I've always been curious about the origin of the name 'Pitbull'. Why are they specifically called Pitbull? Is it because of their aggressive nature or some other reason?
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Federico
Tue Jan 07 2025
Another common practice was dogs fighting bulls.
EthereumEliteGuard
Tue Jan 07 2025
The term "pit" refers to the venue where these fights took place.
Carolina
Tue Jan 07 2025
Pit breeds have a long history of being utilized in "bloodsports".
EthereumEagleGuard
Tue Jan 07 2025
These activities often involved dogs fighting against each other.
Bianca
Tue Jan 07 2025
These arenas were similar to those used for cock fighting.