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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

reddit.com Report

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."

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    #2

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Vo1ceOfReason Report

    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."

    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."

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    #3

    Pit Bull + Lab

    Pit Bull + Lab

    reddit.com Report

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    #4

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Pit Bull + Husky

    reddit.com Report

    #5

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    imgur.com Report

    ume reid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that combination would be a good police dog

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    #6

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    MrsDRMock1923 Report

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    #7

    Pit Bull + Beagle

    Pit Bull + Beagle

    Bladebaker Report

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    #8

    Pit Bull + Bulldog

    Pit Bull + Bulldog

    Pikabluee Report

    #9

    Pit Bull + Rottweiler

    Pit Bull + Rottweiler

    dogtime Report

    #10

    Pit Bull + Great Dane

    Pit Bull + Great Dane

    dog-learn Report

    Catlady6000
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would love to see just how big he really is, maybe next to his human

    Vernice Aure
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister's Great Dane escaped during her heat, came home shamefaced and had a litter of 4 of the most adorable and different pups. Two were German Shepherd, one was Australian Shepherd and one was Pit Bull. All looked like the sire, but twice the size. Boris (the Pitt Bull) was a gorgeous brindle, the top of his head was 12 inches wide, and his back was hip level. Smart, sweet and very protective.

    Sanne Roovers
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope mom was a great dane, otherwise she had to push out a large puppy :O

    Pam
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my boy!!! Well not THIS doggo but we've got the same mix at home. This dog needs to be snuggled 23 hours a day!

    OhBlahDi OhBlahDa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have questions about the logistics of this union.

    Samantha McGahan
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another two of my faviurite breeds making good!! ❤❤❤

    Ria Figueroa
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one they are quite big and masculine and sometimes they can talk back well my dog does, he likes to get sassy with me.

    Sarah 901
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good snow dog maybe for Colorado?

    Ellen Daniels
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gorgeous, and hopefully longer lived than a Dane.

    H.L.Lewis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My very first dog was abandoned, but set free by my neighbor, from being on a 2 foot chain. He would come over to my house, and I bought him a box of treats, that I would give him, even though I thought he belonged to someone else. Finally one day we were talking and she told me his story. So since he had obviously chosen me, and I had fallen for him he became mine. He was half pit half great dane also. Best dog ever.

    Mairlady
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Debonair looking, with a slight wink!

    Pauline Bennett
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that brindle color and the wrinkled brow.

    Tonja McNulty
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be still my heart!! ❤️ LOVE him!!

    Kim Lorton
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will be one awesome pawsome dog!

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    #11

    Pit Bull + Pug

    Pit Bull + Pug

    theskywasred Report

    Dragonfruit'nrollerskates
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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

    exoticearthporn Report

    Yayaboobo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow pit genetics seem to allow other breeds to come through perfectly.

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    #13

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    cmai Report

    Clara Knaub
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at those paws! He/she is going to be a big dog!

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    #14

    Pit Bull + Bull Mastiff

    Pit Bull + Bull Mastiff

    jdg8 Report

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    #15

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    imgur.com Report

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    #16

    Pit Bull + Alaskan Husky

    Pit Bull + Alaskan Husky

    AstuteKitty Report

    #17

    Pit Bull + Yorkie

    Pit Bull + Yorkie

    alexandriasgrooming Report

    #18

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Ginjah Report

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    #19

    Pit Bull + Dachshund

    Pit Bull + Dachshund

    XM990 Report

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    #20

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    canineowners Report

    #21

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd

    gendry_baratheon_greeno Report

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    #23

    Pit Bull + Rhodesian Ridgeback

    Pit Bull + Rhodesian Ridgeback

    potatochippopotamus Report

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    #24

    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.

    moderndaywaldensian Report

    #25

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    sugar__waterpurple Report

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    #27

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    pinksynesthete Report

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    #28

    Pit Bull + Bassett

    Pit Bull + Bassett

    dogspottingorg Report

    #29

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    reddit.com Report

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    #32

    Pit Bull + Lab + Weimaraner

    Pit Bull + Lab + Weimaraner

    Erika Radek Report

    #33

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    grom_themixedpup Report

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    #36

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    FallingSwitch Report

    #37

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    megaduckatron Report

    ume reid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can really see the two breeds come through

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    #38

    Pit Bull + Basset Hound

    Pit Bull + Basset Hound

    reddit.com Report

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    #39

    Pit Bull + Chow Chow

    Pit Bull + Chow Chow

    leerburg Report

    Perfumista Perfumista
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created 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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    #40

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    mogvvai Report

    #41

    Pit Bull + Lab

    Pit Bull + Lab

    Green-Path Report

    #42

    Pit Bull + Bull Dog

    Pit Bull + Bull Dog

    walkercleaveland Report

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    #43

    Pit Bull + Boxer

    Pit Bull + Boxer

    denver.the.pitmix Report

    Dragonfruit'nrollerskates
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boxers always look like they're contemplating life itself, but they're probably just like 'there was a bunny in the ward the other day that made me some yard kibble. Where can I gets more of that'

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    #44

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    Pit Bull + Golden Retriever

    wetnoses Report

    #45

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Pit Bull + Husky

    GeorgeDubyahBush Report

    #46

    Pit Bull + Pug

    Pit Bull + Pug

    level99jew Report

    Tambot
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A "pug" without the breathing issues! Wonderful mix.

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    #47

    Pit Bull + Shih Tzu

    Pit Bull + Shih Tzu

    zoeturncoat Report

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    #48

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler

    SerScronzarelli Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a beautiful dog right there.

    #49

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    suck_my_weiner Report

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    #50

    Pit Bull + Rottweiler

    Pit Bull + Rottweiler

    iam_ronda Report

    #51

    Pit Bull + Siberian Husky

    Pit Bull + Siberian Husky

    maebymaybe Report

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    #52

    Pit Bull + Doberman

    Pit Bull + Doberman

    georgia_the_dobbie Report

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    #53

    Pit Bull + Boxer

    Pit Bull + Boxer

    ebwyse Report

    #54

    Pit Bull + Collie

    Pit Bull + Collie

    Soleserious Report

    #55

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    spidermonkey420 Report

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    #56

    Pit Bull + Entlebucher Dog

    Pit Bull + Entlebucher Dog

    enriko9191_ Report

    Cori
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to look this one up. It's not very often I come across a dog breed I've never heard of. These guys are interesting they look like a mix between a short haired bernese mountain dog and a corgi.

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    #57

    Pit Bull + Staffordshire

    Pit Bull + Staffordshire

    Kuma_Paws_376 Report

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't Staffordshire just the actual breed name of a Pitbull?

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    #59

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler + Doberman

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler + Doberman

    tombert334 Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That adorable face tho! Overload of adorableess!

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    #60

    Pit Bull + Cattle Dog

    Pit Bull + Cattle Dog

    amuttandapurebred Report

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    #61

    Pit Bull + Bulldog

    Pit Bull + Bulldog

    torres2721 Report

    #62

    Pit Bull + Welsh Corgi

    Pit Bull + Welsh Corgi

    rhylathecorgi Report

    #63

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    Pit Bull + German Shepherd

    CallMeElderon Report

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    #64

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Pit Bull + Husky

    kmccoy517 Report

    ume reid
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all the pit bull husky combos look very different from eachother

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    #65

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler

    Pit Bull + Blue Heeler

    Kra1015F-G Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those ears! I bet they flop and flip around when doggo runs. Must be adorable!!!

    #66

    Pit Bull + Weimaraner

    Pit Bull + Weimaraner

    mattandollie92 Report

    CR Harvey
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weimaraner brain thinking right there. Add the pit and you have a Sherlock Holmes.

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    #67

    Pit Bull + Chow Chow

    Pit Bull + Chow Chow

    hunterchowmix Report

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    #68

    Pit Bull + Great Dane

    Pit Bull + Great Dane

    torzitron Report

    Lauren Ringel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a wonder that combo dog is upright! Both gentle lazy giants.

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    #69

    Pit Bull + Whippet + Boxer Mix

    Pit Bull + Whippet + Boxer Mix

    7 years ago Report

    #70

    Pit Bull + Chocolate Lab

    Pit Bull + Chocolate Lab

    Rosemary Beck Report

    #71

    Pit Bull + Patterdail Terrier

    Pit Bull + Patterdail Terrier

    Pibbles-n-paint Report

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    #72

    Pit Bull + Lab

    Pit Bull + Lab

    hoboellis Report

    Yayaboobo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post makes me so angry that in our part of the US pit mixes aren't allowed in many apartment complexes that accept pets. Many are killed in shelters because of this crappy policy. Poor babies.

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    #73

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    Pit Bull + Shar Pei

    jackhuntsdogs Report

    Maddz
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its adorable, but its head is way to big for its body xD

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    #74

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Candi Munro Report

    #75

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    Pit Bull + Corgi

    mickslooser Report

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    #76

    Pit Bull + Alaskan Malamute

    Pit Bull + Alaskan Malamute

    broookieebearr Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH MY GOODNESS. CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!!

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    #77

    Pit Bull + Boston Terrier

    Pit Bull + Boston Terrier

    kristafer825 Report

    #78

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    Pit Bull + Chihuahua

    legolamb1919 Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cutie!! Aw I wish I had this doggo. So cute!!

    #79

    Pit Bull + Mastiff

    Pit Bull + Mastiff

    wooleysue420 Report

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    #80

    Pit Bull + Husky

    Pit Bull + Husky

    lady_thepitsky Report

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    #81

    Pit Bull + Chinese Pug

    Pit Bull + Chinese Pug

    dexter.puppington Report

    #82

    Pit Bull + Boston Terrier

    Pit Bull + Boston Terrier

    thebrindleterrier Report

    #83

    Pit Bull + Viszla

    Pit Bull + Viszla

    mousefrau Report

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    #86

    Pit Bull + Border Collie

    Pit Bull + Border Collie

    orkadoodles Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw man, why can't i have this doggo?! So cute (3

    #87

    Pit Bull + Dalmatian

    Pit Bull + Dalmatian

    yeehawbruthrr Report

    Sharon Hyatt
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    It's amazing that so many crosses seem to combine the best treats of each breed to create a sort of super-dog; sometimes there is the down-side that there may be a hidden negative trait that can appear and have serious consequences for the dog. One case comes to mind.... I read an authoritative article where those wonderful 'Labra-doodles,' can become afflicted by a kind of tumor; or cancer basically...... up to perhaps %25 of the time. I'm not sure if this has been documented but one way to prevent that is for the initial breeder have a comprehensive genetic investigation done to see if their breeding dogs have or could have the ability to pass along this terrible condition. In other words....'Buyer Beware.' if you are thinking of getting a labradoodle, ask the breeder if his dogs have been tasted. You could also check with your veterinarian for his guidance !

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    #88

    Pit Bull + Heeler

    Pit Bull + Heeler

    cacbaz Report

    Kittie Lacker
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cootie! Dose paws... so cute! I loaf doggos

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    #89

    Pit Bull + Border Collie

    Pit Bull + Border Collie

    EowynJane Report