"Pit Bull" takes Westminster Dog Dhow!

[SniperCJ 0]

Congrats to Rufus, a 5-year old Bull Terrier for winning Best of Show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Go Bulls!!

[ExAFO 0]

There's a difference btw the Bull Terrier and the Pit Bull. Rufus is not the type of dog that ghetto scum fight.

Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW.

[SniperCJ 0]

Not to start a dispute, lest this congratulatory post be moved to Speakers, but...

'Pit Bull' is not a Breed of dog per se, rather a collection of different breeds linked by their common past of 'bull baiting' and dog fighting.

'Pit Bulls' include American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Dogo Argentinos, and yes, the Bull Terrier.

Straight from one of many web sites devoted to Bull Terriers:

"In 1830, when combats between Bulldogs and bulls were at there height, lovers of this "sport" decided to create a dog that would attack even more agilely. By crossing the Bulldog with the Old English Terrier and adding a bit of Spanish Pointer blood, they came up with the Bull Terrier. However, Bull Terriers were not the most successful fighters."

[ExAFO 0]

Point taken. The demonized breed is indeed known as the American Pit Bull Terrier:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pit_Bull_Terrier

Versus the breed that won, the same as Spuds McKenzie:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull_Terrier


They're distinct, but close.

...But I still prefer Dachshunds. "Klaus, fetch me a Warsteiner!"

Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW.

[thepollster 0]

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulls. These dogs are known for their strength, loyalty, and “gameness” (or tenacity).

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[Ncrowe 0]

Like already stated english bull terriers are not pit bulls....and are not included in the several breeds loosely classfieds at pit bulls. I've always wanted one but they are suposed to be hell to train...

"Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! "

[ccowden 0]

I think we can all agree that they are two different dogs. They may both be Bull Terriers, but they are definitely NOT one in the same.

[bbarnhouse 0]

I think I'll stick with my Jack Russel "terror"..aka Parsons Terrior. Now why they felt the need to change the name of the breed is beyond me.

[jumper03 0]

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I think I'll stick with my Jack Russel "terror"..aka Parsons Terrior. Now why they felt the need to change the name of the breed is beyond me.

I thought you had a new species of miniature beaver?

Scars remind us that the past is real

[bbarnhouse 0]

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I thought you had a new species of miniature beaver

Bwahhhhhhhhh! heh heh! He said beaver.
BTW Steve... the little terror has contracted Valley Fever! It's gonna be a long hard road for the little pooch

[ccowden 0]

Ya know, I was watching a show one time that explained the name change, and I remember thinking it was stupid. I just can't remember why it was. Do you know?

[lisamariewillbe 1]

Yea a American Pit Bull tends to be less tender then the Bull Terrier

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[ccowden 0]

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Yea a American Pit Bull tends to be less tender then the Bull Terrier

Please people, do not feed this troll!

[lisamariewillbe 1]

mmmmmm Pit Bull egg foo young

Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this
Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this

[Layton 0]

i thought he was a colored bull terrier.