How much do you actually know about Pit Bulls?

Today's pit bull originally descended from this dog breed:

English bull-baiting dog

Coyote

English mastiff

Bull terrier

The Staffordshire bull terrier in the U.K. Is well-known for his abilities as a :

Nanny dog

Dinosaur

Police dog

Guard dog

Pit bulls are innately:

Human-aggressive

Cuddly

It depends on their genes

Dog-aggressive

The following is generally true about pit bulls EXCEPT:

They make excellent service dogs.

They are friendly to strangers.

They are wonderful with children.

They make excellent guard dogs.

The following factors influence whether or not a dog may bite someone EXCEPT:

The dog's breed.

Whether or not the dog is chained outside.

Whether or not the dog has been fixed.

The dog's sex.

Breed-specific legislation (BSL) may require all of the following EXCEPT:

That pit bulls under 6 months old be rescued from reported abuse.

That owners must muzzle pit bulls in public.

That shelters automatically euthanize unclaimed pit bulls, even puppies.

That owners place a vicious dog sign outside of their residence.

Aggression toward other dogs is an indication that a pit bull might be aggressive toward people.

No. They are distinct behavior profiles.

Maybe not. But it's an indication that a dog is more likely to turn on his owner.

Obviously.

How many cities in the U.S. Have breed-specific legislation (BSL) banning or restricting pit bulls?

Between 100 and 300.

Less than 100.

Over 700.

Between 300 and 700.

Pit bulls have locking jaws: Yes or No?

No, but they are really determined so it may appear so when they play.

Yes, but most pit bulls aren't aggressive.

No, their jaws are just stronger than most dogs.

No, their jaws are neither locking nor stronger than similarly sized dogs.

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