American Pit Bull Terrier breed information and pictures
The American Pit Bull Terrier is part of the Terrier, Molosser group. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the American Pit Bull Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Protection, Watch Dog The American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle is Can be indoor or outdoor dog, should be crated indoors
A healthy breed. Some known problems are hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts and allergies to grass. It is important that when contacting a American Pit Bull Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Pit Bull Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Pit Bull Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Pit Bull Terrier health issues. The UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier breed standard.
A healthy breed. Some known problems are hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts and allergies to grass. It is important that when contacting a American Pit Bull Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Pit Bull Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Pit Bull Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Pit Bull Terrier health issues. The UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier breed standard.
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American Pit Bull Terrier
Group: Terrier, Molosser
Size: Shoulder height: 43.2 - 48.4 cm (17 - 19 inches).
Weight: 50-80 pounds
| Country of Origin: United States. |
| Character: Tough, loyal and tenacious. Good watch dog. Will often try to dominate other dogs. |
| Temperment: Proper socialization is essential. With consistent and persistent training, can get along with other dogs and pets. Not usually recommended for a family with young children. Can be eager to fight other dogs. |
| Coat: Short and shiny. Any color is acceptable, however red and beige with highlights, either with or without white highlights, is preferred. Less favored are black and tan, liver, or any color combination that is more than 80 percent white. |
| Care: Occassionally use a rubber brush to remove dead hairs. |
| Colour: All colors |
| Comments: Early and strict training are required for proper control and socialization. |
| Purposes: Protection, Watch Dog |
The American Pit Bull Terrier is part of the Terrier, Molosser group. It was breed to be good for Protection, Watch Dog The American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle is Can be indoor or outdoor dog, should be crated indoors