Pit Bulls Were Never "Nanny Dogs". Never. It's A Myth

[DevonRex]

54. First, specify which breed we are discussing.

The American Staffordshire Terrier: http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/index.cfm
Breed Standard: http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/breed_standard.cfm

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/breed/display.aspx?id=3080
Breed Standard: http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/breed/standard.aspx?id=3080

These 2 breeds are recognized in both countries. In addition, note the opening paragraph of the UK Kennel Club's description of the breed and what it says about the dogs' love of children. Not saying it proves the author of that piece wrong. But there may be more to it than that person is sharing with the internet.

The UK recognizes the American Pit Bull Terrier. The AKC does not because it has breeding issues, shall we say. Here's the UKC site for the APBT: http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/Breeds/Terrier/AmericanPitBullTerrier12012012

Note the wide range in weight: 30 - 65 pounds. For a medium sized dog that's huge. I would caution dragging the other 2 breeds into this mess, first of all. It's apparent that people who who shouldn't be breeding animals have been breeding animals. And it is not the fault of the dogs. The author of that piece did not distinguish among the 3 (or even more, since the standard is so lax in the APBT) breeds. I wouldn't take it as gospel.