Dog Names Meaning Fighter

Unfortunately, dogfighting was so commonplace it was deemed as a sport and even promoted by the United Kennel Club. It was not until the 20th century that the United Kennel Club finally stopped supporting the brutal activity. In the 1960s, most states took steps to make the act of dog fighting illegal, but it was not until 1976 that all states banned the activity. Unfortunately, enforcement is often extraordinarily lax, and dog fighting still goes on today. 

Nowadays, the most common types of dogs used in this illegal sport are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the Dogo Argentino, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Presa Canario. The use of such breeds for fighting has caused them to be banned in numerous locations such as Miami-Dade County, Florida. 

The sad story of a dog named Sam plays in with the history and brutal "sport" that has become all too commonplace in the state of Florida and numerous other regions of the country. Sam, an American Pit Bull Terrier, was known as 'Bulletproof Sam' during his fighting career. Unlike most dogs who perish in the ring, Sam was an excellent fighter who excelled at the horrific sport.

Sam's life in Jacksonville, Florida was one of continuous abuse. One day, the Humane Society of the United States raided the place where Sam was imprisoned. When the rescuers reached the dog's kennel, they were horrified to see Sam's grotesquely scarred smiling face looking out at them. At first they expected him to greet them viciously but instead, he walked from his kennel to happily nuzzle the HSUS workers. They were stunned. It was like Sam knew that help had finally arrived and that these people were different than his cruel jailers. 

Sam is now housed at the Hello Bully Halfway House where he soaks up as much affection as he possibly can on a daily basis. He is one of the most loving dogs that the workers have ever encountered. The badly scarred pooch was honored by the City Council, and a toy stuffed animal in his likeness was created to bring awareness to the plight of dogs forced to fight.