From the ASPCA's website, similar explanations of the breed are on other sites as well,
"The pit bull’s ancestors hail from England and were brought to North America by English immigrants. These descendants were bred from the bulldog, which some breed historians believe originally served as a “gripping dog” for hunters of large game. (The term “bulldog” does not refer to the American Kennel Club’s English Bulldog. This more recently developed breed serves as a loyal companion rather than a working dog.) Later, bulldogs were likely used as butcher’s dogs and helped control large livestock.
Eventually, these dogs were bred to participate in an inhumane blood sport called “baiting.” Spectators found it highly entertaining to watch bulldogs pitted against bulls, bears and other large animals. During these violent events, one or more dogs were expected to attack another animal, biting it around the face and head. The dogs usually maintained their grip until the animal became exhausted from fighting and loss of blood. After animal baiting was banned in the early 1800s, people began pitting dogs against each other, and the cruel sport of dog fighting was born. As it grew in popularity, enthusiasts developed a lighter, more agile dog for the fighting ring. Some people bred their bulldogs with black and tan terriers, creating dogs who were only 25 to 30 pounds. Others may have simply selected smaller bulldogs for breeding purposes. These dogs were the forebears of the present-day pit bull."
When they snap and attack, they are uncontrollable unlike other dog breeds. Most, the vast majority of other breeds are still controllable by their owner when attacking. Pit Bulls, for the most part aren't. It's the sole purpose for their breeding. There are thousands of reports of these dogs, even ones raised in a loving environment, turning on their owners or others for whatever reason out of nowhere. Only Rottweiler's have a similar history.
These are high energy dogs that need to burn that energy off regularly. Couping them up in an apartment, is a tragedy waiting to happen. Possibly the reason most attacks happen in populated areas and people in the country with lots of room have less trouble with them.
How often have we heard, "Oh, he's been no trouble for 6 yrs, I can't imagine what set him off", after killing some 5 yr old.
Good luck Mr. Brightman, sounds like your gonna need it.
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