I chose to write about pit bulls because I think they are a very fascinating breed and I myself own a Brindle Pit bull. Pit bulls are a strongly misunderstood breed; people think they are a mean dog just because they are a known breed for dog fighting that you may see on TV/ animal planet or on the internet. Well it’s not true; pit bulls are not as mean as people make them to be they are actually a very loving and characteristic breed just like any other breed. You can take any breed of dog and train it to fight and kill, but the reason they choose pit bulls over any other breed is because they do have a high pain tolerance and have aggression when taught to let it out. No matter what though it’s not the breeds fault it’s the owners, the owner is responsible to love and train the dog not neglect it or abuse it. When any breed of dog is abused or neglected it changes their view on humans. They may no longer trust anyone, might become severely shy or severely aggressive toward people and or other animals. For example when my pit bull Moses was one so two years ago; one of my little cousins were jumping on him and was yanking on his tail and since then he has been very cautious around smaller children. Another example was later that year Moses went down to our neighbors house to play with his dogs and my neighbor was really scared Moses because he is pit bull so he yelled at Moses and tried to scare him away and then shot Moses from behind. Luckily it was a through and through and it just missed his heart. When I went and talked to the man he tried to say that Moses had attacked him and bit him but honestly there wasn't even a scratch on the man. I was really pissed off that he lied but I let it go because Moses was alright and that's what matters. Moses is now two years old and about three and a half months ago my step dad ran him over with the car so now he is three legged but it doesn't bother him none, he is still a huge sweetheart.