Shepherd Pit

The Shepherd Pit was created in the United States sometime during the early 2000's. Outside of that, however, we don't know much about why he was brought to be and for what purpose. It could be safe to assume, based on his parent breeds, that the Shepherd Pit was created in order to have the intelligence and loyalty of the German Shepherd, with the fearlessness and power of the Pit Bull. While both of these breeds, unfortunately, come with a negative reputation, there are a lot of really great things about them that contribute to the Shepherd Pit. The German Shepherd, for instance, has been used for generations as a police force dog and loyal companion. Originating in Germany around the 19th century and created specifically for his intelligence, good looks, and versatile skills, the German Shepherd was always a fan favorite. The first of this breed to reach America was brought over around the year 1906 and only a few years later in 1912, the German Shepherd was accepted by the American Kennel Club as an official breed. His popularity continued to grow and he enjoyed love from people everywhere as he lived his life helping people and showing off his skills. This popularity took a hit however during World War I when the breed was associated as a bad thing due to his ties with Germany. Even despite the criticism, the German Shepherd continued to serve humanity, aiding in the war by being messengers, scouts, and much more. After the war, the talented German Shepherd made his way to the big screen and through this method, his popularity rose again. American audiences adored the gorgeous, brave dogs who starred in some of the favorite films as they boosted their spirits and brought smiles to their faces. Because of this, the German Shepherd gained favor once again and he became the most popular breed around for quite some time. Ever since, German Shepherds have been used as showmen, working animals, and loyal companions for people everywhere. The American Pit Bull Terrier, or Pit Bull, was created for a rather unfortunate reason initially. As a combination of the Bulldog and Terrier breeds, the Pit Bull was an aggressive and fearless dog who people loved to use for dog fights. This was a very popular event in America during the time when there were no TV's or video games to keep people entertained; and therefore, dog fights ran rampant through the country. Thankfully, however, there were some people who saw the good and useful purposes that the Pit Bull had to offer. He was used on farms for families who needed a good ratter and a faithful companion. The breed helped to fight off dangerous creatures such as wild boars and bears, while also protecting their family from human threats as well. Pit Bulls were, and are, known for being good with people as long as they were raised correctly and socialized well. They have an affectionate and loyal nature that is hard to ignore. Their loyal nature even took them as far as being used as a representation of the United States on posters during World War I and to boost spirits, they were used in comic strips such as "Buster Brown". While the American Kennel Club does not recognize the Pit Bull as an official breed due to their unfortunate history, the United Kennel Club has had the breed registered since 1898. Despite his origin story and original purpose, the Pit Bull truly is a wonderful dog if he is given the proper chance to show the world his best side.