But the dog fighting remained the main use of the breed until 1976 when it was outlawed in all states.Pit Bull Terriers successfully fill the role of companion dogs, and police dogs, and therapy dog. Pit Bull Terriers also constitute the majority of dogs used for illegal dog fighting in America In addition, law enforcement organizations report these dogs are used for other nefarious purposes, such as guarding illegal narcotics operations, use against police, and as attack dogs.In an effort to counter the fighting reputation of pit bull-type dogs, in 1996 the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals renamed pit bull terriers 'St. Francis Terriers', hoping that people would be more likely to adopt them. The New York City Center for Animal Care and Control tried a similar approach in 2004, relabeling their pit bulls as 'New Yorkies', but dropped the idea in the face of overwhelming public opposition. The standard imposed by the ADBA and OFRNR (Old Family Red Nose Registry) considers the human aggression a disqualification factor.
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