Unfortunately that led to an increase in underground dog fighting throughout the 1980s.
Perhaps the most famous one of us was Petey, the Pittie from The Little Rascals!įinally, the humane society pushed for action to be taken against dogfighting and in 1976, the Supreme Court made it illegal. We frequently appeared on the big screen, too. We became family dogs and prominent people owned us, including both Teddy Roosevelt and FDR. On top of being war dogs, we were America’s sweethearts. We started to be seen as working class companions, and our brave, hard-working spirit made us the “all-American dog.” During WWI and WWII, we were used as the nation’s mascot – some of us even went to war! A courageous Pittie named Sergeant Stubby served 18 months on the front lines and was the most decorated war dog of World War I!
We played a huge role in developing America’s agricultural economy! In America, we used our agility and speed to herd cattle and sheep, guard livestock, protect families, and catch hogs. Right before the Civil War, immigrants from the British Isles brought us with them to the United States. This Bulldog and Terrier mix became the modern Pit Bull Terrier! Then, the public started making these poor pooches fight each other! This required the English Bulldogs to be more agile and quick, so they were bred with Terriers. Eventually, British Parliament outlawed baiting, but people started putting the Bulldogs in pits with rats to see how many they could kill in the shortest amount of time. Old English Bulldogs became popular in the British Isles for “bull baiting,” a sport where bulldogs harassed a bull until it collapsed – sounds ruff, I know. Our history began in the 1800s in the United Kingdom. But with plenty of walks and games of fetch, I’ll be your very best fur friend who never leaves your side! I need lots and lots of exercise or I can get a little destructive and be a pain in the tail. The pawfect human parent for me will love to play outside. Socialization is important for me as a puppy, but keep me on a leash at dog parks because I don’t bark down from a fight. Sometimes other pets and I don’t get along too well – they tend to get under my fur. When it comes to brains or brawn, I have both! I’m super smart and will learn new commands as fast as pawssible. I love being around my humans, especially the kiddos, or really anyone who gives me belly rubs and lets me snuggle on the couch. But these days, most of us are all bark and no bite. Back in the day, humans used to make us Pit Bulls fight one another – so word on the street is that we’re mean green canine machines. If you’re looking for a furry friend who’s always ready for a good time, I could be the pup for you! Pay no attention to my ruff reputation.
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