Klicker and Funny have graciously volunteered to end the
confusion as to how to go about telling the difference between the
REAL pit bull and the POS.

Funny is a REAL pit bull.  This means that not one ounce of the blood in her veins is that of the American Staffordshire Terrier (Am Staff or AST).  Don't get me wrong, there is NOTHING wrong with Am Staff's but many people feel that they are a totally different breed than the American Pit Bull Terrier.  Thus, a dog of "pure" lineage, such as Funny, is a REAL pit bull.

Photo by Shelby Markus

Klicker on the other hand, he is what is known as a POS.  Shame on you for what you thought.  No, POS stands for Pit Or Staff.  Some people like to call them pit bulls with a staff infection.  Klicker is a POS.  Way back in his pedigree, there is an Am Staff somewhere.  I don't know where or what generation and it really doesn't matter.   Today we are here to discuss the obvious differences in the two.

The REAL pit bull LOVES a challenge and has no fear of high places.  They are bold and adventurous and have a tenacity that is undeniable.  Here Funny stands on a mountain cliff overlooking the steep mountains of Glacier National Park.  Note the total lack of fear.

The POS on the other hand, can't stand the fact that he is within eight feet of plummeting into the Grand Canyon.  Here he is seen slinking up to Ruth for security.

The REAL pit bull delights in ripping apart her own Christmas presents to reveal the rich treats inside.  Here Funny gladly shreds the paper and plastic to get to her own bone.

The POS on the other hand, will sit and wait patiently while Grampa removes the other wrapping and half of the plastic.  Klicker never did take off the rest.  Funny had to do it for him.

The REAL pit bull crashes out on the floor in front of the TV waiting to watch CSI.

The POS has to sit in Grampa's lap and get pet during the show.

When hungry, the REAL pit bull goes out and catches herself a nice juicy rat or squirrel for dinner.

The POS joins Grampa for steak and salad.

When the real pit bull sees a squirrel head up the tree, she quickly climbs up after him hoping for a delectable taste of vermin.

The POS, he watches the squirrel run up and then walks over and pees on the tree.

The REAL pit bull loves to ride in the back of the truck with the wind in her face and the smells in her nose.

The POS has to ride in the front of the cab with the air conditioner on.

While out camping, the REAL pit bull loves to make a nice evening nest in the soil where she can wallow in the dirt, snort up the smells and lay by the campfire.

The POS, he has to have his very own couch.

Or, better yet - he sleeps inside the tent.

The POS spends several hours swimming in the great mountain lakes after the sticks that Grampa so willingly throws.

The REAL pit bull just waits until the POS brings the stick in closer to land and just goes and takes it away from him.

After a long hard day of bringing back sticks, sleeping in a tent, sitting on a couch, peeing on trees, sitting in the front seat, begging at the table and being an all-around Mr. Good Guy, my POS curls up in the bed for a nap.

OK, well there are some things that the REAL pit bull and the POS have in common.  Besides, do YOU want to tell the pit bull she has to sleep on the floor?

No matter what, REAL pit bull or POS, both are totally mortified dressing up in costumes and making regular fools of themselves