Pit Bulls
In the last two decades of this century, no breed of dog has been more talked about or misunderstood than the American Pit Bull Terrier. In a lot of cases, just the words "Pit Bull" brings out fear in the average person. Tales of the Pit Bulls' reputation have been heard in almost every community around the world. For example, tales about their "locking jaws", destructive fighting abilities, poor social skills with children, and attacking their owners, are widely spread. (Pierce 2) Most of the tales are just rumors passed on from one ignorant person to another. For the kind of people that choose to believe and spread the rumors about the American Pit Bull Terrier, I would want them to take time to research the origins of this breed, the blood sports in which the breed was involved, and the good companionship of today's modern breed. Although many breeds are known mainly as "Pit Bulls," only the American Pit Bull Terrier includes the term in its official name. (Stahlkuppe 26) Also known as the Yank
O'Neil, Jacqueline. Guide to The American Pit Bull Terrier. New York: Howell Book aged to fight in a pit. The fights were not stopped until a dog was pinned, chased, or in most cases killed. This sport became very popular all over Europe and eventually came to America. (99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pierce, J. D. The Guide to Owning a Pit Bull Terrier. Neptune City: T.F.H. Publications The American Pit Bull Terrier was born in England a different dog than the one as we know today in America. The old ways of this breed are not the ways of the breed today. Yes, the Pit Bull was ultimately bred for the wrong reasons, but now its here for the right ones, which is loyalty and companionship for man.
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