The Truth About Pit Bulls. MYTH: Pit bulls are born mean. FACT: In temperament tests conducted by The American Temperament Test Society, pit bulls had a passing rate of 95% -- compared to only 77% for the general dog population. MYTH: Pit bulls are dangerous around children. FACT: To qoute "Choosing a Dog For Life" by Andrew De Prisco and James B. Johnson: "If raised with children, the pit bull literally thrives on the 'mauling' toddlers give him, exhibiting far more tolerance then most breeds". MYTH: Pit bulls bite more people then other breeds. FACT: It seems that way because of all the negative publicity. But studies show that cocker spaniels, German shepherds, chow chows and even Chihuahuas bite more people then pit bulls. MYTH: Pit bulls are for macho men and lawbreakers. FACT: Countless pit bulls are owned by women and respected community leaders of all stripes. But pit bulls are NOT for everyone. Pit bulls, like several other breeds, require continual reinforcement of obedience training, lots of socialization with dogs and other people, and a caregiver who is always willing to exert his or her leadership role in "the pack". There were a few dogs who played Pete, the first was Pal the Wonderdog who Hal Roach hired after he played Tige on the Buster Brown series. His famous ring around the eye was kept on and became a major symbol of his appeal. Ask anyone who the dog with the ring round his eye was and everybody remembers Petey. The second and most famous Pete named Lucenay's Peter was seen during the Jackie Cooper/ Miss Crabtree schoolhouse episodes. He was one of the first registered as a UKC American Pitbull Terrier and an AKC Blue Ribbon Award winning Staffordshire Terrier. This is the dog seen in photos with children at Atlantic City's Steel Pier (see Meet Pete section). Let the truth be known that Our Gang member J.R. Smith stated that the original Pete was brutally beaten on several occasions but was still VERY lovable to the kids. Jean Darling told me that Pete was: 'ruled by force' as she put it. These are memories from children told as adults who were there during the death of their best friend Pete. Was Petey a case of animal abuse? It seems so. My research ends here, as my beleif that the cruel death of Pal the Wonderdog was caused by true animal abuse. I was also told by Jean Darling that this Pete was "poisoned by a glass tainted ball of meat." A sad ending to a true icon of the American Pitbull Terrier and memorable character actor of early Hollywood filmmaking. If you want to learn more about the American Pitbull Terrier or thinking about adopting your own little Petey a must see website can be found if you visit: A Dog Owner's Guide. Your comments and corrections on what I said are always welcome. Click here to visit Pete's Cafepress Store! E-Mail Site Owner
There were a few dogs who played Pete, the first was Pal the Wonderdog who Hal Roach hired after he played Tige on the Buster Brown series. His famous ring around the eye was kept on and became a major symbol of his appeal. Ask anyone who the dog with the ring round his eye was and everybody remembers Petey. The second and most famous Pete named Lucenay's Peter was seen during the Jackie Cooper/ Miss Crabtree schoolhouse episodes. He was one of the first registered as a UKC American Pitbull Terrier and an AKC Blue Ribbon Award winning Staffordshire Terrier. This is the dog seen in photos with children at Atlantic City's Steel Pier (see Meet Pete section).
Let the truth be known that Our Gang member J.R. Smith stated that the original Pete was brutally beaten on several occasions but was still VERY lovable to the kids. Jean Darling told me that Pete was: 'ruled by force' as she put it. These are memories from children told as adults who were there during the death of their best friend Pete. Was Petey a case of animal abuse? It seems so. My research ends here, as my beleif that the cruel death of Pal the Wonderdog was caused by true animal abuse. I was also told by Jean Darling that this Pete was "poisoned by a glass tainted ball of meat." A sad ending to a true icon of the American Pitbull Terrier and memorable character actor of early Hollywood filmmaking.
If you want to learn more about the American Pitbull Terrier or thinking about adopting your own little Petey a must see website can be found if you visit: A Dog Owner's Guide.
Your comments and corrections on what I said are always welcome.
