I can't stand the term "pit." I hate "pitt" even worse. I guess it's b/c in my area only thuggy or rednecky people use that term. I remember one older fellow however who was actually quite educated in the breed also saying he hated the term "pit." But then he used it in his kennel name, as in So & So Pits. I was like http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/confused.png http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/confused.png http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/confused.png. But I didn't say anything out of respect for him.

P.S. - The pit pic? Gross! Couldn't someone put one up of Brad PITT? He's one of my favorite "pitts." lol. http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

What is a "pit"?
 

pit 1 (phttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ibreve.gift)n.1. A natural or artificial hole or cavity in the ground.
2. a. An excavation for the removal of mineral deposits; a mine.
b. The shaft of a mine.

3. A concealed hole in the ground used as a trap; a pitfall.
4. a. Hell.
b. A miserable or depressing place or situation.
c. pits Slang The worst. Used with the: "New York politics are the pits" (Washington Star).

5. A small indentation in a surface: pits in a windshield.
6. a. A natural hollow or depression in the body or an organ.
b. A small indented scar left in the skin by smallpox or other eruptive disease; a pockmark.
c. Informal An armpit. Often used in the plural.

7. An enclosed, usually sunken area in which animals, such as dogs or gamecocks, are placed for fighting.
8. a. The section directly in front of and below the stage of a theater, in which the musicians sit.
b. Chiefly British The ground floor of a theater behind the stalls.

9. a. The section of an exchange where trading in a specific commodity is carried on.
b. The gambling area of a casino.

10. a. A sunken area in a garage floor from which mechanics may work on cars.
b. Sports An area beside an auto racecourse where cars may be refueled or serviced during a race. Used with the. Often used in the plural.

11. Football The middle areas of the defensive and offensive lines.
12. Botany A cavity in the wall of a plant cell where there is no secondary wall, as in fibers, tracheids, and vessels.
When ever people use the term "pit" I almost chuckle at them owning a hole in the ground. This drives me crazy. What is so hard about typing out whatever they are talking about?

I think of arm pit lol..but all Joking aside. I think it's just said that way because it's just said that way. lol

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I hope they aren't paying for these holes. Is a bigger hole more money?

I know it is inconsequential, it is just a pet peeve.

I've moved your thread to the General Dog Discussion forum. http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/smile.png

Thanks! http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

I sometimes will say pit bull, just because it's a "generic" term... I have APBT mixes... so for me, somehow, saying pit bull is easier.. but probably about the same amount of typing. http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

Why does it bother you so much tho? Its just short for pitbull. And it is commonly used. Just sayin.

Like I said it is just a "pet peeve". Does it take so much time to type "pit bull" when you are talking about a dog instead of a hole? Just sayin.

I think it's common actually..pit, golden, lab, rotti..ect..I think it's normal to hear it said like that. I think it makes it sound friendlier myself. People wouldn't say my labrador retriever so the same as with pit bull..

i agree, a "pit" is an un educated abbreviation for Pitbull or Pitbull Terrier. people who buy these poorly/BYB dogs have no idea how much staffy/apbt/or ambully blood theyre dogs consists of. and its just a term that people throw around so they dont have to go into depth of what theyre dogs are. i mean as much as we hate it or love it. it is what it is.

I'm just gonna keep following you around saying "yea THAT" http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/tongue.png

Stalker http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

and what would you say if I said...

If it aint a PIT it aint shit...


lol, just kidding man

That's what you got out of her reply? http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/confused.png I know people with papered dogs from champion lines who say pit. "I'm sittin here with my pit watchin a movie and drinkin some wine" That's a direct recent quote from my friend with a papered Amstaff with a Champion father and grandfather. Mom is papered too. Its a common term here regardless of bloodlines and papers.

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http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/redface.png BUSTED. LOL Will that be another restraining order? http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

What about people who think Pit Bull is supposed to be one word?

Trouble Maker http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

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Its nothttp://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/eek.png

good point! http://www.pitbull-chat.com/images/smilies/tongue.png