Anyone who loves dogs and very cute babies will not want to miss this story! Akamara, a black and white American Pit Bull Terrier, came to her forever family at the age of six months, as a neglected rescue dog. She suffered from mange and frequent ear infections.
Yet her most pervasive quality seemed to be a pressing desire for human attention. She craved affection from her new owners. Akamara belongs to a breed notorious for being exploited by dog fighters. Pit Bull Terriers possess powerful jaws.
And sadly, this strength has sometimes resulted in the breed’s cruel mistreatment. Dog fighters sometimes abuse American Pit Bull Terriers by training them to fight with one another. Today, many people associate these dogs with the illegal practice of dog fighting. It is worth noting that the American Pit Bull Terrier rates as an “excellent family companion”, according to the United Kennel Club (UKC).
So what happened when Akamara’s family welcomed the birth of little Siegmund on November 26, 2014? Yes, if you love cute pictures, the site of Akamara cuddling baby Siegmund the next day will rank high on your cuteness scale! The dog’s owners stress that they supervise her behavior around their son and they do not permit her to visit him unattended, nor would they allow adult Pit Bull Terriors with an unknown history to enjoy proximity to children.
However, they do make a strong argument that well trained American Pit Bull Terriers like Akamara can become excellent family companions.
