History of the Pit Bull Terrier

History of the Pit Bull Terrier

The Pit Bull's past shows us how much there really is to admire about this powerful breed. Its ancestors were brought to the United States in the 1800s by Irish immigrants and show the Blue Pit Bulls fairly colorful history. A close relative of the Stafford shire Terrier and other bulldog breeds, the Pit Bull was initially a unanimously popular dog in America.



Highly prized for its versatility the Pit Bull was used in World War I artwork, television shows, and even for advertising with a shoe company wanting to illustrate their "sturdy and dependable" shoe. The Pit Bull Terrier was even commonly used as an all-round dependable farm and frontier dog. It wasn't until somewhat later that these dogs were used and bred for fighting.