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American Pit Bull Terrier Handbook
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About
the American Pit Bull Terrier Dog Breed
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!
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.
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.
Pit Bulls make wonderful
family companions that love children. 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. The short,
glossy coat requires minimal grooming; a
good weekly brushing will do the trick.
American Pit Bull Terriers thrive on plenty
of daily exercise and human love and attention.
Creative
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