American Pit Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog breed. It is a medium-sized, solidly-built, short-haired dog. Its early ancestors came from the British Isles. Originally they were bred for fighting.[1] As early as the 13th century in Great Britain, blood sports were popular.[1] These included bull-baiting and bear-baiting where dogs would fight against these larger animals to entertain the crowds.[1] In the 1800s, when baiting became illegal, the dogs fought each other.[1] Pit bulls are not always aggressive despite their bad reputation.[2] Some owners describe them as clowns and goofballs.[2] Depending on how they are raised and treated, they can make very good family pets.[2]
American Pit Bull Terrier Media
- 01. Bull and Terrier, Paris 1863. "Rose".png
A bull and terrier type. Paris, 1863.
- WW1 poster featuring a pit bull.jpg
"Watchful-Waiting". World War I poster featuring a pit bull as a representation of the US.
- It's said that Colby's Pincher was "The greatest fighting dog that ever lived".jpg
Colby's Pincher, a great-grandson of the famous Lloyd's Pilot. Weight 56 pounds. US, 1896.
- Pit Bull Red Nose-Tyson.JPG
A regular male red nose Pitbull (APBT), not OFRN dog, with cropped ears
- American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) with a blue coat color 01.jpg
American Pit Bull Terrier with a blue coat, playing with a pitbull mix