Yes, I said Pitbull, what thoughts come to mind? Here let me help you, vicious, aggressive, untrustworthy and insecure around children and an all round dangerous breed. Does this sum them up for everyone? Pit bulls are the most controversial dog breeds. “The term “Pit Bull” does not describe a single breed of dog; is a generic term used to define several breeds of working dogs initially bred by crossing bulldogs with terriers. (Pitbull) Pitbulls were an iconic dog in early America. Now pit bulls are the most feared and studied breeds. Pit bulls are good and bad because to understand the positive things about modern dogs, you need to understand the negative things that led to their inception and continuation. Pit bulls were an iconic dog in early America. During the first half of the 20th century Pit Bulls were all the United States had for a national dog. They were featured on U.S. recruiting posters for World War I and World War II. They have been cast as ideal family dogs on television and in movies. Once they were the most precious possession of families. The general purpose of Pitbulls was as herders, working dogs, guardians, pets, and they earned their living as hunters. Pit bulls are now the most feared and scrutinized of all dog breeds. Pit bulls are now looked at as demons. They have a media-driven reputation of being predatory. They began to be feared in the 1980s. Pit bulls account for the majority of dog bites, so they label pit bulls as naturally aggressive and dangerous. Pit bulls have been involved in twice as many dog-related human deaths as any other breed. There have been a huge number of fatal Pitbull attacks. “In 2013 there were a total of… half the card… Bulls are dangerous by nature, ask yourself how you arrived at this decision. If you have never seen a Pit Bull be dangerous or aggressive, it is very likely that the media has defined this observation for you. Responsibility and education are key to the unnecessary prejudices and stereotypes associated with this breed. Pitbulls can be good and bad. The question you need to ask yourself is whether the evil comes from their heritage or is induced by humanity. Works Cited Cliffton, Merritt. “Dog Bite Fatalities in 2013.” Dogsbite.org. December 31, 2013. Web. March 20, 2014."Rules on dangerous dogs may change in Lancaster." WSOC TV. WSOC TV, April 7, 2008. Web. March 17, 2014."Facts about the Pitbull." LiveLeak.com. Save Homeless Pets, August 9, 2012. Web. March 20, 2014. Frank, Ryan. “10 Interesting Facts About Pitbulls.” EzineArticles.com. March 1, 2010. Web. March 18 2014.