Facts on pit bull, गड्ढे बैल पर तथ्य

FACTS ON PIT BULL, गड्ढे बैल पर तथ्य

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Pit bulls pre-date the United States – they were bred in England and were brought to America by the settlers.

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These dogs were bred to fight other dogs and animals, combining the strength of the English Bulldog with the gameness (fearless nature) of a terrier.

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Even in the early days, aggressiveness toward humans was an undesirable trait for these dogs, as human handlers often had to be in the fighting ring with them.

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Pit Bulls were often used in bear baiting, a blood sport in which bears were publicly tortured for the “entertainment” of onlookers.

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After bear baiting was outlawed in England, the sport of ratting became popular. A pit was filled with rats and dogs competed to see who could kill all of them in the shortest time.

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In the old days, Pit Bulls found many uses on farms, from hunting, to protection, to helping with livestock.

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Pit Bulls were popular mascots in early 20th Century America, appearing often on Army recruitment posters and other advertisements.

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Pit Bulls were considered to be so trustworthy with children that they were known as nursemaids or nanny dogs.

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While it’s tough to estimate dog breed numbers, it’s believed that there are at least two million Pit Bulls in the United States.

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Pit Bull puppies often have wrinkly foreheads. As the dog grows, the skin stretches out and becomes smooth.

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Due to their athletic builds, Pit Bulls are some of the best fence-climbers in the dog world.

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Some people claim that Pit Bulls do not feel pain. This is patently false. However, all dogs are capable of blocking out pain – especially when they’re focused intently on something.

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Blue Nose Pit Bulls are popular due to their distinctive blue/gray coloration – however, they’re not actually a separate breed.

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While not a recognized breed, the Razor Edge or Razor’s Edge Pit Bull is highly sought after for its unique (bulky) appearance and gentle nature.

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The claim that Pit Bulls have special “locking jaws” is a myth (they’re just really really strong).

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Sallie the Pit Bull stood guard over dead and wounded Union soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg. She is immortalized in a Civil War monument in Pennsylvania.

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When Horatio Nelson Jackson and Sewall K. Crocker made the first cross-country drive in 1903, they brought along a Pit Bull named Bud.

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The most decorated dog of World War I was a Pit Bull named Sergeant Stubby.

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Petey, the dog from The Little Rascals, was a Pit Bull.

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Theodore Roosevelt owned a Pit Bull named Pete.

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The iconic RCA mascot Nipper was probably at least part Pit Bull.

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Modern day celebrity Pit Bull owners include Jessica Biel, Alicia Silverstone, Linda Blair, Jessica Alba, Jamie Foxx, Rachael Ray, and Dr. Phil.

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Helen Keller owned a Pit Bull named Stubby. While many Pit Bulls are used as service and therapy dogs, Stubby was purely a companion.

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There are not one, but two reality TV shows specifically featuring Pit Bulls – Pit Bulls and Parolees and Pit Boss.

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Pit Bulls have been banned in England and Wales since 1991.

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Pit Bulls are outlawed in many American cities, forbidden in many apartment complexes that otherwise allow dogs, and may raise your homeowner’s insurance.

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At any given time, there’s always a media scare about a particular dog breed. Before Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, and even Bloodhounds had their turn.

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Of the 51 dogs seized from Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring in 2007, over 30 of them have been rehabilitated and gone on to loving homes.