These breeds are being destroyed due to misunderstanding. An American Bulldog is originally a catch dog, mostly hogs in the southern US. They are also known for being able to be left unchained in there owners yard and distinguishing game from farm animals. Pits have a history in fighting, that is sad but true. Anyone who studies any genetics (cannabis, etc.) can understand why the pit is one of the most trainable, devoted, healthy, athletic breeds in the world. For 100 year or more every single bad example was culled, not for any reason nice either, pit history is fucked up! I don't condone any of it! But, you have to understand the best fighting pits were not angry dogs, they were trying to please there owner! A good pit will put its life on the line for its master, whether it be fighting, pulling weight, rescue work, anything. There is no breed as confident!
The problem lies with idiots wanting a dog built of solid muscle because it looks cool. Then some "gansta" fuckhead will breed an angry dog, which should never be done with pits! Remember, the confidence is what makes them special! Take into consideration that theses breed have been around as working dogs for a long time. They have only been the subject of so much negative attention since the breed has become so popular, and misunderstood.
It took hundreds of years to breed a good sane animal that can catch and hold prey many times its own size, yet be safe with children. Yet it will soon be extinct in its true form, mostly because of poorly educated people. '
If I let my pit out the front door he will not start any fights, or act angry toward anything. He may mistakenly knock you down and drool and cuddle all over you though!
