Celebrities with Pit Bulls

It's easy to think that so many celebrities have the small, cutesy dogs, but there are plenty who share their home, love, and life with bullies.

* Jon Stewart owns two pit bulls: Shamsky & Monkey.
* Ken Howard was saved by his pit bull Shadow during a medical crisis.
* Alicia Silverstone owns a rescued pit bull named Samson.
* Adam Brody gave girlfriend and O.C. co-star Rachel Bilson a pit bull named Penny Lane as a birthday gift.
* Jamie Foxx owns two pit bulls.
* Rachael Ray owns two pit bulls.
* Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Joey Porter owns two pit bulls.
* Jessica Biel has a pit bull named Tina.
* Jessica Alba owns a pit bull.
* President Theodore Roosevelt
* President Woodrow Wilson
* Kevin Federline
* Ira Glass
* Hellen Keller
* Fred Astaire
* General George Patton
* Michael J. Fox

Jimmy Carter with Bozo - 1937

* Jan Michael Vincent
* Jack Dempsey
* Thomas Edison
* Madonna
* Brad Pitt
* Bernadette Peters
* Sinbad
* Linda Blair
* Humphrey Bogart
* Usher
* Mel Brooks
* Ann Bancroft
* Pink
* Eliza Dushku
* Kelli Williams

* David Spade

* Robert Ferguson

* Shannon Elizabeth

* Anthony Robbins

* Molly Price

* General George Patton

* Fred Astaire

The Illusive APBT

"Pit bulls" have been a part of American history for a long time, but not for what you may be thinking... Attack people, but as celebrities or the pet of a celebrity. Yes, the American Pit Bull Terrier, itself, was once a widely known figure on television and on movie screens. Famous APBT's covered advertisements, magazines, television shows, music videos, and movies. Famous movies to include The Little Rascals. APBTs have been highly decorated military dogs, search and rescue, and pet therapy dogs.

And, all this coming from a dog breed with dog fighting in its history. But, if you actually looking into the ancestry of the "pit bull" it is a classification of dog that was bred to for game and dog aggression. Human aggression was highly frowned upon. Dogs that had any sign of human aggression were not allowed to fight or breed.



Because of their history of pit fighting, many American pit bull terriers are found dead, dying, and injured daily from the horrors of dog fighting. Most of these dogs are euthanized, but it is in high debate of rehabilitating these fighting dogs because SOME of them can actually be saved in order to live a happy life with a loving family.

Unfortunately, Breed Specific Legislation has gotton ahold of the "pit bull" and has ruined their reputation. People now forget about the beloved Petey, from The Little Rascals, and see a Cujo from Steven King's novel. BSL has been implented in many counties across America. Due to dog fighting, media protrayed "pit bull" attacks, and other incidents involving the American Pit Bull Terrier and its other pit dog counterparts, now a part of established breeds, these dogs must suffer.

Famous American Pit Bull Terriers

When people think pit bull, the tend to forget that they are very noted in history for the good that they've done. Pit bulls are found throughout movies, history, and celebrity lifestyles.

Many people don't realize the the American pit bull terrier is the only breed that has been on the cover of Life for three issues.



The pit bull was, also, the poster image for the U.S. during the 1900's. The American pit bull was the image people saw on various war posters, representing the country's strength and dignity.



Sergeant Stubby, has been a poster dog for the pit bull breed for years, but many people have NO clue who he is. Stubby is the most decorated dog in military history, much less the only dog promoted to sergeant. He was in combat during WW1 with John Robert Conroy, who snuck him aboard the USS Minesota after finding him on the Yale campus. Stubby fought beside the 102nd Infantry of the 26th Yankee Division in the trenches of France. He fought for 18 months and through 17 battles, even being wounded in his front leg. After receiving proper care, like a brave soldier, Stubby returned to the battle field to warn his fellow soldiers of gas attacks, located wounded soldiers in "No Man's Land," and being a 'listen out' instead of a look out to warn his men of incoming artillery. Stubby was solely responsible for capturing a German spy when at Argonne. When returning home, Stubby met with three presidents- Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Warren G. Harding. Stubby was made a life member of the American Legion, the Red Cross, and the YMCA. Sergeant Stubby died on March 16, 1926, a hero.



Bud was the first dog to travel cross country (1903).


Pit Bulls in Movies:

Petey from the Little Racals

Blue Walter's Blitz from Cheaper By the Dozen

Other Famous Pit Bulls

Popsicle- Number 1 US customs dog. Popsicle was found in a freezer during a drug raid.

RCA- Certified hearing dog in Alaska
Tahoe, Cheyenne, and Dakota- Search and rescue dogs in Sacramento; working none stop at the World Trade Center and Pentagon after 9/11

Famous People Who Have Pit Bulls

Helen Keller's pit bull Sir Thomas.

Theodore Roosevelt

Woodrow Wilson

General George Patton

Jamie Foxx

Rachael Ray

Jon Stewart of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Ken Howard from 'Crossing Jordan' was saved by his pit bull during a medical crisis

Alicia Silverstone

Jessica Biel

Jessica Alba

Kevin Federline

Pink

And a few other celebrities

"Pit bulls get a bad rap because of irresponsible owners. Many people consider the look or popularity of a breed before thinking about whether the dog works for their lifestyle. Please evaluate your lifestyle before taking on the responsibility of a pit bull." Cesar Millan

Famous Pit Bulls