1. Pit Bull Rescue Donations
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6. Overview
History
Where from
Types
Facts
Why help?
Donations

7. History

8. Traced back to antiquity and the Molossian family 1
Molossian family of dogs bears the name of the people with whom they were most often associated
By the 16th century, nearly every town in England had its own baiting ring 1
Baiting was made illegal by the British parliament in 1835
1. http://www.pitbull411.com/history.html

9. As immigrants traveled west, the pit bull took on a broader and more humane function. 1
herding cattle
faithful guardians
protecting families and livestock from the ever-present threat of thieves and wild animals.
1. http:/pitbull411.com/history.html

10. In World War I, a pit bull named Stubby captured the heart of the nation 1
Stubby the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Division
credited with saving the lives of several of his human comrades.
Mascot for Georgetown University.
1. http://pitbull411.com/history.html

11. Source: http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/in-your-state/connecticut/

12. History
Where from?

13. 2. http://www.pbrc.net/breedinfo.html
England
The Staffie Bull is affectionately known as The Nanny Dog or The Childrens Nursemaid because of their placid and nurturing demeanor toward children 2

14. History
Types

15. American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

16. American Pit Bull Terrier 3
Source: http://pbrc.net/images/faq/gb2.jpg
3. http://www.pitbull-info-and-training.com/types-of-pitbulls.html
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Coat: short and smooth
Color: red, black, fawn, brindle, and white
Head is proportional to body

17. American Staffordshire Terrier 3
Source: http://pbrc.net/images/faq/ast3.jpg
3. http://www.pitbull-info-and-training.com/types-of-pitbulls.html
Weight: 65-90lbs
Coat: thick, but short
Color: variety

18. Staffordshire Bull Terrier 3
Source: http://pbrc.net/images/faq/sbt2.jpg
3. http://www.pitbull-info-and-training.com/types-of-pitbulls.com
Weight: 28-38 lbs
Coat: smooth and short
Color: fawn, white and black, blue, and brindle

19. The Misunderstood Breed
Fun Facts

20. They are not especially aggressive towards humans.4
American Temperament Test Society pass with 84% compared to general dog population of 77%
They make wonderful therapy dogs.4
Loyal and obedient dogs that can be trained to be fabulous therapy dogs.
4. http://pitbull-info-and-training.com/pitbull-facts.html

21. Why help this breed?

22. Help a misunderstood breed
Have gotten a bad name
All the dog wants to do is please people

23. Donations

24. Pit Bull Rescue Central
http://www.pbrc.net/donate.html
Villalobos Rescue Center
http://vrcpitbull.com/volunteer.html
Phoenix Animal Rescue
http://www.phoenixanimalrescue.org/donate.html

25. Source

26. Villalobose Rescue Center
Copyrighted VRC 2011
http://vrcpitbull.com/pitplay.htm
Pit Bull 411
http://www.pitbull411.com/history.html
National Canine Research Council
http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/in-your-state/connecticut/
Pit Bull Rescue Central
http://www.pbrc.net/breedinfo.html
http://pbrc.net/images/faq/gb2.jpg
http://pbrc.net/images/faq/ast3.jpg
http://pbrc.net/images/faq/sbt2.jpg
Pitbull-info-and-training.com
http://www.pitbull-info-and-training.com/types-of-pitbulls.html
http://pitbull-info-and-training.com/pitbull-facts.html