“Pit Bulls”, which are not even really a homogeneous breed, are actually derived from Staffordshire Terriers [the old Bull And Terrier] and were created hundreds of years ago as drover dogs, much the same as Rotts were.
The point of the dog was to grab and hold livestock, i.e. bulls, which kept farmers from being injured.
Rotts were once called “Village pack butcher dogs” because they were used to herd cattle to market.
Both dogs have Mastiff origins.
However, the greatest commonality that these breeds have now is *who* they are most commonly/criminally owned by.
This is the dirty elephant in the room that no one wants to acknowledge.
Until and unless the subhumans who have perverted these breeds are brutally punished for the misdeeds of their intentionally warped dogs, nothing will ever change.
Thank you so very much for your input on this thread. I always enjoy learning the origin history of the different breeds and your almost always the poster that passes along the knowledge.
With regards to your final statement, “Until and unless the subhumans who have perverted these breeds are brutally punished for the misdeeds of their intentionally warped dogs, nothing will ever change.”
I agree completely. The humans that own any breed of dog should be held responsible for any damage caused to persons or property by that dog. There should not be a need for any further laws on the subject.
Sadly, we are no living in a culture where there is no responsibility, as a result we will not be able to enjoy freedom...