I agree with HDKennels. It's NOT that they have a higher pain tolerance. It's the drive the dog has to please and the devotion the dog has to not quit. They are stubborn dogs. That is what makes them so loyal. Also sry gina82106 Sorry but AKC don't even recognize pit bulls as a breed of dog so what ... View MoreI agree with HDKennels. It's NOT that they have a higher pain tolerance. It's the drive the dog has to please and the devotion the dog has to not quit. They are stubborn dogs. That is what makes them so loyal. Also sry gina82106 Sorry but AKC don't even recognize pit bulls as a breed of dog so what ever they have to say about pit bulls doesn't mean absolutely anything to me. If they arnt going to recognize pit bulls as a breed of dog I'm NOT going to recognize their organization as legite.