Lately, the pit bull often gets a bad rap. However at point in time, it was considered America’s dog breed. This breed was owned by presidents, loved by all, and considered the perfect family dog. It’s reputation was never one that was feared. Here are a handful of iconic pitbull photos from the 1800’s – early 1960’s.
A Chinese-American settler named Chan Gow with a pit bull. Georgetown, Colorado. Late 1800s.
Vintage photo a of workers with a pit bull
A Boston Red Sox player holding a pit bull type puppy (Most likely a boston terrier)at the South Side Park in Chicago IL.
Old APBT photo
Vinage Pitbull picture with other dog breeds
An old photo of an American pit bull terrier on a fire truck.
Petey (Lil Rascals)
Petey from the Little Rascals. One of the most famous old school pit bulls.
