American Pit Bull Terrier (character, diet, care)
Today’s American Pit Bull Terrier descends from an in England and try to USA dog breed bred for about 200 years. Besides the terrier, bulldogs are also among its ancestors.
In the 13th century were in England Dogfights a tradition, for which bulldogs in particular were used. However, the bulldogs were not found sufficiently nimble, so they were crossed with terriers. It was hoped that this breeding would result in a new breed that would represent the strength and fighting spirit of the bulldog and the agility and fiery spirit of the terrier.
The resulting breed also became known in America in the early 19th century, especially in North America, where they became the ancestors of the American Pit Bull Terrier.
Even though in the 1830’s in Great Britain animal fighting was officially bannedThis new order did not stop some of the fight operators from continuing to illegally fight the dogs and breed them for this purpose. They moved underground and continued to carry out the fights in remote places, in cellars and taverns.
Fortunately, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, this breed became more and more fashionable among the “young gentlemen” of the upper class, so that there was now a targeted attempt to “refine” the breed and to “sweeten” the temperament. The goal was to create from this breed a companion dog for the upper class.
The breed was first 1898 recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC), although it should be noted that the UKC was founded in the same year, because at that time, this breed was supported by the American Kennel Club (AKC) was not recognized.
In the meantime, the American Pit Bull Terrier is also known as the Tracking dog and is gaining ground in America in particular. Participate in sports such as pulling dog sports.
Nevertheless, this breed has not been able to clear its supposed reputation. A certain degree of aggression has so far remained characteristic and should definitely be kept under control with consistent education by professionals.
