Rescue Dog Gets New Bows To Look 'Less Intimidating' And She's Basically A Princess
Some fidos don't leave the house without wearing the latest doggie fashions, like these trendy dogs in jean shorts, and we love it! Canine clothes are adorable — sure — but they also serve many purposes, from keeping fur babies warm to winning puppy costume contests. And now, a super cute TikTok shows us just how transformative fashion can be, with proof that the right bow can make even the toughest-looking dog basically a princess.
@abbyanddogss does she still look scary yes or no #dogtok #dogmom #girldog
With their thick, wide heads and epically muscular bodies, pit bulls can be pretty intimidating-looking. Even if they're little sweeties like the pittie in the video. That's why this TikToker is trying something new. As she mentions about her dog, "I just got some new bows so she looks less intimidating when we go out in public."
We have to say, this pit's dog mom was right. The clip shows her girl in two pink, floral bows that absolutely bring out her eyes. She looks like a darling princess as she stares adorably at the camera, and the viewers agree. One commenter even says, "I'm crossing the street to pet her," which just shows that this pup's bows make her way more approachable!
Why do pit bulls get a bad rep?
It's true. Pit bulls have a reputation for being quite aggressive and even dangerous to be around. But is there more to these canines than meets the eye? Let's delve into the origin of pits for a bit of background. Pit bulls were initially bred from bulldogs to be dogfighters after bull and bear-baiting were outlawed. But, contrary to common misconceptions, fighting dog breeds were bred to be quite loyal and good with humans.
Believe it or not, pitties in the late 1800s onward were considered great assets to any family for their gentle and loyal nature (think: Pete the Pup from "The Little Rascals"). It wasn't until the 1980s that the pit bulls' association with dogfighting transitioned into frequent and often disproportionately negative media coverage, leading to what we now know as these guys' poor reputation. The fact is, though, it is a dog behavior myth that breed predicts aggression.
Aggression is most often shown in response to a perceived threat. So, pit lovers who stay informed on these kinds of dogs' history, and properly socialize their pits early on, can help keep them out of threatening environments. Before you know it, you may find yourself joining pittie-fans like the one in the video to prove pit bulls are the biggest sweeties ever.