"When we moved, I wanted to create a whole room for him," Axel's female owner Zailey Wilkinson told Newsweek.

This owner got a Pit Bull, thinking it would be a highly protective dog and act as a fearless guardian. However, in a ...

Forming stereotypes about people and animals can have devastating consequences. The York County SPCA is hoping to educate people and win some adoptions for often overlooked dogs during Pit Bull ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “Pit Bull” is not a single breed but an umbrella term that covers several distinct breeds, including the American ...

Pit bull is not a single breed; it is often a label given based on appearance, and it will lump several dozen bulky and mixed-breed dogs into a single group. And that is important, since labels evoke ...

Pit bulls are one of the most misunderstood dog breeds. Because of their history in dog fighting rings, many unfairly label them as aggressive, overlooking the truth: these dogs are affectionate, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some dog breeds have negative stereotypes attached to them that aren't accurate. Rottweilers and Pit Bulls are often seen as ...