IS A PIT BULL A GOOD CHOICE AS A GUARD DOG?
This is a common misconception. The only “guard dog” qualities of a Pit Bull are its formidable appearance and its name. Other than that, they are usually not very good at this job. Pit Bulls were not created to perform the task of protecting someone’s home or property. In many cases Pit Bulls are just too friendly with people to be good at this. They may bark and “look” scary, but as soon as the intruder smiles at them, most Pit Bulls think they have made a new friend! In fact, Pit Bulls are very much at risk of being stolen. Due to their generally friendly and trusting nature, they are often led right out of their owners’ yard and into a very bad situation. Pit Bulls should not show aggression towards humans, and should NEVER be encouraged to attack strangers under any circumstances. With their looks alone, Pit Bulls will discourage most thieves from entering your property, provided they are not after the dog itself. Your Pit Bull should alert you if there is someone around your hous
