Pit bulls have definitely earned bad reputations. There are always reports of vicious attacks without being provoked. They don't just bite they kill!

I don't know about other people, but my mom is always cautious around any type of guard dogs- pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans, german shepherds. I assume many people are cautious around these dogs also because they're trained to attack intruders.

The American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the most feared breed, the most feared breed is the dog that is TAUGHT to be mean. The most feared breed is a dog that is ALLOWED to run loose. The Pit and other Bully Breeds gets a bad rap because of people teach them to fight. It is not the breed it is the person. These people are animal abusers and until we stop, looking at the dog and look at the people that do this the problem will continue. If the pit bull is banned there will be another dog to take it place, the Doberman Pinscher the Rottweiler, German Shepard, Boxer, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Chow chow, great Dane, Chinese Shar-Pei any large or small dog can be taught to fight. It you do research on the internet, you will fine that the Labrador retriever, Springer Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Collie and other cute little dogs are just as likely to attack as any other dog. When a American Staffordshire terrier and the Staffordshire bull terrier Attacks it becomes a media frenzy. I have worked in the animal rescue field for more than half my life. I am in and out of shelters daily. I have handled more American Staffordshire Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier than you can imagine. I trust them more than I trust some of the other breed. I have been bitten more than once and nine times out of ten, it is some little yippy dog like Chihuahua or French Bulldog. Until we as intelligent human being start dealing with dog fighting industries and gambling that takes place because of these individuals the breeding of fighting dog will continue. We need to stop the problem where it starts. I have an American Staffordshire Terrier right now she is listed as my avatar. Her name is Miss Piggy. She was found wandering the streets of Newark NJ. She when found was emaciated, she had a prolapsed uterus, an enlarged heart and a heart murmur. They feel she was dumped on the street because she could no longer produce puppies and did not want to spend the money on her. Miss piggy has been with us for some time now. She comes on all of our adoption event. She spends her day with two cats and a free roaming bunny and any where from 2 too 50 guinea pigs in her home, she has been awarded her good citizen award. In addition, she is a role model for her breed. I have met hundreds of dog that have been euthanized because no one will adopt them because or their bad wrap. I would also like to point out, that my family and I where ATTACKED in our own yard by what you all would call friendly breeds, it was a Boxer and a Labrador on Memorial Day weekend that were ALLOWED TO RUN LOOSE. This happened in New Egypt NJ. Case in point no media showed up at my home, but had my Pit-bull wandered down to someone else’s yard and went after their family and dog you bet your SWEET FANNY I would have made the head line. I have re-post this answer because it is the same question you posted before "What's the most feared dog in the world ?" it is like you are trying to start trouble for the breed you own, sorry if i am wrong, but following your question well it speaks for it self EDIT / Answer / reply (O: “”””Anonymous too: After reading your statement it appears that you are saying all dogs are dangerous and should have bad reputations except for yours.”””” I am saying that the pit gets a bad rap, And if you would like to say that all dogs are dangerous you would be right, And I did not say my dog was not dangerous, ALL DOG HAVE CAN AND WILL BITE (including mine) I am not hear to argue with anyone. I do work in rescue and know what I see, I have been bitten buy dogs and my family has been placed in jepordy buy loose dog, it is what it is, but I never said my dog was not dangerous I did say I have taken measures to prevent an accident from happening and not all Pit-bull are bad,

Another angle on this is the medical point of view. There are many examples of dog breeds suffering from bad health or unhealthy breed characteristics: Bernese Mountain Dog (cancer), English Bulldog, French Bulldog and other short-nosed breeds (difficulty breathing and giving birth), bloodhound (exposed mucous membrane of the eye; conjunctivitis), many giant breeds (increased incidence of degenerative joint disease), Shar Pei (skin folds with inflammation).

Statistics show that the breed you are MOST likely to be bitten by is non other than the American Cocker Spaniel

Well from what i know its definalty the '' bull terrier '' breeds , for instance , pit bull terrier , american pit bull terrier or staffordshire bull terrier , or american staffordshire bull terrier .

I have heard Chows have one of the worst reputations, not as fighter dogs but as biters. I apopted two rescued Chows and I never knew about this reputation until it seemed everyone I knew or anyone who approached me when I was walking my Chows had a bad Chow experience story to share with me. I love it when people are apprehensive about petting my dogs after sharing their Chow horror story, but after being allowed to pet and even offered a lick on the hand, they are amazed. Some even tell me things like, "This is the closest I've ever been to a Chow..." or "These are the nicest Chows I've ever seen." That makes my day. Now if the same person walked in my house, they would bark profusely and make it known that this is their territory and I would have to introduce them differently because I know they are extremely protective. They also get along with most other dogs, although one of my chows feels threatened by unneutered males, he growls at them and I pay attention and keep him a safe distance (he is always on a leash). Size is also a factor. Most dogs are not threatened by dogs smaller than they are. They often go into the "Mexican Standoff" mode around dogs their same size, to determine dominance. And usually are submissive to dogs larger than they are. A lot of dog-on-dog aggression can be avoided too by careful observation of their behavior. And yes, I too, have been bitten, and only by smaller breeds. A Cocker Spaniel and a Terrier mix of some kind. So don't believe that size or breed determines aggression exclusively. I studied the Chow breed extensively after adopting mine. Knowledge IS power. And use common sense! People don't seem to stop and think anymore, it amazes me! An animal is an animal, it is reactionary and responds to its' instincts, it does not have the ability to rationalize. WE DO. I would NEVER trust a dog, any dog, around a small child unsupervised ever. Even the most docile sweet-tempered dog can feel threatened by a rambunctious 2 year old. It only takes a second of distraction and the dog may bite or attack. There is a reason that they growl - they are giving you a warning. They would prefer to have the object or person that is threatening them removed rather than to have to attack. Their instincts tell them that fighting is life-threatening, they want to avoid it. Again pay attention, ESPECIALLY to their body language! Use leashes when you are walking them or at least have them handy if you must walk them off-leash, you never know how dogs will respond to each other or to other people. And just because your dog should happen to get into a fight with another dog, that doesn't necessarily mean that you've got an agressive problem dog, it probably means you weren't paying attention to the dog's signals and behavior, or the dog was running free - unsupervised and uncontrolled. The animal kingdom is an extremely violent place, no matter how much we have domesticated dogs they are still animals. If, however, your dog wants to attack every dog (or person) that crosses its' path - THEN you've definately got problems. I would always go to a professional first, to try to modify the dog's behavior. But if that didn't work or you can't afford to invest in a professional's help, I would rather have a dog be put down humanely than suffer a life of punishment, physical beatings, or isolation. I have met sweet-natured Pit Bulls, German Shepards, Great Danes, Dobermans... and they are all a reflection of their owners and how they have been socialized. There is, however, a genetic factor that we cannot control, some have been bred with aggressive traits (some by us and on purpose, stupidly enough) and some are just inherently more protective and territorial than others (like the Chow). But we are also very much to blame. Do you think a child that was left locked in a room day and night with little social interaction would have any chance of growing up to be a well-adjusted individual? Well, neither is a dog left chained to a tree day and night. It sickens me that people actually do this and then are shocked and angered that their dog bit or attacked someone or themself. Yet all dogs yearn for is companionship and affection. You are their pack leader, you provide the food that sustains them. Therefore their life is in your hands, so respect them and earn their respect too. Some rescued dogs that have been through the most horrific treatment imaginable will still wag their tail at the smallest gesture of kindness from us, and somehow retain the ability to trust and can go on to be adopted by a loving person or family. But always consider the breed's temperment, and if it is a mix, then study all the known breed's dominant traits. Is it conducive to children? Are they one-person dogs? And consider your environment - do you have a house? a small apartment? A yard or a dog run? Or are you going to commit to walk them everyday? And, maybe most importantly, consider your time commitments and finances -how much time will you spend with the dog after work and family? Can you really afford annual check ups or vet bills if the dog is sick or injured? The bottom line is: ALL dogs need socialization. WE are far more dangerous than dogs in my opinion, and humans have a long way to go in terms of respecting animals and treating them humanely. As a direct result, lots of dogs have earned undeserved bad reputations. And yet strangely enough - in my neighborhood at least - it's always sweet little toy breed Fifi down the street that thinks she's going to take my head off, not spike-collar-wearing, 110+lb., next door neighbor Doberman Beelzebub, who slobbers at my feet wagging his stubby tail when I come over to visit. Chew on that.