A phrase used by supporters of the animal welfare and animal rights movements to refer to the frequent, unreasonable discrimination against the bully breeds, or as they are more commonly called pitbulls, from society, the media, and governments. The dog breeds classified as pitbulls include the American Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and American Pit Bull Terrier.
Racism of the pits has been used by some animal rescue groups to describe the discrimination suffered by pitbulls.
by Vanguard 1998 May 1, 2021