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Old 07-17-2014, 09:57 PM   #1135
wretched34
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Originally Posted by Vulcan View Post
You can't put it all down to nurture, nature has a lot of the bearing as well.
On the nature issue:
Chihuahua:
Temperament

The temperament of its human guardian can make a difference in the temperament of the pup. Tempered Chihuahuas can be easily provoked to attack, and are therefore generally unsuitable for homes with small children.[17] The breed tends to be fiercely loyal to one particular guardian and in some cases may become over protective of the person, especially around other people or animals. If properly managed by older children, 13 and up, they can adapt to this kind of living with a dedicated guardian. They do not always get along with other breeds,[17] and tend to have a "clannish" nature, often preferring the companionship of other Chihuahuas or Chihuahua mixes over other dogs.[18] These traits generally make them unsuitable for households with children that are not patient and calm.

American Pitbull terrier:
Temperament

The UKC gives this description of the characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier:
The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier are strength, confidence, and zest for life. This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. APBTs make excellent family companions and have always been noted for their love of children. Because most APBTs exhibit some level of dog aggression and because of its powerful physique, the APBT requires an owner who will carefully socialize and obedience train the dog. The breed’s natural agility makes it one of the most capable canine climbers so good fencing is a must for this breed. The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers. Aggressive behavior toward humans is uncharacteristic of the breed and highly undesirable. This breed does very well in performance events because of its high level of intelligence and its willingness to work.

You were saying?

Pitbulls are by nature very friendly, and love children, as I have been saying all along, it comes down to ownership, also noted about chihuahuas, however, even with proper guidance, chihuahuas are known to not be good around children especially, or anyone other than it's pack leader.
Pitbulls have always been noted to be one of the best breed types for family pets, for their natural characteristics, loyalty and friendly attitudes.

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