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Description: The American Pit Bull Terrier is classed by the AKC as the American Staffordshire Terrier, but as the American Pit Bull Terrier by the UKC. Known for its intelligence and loyalty the American Pit Bull Terrier makes excellent, loving and protective companion despite the unfair press they receive. Choose from a responsible breeder and make sure the puppy is properly socialized and handled. A minimum of training will produce a tranquil, good, obedient, companion dog.

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Height: 18 - 22 inches
Weight: 30 - 80 lbs.

Colors: All colors admissible.
Coat: Thick, short, shiny hair, must not be more than 80% white.

Temperament: The American Pit Bull Terrier is courageous, full of vitality.
With Children: The American Pit Bull Terrier does well in a family environment if he/she has good breeding.
With Pets: The American Pit Bull Terrier has an instinctive hostility towards other animals.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very High

Care and Exercise: The American Pit bull Terrier requires regular brushing with a bristle brush or rubbing down their coat with a chamois. This will keep the coat shiny and clean. Bathe only when necessary. The American Pit Bull Terrier needs a substantial amount of vigorous exercise and they need to be on-leash. Enjoys running along side a bicycle.
Training: Obedience training is highly recommended because of their strong personality.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium

Activity: Outdoors - Very High, Indoors - High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is recommended. The American Pit Bull Terrier is not the ideal choice for the first time owner as ownership requires a commitment to supervision and a rigorous schedule of exercise.

Health Issues: Reasonably free of genetic weakness.

Life Span: 12 Years
Litter Size: 5 - 10

Country of Origin: United States
History: Their ancestors were brought to the Unites States in the mid - 1800s by Boston-Irish immigrants. Originally bred from a variety of bulldogs and terriers, American breeders increased their weight and gave them a more powerful head. A forbearer to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, they were originally bred to be a fighting dog. Bull baiting was banned in England in 1835 and these dogs are no longer bred to fight. There is some complication in registries of this breed. The AKC considers the American Staffordshire Terrier as separate and distinct from the American Pit Bull Terrier, yet the UKC will register both as American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT).

UKC Breed Category: Terriers
Group: Mastiff
Registries: ADBA, CKC, UKC

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