Why were American Pit Bull Terriers bred?
People have varying opinions on what the APBTs were bred for; I’ve heard a wide variety of opinions over the years. Here are just a few: 1. They were NOT bred for fighting. 2. They were bred to work on a farm. 3. They were bred to hunt vermin. 4. They were bred and used for war. 5. They were bred for bull baiting. None of the above statements however, are correct. Truth is the American Pit Bull Terrier was originally bred for one purpose and that was to be the ultimate canine warrior. Have APBTs been used for farm work? Yes. Can they hunt vermin (like most terriers)? Yes. Have they been used in war? Yes. Were they used for bull baiting? Probably not but their ancestors were. It’s because they were bred for fighting that makes them such a versatile breed and able to do all those other things.
