What do you get when you combine the strength, courage and athletic ability of the Bulldog with the tenacity and enthusiasm of the Terrier? The exceptional family companion known as the American Pit Bull Terrier!
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American Pit Bull Terrier Size
Variations:
American Pit Bull Terrier
Colors:
American Pitbull Terriers come in a wide range of colors and color combinations.
American Pit Bull Terrier Height: 30 to 60 pounds
American Pit Bull Terrier Weight:
Up to 19 inches at the shoulder
American Pit Bull Terrier
Exercise Needs: Moderate
American Pit Bull Terrier
Grooming Needs: Minimal
American Pit Bull Terrier Life Expectancy (Lifespan):
10 to 12 years
Are American Pit Bull Terriers Child-Friendly? Yes
American Pit Bull Terrier Training:
Medium Difficult
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The American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed originated in United States of
America. Originating in Britain during the 19th century, the American Pit Bull Terrier was brought to North America by British Immigrants. They were originally used in the US by farmers and ranchers for protection, as catch dogs for semi-wild cattle and hogs, to hunt, to drive livestock, and as cherished family companions. The breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1898.
Unfortunately their power, athleticism and tenacity led the breed to be misused as fighting dogs - a trend which continues to this day in underground dog fighting circles.
The American Pit Bull Terrier has been wrongly given the reputation as a mean, unpredictable and dangerous dog breed, when, in fact, the Pit Bull is one of most suitable breeds for children and families.
Sleek and well muscled, the American Pitbull Terrier is the epitome of canine good looks. His square, brick-like head rests upon strong shoulders - his expressive face belies his strong-man stature. Pit Bulls have ears which may be cropped or natural, and a short, glossy, smooth coat that can be almost any color.
American Pit Bull Terriers currently do extremely well in obedience, tracking, agility, protection, and weight pulls, as well as conformation. A medium-sized, stocky dog weighing between 30 and 60 pounds, American Pit Bull Terriers are as powerful and athletic as they are intelligent, affectionate and eager to please their owners.
American Pit Bull Terriers thrive on plenty of daily exercise and human love and attention. Not the breed for couch potatoes, Pit Bulls ideally should live with active families who enjoy the outdoors.
Pit Bulls do extremely well in many dog sports, including agility, obedience, flyball, frisbee and more.
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Brushing is pretty much the only grooming requirement for the American Pit Bull Terrier. The short, glossy coat requires minimal grooming; a good weekly brushing will do the trick, and keep your Pit Bull looking his best.
Due to their powerful physique and natural aggression towards other dogs, Pit Bull Terriers require early socialization and careful and consistent obedience training from an early age. They are also good climbers, and must be kept in a well-fenced yard.
Pit Bull owners should be vigilant, since although this breed won't go looking for trouble - he won't back down from a fight if provoked.
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The American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the healthier purebred dog breeds. The breed suffers from very few health conditions, and these can be avoided by purchasing a puppy from a responsible breeder who carefully screens their breeding dogs for health issues prior to breeding.
Health problems which can affect the American Pit Bull Terrier include:
* Hip Dysplasia
* Cataracts
* Cancer Tumours
Pit Bulls make wonderful family companions that love children.
Unfortunately, due to irresponsible ownership and bad press, the American Pitbull Terrier has been given a bad rap. A well-socialized, well-trained American Pitbull Terrier can actually be the "ultimate" family dog, children's companion and affectionate pet. He just needs a firm hand from an early age, and plenty of time, love and attention.
Now that you have decided that the American Pit Bull Terrier is the right breed
for you, it's time to start the process of finding a responsible
American Pit Bull Terrier breeder from which to buy a healthy, well-socialized
puppy. Not all breeders are alike; there are good breeders - and bad
breeders. Don't be in a hurry to buy the first American Pit Bull Terrier puppy
you find at the cheapest price available! To buy a puppy from a
responsible American Pit Bull Terrier breeder, you may need to pay more and wait
longer. The additional money and waiting time will be well worth it.
Buy a puppy in haste from a newspaper ad, pet store or "backyard
breeder", and you'll likely also purchase a great deal of additional
expense and heartache, since you will likely end up falling in love
with a puppy with health and behavioral problems that will likely
need special care, plenty of veterinary visits, regular medication -
or even euthanasia. But do your homework and find a responsible,
caring American Pit Bull Terrier breeder who home-raises their puppies with
love, screens their breeding dogs for health problems, offers a
health guarantee and post sale support, and who genuinely loves the
American Pit Bull Terrier breed and is in it for the love of the breed, rather
than profit, and you can be fairly well assured of getting a
healthy, happy, long lived and affectionate family companion that
will provide you and your family with many years of joy, laughter
and companionship.
Further information about choosing a responsible breeder...
Here are a few breeder directory sites that we recommend. These
sites attempt to screen advertisers to ensure that the breeders
listed are responsible and sell healthy, home-raised American Pit Bull Terrier puppies to carefully screened buyers. There are many, many
sites now online that advertise dog breeders - many are a Mecca for
puppy mills and backyard breeders. We recommend that you steer clear
of these resources in favor of sites that are more selective in the
breeders whom they allow to advertise.
We Highly Recommend:
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Choosing a name for your American Pit Bull Terrier puppy can be a daunting
task! There are so many names to choose from that it can take a lot
of thought and research to find just the right name for your
American Pit Bull Terrier. Usually, it's best to get to know your puppy for a
few days or weeks. Often your puppy's personality will help you
decide on just the right name to choose. Does he have a sense of
humor? A serious side? A goofy way of cocking his head to one side?
A strange love of cantaloupe? By observing your new American Pit Bull Terrier
puppy over the first days or weeks, you should at least have a clue
about what type of name you want to give. There are a ton of dog
names and pet names web sites on the internet. Some are wonderful
information resources, while others, unfortunately, are just
"garbage" sites set up with the sole purpose of cashing in on
visitor hits for this popular subject.
We recommend the following sites to assist you in choosing a name
for your new American Pit Bull Terrier puppy. These sites offer inventive,
unique, original and creative pet names suggestions that have helped
thousands of new puppy owners in selecting just the right name for
their new baby!
American Pit Bull Terrier Dog Names
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American Pit Bull Terriers are a very photogenic dog breed. By looking at
American Pit Bull Terrier pictures, you can usually gain more insight into
what these dogs and puppies are like as a breed, and this can help
you decide if you really want to become an American Pit Bull Terrier owner.
The following sites below offer pictures of American Pit Bull Terrier dogs,
American Pit Bull Terrier puppy photos, funny American Pit Bull Terrier photos and
more. Enjoy!
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There are a wealth of resources online that can help you learn
more about the American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed. We've compiled a list of
American Pit Bull Terrier information sites to assist you in quickly locating
quality information about the American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed, while
avoiding the "garbage" sites that are nothing more than poor
attempts to capitalize on the popularity of dog breeds in general.
If you know of an American Pit Bull Terrier information site that offers
unique, quality information and photos of the American Pit Bull Terrier
breed, please contact us with the URL and a brief description so
that our editors can consider it for inclusion in our list below.
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American Pit Bull Terrier clubs and rescues web sites can help you learn
even more about the American Pit Bull Terrier dog breed, help you locate a
responsible American Pit Bull Terrier breeder, or help you find an American Pit Bull Terrier dog or puppy in need of a second chance for a loving,
forever home. We've compiled the following list of American Pit Bull Terrier
clubs and American Pit Bull Terrier rescues web sites for your convenience:
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