Pitbull

Pitbulls are America’s most misunderstood dogs. Originally bred for dog fighting, these loyal and protective dogs are now owned as pets. However, Pitbulls continue to be a source of controversy in some communities. Many people mistakenly assume that Pitbulls are a dog breed, but the term ‘pitbull’ actually includes a group of dogs: the American …

Recently bred into existence starting in the 1980s and completed a decade later, the American Bully is a new breed of a companion dog. In 2008, the European Bully Kennel Club (EBKC) recognized the American Bully, four years after the American Bully Kennel Club (ABKC). The American Bully has not been accepted as a distinct …

I love my dogs. They are gentle and intelligent. So imagine my surprise when my nine-year-old son came home from school and asked me if Rufus, our pittie, could take on a wolf and win in a fight! I was utterly shocked. Apart from never having even considered my pitbull a fighter since he is …

Most dogs are very protective of babies or children. However, dogs of all breeds and types may bite unpredictably. It’s never safe to leave babies and small children alone with dogs. Dogs may want to play and do not realize they are strong enough to seriously hurt a baby or child. Children also may play …