what was the pitbull bred for
Needing a dog with strength, athleticism and ferocity people bred the Old English Bulldogs and Old English Terriers together to get the dog they require for blood sports. Some of these Pit Bull breeds that were brought to America are the direct descendants of todayâs American Pit Bull Terrier. In America the immigrants these dogs as used as hunt wild cattle as well as hogs and used as a livestock driver.