The pit bull is not recognized by the AKC as an official breed.

A lot of talk about dangerous dogs has some concerned about pit bulls in particular.

One member of the embattled breed, a pit bull mix, more specifically, has become a loved part of a loving family.

The pit bull is not recognized by the American Kennel Club as an official breed. A pit bull can be a combination of the American bull terrier, a stafishord terrier, a bull terrier or even a bulldog.

They have become very popular, but also very controversial. These dogs have a bite notorious for its power and grip, and are reported in bite incidents over 30 percent of the time, but many pet parents have these dogs and find them to be great pets.

The secret to having a big, intimidating dog be a part of a loving family requires training, discipline and consistency. Setting boundaries and maintaining training are key to keeping a well-behaved dog well-behaved.

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A professional trainer could be the best solution.

If the dog is ever off-leash the owner should be able to call the dog back, not only for the safety of others, but for the dog’s safety as well.

An obedient, well trained, well socialized dog is less likely to bite or be injured in an accident.