A Dog of Many Trades

Lola is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet. Her best friend, Audi, is a Boston Terrier less than half her size. She loves people and I never worry about her being around my grandchildren. She is very protective of them.

At one time, my daughter owned a pit bull named Lola. (My ex-husband now houses her.) I was really quite upset with the two of them for getting this dog without my permission. However, she ended up being a cherished and valued member of our family!

There are two origin strains of the pit bull breeds, one of which is the American Pit Bull Terrier. This first strain was originally used for guarding and dogfighting. They were stoutly built, with square heads and firm jaws.

The most common breed is the American Pit Bull Terrier. A cross between terriers and bulldogs, American Pit Bull Terriers were first brought to the United States in the late 1800s from Staffordshire, England. They later became the symbol of American strength and courage during World War I.