![]() The Chipit is a feisty pup that brings out the best of both parents. This breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. ![]() Sadly, their past reputation follows them today. The American Pit Bull Terrier was bred to be gentle with humans so they were easy to handle during dog fights. After that, these dogs were mainly used for hunting rats and other vermin. They were originally bred to be used as bull baiters and for dog fighting until these sports were outlawed in 1835. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a mix of Bulldogs and Terriers that originated in the 19th century in the United Kingdom. The American Kennel Club (AKC) first registered the Chihuahua in 1904. The most common belief is that the Chihuahua was discovered in Mexico in a small town called Chihuahua, which is where they got their name. According to legend, the Aztecs and Toltecs may have used the Chihuahua for food, although this is not proven. Yet another theory is that this breed is descendent from a native dog called the Techichi, which was a small dog in Central and South America. ![]() Another story claims that the Chihuahua was brought to the New World by traders in the 1500s. This was supposedly done to help guide the dead into the afterlife. Some believe that the Chihuahua originated with the Aztecs who sacrificed them in ceremonial practices and buried them with their relatives when they passed away. The Chihuahua has a few different histories depending on who you ask.
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