In 1989, 7-year-old Melissa Moreira underwent facial reconstruction surgery after being severely attacked by a neighbor's pit bull. Shortly after, Miami-Dade County banned all pit bulls. At the time, ...

The common terms of “Pit Bull dog” or “Pit Bulls” do not refer to one specific breed, but rather five different but related Pit Bull breeds of muscular terriers originally bred for bull baiting and ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Pit Bull” is not a single breed but an umbrella term that covers several distinct breeds, including the American ...

Pit bulls are notorious in the dog world and often get a bad reputation. Canines labeled as ‘pit bulls’ can often be feared and face restrictions in public settings and at local parks. But a recent ...