They aren't. The various breeds called pitbulls were bred and trained for years as fighting dogs, to fight other dogs, but before that, they were trained and bred to fight and control bull cattle, which can be quite dangerous. read more
The various breeds called pitbulls were bred and trained for years as fighting dogs, to fight other dogs, but before that, they were trained and bred to fight and control bull cattle, which can be quite dangerous. read more
Pit Bulls Pass ATTS Temperament Test With 86.4% #3) many people don't even know how to identify a "pitbull" because it isn't a breed. This makes many dogs missed labeled with the pitbull name just because media articles with a pitbull doing damage sell so much more than those about a Lab or Pomeranian. #4) No dogs “turn” on their owners. read more
Pit bulls have been known to attack children, the elderly, their owners – anyone that happens to be in their path. If the dog feels provoked or startled, it has been known to bite. Many owners swear that their pet would never attack them; however, this breed has led to more human fatalities than any other. The sheer volume of Pit Bull attacks have prompted many insurers to deny coverage associated with homeowners insurance. read more