The common terms of “Pit Bull dog” or “Pit Bulls” do not refer to one specific breed, but rather five different but related Pit Bull breeds of muscular terriers originally bred for bull baiting and ...

Pit bull–type dogs are often misunderstood, yet science and temperament testing show they rank among the most affectionate and stable breeds. Their behavior depends far more on training, socialization ...

Pit bulls are notorious in the dog world and often get a bad reputation. Canines labeled as ‘pit bulls’ can often be feared and face restrictions in public settings and at local parks. But a recent ...

STONE RIDGE, NY -- The new rookie at one New York police department weighs 60 pounds, has a big, lolling tongue, a soft caramel coat and a chance to fight stereotypes in addition to crime. When she ...

From the playful Frenchie to the loyal American Bulldog, each bulldog breed offers its own charm, temperament, and care needs. Understanding their history, traits, and health considerations can help ...

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed — with dogs often affectionately referred to as a “Staffy” — originates from the Staffordshire region of England. They were bred in the 19th century as a smaller, ...

Number of pit bulls housed at the Animal Friends Humane Society in Trenton 2007: 378 2008: 391 2009 to date: 219 So far this year, 29 notifications of violations, five involving multiple pit bulls, ...

An April 15 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows a picture of a grey pit bull. “The United States prohibited the pit bull breed as a pet,” reads part of the photo's caption in Spanish.

Pit bulls and dogs that resemble pit bulls are banned in Independence, Missouri. A group of animal lovers are petitioning to rescind the law. Independence, Kearney and Leawood are the last remaining ...

Jacob Anderson began his trek from Virginia to Colorado in 2015 with his trusty sidekick and first pit bull, Kiwi. Accompanying Anderson in the passenger seat, Kiwi fought off sleep so that he could ...