Pit Bull

　　When the editor was searching for information on Pit Bulls, a comparison between Pit Bulls and Tibetan Mastiffs popped up. We all know the Tibetan Mastiff is an especially fierce dog with a huge body. The Pit Bull is just a medium-sized dog, yet it dares to challenge the Tibetan Mastiff, showing remarkable courage, and surprisingly there are results with wins and losses on both sides? Today, let's follow editor Boqi to take a look at this iron-blooded warrior among fierce dogs—the American Pit Bull.
　　1. Introduction
　　The Pit Bull (English name: American Pit Bull Terrier), also called American Pit Bull or Pit Bull Terrier, originated in the 19th century. The Pit Bull was primarily bred from the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Bulldog. It was bred as a fighting dog, a breed with powerful lethality and fierceness.
　　It is a great breed combining a graceful body, developed muscles, exceptional intelligence, tough willpower, astonishing endurance, and good hygiene habits. The American Federal Kennel Club recognizes it as the world's number one dog breed. A perfect Pit Bull invokes both love and hate—love for its elegant curves, healthy physique, strong will, absolutely smart mind, and reliance and trust in humans; hate for its troublemaking, aggressive and combative nature, and relentless fighting spirit. It is the world's fiercest dog. Because of this, Venezuela bans the breeding and import of this breed.
　　2. History
　　The Pit Bull originated 200 years ago. When bull-baiting was outlawed in America, enthusiasts transferred their interest to directional breeding of fighting dogs. By crossing the American Bulldog and Staffordshire Terrier, they created a new breed—the Pit Bull. Among all fighting dogs, the Pit Bull is the most professional and unmatched. Among dogs of similar weight, almost no breed can rival the fighting ability of the Pit Bull. Some say it relates to the Pit Bull’s lack of pain sensitivity. This is only partly true. Because during fights, the secretion speed of testicular hormones in Pit Bulls is faster than in other breeds, and the high concentration of these hormones makes them less sensitive to pain, allowing them to fight persistently. When hormone levels drop, they feel pain, but above all, it's a matter of willpower and an unyielding spirit. Those who play with Pit Bulls call this the “Pit Bull spirit.”
　　Now with dog fighting banned in the U.S., Pit Bulls and their enthusiasts have shifted to another arena—"sports competition." Common competitions include weight pulling, bite tugging, high jump, and long jump. Speaking of sports, Pit Bulls are born for it; they are geniuses in this regard. In weight pulling, the Pit Bull is a powerhouse among dogs. It can pull weights several times its own. A Pit Bull pulling a car is no exaggeration.
　　Due to its reputation being tarnished by aggressive and unstable fighting dog breeds, the Pit Bull is deeply misunderstood by the public and has lost opportunities to enter many homes, which is a pity. In fact, even if it cannot be an excellent fighting dog, just based on its stable temperament, intelligence, perfect appearance, and outstanding athletic ability, it surpasses other breeds and becomes the best companion and sports partner for people who love sports and vitality.