What kind of dog is a pitbull?

Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog. 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. read more

The Presa Canario is a natural guard dog, with innate suspicion toward humans and the “alpha” type of assertiveness we see with guarding breeds, but the pit bull possesses neither of these traits; they are not guard dogs. read more

In an effort to counter the fighting reputation of pit bull-type dogs, in 1996 the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renamed pit bull terriers to "St. Francis Terriers", so that people might be more likely to adopt them. read more

When asking if pit bull-type dogs are dangerous, one must first remember that ANY breed of dog can be dangerous. To understand what can make a dog aggressive, consider following factors: A dog that was deliberately bred from a line of aggressive dogs is more likely to have natural aggressive tendencies. read more