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They’re tough, they’re brave and they’re mighty powerful.

Pitbull Terrier puppies are also very endearing. Cuddling up to their mother and siblings in the spot where they were recently born, they are as delightful as any other little cuties.

But beware… the pit bull puppy is not for everyone. This little dog, above all others, needs very firm control in the hands of a highly experienced owner.

Think long and hard before buying a puppy that will grow up to be a dog with real problems if not handled properly.

Pit bulls need lots of attention. They are lively and bursting with energy. Ideally their owner should also be active and energetic. He should be prepared to walk this dog for miles every day.

Owners who don’t have much time to exercise their dog should consider investing in a different breed. Or maybe choose a cat instead.

Giving the task of daily dog-walking to the children is definitely not advisable. Big, powerful dogs – even in puppy hood – need much more control than that provided by children or even by teenagers. It cannot be stressed often enough that pit bulls need the sort of handling only an experienced owner can provide.

Bullying and shouting simply don’t work. The type of owner who tries to impose his will in a negative sort of way by yelling at this dog or pulling him around will get nowhere. It will simply get the dog’s back up, with the inevitable result.

Pit bull terriers love company and they love attention. They are very similar to English Bull Terriers in this regard.

Don’t go for a Pitbull if you’re not prepared to keep him as part of the family and intend leaving him at home every time the family go on outings.

But then, he’s not the sort of dog who’ll greet everyone who comes to the door with a friendly lick and a tail wag.

Big macho dogs like this need to know who’s boss. They need strong obedience training and when dog and owner bond it is a lifelong and beautiful phenomenon.