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Why Dogfighting Busts Like SC's Recent Rescue of 150 Dogs Could Become More Common
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Dog bite severity varies by the breed of dog, and studies have found that pit bull–type dogs have both a high rate of reported bites and a high rate of severe injuries, compared to other non–pit bull–type dogs.
Pit bull–type dogs are extensively used in the United States for dogfighting, a practice that has continued despite being outlawed. Several nations and jurisdictions restrict the ownership of pit bull–type dogs through breed-specific legislation.
I'm in my fifties and I remember stories just like this from when I was a kid.