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15 Terribly Interesting Facts About Pit Bulls

Published: Apr 9, 2021 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

It's no secret that Pit Bulls are so gentle around children that they were called "nanny dogs." But aside from that, there are so many amazing things about them that you might want to know!

In this article, we will share with you 14 terribly interesting facts about Pit Bulls.

#1 They originally were bred in England
A Pit Bull standing on the ground while looking up
#2 They were specifically trained to target animals and other dogs
A woman taking a selfie with a Pit Bull
#3 Pit bulls were the recruitment mascot of choice for the U.S. Army during World War I
Adult and puppy Pit Bull lying on the bed
#4 Pit bulls used to be called “nanny dogs”
face of a yawning Pit Bull
#5 It is estimated that there are currently two million Pit Bulls alive
A Pit Bull puppy lying on the grass
#6 Don’t try to keep your Pit Bull confined with a short fence!
A kid sitting on the floor with a Pit Bull sitting in front of him
#7 They are notoriously good climbers
A Pit Bull lying on the floor behind the fence
#8 Keep in mind that they’ll likely be able to get over baby gates in your house as well
two Pit Bull in the front yard with their tongue out
#9 There’s a myth that a Pit Bull can “lock” its jaw into place once it bites something
an amazed Pit Bull
#10 Pit Bulls aren’t aggressive towards humans unless they are taught to be
A Pit Bull sitting on the floor with its mouth open
#11 You have to be careful to socialize them young or keep them away from strange dogs
A Pit Bull lying on the bed while looking back
#12 Pit Bulls are so smart and loving
A woman lying on the floor with the Pit Bull's paw on her thigh while lying beside her
#13 They are often used as therapy dogs
two Pit Bulls sleeping on the floor
#14 The term Pit Bull can also be used for the Staffordshire Terrier
A Pit Bull standing in the street
#15 Pit bulls love to chew!

A Pit Bull sitting on the pavement with its adorable face

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