National Pit Bull Awareness Day Tarihi

Early 1800s

Pit Bull Immigrants

Pit bulls are brought from England to be barn dogs for chasing rats as well as family protectors.

1944

America's Dog

Pit bulls become the national mascot of America during WWII, becoming “America’s dog."

1980s

Lovers Not Fighters

Dogfighting sees a resurgence, harming the reputation of pit bulls.

1990

A Day for Dogs

National Pit Bull Awareness Day is held to undo the reputational damage done to pit bulls in the previous 20 years.