[Leaters]

could it be possible that the english bulldog and the pitbull terrier both spawned off the old bulldog. Possibly originated off the same dog to become what they are today? From what I read the apbt was a either mongrel terrier mix or a bulldog terrier mix and the english bulldog was a mastiff (witch was originally the mongrel) and a boston terrier mix..this is debated. So how do we know if the old bulldog became the pitdog or just was further bred with the boston terrier to become what they are today? To me I see a connection but whether I am right or wrong I have no idea just curiosity, so if I am wrong about anything feel free to correct me.