies, pocket sized Ambullies and and extreme bullies which is a incredibly massive dog.
It appears that there is many breeders that say they sell American Pit Bull Terriers that are actually the Ambully. I have see these dogs go for 6,ooo dollars! The looks on the classic or well bred ones are impressive as they are beautiful dogs, but to many breeders just breed for size and nothing else. Some of them have legs that are bowed out so far that it looks like it hurts.
I for one really like the look of the well bred Ambully and have some pictures of ones that I think are wonderful looking.

As you can see these are impressive dogs! Many people cant tell the difference between them and an American Pit Bull Terrier. It can be tricky to the untrained eye. APBT's are smaller and dont have the massive heads like the Ambully.

Here is a picture of an extreme Ambully. There is alot of health concerns for these extreme bad boys. To me this is still a great looking dog though

A Day at the Park Poem

A Day At The Park

He is just like other dogs I would always say; He loves to go to the dog park to play every day Everyone loves him there, so it's ok; My dog won't fight--he wasn't raised that way But then one day, right before dark, A troubled young man came into the park He had by his side the biggest dog I'd ever seen, And unfortunately for us, both were quite mean We asked very nicely if they would just go; The dog answered with a snarl and the man with a harsh "NO!"Well his dog was a terror, threatening to all; Then he started a fight with a Lab over a ball They fought pretty hard and the man would not intervene; Then here comes my dog and pushes right in between He grabbed that big dog and thrashed him around; And with one quick jerk threw him down on the ground The Lab was able to escape; I heard everyone cheer; But my dog was now in a frenzy and would not let me near When he finally let go, what I saw stopped my heart; That big mean dog had been torn apart The authorities were called, the big dog was now dead; But they didn't take the big dog; they took my dog instead We all tried to explain that my dog saved the day; But because of his breed he was taken away You see my dog was a Pitbull and they don't get any breaks; One small incident is all that it takes dog had died; And though he hadn't started the fight, My dog was held responsible for what happened that night He was deemed a danger to all and sentenced to death; And I hold him now as he takes his last breath It's my fault that my dog is being killed today; Please listen for a moment to what I am going to say Everyone warned me about his potential to fight; I said it won't happen, I am raising him right And now my dog is paying the ultimate price; Because I was stubborn and wouldn't take the advice He only did what he was bred to do; Learn from our story; don't let it happen to you.

This poignant poem was written by, Sue Gauthier.

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Where will you get your next pitbull from?

Where will you get your next Pitbull from?
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	Newspaper browsing
	Shelters and Rescues
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Sarcoptic Mange

Sarcoptic Mange is another kind of mite that causes hair loss and irritation. Sarcoptic Mange is highly contagious to other animals and can also be transmitted to humans, although this is rare. These mites will dig tunnels down into the skin and cause itching, inflammation and hair loss. The dog usually has large patches of hair loss and crusty scabs where the hair loss has occurred.
It is harder to see the Sarcoptic mange mite from doing a skin scrapping. The mites move fast and sometimes you can do tons of scrapings and still not see anything. One common test that can be done is called the Pedal-Pinna Reflex Test. Most every dog that has mange with have mites on the Pinna which is also known as the ear flap. If you take the ear flap of the dog and gentle rub or scratch the underside of it a dog with mites will reflexively do a scratching motion with their back legs while you are doing this.
Ivermectin is an active ingredient in Heartguard and it has now been found to kill Sarcoptic mange mites if given in the correct dosage.
Some breeds can not take the drug Invermectin as they have a sensitivity to it and it can be fatal. Collie breeds and other similar breeds should never be given this medicine. Ask your vet.
Revolution is what I used when I had an Australian Shepherd and it worked great. It also protects again fleas, ticks, heart worms etc. I swear by this stuff!

Demodex Mange

Mange is common in dogs and some types of mange are highly contagious. I got 3 different Pit bulls of shelters at different times and all of them had mange. Pit bulls are prone to skin disorders so it can be a real pain when you dog contracts mange.

The first type is Demodex mange and can also be called "Red Mange". Demodex mange is passed from the mother to the pups. All dogs have small amounts of mange but it when their immune system becomes weak that is when it can flair up. This type of Mange is not generally contagious to other dogs although it has been known to happen on some occasions. Demodex Mange mites live inside the hair follicles where it is hard for the medicine to reach. There is 3 types of Demodex mange which include:

General, localized and Demodectic Pododermatitis.

General is where the whole body of the animal can be affected. They can lose their hair and become infected with scaly skin. They can get secondary infections which can make their skin itchy or smelly.

Localized happens in isolated areas like around the face and eyes. This is common in puppies and sometimes can clear up as the dog grows up with proper nutrition.

Demodectic Pododermatitis happens in the paws of the dog and usually is accompanied by a secondary infection. This is one of the hardest forms of Demodosis there is to treat.

Don't breed animals with this disease as it looks like it can be hereditary.

The best treatment that I have seen for this is Invermectin. You can not give this medicine to certain herding breeds like Australian Shepherds and Collies.There is also the Dips that your vet will usually do because they have such strong chemicals in them.

If you are noticing symptoms of hair loss or itchy irritated skin then take your dog to the vet right away so you can find a coarse of treatment for you and your pet.

DONT DIP YOUR DOG IN MOTOR OIL!!! IF SOME ONE GIVES YOU THIS ADVICE TELL THEM TO GO FLY A KITE!

My Best Looking Pit

Out of all the Pit bulls I have raised and fostered and taken in Hemi was the most stunning dog I have ever seen. I have searched every where to find a color contrast like he has. When I would walk him any where I would always have people screaming comments out of their car. He was the only one in his litter that had that look. Im was told he was full pit but Im not sure if he was mixed with American Bulldog or not because he had some long legs and body. Here is some pics but they don't do him any justice.

Favorite Type of Pitbull?

As we know the term "pit bull" is not a specific breed, its just a general term used to describe several breeds with similar characteristics.

Favorite Type of Pitbull?
	American Pit Bull Terrier
	American Staffordshire Terrier
	Bull Terrier
	AmBully
	American Bulldog
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Stiffer Punishments Poll

What do you feel about people that fight this breed? Please give honest answers! Thanks

Should punishments be stiffer for people who fight dogs?
	yes, more jail time
	yes, more fines
	yes, more of both jail time and fines
	no, less jail time
	no, less fines
	no, less of both jail time and fines
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