Research has indicated that there is resistance by those who work in the adoption industry, applying a sharper distinction before allowing a dog to be labelled as a pit bull, as well as objections from veterinarians.
Penelitian telah menunjukkan bahwa ada perlawanan oleh mereka yang bekerja di industri adopsi, menerapkan perbedaan yang lebih tajam sebelum membiarkan anjing diberi label pit bull, serta keberatan dari dokter hewan.