Source: Dumb Little Man
There are ninety million dogs kept as pets in the United States. One of the most common breeds is the pit bull.
Considered as vicious, this dog breed is chronically misunderstood.
Pit bulls were bred in the 19th century from a mix of two breeds: the Old English Bulldog and the Old English Terrier.
With their strength and agility, they were brought to America before the Civil War. Here, they became known as the American Pit Bull Terrier.Pit bulls have three distinct types: the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and the American Pit Bull Terrier. There are also countless look-a-like breeds, which contribute to the confusion about pit bulls in general.
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) assesses the aggression of dog breeds in a series of simulated encounters that range from passive to threatening. Dogs who pass this test are able to safely interact with humans and their environment.
When testing pit bull breeds, ATTS found a pass rate of over 80% while the Staffordshire Bull Terrier passing 91% at the time.
If Pit Bulls Aren’t Aggressive, Why The Bad Reputation?
Pit bulls are often blamed for cases of serious dog attacks. In reality, the breed is responsible for only 69% of the cases.
In 2007, two dog attacks occurred only days apart but received wildly different coverage.
On August 18th, a Labrador attacked a 70-year-old man. He ended up hospitalized and in critical condition. On August 21st, two pit bulls attacked a 56-year-old woman in her home.
The lab attack was in a single article in a local paper. The pit bull attack, on the other hand, was on the national and international news. It was in…
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