Pit Bulls are controversial and misunderstood. This section covers pit bull history, misunderstandings and stereotypes, pit bull bans, and banned countries.
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Rottweilers are powerful and ancient. They herded and guarded livestock in Germany. Rottweilers are terrific family pets and protective dogs.
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German Shepherds are well-known working canines. They were bred in Germany in the late 19th century to herd and defend sheep, but their intelligence, devotion, and obedience led to their usage in police and military tasks.
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Germany developed the Doberman Pinscher in the late 19th century. They were designed to watch, herd, and serve in the military.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Staffie, was developed in Staffordshire, England in the 19th century. After bull-baiting was outlawed, the breed was employed for ratting and as pets.
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The Chow Chow is a breed of dog that originated in China thousands of years ago. They were originally bred for hunting, herding, and guarding, and were also used for food and fur. Chow Chows were first brought to the Western world in the late 18th century, and quickly became popular as a status symbol among wealthy Europeans.
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Siberia is the home of the Siberian Husky. Chukchi people bred them as sled dogs for hunting, transportation, and companionship.
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The Akita Inu is a breed of dog that originated in Japan. They were originally bred for hunting, but later became popular as companion animals and guard dogs.
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Immigrants imported bulldogs to America in the 1800s for bull- and bear-baiting. After blood sports were forbidden, bulldogs were employed more for work.
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The Perro de Presa Canario, or Presa Canario, is a large Canary Island dog breed. Historically, the breed herded animals, guarded property, and fought dogs.
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