ADDITIONAL AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Mastiff
Breed Group: Terrier
Origin: United States
Date of Origin: 18th century
Originally used for: Butchers and farmers used them to look after Bulls
Used today: Companion, working farm dog
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The modern American Pit Bull Terrier can trace its roots back to England and the early 19th century.
Crosses between “bully” type dogs and terriers eventually produced the American Pit Bull Terrier. The breed was initially used as a working dog
controlling bulls for butchers and farmers.
General Appearance: A medium sized breed and one of the three breeds generally referred to as pit bulls; the other two being
the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The head is wedge shaped with some slight forehead wrinkles. The
small deep-set eyes can be any color except blue. Ears are rose or semi pricked, and typically cropped. The muzzle is straight and box like.
The body is solidly built and muscular with a wide chest extending to the elbow. The tail is short and tapers. The coat of the American
Pit Bull is short and stiff and may be any color.
Height & Weight:
Height 18-22 Inches
Weight 22-110 Pounds
Coat: The coat is short and smooth.
Color: Multicolored, black and white
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: It is recommended that proper training and socialization with people and other dogs take place while the dog is young to combat aggressive tendencies with strangers and other dogs.
Friendly with children: Typically fine with family members however, can be aggressive with strangers.
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, with proper socialization starting at an early age. This breed can be dominant.
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: High, should exercise every day
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, congenital heart disease.
Minor: Allergies
Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: Not Ranked
First Registered by the AKC: Not Registered
Registries: UKC, NKC, CKC, APBR, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
APBR -American Pitbull Registry
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
NKC -National Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Working Pit Bull Terrier Club of America WPBTCA
