The American Kennel Club does not recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier but does acknowledge a very similar breed, the Staffordshire Terrier. The name arose in an effort to separate the breed from a ...

A complete guide to the Pit Bull Terrier: traits, training, exercise and common myths about this affectionate, loyal breed.

It's official: a Waterford veterinarian has classified Diggy as an American Bulldog, not a pit bull. Dan Tillery, Diggy's owner, now has to wait to find out if the dog can stay. Tillery's next step is ...

Pit bulls and other dog breeds deemed aggressive often face prejudice. What can be done? What are pit bulls? According to the Animal Humane Society, “the term ‘pit bull’ usually doesn’t refer to a ...

American pit bull terriers, also referred to as “pit bulls,” are perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood dog breeds, carrying a stigma of violence and aggression. They are one of the ...

SAGINAW — At 160 pounds of solid canine, Samson is a huge dog by any standard. His owner, 28-year-old Robert J. Girardin of Saginaw, says his unneutered American bulldog is a gentle giant. On Monday, ...