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Nov 17, 1066
Originated in England
A competing theory places the origin of pit bulls in England in 1066 during the time of the Norman Conquest -
Period: Nov 17, 1100 to
Bull Baiting
Bull baiting is the sport in which people bet on which dog would take down a bull or other animal. This was a very gruesome sport which eventually become illegal in 1835 -
Dog fighting
After Bull baiting became illegal, People began forcing pit bulls to fight each other and if the dog attacked a handler it would be killed -
Dog fighting comes to America
During the 1900s when British people began immigrating to the united states they brought along the sport of dog fighting and their beloved Pit bulls -
World war 1
Pit bulls are used on World war 1 posters as ways to get people to join. They are portrayed as tough and manly -
Loving Companion
In the new Urban America people began liking pit bulls as a companion and not just a fighting dog -
Sports
Calling a athlete a pit bull is known to be the highest compliment you can say to someone -
American Kennel Club
The AKC refuses to recognize Pit bulls as a breed -
Dog Fighting banned
Once dog fighting became banned pit bulls began getting a negative rap in the media -
NFL star Mike Vick arrested for huge dog fighting ring
In 2007 Micheal Vick was arrested for having a huge fight organization on his property and over 70 dogs -
Montreal bans Pitbulls
City council voted 37-23 in favour of the bylaw, which includes a ban on new pit bull-type dogs as of next month and restrictions on those currently in the city.