American pit bull terriers, also referred to as “pit bulls,” are perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood dog breeds, carrying a stigma of violence and aggression. They are one of the ...

The American Kennel Club does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier but does acknowledge a very similar breed, the Staffordshire Terrier. The name arose in an effort to separate the breed from a ...

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