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The specifics of ancient breed history, and the breed’s modern reputation notwithstanding, show that there can be no doubt about one thing—and that one thing is the core function of the Pit Bull breed. Throughout the entire existence of the breed, from its earliest days and, to some extent, through modern times, the Pit Bull in its purest working form has been and remains essentially a fighting dog. This is to say that the breed’s function, its very purpose, was, and in the minds of some remains, to be a gambler’s tool. The breed was originally selectively bred without regard for looks, but rather only for everincreasing ability to fight other Pit Bulls, and only other Pit Bulls, in long sustained combat events in man-made dog pits for the enjoyment of human spectators. Note that, unlike some breeds, the Pit Bull’s purpose was never to attack man. In fact, it must be noted here that in the organized combat events for which the Pit Bull was and occasionally still is used, these dogs are handled by their human handlers throughout the event. Those who use these dogs in such events have no use for a dog that would in any way endanger the handler rather than its canine opponent.

The American Pit Bull Terrier was never trained to be an attack dog against humans; in fact, Pit Bulls had to be unconditionally loyal and obedient to their handlers, traits they display with their owners today.