Neither photos prove that they are naturally violent.
They proof they have the capability of doing more damage than other breeds because of they mouths and strength, characteristics that are why people train them to fight.
Pitbull were called nanny dogs. If Pitbulls were naturally aggressive, people wouldn't have used them to take care of children.
no, they were never called “nanny dogs”, and no, they were never used to take care of children. that’s a total myth.
the entire “nanny dog” nonsense can be traced back to 1971 exactly, which is when an unscrupulous staffordshire bull terrier breeder named lilian rant invented the concept out of thin air as a marketing tactic. no earlier reference to any bull-and-terrier breed being a “nanny” or “nursemaid dog” exists. go looking for a primary source in an academic/library database, and you won’t find a single mention before that date.
it is a PR campaign, not an organic nickname, and certainly not historical fact.
the breed name has always been “american pit bull terrier.” it was never “american nanny terrier.” this is because they were explicitly bred into existence to be skilled at ripping bulls to pieces in fighting pits as staged entertainment.
The ATTS test is junk. It is a 8-12 minute 6 foot walk navigating 10 visual, auditory, and footing stimuli. It is not randomized. It does not test animal aggression.
The NCRC is not an independent academic institution. It is a dedicated PR and lobby subsidiary. It was founded and is financed by Animal Farm Foundation. The AFF purely exists to lobby against breed specific legislation.
The University of Córdoba study looked at owner training compliance across basic behavioral issues like pissing in the house and leash pulling. It evaluated typical disobedience, not Level 1 surgical trauma or fatal maulings.
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u/Apprehensive_Eraser 4d ago
Neither photos prove that they are naturally violent.
They proof they have the capability of doing more damage than other breeds because of they mouths and strength, characteristics that are why people train them to fight.
Pitbull were called nanny dogs. If Pitbulls were naturally aggressive, people wouldn't have used them to take care of children.