The Truth about Pit Bulls “Pit Bull.” There is no other breed of
dog—or arguably, any other animal at all—whose mere mention can
elicit such strong opinions. Try a word-associate game with your
friends: Ask them what they think of when you say “Pit Bull.”
Chances are that by the numbers, their responses will be more
negative than positive. And it’s no wonder: No other type of dog
is as widely banned from housing, legislated against, or
incorrectly vilified by the media. How did we get here? Pit
Bulls were once widely considered ideal family
pets—affectionate, loyal and gentle with children. But in recent
years, these dogs have suffered tremendously from a combination
of overbreeding, bad publicity and irresponsible owners. In
reality, the overwhelming majority of Pits and Pit mixes are
sweet goofballs who have gotten a very bad rap. Learn the truth.
National Pit Bull Awareness Day, on October 27, is a day of
appreciation and education designed to change perceptions and
stereotypes about Pit Bulls and their re