Yes,
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a purebred dog, part of the Terrier Group. The first American Pit Bull Terriers were bred in England and exported to America via Ireland because these Englishmen believed that bull-baiting was “inhumane”. These new dogs were initially called by several names including Bulldog terriers or Old Country Bulldogs. Then breeder Colby Kennel & owner Sandy Eaton began developing what became today’s pedigree Pitbulls which resemble more closely the original fighting dog than do some other breeds. Kennel clubs Australia fully recognizes this breed of dog as an official canine heritage – but it remains one of the most misunderstood breeds on earth because of its mongrel lineage…