Month: June 2025

If we truly care about the future of Pit Bulls in South Africa, honesty must replace denial, and responsibility must replace ego. The romanticized narrative is doing more harm than good — and the breed is paying the ultimate price. We can no longer afford to ignore their history or biology. Yes, these dogs were…

The Pit Bull Federation, as well as responsible behavior professionals, trainers and rescues, have been trying to educate the public for years on the realities of owning a pit bull. However, too many fans of the breed, amateur trainers and unethical rescue organizations have continued to perpetuate myths that contradict the very nature of these…

It’s time to face the truth about the breed we say we love. The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa (PBFSA) is speaking out — because the silence is killing our dogs. For years, responsible professionals, trainers, and ethical rescues have tried to educate the public about what it really means to own a Pit…

While genetics influence a dog’s tendencies, environment plays a defining role in how those traits are expressed. A dog — no matter the breed — does not grow up in a vacuum. It is shaped by its surroundings, its treatment, and the example set by its owner. The American Pit Bull Terrier was originally bred…

For too long, the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) has been judged not by its behavior, but by its appearance — and the myths attached to it. Science tells a very different story. In a world where fear and stigma too often guide opinions and policy, research and data offer the clarity we desperately need.…

It’s illogical to believe that a dog’s appearance — like the shape of its head or the width of its chest — determines its behavior, temperament, or risk of aggression. Yet this flawed thinking continues to influence public perception, legislation, and shelter policies. And the consequences are devastating. Public fear and knee-jerk laws often target…

Not every dog that bites is a pit bull — and not every dog labeled a “pit bull” even is one. Mislabeling is a real problem, especially in dog attack reports. Any short-haired, muscular dog is often automatically called a “pit bull” — regardless of its actual breed. This leads to unfair stigma, fear, and…