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Pit Bull Dog Fact or Fiction Home Page
 Whether you love them or you hate them, everyone has an opinion about them. "Pit Bull type dogs" have become a highly contentious subject over the past few years. And just recently, Delta, a company in our own back yard, decided to ban them as service dogs on their flights."Pit Bull" is not a breed: It is a generic term often to describe all dogs with similar traits characteristics often known by the pubic as Pit Bulls. When people identify a dog as a "Pit Bull,” they are typically referring to a dog with a short coat, medium build and blocky head. In fact, that umbrella term can encompass up to 20 different breeds—including American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bully and even the American Bulldog—not to mention those breeds mixed with others. Breeds like Olde English Bulldog, Presa Canario, Boxer and Bull Mastiff often get mistaken for "pit bulls" in the media, in police reports and even in shelters across the country. Visual breed identification is widely inaccurate, so the only way to know if the dog sitting right in front of you is a "Pit Bull type dog" is through a DNA test. The following is basic breed information for anyone who is interested in acquiring a Pit Bull. And for those who already have one or more and would like to learn more about the breed, or simply for anyone who would like to understand these great dogs. This page discusses the most notable traits of Pit Bull type dogs, including the potential for dog aggression. You will learn here that while Pit Bulls make great family companions while in the right hands and living situation, they require intelligent, responsible and dedicated owner ship. Unfortunately too many people obtain these dogs for the wrong reasons or have little understanding on the inherent traits this breed possesses. It is unfortunate that one of the original purposes for the APBT was (and still is for many) dog to dog combat, but its a fact that can't be denied or ignored. It's very important that every potential Pit Bull owner, understands the selective breeding that took place to make these dogs of today and the inherited characteristics that are potentially within this wonderful breed.
This site designed, produced, and maintained by Michael A. Mendez. Comments or concerns with this site please contact the Webmaster: Michael_Mendez953@esc.edu
Pit Bull Dog Fact or Fiction Home Page
 Whether you love them or you hate them, everyone has an opinion about them. "Pit Bull type dogs" have become a highly contentious subject over the past few years. And just recently, Delta, a company in our own back yard, decided to ban them as service dogs on their flights."Pit Bull" is not a breed: It is a generic term often to describe all dogs with similar traits characteristics often known by the pubic as Pit Bulls. When people identify a dog as a "Pit Bull,” they are typically referring to a dog with a short coat, medium build and blocky head. In fact, that umbrella term can encompass up to 20 different breeds—including American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bully and even the American Bulldog—not to mention those breeds mixed with others. Breeds like Olde English Bulldog, Presa Canario, Boxer and Bull Mastiff often get mistaken for "pit bulls" in the media, in police reports and even in shelters across the country. Visual breed identification is widely inaccurate, so the only way to know if the dog sitting right in front of you is a "Pit Bull type dog" is through a DNA test. The following is basic breed information for anyone who is interested in acquiring a Pit Bull. And for those who already have one or more and would like to learn more about the breed, or simply for anyone who would like to understand these great dogs. This page discusses the most notable traits of Pit Bull type dogs, including the potential for dog aggression. You will learn here that while Pit Bulls make great family companions while in the right hands and living situation, they require intelligent, responsible and dedicated owner ship. Unfortunately too many people obtain these dogs for the wrong reasons or have little understanding on the inherent traits this breed possesses. It is unfortunate that one of the original purposes for the APBT was (and still is for many) dog to dog combat, but its a fact that can't be denied or ignored. It's very important that every potential Pit Bull owner, understands the selective breeding that took place to make these dogs of today and the inherited characteristics that are potentially within this wonderful breed.
This site designed, produced, and maintained by Michael A. Mendez. Comments or concerns with this site please contact the Webmaster: Michael_Mendez953@esc.edu