The article says the dog was an American Bulldog, they are a completely different breed from pit bulls.
You are correct-”Pitbull” was originally a term used to refer to any bulldog-type breed used in the cruel sport of fighting just about anything in a pit/ring. It now mostly refers to an American Pit Bullterrier, or Staffordshire Terrier. American Bulldogs are a larger dog and has a calmer temperament than terriers.
I was just going from the video. Killed it good didn’t he. Probably the highlight of the dogs week wouldn’t you say.
Just a guess but cats probably steer clear of that yard.
American Bulldogs are different than the specific American Pitbull Terrier breed, but they are part of the general category of dogs known as “Pitbulls”.