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Why You Should Be Terrified of Pitbulls

7.9K views · May 2, 2026 · Science & Technology

Dark Creatures

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@bavoha · 4 months ago
The video ended with the right warning, these dogs are not predictable, don't let them anywhere near children, other dogs and at best other people. Problem is, they do not bite, they want to kill.
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@VictorianTimeTraveler · 4 months ago (edited)
Something to remember about all dogs is that they go for the groin. I've seen videos of it happening to people that were not expecting it. Dogs can move faster than you would believe possible it is absolutely horrific. The film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actually does a good job depicting this
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@davidpowell3347 · 4 months ago
Infants and small children should never be left alone/unsupervised with dogs,dogs of ANY kind.
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@davidpowell3347 · 3 months ago
German Shepards are often dangerous dogs (I understand that "show" lineages are different and unhealthy compared to "working" lineages) not "bite and hold" but "bite and shake to tear" but a German Shepard that becomes friendly to you will remain friendly to you (they recognize and remember individual people and animals) certain German Shepard that was allowed to roam in a rural area that was supposed to be a "guard dog" became friendly with me and would come from a distance beyond a sight line when I was in the area running and that dog  did multiple 20 mile runs ! Had to modify my routes to avoid the highways  Tamed German Shepards like you to roll around in the leaves with them.
@maddisoncollings8898 · 1 month ago (edited)
Hi there! Vet tech and shelter worker here. I appreciate your analysis of the "breed" here, however there are some things I'd like to point out and/or bring up for civil discussion. Let me start by saying: I love dogs, particularly bully type dogs. I have owned several over the course of my life, and think they are wonderful, amazing creatures....however. I have also spent an extensive amount of time working in animal shelters, and I will absolutely say that these dogs are frequently underestimated, and I've seen good dogs, with identifiable triggers (i.e. dog aggressive) get adopted out, and placed in situations where the outcome can be devastating, if not fatal. I see this across all kinds of breeds, but have noted personally that the "pitbull" dogs are more frequently underestimated than other breeds like GSD'S, Rotties, etc. This is not to rag on any particular breed (as I've said, I love dogs, these guys in particular) however, I do think these are things needing discussed and/or pointed out to educate people in order to keep them safe, as well as do right by the creatures that we as humans engineered. Firstly, and the reason why I think pitbull-type dogs are so frequently underestimated, is the vast variance in size and physical appearance. They can be tall and lean, with a less heavy outward muscular appearance, they can be short, heavily muscled, but look more like an English bulldog, or they can be a mix of the 2. Lots of this has to do with the fact that pitbulls, as you said, came about my mixing different breeds together to create an animal with desired traits. Also as a shelter worker, I will say most of the "pitbulls" that come through are mixed with other breeds, which further ads to the diversity in physical appearance and other traits. But I will say, even the ones that look "small" or not "heavily muscled" still often retain the surprising amount of strength seen in pitbulls and other bully-breed types (for example, I have a purebred Frenchie, 40lbs, and yes it's mostly muscle, who looks tiny standing next to my Rottweiler x, but is still fully capable of explosive strength and fully capable of pulling someone off their feet while on leash if she sees something she wants). People look at her and don't expect that, only to be shocked when she tears off after a squirrel, dragging them behind her. People will frequently come and adopt out these smaller, bulldog-esque pittie types, not expecting that shocking power because they are short, can appear fat, and can be under 50lbs. I also see this with the pitties that are the taller and leaner type. People don't expect dogs like that to have as much power and athleticism as they do. They don't expect them to hop the 6ft fence, they aren't prepared for them to be able to rip a leash out of their hands and take off at full speed. That is an awareness issue, I believe brought on by personal perception. A Rottweiler or GSD will always look more intimidating to most than the squat, fat-headed pitbull standing next to it. Related to that point, and as I am sure many are aware, the "bite reports" involving pitbulls are largely unreliable, the "identification" is usually based on the canine's appearance. The main traits of a pitbull are the blocky head and muscular appearance. However, not all dogs that are pitbull mixes possess that appearance, and not all dogs with that appearance are pitbulls. Looks do not equate to breed. Prime example of this is my Rottweiler cross. He's a big boy, roughly 90lbs, and retains the blocky head and muscular appearance associated with that breed (although to a slightly lesser degree). However, if you look at his DNA composition, surprisingly you would see that he is in fact MOSTLY PUG. The only breeds in the double digits for him consisted of Pug, followed by Rottweiler, then GSD. I've had people ask what he is, and have received a wide variety of guesses (Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mastiff, Rottweiler, etc) which goes to show how widely personal perception plays a role in the aspect of bite reports. I would also like to point out that, based on the UK's bully breed restrictions, my RottieX would be counted in that ban,  based purely on his size, musculature, and overall appearance. Bringing up your comment on dogs that were bred to "keep going and not stop" I would argue that there are other breeds that retain the same danger in that regard (as you pointed out in your German Shepherd video, a breed that also does the "bite and shake" thing), and shouldn't be considered the single most dangerous aspect about this type of dog. Calling back to my first paragraph, I think the most dangerous aspect is the explosive power their muscle and body structure provides, and the way it is frequently underestimated. And finally on the topic of warnings before a bite, based on what I have seen with my own pitbull type dogs and the dogs I've seen in the shelter environments, there are warnings, they are just much more subtle, and there is a significantly shorter period between warning and attack. For example my oldest dog, a pitbull/huskyX, is dog reactive. He gets along with the dogs in my home, but will occasionally have spats with some of them. The warnings he presents to them are very classic, the growling, the showing of teeth, however, if the offending dog does not back off immediately, he will very quickly escalate to a bite, much quicker than any of the other 4 dogs in my home. Encountering an unknown dog on leash, he barks, my suspicion is because he knows he cannot reach the offending dog while I am holding the end of the leash, and is just demonstrating his frustration and willingness to fight if the dog comes closer. Because of his reactive nature, he is not allowed to be introduced to other dogs unknown to him without me around, and without being in an extremely controlled environment/situation. However, I have seen him run headfirst into a kennel door at the clinic, with no prior warning, all because another dog walked past. Once realizing he couldn't get to that dog, then came the barking. So while I do agree that the "warning signs" are less present in pitbull type dogs, I wouldn't necessarily say that they are "eliminated" entirely.  I would also argue that the level of warning, and the delay between "warning" and "bite" vary in the pitbull mixes as well. Anyway, just some food for thought! I appreciate your content, thank you for putting it out there. It makes me doing my chores at least a little less boring 😊
@williamjackson2034 · 4 months ago
🙏🏾🐶🙏🏾
@timmyg831 · 4 months ago
One of my close friends has a huge pit bull. It’s always so gentle and acts like a puppy. But… I’d never be alone with it; I’d still avoid I as much as possible. You just never know
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@Bare_minimum1 · 4 months ago
Can you do a video on Rottweiler
@bswihart1 · 4 months ago
Scary dog!
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@harrietharlow9929 · 4 months ago
I never had a problem with my uncle-in-law's pit bull, but I still was very careful. I show respect because I know their reputation.
@marianasteinburg9789 · 4 months ago
What I heard was that pit bulls  were bred to control bulls and herd them into into the coral
@zero012345678910ten · 4 months ago
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrKtw4oSPWA&t=170">2:50</a> Never