0 a type of dog that is often considered to be aggressive and is used for fighting other dogs as entertainment --
1 a type of small dog with a wide chest and short hair, known for its strength and sometimes trained to fight --
A major problem is the confusion as to what is a pit bull terrier type.
But if there is doubt, the person would have to prove that it is not a pit bull terrier.
There is no other reason for keeping a pit bull terrier.
No matter how well it is treated by its owner, the pit bull terrier can attack without warning.
If a person keeps a pit bull terrier inside his house, the dog is permitted to be there.
The fact is that veterinary surgeons can say with some certainty that a dog is not a pit bull terrier.
However, it cannot be said with the same certainty that a dog is a pit bull terrier.
How is the pit bull terrier owner to come forward?