Welcome to pit bull
Pit Bull Adoption Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Pit Bull Adoption. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
History of the Pit Bull, Part 1 of 3
from:No other breed of dog has experienced as many discriminations and misconceptions as has the Pit Bull. While some people would tell you that Pit
Bulls are a gentle and harmless pet, other people consider them as wicked and evil enough to be Satan's guard dog. Although neither viewpoint is accurate, both have some basis in fact and in the dog's controversial origin.
Humans and dogs have long shared a bond that was based on function. Early dogs that were the least valuable and useful did not make it into today's time. On the other hand, the most valuable and helpful of dogs remained and created others like them. Ultimately, breed predecessors were produced by breeding the best hunters to the best hunters and the best guards to the best guards. Those that proved to be the toughest and the bravest, which are traits that were most valued during the early times, became more and more specialized.
By the Greek era, large and powerful dogs which were called Molossians, were very popular and valued as a high price piece. Phoenician traders regarded them as an expensive commodity and used them as a bartering item. By means of bartering, the Molossians were distributed along the Phoenician shipping course which included stopovers in ancient Britain. The Molossians who remained in Britain became further specialized and brought about the beginning of the mastiff line of dogs.
The Mastiffs were polished as war dogs in Britain. When the Romans invaded Britain, they were impressed by the Mastiffs' stance and strength that they brought some back to their country. The Mastiffs then became known as fighters or "dog gladiators" who went against humans, lions, bears, and even against each other.
Like Rome, the British also reveled in this vicious sport. They also placed high worth on contests that showed animals fighting to death. The display of a powerful dog fighting and ultimately killing a bull was the biggest entertainment that the villages could provide its citizens. This form of entertainment extended over all classes and by the sixteenth century bull-baiting and bear-baiting became the finale for a royal night of entertainment.
The dogs' owners gained popularity for their animal's impressive act, and the offspring of these dog gladiators were desired and sought after for their capability of delivering high prices. And because of their power, strength, and ability to bring wealth to their owners, more and more of these dogs were produced over the course of time. This is where the Pit Bull claims his heritage.
More Pit Bull Adoption Related Articles
A Fighter In The House
Teaching Your Pit Bull To Sit And Stay
Maintaining The ôleader Of The Packö With Your Pit Bull
Teaching Your Pit Bull To ôcomeö
History Of The Pit Bull, Part 2 Of 3
Contribute to our site : submit your Pit Bull Adoption Related Articles, SUBMIT Articles HERE
Latest Pit Bull Adoption News
Four more pit bulls seized in North End - South Coast Today
January 09, 2009 6:00 AM New Bedford murder victim kept in contact with her alleged killer Inside Boxing: Plenty of power-packed matchups coming up Slain mother's daughter to suspect: You hurt my heart Four more pit bulls seized in North End Town ...
Read more...Animal rescues: Seized animals in protective custody. Officials say ... - Goldsboro News-Argus
Vicki Falconer, an administrative assistant at the Wayne County Animal Adoption and Education Center, plays with 7-month-old pit bull mix pups Goober, left, and Lucy, right. Full Size News-Argus/GREG SOUSA A dog is seen at the Wayne County Animal ...
Read more...Council bans pit bulls; grandfather clause makes transition easier - Democrat-Leader
Pit bull dogs are now banned in the city of Fayette following a unanimous vote to amend the animal ordinance at the Fayette city council’s regular meeting Tuesday. But current owners of pit bulls need not worry: those who already own the breed will ...
Read more...32 pit bulls seized in cruelty cases - KXAN
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) - New Bedford Animal Control officers have seized a total of 32 pit bulls in just a matter of days. In one of the busts, they rescued 28 pit bulls, 19 of them puppies, from a Weld Street apartment. The dogs were stuffed into ...
Read more...28 pit bulls seized from New Bedford apartment - South Coast Today
Two women slain in New Bedford's South End 28 pit bulls seized from New Bedford apartment City closes sale of three Fairhaven Mills sites Mentally disturbed woman to be evaluated after pleading guilty to stabbing stepsister Two principals, athletic ...
Read more...