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  2. Pit bull - Wikipedia

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    Pit bull is an umbrella term for several types of dog believed to have descended from bull and terriers.In the United States, the term is usually considered to include the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and sometimes the American Bulldog, along with any crossbred dog that shares certain physical characteristics with these ...

  3. American Dog Breeders Association - Wikipedia

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    Within the meaning of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991), a type of dog had a broader meaning than a breed of dog; therefore, in order for a court in the United Kingdom (UK) to conclude that a type of dog was a pit bull terrier, the breed standard set forth by ADBA for American Pit Bull Terriers was used as the axiom for all pit bull ...

  4. American Pit Bull Terrier - Wikipedia

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    A bull and terrier type. Paris, 1863. "Watchful-Waiting". World War I poster featuring a pit bull as a representation of the US. Until the mid-19th century the since-extinct Old English Terriers and Old English Bulldogs were bred together to produce a dog that combined the gameness of the terrier with the strength and athleticism of the bulldog.

  5. Dog fighting in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The early 19th century saw the development in England of the Bull-and-Terrier, [6] first imported into the United States ca. 1817, becoming the foundation stock of the later American Pit Bull Terrier. [6] Organized dog fighting became a part of American culture, and was promoted by the United Kennel Club. [7]

  6. 10 amazing reasons to love pit bulls

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    The term is actually used to describe different types of breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bully and others. Although these dogs sometimes get a bad rap, here are 10 ...

  7. Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon - Wikipedia

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    The book examines the mixed sentiment towards the pit bull breed by the American public and how the media has affected that perception. [1] Dickey spent seven years researching the topic and interviewed hundreds of people ranging from animal behaviorists to trainers. [1] [2] [3]

  8. Taye Diggs reveals the emotional reason he chose to adopt a ...

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    Taye Diggs is the proud owner of pit bull mix, Mixty Copeland, and there is an important reason he decided to adopt a pit. ... Diggs and his family adopted Mixty Copeland several years ago and ...

  9. List of Best in Show winners of the Westminster Kennel Club ...

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    The title of "Best in Show" is given to the dog chosen as the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show according to conformation show rules. It has its origins in the variety classes for champions that were introduced in 1905 which included prizes for best champion dog and best champion bitch.