Contrary to popular belief, studies conducted by the American Temperament Test Society indicate that pit bulls are actually a very stable breed, with a character that is “more stable than the vast majority of breeds”.
Another common misconception about pit bulls is their perceived aggressiveness, which is often linked to their history of being bred for fighting. In fact, their name comes from “pit”, as in pit or hole, and “bull-baiting”, a cruel practice in which one or more dogs would fight a bull.
