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In the beginning pit bulls were bred for boar hunting and bull baiting. Their strength and aggression made them perfect for hunting dogs and dog fighters. Since the beginning pit bulls were made to fight each other due to their enormous raw athleticism. However it is important to discern the difference between their aggression against wild animals and their attitude towards humans. After fights when being treated for wounds, dogs that showed any aggression against humans were normally killed and not bred therefore through many centuries of selective breeding pit bulls have become strong athletic animals that show tremendous compassion when it comes to human beings.
Also they are extremely loyal animals, it is precisely this reason that they are perfect for exploitation and dog fighting, they will do anything for their masters, even if it means giving their own lives. By the 1900s pit bulls were extremely popular in America due to their loyalty and compassion. Even sought after as "nanny dogs" in some areas of the country. Pit bulls were raised to protect and take care of children. Nowadays people think it is a crime to let them any where near children. Many are at a loss as to how the pit bull went from "America's Sweetheart Breed" to the baby killing dog they are portrayed as today, however many blame the media's sensationalist reports.
Sam
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