I love Pit bulls! They are one of my favorite breeds of dog.
They are mine too! Pit Bull is a common name for numerous species of dogs.
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The American Bulldog is included in the term Pit Bull. I happen to have one myself.
Oh really? I didn't know that. What species does it include?
The American Pit Bull Terrier is another Pit Bull that people commonly have.
They seem to be able to get pretty big. How big do they get?
American Pit Bull Terriers aren't typically big dogs. They are medium-sized dogs and are incredibly intelligent.
I guess I just got too use to using the term "Pit Bull" to refer to only a certain kind of dog. How many species are included?
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Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers. The pit bull-type is particularly ambiguous, as it encompasses a range of pedigree breeds, informal types and appearances that cannot be reliably identified. Formal breeds often considered to be of the pit bull-type include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The American Bulldog is also sometimes included. Mixed-breed dogs which physically resemble these breeds often get labelled
The pit bull has a long history in America. In the early 1900s the U.S. proudly used pit bulls on WWI posters to symbolize qualities that make up America - friendly, courageous, hard working and worthy of respect. I chose my name because I admire the breed for the same reasons. When I hear about pit bulls being used in dog fighting, it makes me angry. I have a choice to step into the cage to fight, but these dogs have no choice. Dog fighting is morally wrong and inhumane.