The origin of pit bull canines was at first of the XIX century in Europe. It arose on account of a cross between the bulldog and the terrier. Initially it was bred to take part in canine fights, which was an criminality that required robust and agile canines.
This made the pit bull canine to be recognized as an aggressive breed, nonetheless, with time it was confirmed that the aggressiveness comes from coaching and never from the genetics of the breed.