Why have "Pit Bulls" increased from 1% of the dog population to 6%?
Because they are great family pets.
Along with misreporting the state of the economy for decades the mainstream media has misrepresented the amazing story of "pit bulls."
This breed had always been referred to as "the nanny dog" and was the dog of choice for kids in TV programs such the East Side Kids.
However, the modern media's need to sensationalize the extreme cases of any issue in order to gain viewers and readers has re-identified this gentle breed as aggressive.
Learn the story of the American Staffordshire Terrier and the American Pit Bull Terrier in a documentary entitled "Pit Bull Paradox."
Pit Bull Paradox