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Roman Recognization
When British Caractacus was defeated by Roman Claudious, Claudious took interest in the British breed that aided the humans at war. These dogs were taking back to Rome, used in arenas, and most likely bred with the Roman dog. (http://www.realpitbull.com/history.html) -
The Alaunt
A breed of dog, the Alaunt, that closely resembles the modern-day pit, is featured in a painting hunting wild hogs. (http://www.realpitbull.com/history.html) -
Bully Breed
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"Blood Games"
Animal Welfare laws were introduced in Britain. The dogs that were to become known as Pit Bulls no longer were used in bull-bating, cock fighting, and other "blood games." (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier) -
Dog Fighting Begins
When blood sports became outlawed, dog fighting was invented. It is for this reason the bulldog (used for bull baiting) was crossed with a terrier. The breed became known as Bull-and-Terrier. (http://www.realpitbull.com/history.html) -
The Breed
James Hinks crosses Old Pit Bull Terrier. The breed is believed to be a cross between Old English Bulldogs and Old English Terriers. (http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/staffordshire-bull-terrier/detail/) & (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier) -
Outlaw
Dog fighting outlawed in most U.S. states. (http://www.nylabone.com/dog-101/dog-breeds/pitbull/) -
The Pit Bull Recognized First By...
The UKC was the first to recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier. (http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breeds/AmericanPitBullTerrier) -
A New Identity
San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renamed the breed St. Francis Terriers to make pitties more adoptable.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier) Photo from http://www.realpitbull.com/history2.html -
Renamed Again
Center for Animal Care and Control tried renaming the breed New Yorkies. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier) Photo from www.halepetdoor.com -
The Ban
The American Pit Bull Terrier is ban from Ontario. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier) -
The Help
Today there are rescue groups and literature advocating for pittie adoption. Photo from www.newsobserver.com
