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!
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Pit Bull + Australian Cattle Dog
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."
Pit Bull + Corgi
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."
Pit Bull + Lab
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + German Shepherd
Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd
Pit Bull + Beagle
Pit Bull + Bulldog
Pit Bull + Rottweiler
Pit Bull + Great Dane
Pit Bull + Pug
My non-glassesed eyes thought that said pig, and failed to conprehend how a pig could make such a magnificent creature.
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd
Pit Bull + Bull Mastiff
Pit Bull + Golden Retriever
Pit Bull + Alaskan Husky
Pit Bull + Yorkie
Pit Bull + Corgi
Pit Bull + Dachshund
Pit Bull + Shar Pei
Pit Bull + Australian Shepherd
Pit Bull + Dachshund
Pit Bull + Rhodesian Ridgeback
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.
Pit Bull + Golden Retriever
Pit Bull + Dalmatian
Pit Bull + Chihuahua
Pit Bull + Bassett
Pit Bull + Chihuahua
Pit Bull + Spaniel
Pit Bull + Beagle
Pit Bull + Lab + Weimaraner
Pit Bull + German Shepherd
Pit Bull + Chocolate Lab
Pit Bull + Poodle
Pit Bull + Shar Pei
Pit Bull + Golden Retriever
Pit Bull + Basset Hound
Pit Bull + Chow Chow
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.
Pit Bull + Corgi
Pit Bull + Lab
Pit Bull + Bull Dog
Pit Bull + Boxer
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'
Pit Bull + Golden Retriever
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Pug
Pit Bull + Shih Tzu
Pit Bull + Blue Heeler
Pit Bull + German Shepherd
Pit Bull + Rottweiler
Pit Bull + Siberian Husky
Pit Bull + Doberman
Pit Bull + Boxer
Pit Bull + Chihuahua
Pit Bull + Entlebucher Dog
Pit Bull + Staffordshire
Pit Bull + Border Collie
Pit Bull + Blue Heeler + Doberman
Pit Bull + Cattle Dog
Pit Bull + Welsh Corgi
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Blue Heeler
Those ears! I bet they flop and flip around when doggo runs. Must be adorable!!!
Pit Bull + Weimaraner
Pit Bull + Chow Chow
Pit Bull + Great Dane
Pit Bull + Whippet + Boxer Mix
Pit Bull + Chocolate Lab
Pit Bull + Patterdail Terrier
Pit Bull + Lab
Pit Bull + Shar Pei
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Corgi
Pit Bull + Alaskan Malamute
Pit Bull + Boston Terrier
Pit Bull + Chihuahua
Pit Bull + Mastiff
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Chinese Pug
Pit Bull + Boston Terrier
Pit Bull + Viszla
Pit Bull + Chihuahua
Pit Bull + Husky
Pit Bull + Border Collie
Pit Bull + Dalmatian
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 !
Pit Bull + Heeler
Pit Bull + Border Collie
Were there any pitbulls crossed with shih tzus on this list? I've always wondered what a "bull s**t" looked like.
it didn't make the final list, so here pit-bull-m..._700-1.jpg
Load More Replies...This is disappointing. I feel like this is promoting breeding, which is never ok. Many of these dogs will suffer from numerous health issues because some idiot thinks it "cute!". C'mon people! Stop.
i'm really glad that you got upvotes! maybe the world is changing?
Load More Replies...There is no such thing as an ugly dog or a mean dog or a bad dog. There are only sweeties. Adopt and save two lives, yours and the pup.
Well sometimes there are sweeties who were messed up by people, and you can't just ignore them. If we try to say those dogs are completely fine it's not going to help the issue.
Load More Replies...Were there any pitbulls crossed with shih tzus on this list? I've always wondered what a "bull s**t" looked like.
it didn't make the final list, so here pit-bull-m..._700-1.jpg
Load More Replies...This is disappointing. I feel like this is promoting breeding, which is never ok. Many of these dogs will suffer from numerous health issues because some idiot thinks it "cute!". C'mon people! Stop.
i'm really glad that you got upvotes! maybe the world is changing?
Load More Replies...There is no such thing as an ugly dog or a mean dog or a bad dog. There are only sweeties. Adopt and save two lives, yours and the pup.
Well sometimes there are sweeties who were messed up by people, and you can't just ignore them. If we try to say those dogs are completely fine it's not going to help the issue.
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