Myth: Fighting dogs are a danger to humans.

Fact: Dogs bred for fighting are bred for aggression towards other animals; aggression towards humans is a different trait altogether. Pit Bulls were created and bred for fighting and hunting purposes. Humans worked alongside their dogs. In the pit, for instance, handlers actually stayed right with their dogs, even picking them up midfight. A dog that was a danger to humans would not be feasible in such situations. Instead, animals that were easy to handle and friendly towards humans were the ones that were selected for. Today, dogs confiscated in raids on fighting rings are oftentimes euthanized without question. The reason for this is that fighting dogs are mistakenly believed to be a danger to humans. It is truly unfortunate that these dogs are not given a chance, as many of them would make wonderful pets in the right home. It is because of prejudice and misunderstanding that ex-fighting dogs are feared and therefore denied the chance of a obtaining a happy life.