The American Pit Bull Terrier is a companion and a family dog It was originally to bred to "bait"bulls but later moved into the house to become a nanny dog because they are so gental around children. One source says a part of this breed's genetic makeup is it's unwillingness to bite humans. Intending to separate it from it's pit fighting past the AKC named it American Staffordshire Terrier. These dogs love people and and havr no idea their sizes are bigger than a lap dog. This love of people makes them a failures as gaurd dogs but they will defend their family with their lives. Early socialization exposer to different people,sights,sounds, and other a
