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Pit Bulls have always been famous,
either positively or negatively. 

Everyone knows the word "pit bull", so this breed is famous in their own right. Many famous people live their lives with pit bulls and love the breed. This page is dedicated to them, for letting their exposure and fame shed a likable, lovable light upon
the American Pit Bull Terrier.














Famous People's Pit Bull Quotes(also seen on the quote pages):

"He is a favorite of everyone in my building, including
 the kids, one of whom once hit him on the head with
 a stick for fun. What was his reaction? He shook his
 head, grinned, and went back to happily licking his
 attacker."  -- Amber Niewold, pit bull owner/rescuer,
 from "Rupert and Me"

"SHE'S so loyal, affectionate and sensitive. If I ever get another
 dog, it'd have to be a pit, because I love their personalities."  -
 Bernadette Peters, singer/actress, speaking about her pit bull, Stella, from "It's Jaws Not True!"

"WE have not had a single serious problem with any of the pit bull
 adoptions. In fact, people tell us their pit bull is the best dog
 they've ever had. Some come back for a second one."  -- Marsha
 Biggar, "Adopt-A-Pet," Stamford, CT, from "Man's Best Friend"

"THIS dog is smart, playful, affectionate and loves to sit and watch
 TV. I've had many other kinds of dogs, but this one is calmer than
 a Lab or a golden retreiver and easier to train."- Susan O'Rourke,
 pit bull owner, from "Man's Best Friend" "She seems like a very
happy and well-adjusted dog - amazing given her early
experiences! Although she had no idea who I was, she was gentle
 and affectionate with me from the minute I first held her. What a
wonderful heart."
--Liesl, who adopted Blossom, an abused pit bull, from "Blossom"


"HE'S kind, generous, never showed one moment of aggression,
even after all he has been through.'' --Virginia Nicholson, who
adopted an abused pit bull, from "Remember Petey and Nipper?"