American pit bull terriers, also referred to as "pit bulls," are perhaps one of the most controversial and misunderstood dog breeds, carrying a stigma of violence and aggression. They are one of ...

As moody as the dog in the latest viral video may have seemed, American pit bull terriers are known to be "eager to please and brimming over with enthusiasm," according to the United Kennel Club ...

The animal rights group argues that the standards the kennel club promotes for several dog breeds, including America’s most ...

Unlike the Westminster Kennel Club's famous event, the American Rescue Dog Show doesn't have awards based on breed. Instead, they are for loveable pet behaviors.

ROCK ISLAND -- Pit bull. The dog breed's name alone is often enough to fill people with dread. James Watts Jr. and his wife, Stacy, are trying to change that by breeding what they say is a gentler ...