Despite their reputation, these dogs are highly loyal, affectionate, and make for excellent family dogs. Though blood sports have long been banned in the United States, these loyal and loving dogs are still forced into illegal blood sporting and have gained poor reputations because of the cruelty. The American Kennel Club first recognized the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1936. The breed was imported to the United States in the 19th Century for pit fighting and bred to out-weigh its English Staffordshire cousin over time. The American Pitbull Terrier also shares its name with the American Staffordshire Terrier that was a bull-baiting, pit fighting dog crossed between the Old English Bull and Terrier and the English Terrier to create a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They are also favored in Australia, India, France and Holland. The American Pitbull Terrier has a long history with a sad beginning.

Not so popular in the United States until after the World Wars, the Dachshund did make his way to North America eventually, where they became popular family companions.

Bred to have powerful legs for digging his way into animal dens, this canine usually hunted in a pack. Owners should review the histories, personality traits, and potential health risks of both breeds to better understand their Doxie-Pit’s potential disposition. Known to be a keen hunter, the Dachshund hails from Germany and served his purpose well in both England and Germany in the 1800's. The odd looks of the Doxie-Pit sparked curiosity in the hybrid but little else is known on this mix. The Doxie-Pit is a modern designer breed that first gained notoriety around 2015 with a Doxie-Pit named Rami who was available for adoption.

Cecilia rose