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Pit Bulls receive a lot of bad press. But aggressive dogs aren't born -- they're made that way. Maybe they weren't socialized as puppies, maybe their owner abused or starved them into adulthood. Luckily, there's a good, uplifting case for each of these sad ones. And Bored Panda is ready to prove it.

To show you that any dog can be absolutely adorable -- no matter how much Pit Bull is in their genes, we compiled a list of some of the cutest mixes this breed is responsible for. From energetic pups to wise old-timers, continue scrolling and meet the gang!

#1

Pit Bull + Australian Cattle Dog

Pit Bull + Australian Cattle Dog

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Interestingly, 'Pit Bull' is an umbrella ter that includes several breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Bully.

Bronwen Dickey, author of Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon, is one of the people who attempted to show that negative views about pit bulls have often been shaped by misunderstandings. In the process, however, Dickey has unwittingly become a heroine for the pro-pit bull community and the target of threats and harassment from those who see her as an apologist for a vicious animal.

"People who have studied Pit Bull attacks, like Jeffrey Sacks at the CDC, have shown that when it comes to fatalities caused by Pit Bulls, the breed identifications are often not accurate," Dickey told National Geographic. "The title 'Pit Bull' has expanded so dramatically over the years that people are lumping any dog with a large head and short coat into that category rather than separating out each of the Pit Bull breeds."

Dickey also pointed out a study on fatalities between 2000-2009 in the journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association which found that in over 80 percent of those cases there were four or more significant factors related to the care and control of the dog. "These were dogs that had not been socialized; were large and sexually intact; and had no relationship to the person who was killed. In other words, perfect storm of factor upon factor."

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Moreover, even the "these dogs are bred for fighting," argument is only partially corrent."It's true that the original breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier, which originated in 1889, was developed for fighting. But the three other breeds that are lumped into this category have always been dog show conformation breeds," Dickey said. "They don't have that heritage. The fact that they get lumped in is part of the problem because we’re basing things on what they look like and not necessarily what they are."

#5

Pit Bull + German Shepherd

Pit Bull + German Shepherd

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#10

Pit Bull + Great Dane

Pit Bull + Great Dane

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Pit Bull + Pug

Pit Bull + Pug

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Dragonfruit'nrollerskates
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My non-glassesed eyes thought that said pig, and failed to conprehend how a pig could make such a magnificent creature.

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#12

Pit Bull + Husky

Pit Bull + Husky

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Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

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#19

Pit Bull + Dachshund

Pit Bull + Dachshund

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Pit Bull + Dalmatian

Pit Bull + Dalmatian

She’s very smart, calm and gentle. And holy crap, she’s grateful to be in a home with carpet. Biiig fan of carpet. My daughters named her Pepper.

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#29

Pit Bull + Chihuahua

Pit Bull + Chihuahua

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Andres Tejeda
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chihuahuas are very crafty, they will sneak attack larger dogs and get them pregnant. A friend had a female Great dane and a male chihuahua and well she was surprised they had puppies.

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SirPatTheCat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You guys xD it was never going to be a male pit bull and a female chihuahua lmao. It doesn't work, and anyone breeding dogs will know it won't work. Even irresponsible breeders won't try it just to get cute puppies because the chance of killing the female dog is too large, and killing the female is not a good financial choice (unfortunately with some people money is the only thing that matters, but at least in this situation it can prevent things like small female + large male). I don't think it would even work unintentionally because a male pit bull most likely would not approach a chihuahua, and even did, dogs don't have the precision or flexibility to make that happen lmao. Also knowing chihuahuas, they would not just stand there still and accept their fate. So don't worry! Any time you see a large dog + small dog, it means large female small male.

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Beulah Rabiyah
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry. The irresponsible ppl who had the mom & pop of our chi pitbull mix didn't think so either. Chiquita's mom is a chihuahua & her dad was the pitbull. Truth IS stranger than fiction

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Bill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never underestimate a chiwowie. 5 teacup Chiuahas cornered a fully grown mountain lion in a CA garage.

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Frency S.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but.. how.. how did the chihuahua got pregnant..?? or got the pit bull pregnant..?

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Cuddles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Typically when there is a large size difference between the parents, the -father- is the smaller of the two. XD I knew a dog who was a miniature beagle/great dane cross. The dane was the mom and the dad was an acrobat. XD (Although the female will sometimes actually lay down on the floor/ground...she's a willing participant, too, ya know.)

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kkathleen517
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?! How does that happen?lol I wish there were more/better pictures, it's hard to tell he looks any different. If it was posted with no description of the breeds I wouldn't have noticed anything. Super cute little doggo anyways!!!

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kkathleen517
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait..are those brass knuckles on a key chain? I like it! A little brass face punch to go with the pepper spray!! Suck it muggers and rapists!! I want some.

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ERIN W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AWWW NOW C'MON! SERIOUSLY?! I DEFINITELY AGREE wit you kjorn!

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NanZ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do they ever use artificial insemination for large and small dogs?

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VANILLA
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t want to know how this adorable lil cutie was created

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Apollo Brackady
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweetest dog breed (pittie) mixed with the most aggressive and mean (chihuahua) lol

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Apollo Brackady
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not trying to hate on chis, I have one myself and he’s a cute lil bugger, but he is kinda rude lol

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Ruth Dyke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, no. This does not seem like a good combination due to the difference in size.

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Kim Bush
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen where a large mix breed male got a female dachshund pregnant, it was not a good situation for her. One pup was born with an open spine due to its position in the womb. The pups were half the size of the mother when they were born... She had five.

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Kim Lorton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pittie eyes come through well! That will be a fierce puppet! Training will be needed!

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#37

Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

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Pit Bull + Chow Chow

Pit Bull + Chow Chow

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chow Chows have a reputation for being agressive if not properly socialized, combining that with a Pittie's jaw strength would definitely require alot of work/responsibility for the owner.

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Pit Bull + Corgi

Pit Bull + Corgi

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