What Is The Cause Of Pitbulls: Good Or Bad?

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Unlike the bad reputation that pit bulls have accumulated over time, they are not a vicious breed. According to a survey on different breeds, the third best one for temperament is the pit bull. In fact, the number of pit bull attacks isn't much larger than any other dog. They are found to be very loyal to their owners and to their families. Any aggression one may have doesn't usually have anything to do with the dog itself, but instead the treatment it received from its owner. What most people don't realize is, a dog can be made aggressive if they are treated terribly and abused. An entire breed cannot display this trait. Aggressive dogs are not born, they are

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