The Facts About Pitbulls

THE FACTS ABOUT PITBULLS "An American favorite, the pitbull was featured in army recruitment posters during World War I and there were several famous pitbulls that served in the American military. They were a dog that was seen as a protector, a friend and an athlete, the sort of dog Americans aspired to have by their side.Pit companion to the adorable kids in the Our Gang comedies, as well as with Buster Brown." bulls were also seen as a child's best friend. On the silver screen the pit bull was a constant *** child's 5% 86.8% 78.2 MILLIONDOGS IN AMERICA of American Pitbull Terriers OF ALL DOGS IN THE UNITED STATES TODAY ARELABELED ASPITBULLS have passed their temperment tests, surpassing Collies, Golden Retrievers, and Beagles. 3.9 million of those dogs are Pitbulls 12 BULLY BREEDS 1600 POUNDS Bully breeds include 12 breeds of dogs, ranging from Boston Terriers to Neopolitan Mastiffs. Pitbulls are thought to exert 1600 Ibs. per square inch of force with their bite. The highest for a dog is the Rottweiler at 328 328 In reality, just like any other dogs, Pitbulls really 235 pounds of force per square exert a force of 235 POUNDS POUNDS inch. pounds per square inch. THEHISTORY 19TH 1960'S 1968 CENTURY First "created" in England by breeding English Bulldogs and Terriers; to Bred in England and brought to the U.S. with founders, pitbulls were used as herding dogs. The UKC (United Kennel Club) was formed and Pitbulls were one of the be called "Bull-and- first breeds to be Terriers recognized. CONCLUSION Pitbulls can be fantastic and rewarding companions when raised properly, just with every other type of dog breed. RON KING By getting the facts straight, you are helping the breed avoid a bad reputation that is all too common amongst Pitbulls. WWW.IRONKINGKENNELS.COM