It is customary to refer to fighting dogs breeds specially bred or adapted to participate in dog fights. International cynological associations do not recognize the separation of fighting breeds into a separate group, however, in some classifications, such a selection occurs. Fighting breeds are American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, as well as exotic Tosa Inu, Fila Brasileiro and some others.
Instructions
Step 1
The decision to get a fighting breed dog should be as balanced as possible. Keeping such an animal is a huge responsibility. Although it is often possible to hear the assertion that fighting dogs were bred exclusively for fights with their own kind or with other animals, and therefore do not show aggression towards humans, practice shows that the lack of proper education and insufficient authority of the owner can lead to tragedy.
Step 2
Fighting dogs are physically strong, hardy, insensitive to pain, which makes them dangerous opponents. Therefore, it is better for people who are unbalanced, unable to indicate the place of the animal in the family hierarchy, not ready for significant physical exertion, to pay attention to representatives of other breeds. It is also not recommended to have a fighting breed dog for families where there are or will soon have small children.
Step 3
A puppy should be purchased exclusively from a kennel or from a private breeder belonging to a canine organization and having a good reputation. By purchasing a fighting breed dog without documents confirming that it belongs to the breed, good heredity and excellent health, you run the risk of becoming the owner of an animal with unpredictable behavioral disorders that require long-term and expensive treatment for diseases, or even a dog that is not a representative of the desired breed.
Step 4
Before making a purchase decision, you need to study the breed standards, learn everything about the features of maintenance and upbringing. It is advisable to decide in advance which of the family members will train the animal, find out if there are organizations in your city where you can take a general course of training and protective guard service with your pet.
Step 5
When you first visit a breeder, you should evaluate the conditions in which the puppies and their mother are kept, pay attention to the appearance of the animals - whether they look unkempt or sick. Don't be tempted by the low price - good purebred puppies can't be cheap. You can invite an independent veterinarian to examine the puppy - breeders, if they have nothing to worry about, take it for granted.
Step 6
If there are a lot of puppies and there is an opportunity to choose anyone, you should not choose either the most lively and cocky, nor the most calm and phlegmatic. Excessive lethargy in puppies can be a sign of poor health, and early aggression often indicates that an adult dog will be difficult to control.
Step 7
Often, future owners give preference to timid puppies, believing that this will protect themselves from manifestations of aggression in the future - in fact, cowardly dogs can be no less vicious and nervous than their more daring brethren. It is best to opt for a contact and friendly baby.
