| Unfortunately, first impressions of the bull dog terrier | | | | suffers in reputation though since it is commonly |
| may not be favorable. Well, if you can get past the | | | | associated with pit bulls. These dogs are likely to |
| looks, you'll find a very lovable, docile creature to | | | | back down from a fight or a challenge and therefore |
| escort you through your days. | | | | are used often in illegal dog fighting. |
| Years ago in Great Britain and later, America, | | | | Responsible training could alleviate at least part of |
| gamblers were obsessed with bloody fights between | | | | that situation. Sadly, there are too few AmStaff that |
| bulls and dogs. The main function of the canine was | | | | are properly trained. And what's even disturbing is |
| to hang on to the bull's neck and worry the poor | | | | that there are innumerable pit bulls that are continually |
| animal until it dies. In order to that bloody deed, | | | | ill-treated by bloodthirsty owners. |
| strong jaws were necessary. And the popular choice | | | | We are often confused of what true pit bulls are. In |
| of the time were the pit bulls. | | | | fact, many lovers of this breed are put off by their |
| At that time, pit bulls displayed a variety of | | | | name as it elicits unwanted images of gory dog |
| characteristics and made the "sport" interesting. But | | | | fights. While this breed is not yet officially recognized |
| after a while, the focus switched towards the fight | | | | by the American Dog Breeders Association or the |
| between pit bulls and not against the bulls | | | | United Kennel Club, the legitimate name remains to |
| themselves. | | | | be American Pit Bull Terrier. |
| From these canines rooted most of the bull dog | | | | Please judge these dogs as victims of maltreatment |
| terriers that we know of today. | | | | and exploitive training (and inhumane) for self-serving |
| One of the popular bull dog terriers we have is the | | | | purposes. Otherwise, American Pit Bull Terriers can be |
| American Staffordshire Terrier that project strength | | | | very people loving - hardworking too. |
| and physical power but are in actuality not vicious at | | | | So hardworking in fact, that they'll play till their power |
| all. In fact, this dog is very much associated with its | | | | reserves are exhausted. That's why they make |
| relationship to its family, especially among children. | | | | great companions while you're getting in shape or |
| Sometimes this breed will show aggressiveness which | | | | need companyduring athletic training. If, however, |
| may somehow work against them. Nevertheless, this | | | | you choose a sedentary lifestyle, please find another |
| can be offset by their loving nature and devotion to | | | | breed as your companion. |
| their human family owners. Thus, it has a stable | | | | Unfortunately the American Pit Bull Terrier is not |
| temperament which make them good pets and | | | | officially recognized by the AKC because it is not |
| excellent watchdogs. | | | | considered a purebred. Oh well, we still find them |
| AmStaff terrier, as it is called by its shorter name, | | | | irresistible. |