Why do people think its only pit bulls that were breed and trained to fight?

Question

There are many breeds people would never think of who were frist breed to fight.

Answer 1

What's funny is that pits are game dogs and so were never breed to be human-aggressive... While German Shepherds and Chows, etc... were BRED to guard and so technically are more likely to bite a human when untrained...

Answer 2

I know of several breeds that were first breed to fight. The chow, rottweilers. Back centuries any good sturdy dogs was breed to fight. They were used in their conquests of the times. We have more and more domesticated the dog over the years. Yes dear I do understand what you are getting at, the pit bull has gotten a bad rap. Unfortunatly people don't realize that 75% of pits are great dogs, you have to make them mean. Either by training or unfortunatly the easiest way in inbreeding. My daughter raises pits and they have all turned out to be loving trustworthy dogs. Then I have a distant aquaintance that breeds for the ring and unfortunatly those dogs are good for nothing but fighting, even if they never see a ring, they can not be trusted as a pet. Oh and don't think I haven't tried to do something about the ring dogs. I just haven't found the area where they are being kept or they wouldn't be there any longer. I just trust that time will befall this distant aquaintance and his fighting, breeding days will be numbered. So don't be discoraged. I have been fighting with local officials in my area, they are trying to put a ban on pits, rotts, danes, anything they deem to be a threat. It is really getting to be a shame when the government is coming into your home and trying to tell you what kind of dog you can own. I wonder where they will go next, what type of toilet paper to use?????

Answer 3

Some people would not believe that the breed they have was once a fight dog. Old English bull dogs, Kerry blue terrier, Shar Pie. boxers, any of the mastiffs. I do get your point. The "pit bull" was not the first and won't be the last to fall in that sad title fight dog. I do wish people could see this. Believe it or not they just broke up a ring that used chihuahua as fighting dogs. That is why BSL well never work those kind of evil people will always find another poor group of dogs to use.

Answer 4

Pit Bull is not a specific breed of dog, but rather a term used to describe several breeds of dogs with similar physical characteristics. The American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier commonly fall under the category of "Pit Bull." There are several other breeds that can fall under the rubric of “pit bull,” including: the Argentine Dogo, the English Bull Terrier, the American Bulldog, Perro de Presa Canario and the Boxer. These breeds are usually not included by breed name in any Breed Specific Legislation (see below), but are usually ensnared because of a broad definition, and confusion as to what a “pit bull” actually is. Again, there is no breed of dog called “pit bull” but the term can be the nickname for the American Pit Bull Terrier.


These dogs have a controversial reputation due to commonly cited attack statistics and highly publicized incidents of aggression by dogs fitting the broad "pit bull" description. Verification of many attacks is difficult due to that wide variation in pit varieties, and the tendency to label all dangerous dogs as pit bulls. These attack statistics have led to a certain degree of reactionary fear, and many governments and community organizations have called for bans and restrictions on pit bulls.

Some breed supporters claim pit bulls make good family pets, showing loyalty, playfulness, and a desire to please people. They also claim that most pit bull animals are no more or less likely to be aggressive than any other large domesticated dog. In fact many dog fancying websites and humane societies recommend "pit bull" type dogs as family pets because of their stable temperament, high pain tolerance, and desire to please people. However, because of their physical attributes and the social stigmatization surrounding them, the pitbull seems to be a popular choice among unsavoury owners. Those who primarily want an animal to fight or to intimidate do not properly train or socialize their dogs and are partly responsible for the negative stereotype of the “pit bull” in today’s society.

Answer 5

Because they were, a pit is mixed with 2 different breeds of dogs, for there thick skin, strong jaws and muscular bodies.

Answer 6

because pit bulls are more commonly seen in dog fights, rather then other dogs

Answer 7

they r ignorant - as i once was @ 18 - i almost turned down a best friend for 12 ys. i'm glad i was able to love her -she stuck by me through thick & thin she moved about a dozen times w/ me &lasted longer than my first love-she was a person-- not a mean bone in her body!

Answer 8

Why?? Because they are ignorant & gullible & too lazy to do any research.

"I already made up my mind. Don't confuse me w/the FACTS!"

Answer 9

Because they're the most publicized.

Answer 10

I know that.


there is also the ruffriders.


and my friend, that's illegal. you could be convicted with a felony.