It is the mission of Babes and Bullies to advocate and promote awareness regarding the humane animal treatment of the Pit Bull breed and insure that its reputation is perceived in a positive light by correcting the myths about Pit Bulls through outreach, community relations and established partnerships.  This is all made possible with funds raised at events and the benifit calendar released anually. Our babes also volunteer at local shelters and raise awareness of the goodness of these beautiful dogs through outreach at our numerous events. Many of our babes are also foster guardians of pit bulls and pit mixes or advocates for specific dogs to find them responsible, loving, forever homes. Contributions to the Babes and Bullies will be used to further our cause by publishing educational information on the breed, paying for veterinary needs of  rescued bullies, and assisting local no kill rescue groups in their care of bullies prior to placement. 100% of our net proceeds are dedicated to helping pit bull and pit bull mixes.

MYTHS & FACTS

Fact: A “pit bull” is not an official breed of dog. “Pit bull” is a generic term that refers to a number of breeds, including American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and several others.

Myth: Pit bulls have “locking jaws”

Fact: A pit bull’s jaw structure is no different from the jaw structure of any other dog breed, no such locking mechanism exists.

Myth: Pit bulls have worse temperaments than other dogs

Fact: A recent study of 122 dog breeds by the American Temperament Testing Society showed pit bulls had a passing rate of 83.3%

Myth: Pit bulls are mean and vicious

Fact: “The essential characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) are strength, confidence, and zest for life. This breed is eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm. APBTs make excellent family companions and always been noted for their love of children.” – United Kennel Club

Myth: Pit bulls are naturally aggressive towards humans

Fact: While many pit bulls do tend to be aggressive towards other dogs (as are most terriers), the normal, well raised Pit bull has NO human aggression tendencies. Human aggression was bred out of the breed. The majority of bit bulls are affectionate, intelligent, trainable, and eager to please humans. In fact, the highest obedience trial record of all time is held by an American Pit Bull Terrier.

THE TRUTH ABOUT PIT BULLS

~ Pit Bulls are American Heros ~

The American Pit Bull Terrier is perfect for Search and Rescue because of their excellent demeanor with people, exquisite musculature and strength and ability to keep searching through any and all conditions. The infamous trio of Dakota, Tahoe and Cheyenne has been used in hundreds of searches as well as by NASA to search for astronauts after Space Shuttle Columbia. These dogs and their handler, Kris Crawford, also go the extra mile and teach kids and communities canine safety and good human behavior!

~ Pit Bulls are excellent therapy dogs ~

Animals make people happy and pit bulls are more than happy to perform in this task! Visits to nursing homes and rehabilitation centers give patients the extra motivation to return to good health. Their ability to be highly trained as service dogs has made it possible for such folks as Helen Keller and Mary Tyler Moore to continue living extraordinary lives.

~ Pit Bulls are loving companions ~

Jamie Foxx, Rachael Ray, Jon Stewart, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Kevin Federline and Pink are only a few of the well know names to call a pit bull their “best friend.” Pit bulls were the most popular breed of dog in the first part of the 20th century when were featured on magazine covers and loved by the American public. Take this story of Weela: Her 11-year old human mate, Gary, was too close to a rattlesnake when she pushed him out of the way and took the bite herself!! (She lived and later in life swam food across a flooded river to aid the people and animals on the other side!)