| One of the most controversial dog breeds in the | | | | The American Pit Bull Terrier was brought to the |
| world is the pit bull. Pit bulls have gained a reputation | | | | United States by immigrants coming from England, |
| over the years as being a dangerous dog to own | | | | Scotland, and Ireland. The dog is a result of |
| because of its history of being bred with an emphasis | | | | interbreeding between terriers and bulldogs. Though |
| on its dog fighting abilities. There are three main kinds | | | | they have a reputation, and deservedly so, as being |
| of pit bulls recognized by most dog experts and dog | | | | an aggressive dog, the American breed of this dog is |
| breed organizations and they are the American Pit | | | | frequently used as both a companion dog and |
| Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and the | | | | therapy dog. American Pit Bull Terrier combination of |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier. | | | | strength and intelligence makes them very successful |
| American Pit Bull Terrier | | | | as law enforcement dogs and security dogs. |