Do you know the difference between an English Bulldog and a Pit Bull?

Question

The reason i am asking is, i own an English Bulldog and i get some really crazy things said to me about him. My neighbor must think he is a pitbull because he told my son to keep him away from him because he was bred for fighting. .........I got a good laugh out of that because the only thing my dog fights is sleep! I have him on my youtube account and have had a few people comment on my "pit bull".........which is kinda maddening in a way because i am not a fan of that breed. Anyway, without looking it up,...........can you pick out a pit bull from an English Bulldog? Or do you think they are both vicious breeds?

Answer 1

I never even heard on an English Bulldog nipping anyone, I'm not sure but I do think they were originally bred to bait bulls, or something like that, but I agree with you the only thing they fight is sleep, they are wonderful dogs except for the snoring

Answer 2

I think all the people who have responded to this should do a little more research before they start spouting stuff off. The American Bulldog is not the same as as an American Pit Bull Terrier, they are two separate breeds. Also, the APBT is not a separate breed from a Staffordshire Terrier, they are originally from the same blood line we have just changed the name and breed in and out characteristics over the years that now no one really know which one is correct. Between an American Pit Bull Terrier, a Staffordshire Terrier, and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier there is no right or wrong answer they are all the same "pit bull type". We have just given them different names to show them with different characteristics. As far as an American Bulldog and a APBT these are two different breeds. The AKC does not recognize the APBT, only the Staffordshire. (one of those name changes I told you about.) Although if you would like to see exactly what an American Bulldog is and a APBT is go to the UCA website, they recognize the American Bulldog, the American Bully, the APBT, and the American Staffordshire. Just so you can view each one and get your answer. However I am afraid that what ever the answer is, it will still leave you in a tough situation. Having anything that even closely resembles a "pit bull type" will get you turned away quicker than you can say it. However, I have learned from experience that being a little more equipped with breed knowledge can get you a long way. Having two staffie/lab mixes myself. If it turns out to be a APBT (or staffie) keep to that breed. If they say they do not allow pit bull breeds, simply tell them that "pit bull" is not a breed and that they need to be more specific. If they can't (which was in my case) they could not refuse my stay with them. And if it is an American Bulldog, they are still going to try and say it is a bully breed, which it is but if they are not specific as to the breed then I see no way they can deny you to stay there! Hope it works out!

Answer 3

There is no similarity whatsoever between an English Bulldog and a Pit Bull ... except the word "bull" in the names.



An American Bulldog DOES bear a physical resemblance to a Pit, but it isn't the same breed. The English Bulldog doesn't resemble either one.



The English Bulldog is nothing like the Pit in temperament, either.



I can't imagine how anyone could confuse the two!

Answer 4

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Do you know the difference between an English Bulldog and a Pit Bull?

The reason i am asking is, i own an English Bulldog and i get some really crazy things said to me about him. My neighbor must think he is a pitbull because he told my son to keep him away from him because he was bred for fighting. .........I got a good laugh out of that because the only thing my...

Answer 5

People see a bulldog of any sort these days and assume it's a Pit Bull. it's rediculous. Heck it doesn't even have to be a bulldog, just resemble one and it's considered vicious and mean and should be killed on the spot. I feel sorry for these uneducated people. They have absolutely no clue what they are missing out on.



A person would seriously have to ignorant to think an English Bulldog was a Pit. They are nothing alike.

Answer 6

English Bulldogs, yes. English bulldogs are the chubby couch potatoes, while pit bulls are built with more muscle and longer legs.

Do you mean American Bulldogs?

I believe that it's how the owner treats their dog. If you lock it up in your cellar and you starve it, I have no doubt that it will be vicious. But if you treat it with the kindest love and train it to be tolerant around others, there's less of a chance it will be vicious.



Of course those two breeds, as well as many others, aren't the kindest. There could be different 'triggers' that can bring on viciousness, but basically, if you treat it good from the start, it will be good.



I hope this helps.

Answer 7

Neither are a vicious breeds.



However both were, at different times in their past, used for guarding and for fighting. Most bully breeds came from dogs known as Barenbeiszer and bullenbaiser - they were used to help hunt and hold bears and bulls for their owners (this was called 'bull baiting') until the owner could get to the spot and kill the animal. This is why they have blunted muzzles - so they could breath while holding the animal in place.



You can find more information on this here : http://www.bulldoginformation.com/english-bulldog.html





I have owned and worked with boxers for 10 years and people mistake them for American Pit Bull Terriers also. Interestingly - most people can't pick a 'Pit Bull' out of a group of bully breeds ( check out this link and see if you can! http://www.pitbullsontheweb.com/petbull/findpit.html ). I to find it frustrating when my pup is called a pit - not because I don't like pits, but because I love the boxer breed and want people to recognize them!



Now - as for what to tell people - I would simply say 'You are mistaken, this little guy is and English Bull Dog. You can tell the difference because he's shorter then an American Pit Bull Terrier and his face is wrinkled'. I find all it takes is a correction, giving the correct breed name and people just kind of say "oh....."

Answer 8

If you cannot tell the difference between an English bulldog and a Pit-Bull terrier, you don't deserve to own or even be around dogs. Neither of the dogs are vicious! My pit-bull gets a little rowdy at times with other dogs, but that's because he isn't socialized with dogs. His owner doesn't want to take any risks and is enhancing the stereotype of pit-bulls being mean! I would tell your neighbor to come over and see your bulldog by himself so he can judge whether or not to let his kid play with him. Let him see how "vicious" he really is.

Answer 9

The breeds are so different. Maybe the Bulldog part makes people think Pit Bull? I don't know. I know that Bulldogs are way different from Pits though and I can easily tell them apart.



Pit Bulls stand a little taller and don't have a smooshed nose and wrinkly face. The jaws of pit bulls line up and aren't crooked like bulldogs' jaws can be. Pit bulls, generally, don't have their tails docked, but may have their ears cropped (which i think looks stupid!!!). Pits have way more energy than a Bulldog. They run, run, run. Pits were bred to fight, but make great companion dogs if trained correctly. Pits don't need artificial insemination and a C-section to be bred, unfortunately.(this would help to decrease the backyard breeders that breed them to fight)



English Bulldogs are shorter and stocky (sometimes even fat). Bulldogs sometimes waddle when they walk. They have a short nose with wrinles that need cleaned out frequently. These dogs don't usually have a ton of pent up excitement and like to lay around. Bulldogs usually have their tails docked, but I have yet to hear of any with cropped ears. Bulldogs were bred to be companions. When bred, these dogs should be bred using AI and the pups should be delivered by C-Section.



English Bulldogs and Pit Bulls are very different. i'm sorry that your bulldog is getting mixed up as a Pit. They are both great breeds in their respective ways.

Answer 10

Wow, that's a little odd, considering the body style and the face of an English Bulldog has nothing similar to a Pit. There are many breeds commonly mistaken for Pits, and American Bulldogs fall into that category, but not English. But, Unfortunately, since your dog is that of the "Bully" breed, he gets lumped into the category of "vicious dog". Even though I am sure IF he ever wanted to attack anyone they could easily outrun him (my mom has an English Bulldog who doesn't like to run very far).



Sadly, it is just ignorance, people are so quick to judge everything as a pitbull so IF the dog ever attacks they can say "Those darn Pitbulls did it again!" Just let them be ignorant, you know what your baby is, and he is awfully cute!

Answer 11

NO dog is naturally vicious, any dog can be taught to be.

I have a white American Bulldog and she is often mistaken for Pit ( even though her ears and tail were not cut). But the reason they are often mistaken is because Pit bulls come from interbreeding an American bull and a bull Terrier so a lot of their features are similar. Now if you have an ENGLISH bull, I can hardly see how it can be confused unless it was a mix with an American because English Bulls are the UGA mascot type dog, short, stocky and smooshed up face.

AS for your neighbor, I would speak to him and introduce the dog to him and ask him to get to know the dog. If yours dog is anything like my American Bull, she is so friendly and baby-like NO ONE can hate her. I've had people who are terrified of dogs at my home that fell in love with my girl....

SO maybe you just need to educate your neighbor, just remember to be very unforceful and be humble. People have been force-fed that bull dogs are bad, even though us Bull dog mommies nd daddies know different!

Answer 12

I have a pit bull and a chihuahua. My chihuahua

is more vicious than my pit. My pit is just a big baby and I also have 2 daughters that can pull on her ears and play with her and Daisy just takes it. My dogs share a food bowl and never is there a problem except by my little guy. The whole breed gets a bad rap for those criminal people who raise them to fight or be aggressive.

Now if Daisy don't know you she will growl and bark but has never tried to bite anyone. She just sniffs them and them licks them into submission. LOL

Answer 13

I disagree with something you said... "English Bulldogs are non-confrontational." I have an AKC English Bulldog. He is nothing like all the books describe, lazy, easy going, gets along with other animal, etc. I was so disturbed and disappointed the my little boy who just turned three was this little "monster" at times that I sought out answers from other bulldog owners. I thought that we didn't raise him "right", but what I found was that a lot of bulldogs were like that because they were bred for the sport of Bull Bating. You are right, now they are bred to be companions, but some of the dogs still have those instincts.



Are you sure you have an English Bulldog and not an American Bulldog. An American Bulldog gets confused with a Pitbull all the time because of its long legs. I don't know about American Bulldogs, but English Bulldogs usually have pretty big price tag... the breeder/pet shop should have given you some sort of paperwork to tell you what sort of breed you have. If you did get paperwork, your vet can tell you for sure what sort of dog you have. And believe it or not there are doggy DNA tests out there too that can help you determine what sort of dog you have if you are that much in doubt!

Answer 14

PIT BULLS ARE NOT VICIOUS!!!!!! They are powerful and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. So can any other large breed of dog.

The number 1 biting dog in DENVER is a LAB right now. No one knows that, unless they pay attention to the REAL facts instead of hearsay.



The difference is enormous. Other than a stocky build, they are nothing alike in appearance.

Answer 15

That seems really strange...I coudl see mistaking an american bulldog for a pit...but and English bulldog for a pitbull??! Those wrinkly little things are one of the most unique looking dogs around.

Answer 16

I have had an English Bulldog, and got many of the same reactions. I would even have people cross the street to avoid her when we were walking. I have 2 gorgeous Boxers now, and I still get some of the same reactions.

Answer 17

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american bulldogs are bigger used for cattle hogging and guarding and mostly a white theyre are really good with children people persieve them to be clumsy and not to intelligent when infact the opposit is true theyre energetic athletic and intelligent theyre originally from europe since theyre originally name was white english bulldog they are registered with american bulldog associatioin (aba) and national kennel club (nkc) pitbulls are small and can come in any color variation their muzzles arent as smashed or wide and the ab energetic athletic and intelligent and great with children registerable with united kennel club (ukc) and nkc this breed was ariginally bred for enhanced animal agression specifficaly for fighting but this aggrision wasnt to people

Answer 19

Sadly the world is stupid. In fact there are almost 30 breeds people mistake for a "pitbull" everyday. In fact there is no such breed as the pitbull. American pitbull terriers are less aggressive than dachsunds and chiuaha's when given a standard confirmation test. People read media and believe they are reporting facts. But in fact there is NO way to check the dna of a dog to determine a breed. And if your dog is fighting sleep he is overweight! PLZ don't send your english bulldog to an early grave. There should be a defined waist and muscles not fat rolls.

Answer 20

Yes I can tell them apart but neither dogs are vicious,I have owned pit bulls and find them to be sweet,loyal,sensitive dogs who just love to please their owner no matter what

English bull dogs were also bred for fighting and baiting

I find pit bulls to have a better temperment than bull dogs

Answer 21

they are two different breeds and they look different. I have a pit mix and I call her chicken dog. there is a terrier next door who thinks he's tough. my dog will whine and come running to me to protect her! so much for being a vicious dog!

bull dogs are great dogs. continue to laugh at ignorant people & we'll try to educated them on what these dogs really are.

Answer 22

i could pic out a bulldog from a pitbull i didnt think they look like each other i think pitbulls look more like staffs definately not bull dogs. Dont get me wrong i like both breeds and iv always wanted a bulldog

Answer 23

It seems to me that the average person equates any dog with a more blocky head and a stocky muscular body as a pit... we have a dog that looks NOTHING like a pit (a SAB) and everyone always asks us if she's part pit, which she looks nothing like. I could pick the two out from a crowd.

Answer 24

apart from the height? Im guess your english BD is half the height of a PB?



LOL best laugh I've had in ages



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_bulldog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pitbull_Terrier



unless you m,ean a staffy rather than an english bull dog?



and yep they were bred to fight, they hang on to a chained bull......all the bull breeds are from those old old days of bull baiting.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bull-baiting

Answer 25

Yes I could.....I don't really think either one is a "Vicious Breed" but it puzzles me as to how someone could mistake the two. Unless they've really never had much experience with Dog's or are uneducated on how certain breeds look.

Answer 26

I have both! I have a red nose pit and a English/red nose pit mix! Mine are lap dogs. They are very protective of their yard but lap dogs when it comes to humans & any kids! Its all in how they are raised!

Answer 27

they look nothing alike for starters, what the hell, people are sooo uneducated. i bet it annoys you somewhat.

people get my dogs mixed up with King Charles Spaniels (English Toy Spaniels to some) which annoys me but that's an easier mistake than getting confused with a EB and a PBT

Answer 28

Unfortunately,many people associate dog fighting with any short muzzled *bully* breed. It's pure ignorance. My Boxers are often avoided because of general ignorance of the public. I do admit,they may smother someone with kisses though.LOL!

Answer 29

They are so different, I dont know how they could be mistaken. I love the bulldogs squashed face and sad eyes

Answer 30

Yes I can tell them apart....and I dont think either are vicious breeds...



that "label" comes from misinformed people that believe all the "myths" the media likes to throw around

Answer 31

Don't feel bad I get the same response...Just dumb ignorant people...Stupid is is as stupid dose..

Answer 32

***a pitbull is a vicious breed***



that rubbish no dog is vicious, it's the owners who are vicious



NOT DOG IS BORN NASTY

Answer 33

Hrm, I don't know.

but I guess pitbulls are more vicious.

Answer 34

no