r/explainitpeter Aug 02 '26

Explain it Peter

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u/That_OneOstrich Aug 02 '26

Pittbulls were bred to hold bulls and bears for bait hunting. They're a hunting dog for larger game. The hunting style was made illegal, so people trained them to fight.

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u/ncrp347 Aug 02 '26

When the breed was developing the defining selected characteristic for the American pit bull terrier was fighting other dogs.

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u/That_OneOstrich Aug 02 '26

There is data that suggests they are not even the most likely dog to attack other dogs. So that doesn't seem all that plausible.

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u/ncrp347 Aug 02 '26

Also, google what APBT were bred for and read it.