A lot of people fear the name American Pit Bull Terrier because they tend to picture out aggressive and vicious human attacks by a 60 pound dog. However, these degrading presumptions are just misleading misconceptions that tarnish the reputation of this lovable and protective pet. The truth is, American Pit Bull Terriers are intelligent, loyal, and fun loving dogs that got a bad reputation because of uncaring owners.
The history and bad reputation of the breed started in England in the year 1835. During these times, the violent and sadistic game of bull baiting was so popular that some breeders were inspired to breed bulldogs for dog fighting. They were impressed with the dogs' tenacity and fierceness that they mixed it with Terrier blood which resulted to the Bull Terrier.
The Bull Terrier had an impressive character: aggressiveness to its enemies, tenacity and bravery, high pain threshold, but at the same time affectionate and sociable to people. These abilities made it a fierce and deadly warrior in the dog pen. However, even though they were bred for a violent purpose, they still have a natural characteristic to be caring and loyal to humans that made all the difference.
Bull baiting was eventually banned in England and this forced some people to cease the breeding for dog fighting. In the middle of 1800's, immigrants brought the Bull Terrier to the United States but not for fighting anymore. During these times, the Bull Terrier was used as an- all around farm dog and frontier guardian.
The Bull Terrier officially became the American Pit Bull Terrier in 1889. This time, it was becoming very popular among breeders and non-breeders alike. In fact, companies such as Buster Brown Shoe Company, RCA phonograph and Levi's used the APBT as their mascots, representing dependability, loyalty, toughness and bravery.
There were also some famous people who sported APBT as pets. There was Theodore Roosevelt, Hellen Keller, and Little House books' Laura Ingals Wilder. During World War I, APBT was highly regarded that even a Pit Bull named Stubby became a decorated war hero.
The American Pit Bull Terrier, however, did not always have good fortune and high praises. This breed went through countless controversies, like dog fighting and fatal human aggression, that kennel clubs changed its name and standards a few times in many years. From the Bull Terrier to American Pit Bull Terrier, from American Pit Bull Terrier to Staffordshire Terrier, and finally to its present name and current standard- the American Pit Bull Terrier.
There are still many people who breed and raise APBT for dog fighting and aggressiveness. Because of this wrong training, indeed some APBT lost their human affection. In view of this, it is not the poor dog that's to be blamed for their misled behaviors but those heartless individuals who only wish to satisfy their violent cravings and selfish, and often, criminal acts.
The history and bad reputation of the breed started in England in the year 1835. During these times, the violent and sadistic game of bull baiting was so popular that some breeders were inspired to breed bulldogs for dog fighting. They were impressed with the dogs' tenacity and fierceness that they mixed it with Terrier blood which resulted to the Bull Terrier.
The Bull Terrier had an impressive character: aggressiveness to its enemies, tenacity and bravery, high pain threshold, but at the same time affectionate and sociable to people. These abilities made it a fierce and deadly warrior in the dog pen. However, even though they were bred for a violent purpose, they still have a natural characteristic to be caring and loyal to humans that made all the difference.
Bull baiting was eventually banned in England and this forced some people to cease the breeding for dog fighting. In the middle of 1800's, immigrants brought the Bull Terrier to the United States but not for fighting anymore. During these times, the Bull Terrier was used as an- all around farm dog and frontier guardian.
The Bull Terrier officially became the American Pit Bull Terrier in 1889. This time, it was becoming very popular among breeders and non-breeders alike. In fact, companies such as Buster Brown Shoe Company, RCA phonograph and Levi's used the APBT as their mascots, representing dependability, loyalty, toughness and bravery.
There were also some famous people who sported APBT as pets. There was Theodore Roosevelt, Hellen Keller, and Little House books' Laura Ingals Wilder. During World War I, APBT was highly regarded that even a Pit Bull named Stubby became a decorated war hero.
The American Pit Bull Terrier, however, did not always have good fortune and high praises. This breed went through countless controversies, like dog fighting and fatal human aggression, that kennel clubs changed its name and standards a few times in many years. From the Bull Terrier to American Pit Bull Terrier, from American Pit Bull Terrier to Staffordshire Terrier, and finally to its present name and current standard- the American Pit Bull Terrier.
There are still many people who breed and raise APBT for dog fighting and aggressiveness. Because of this wrong training, indeed some APBT lost their human affection. In view of this, it is not the poor dog that's to be blamed for their misled behaviors but those heartless individuals who only wish to satisfy their violent cravings and selfish, and often, criminal acts.
About the Author:
Cody Richardson is an author in raising and handling American Pit Bull Terriers. To find out more about these pets, visit his site on American Pit Bull Terrier.
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