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Question

I'm trying to learn a lot about different breeds of dogs so the first thing I want to learn about is the American Pit bull Terrier if you have any information about this breed let me know

Answer 1

go to AKC.org read all about the breeds.the stafordshire bull terrier is what people call the american pit bull terrier.

Answer 2

I have a American Pit Bull Terrier, and he is a wonderful dog, my main problem with having him is other people don't understand the breed and think that he is evil. He is sweet, loving, and I am sure that he would protect me if he had too, they are just one family type of dogs, and I don't suggest them being around children unless the were from the beginning as a pup, otherwise I wouldn't give him up, but not so sure if I would get another, they don't like to be alone, but like to be the center of attention. I have 7 dogs, and he doesn't like the Boston Terriers at all, because they get in his face. The pups are not on the top of his list either. But Dobie the oldest, is the alpha dog and they get along fine, and the one female that is fixed he likes her pretty well, but I am thinking he would be happier with just 2 dogs in the family. They need lots of exercise, be prepared to walk often, full of energy at every part of the day. I think that is about all I can tell you. e

Answer 3

this pit bull breed was used for a lot of fighting. they are very sweet dogs. they love attention. they are used for weight pulling and have entered in many competitions. they live for about 14 years.since these dogs have short noses they over heat faster then other dogs

Answer 4

If brought up right these can be very sweet and caring dogs. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. They love to play and need plenty of exersize as well as a patient owner beings as they are somewhat bullheaded. They're very smart and can learn alot, but they are slow learners sometimes. They chew ALOT so you would need to buy them many chew toys and tough play toys. The kong company makes toys for the extra tough dog, so no need to worry about that. They also need things like raw hides, and pig ears to chew on. Another good toy is soup bones bought in the grocery store, boil them for about 20 mins and freeze what you don't give the dog, microwave or give frozen when they come out of the freezer. Its very good for them to chew on these but make sure they don't pull off chunks of bone, if so throw thos away. If you teach them to play with soup bones, and other chew toys it will cut down on how much time you have to play with them, which will still be a considerable amount of time for proper fitness. They can be taught to be great with kids and other dogs, socialize them well from puppy hood. They also tend to eat ALOT depending on how active they are. I took care of an 85lb female who ate about 6 cups of food a day and she was still slightly underweight. Doesn't sound like much food until you realize how many bags you go through. Also as for walking an APBT, please use a harness, they learn so much better than if you use a choker or prong collar, and its much more comfortable on them. It may take a little longer to teach them to behave on a leash but in the long run the effort will be well worth it. My last comment is: Don't listen to bad things about the breed, every dog can be as bad as a APBT if not treated right and never taught right from wrong. I have never met a bad APBT but I can name plenty of other breeds who have had less than good behavior.

Answer 5

This was a wrong question to ask on here. You will get alot of neg ppl now. But in my opinion they are very aggressive dogs. Here is a TRUE story of why this is my opinion...My step dad had one for yrs. Raised with kids around alot of ppl and treated like a princess. Very well taken care of. One day she just "snapped" and attacked my step brother. He was someone she was used to, loved and protected. I feel they are just unstable dogs. My one friend had one. Female. She was laying in the corner. My friend and her sister were on the bed talking with her 18 month old in front of them playing. The dog in her own words "just snapped" and attacked the baby. Something isnt right with these dogs really. But again I mind you....this is ONLY MY OPINION.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Go to yahoo pets and search the breed directory. Also you can go to ask.com or any search engine and type in about APBT.

Answer 8

You should not even think about getting one yesterday I was walking my lab and one just came out from nowhere and started to attack my dog lucky my bf was there and he started hitting the pit with his slipper and I thought the dog was going to kill my baby

Answer 9

They are awsome!



Keep in mind that this happens to a lot of them. I have witnessed the last thing being done and nearly killed the driver.(not really but I did punch him)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiR50wXAPFw&NR=1

Answer 10

Jaisy 721 IS A LIAR!!!







The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a breed of dog in the terrier group, one of several breeds loosely classified as pit bulls.



Ownership of APBTs is controversial, due to publicized media stories of "pit bulls" having attacked children, strangers, and even adults[1]. This has led to the ownership of APBTs and "pit bulls" in general being restricted or banned in many parts of the world. For example, in Ontario, Canada, APBTs were declared to be a significant threat to the public, and were thus banned from the province[2]. Owners of APBTs claim that well-bred APBTs are not aggressive toward humans, and suggest that the problem is due to the breed's appeal to irresponsible segments of society who do not know how to breed or train the dogs.



The APBT is not recognized by the American Kennel Club, unlike the closely related breeds the American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It is, however, recognized by the United Kennel Club. The Largest registry for the APBT is the American Dog Breeders Assoc., which has over 50 clubs nationwide that offer Shows and Weight pulls.



Contents [hide]

1 Appearance

1.1 Confusion among Pit Bull breeds

2 Temperament

3 Health

4 History

5 Activities

6 American Pit Bull Terriers and the law

7 External links

8 References







[edit] Appearance

The APBT is the midsized breed of the three generally referred to as pit bulls (see also American Staffordshire Terrier (AST) and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (SBT)), though the term has been deemed 'slang'. Males should weigh 35 to 65 pounds (16 to 29 kg), females 30 to 60 pounds (16 to 27 kg), an APBT should be roughly around eight to twenty two inches tall. The coat is short, single layered, and stiff but glossy. Any color, save merle, is accepted and dogs may either have patches or be solid. It has been determined that the merle found in some dogs of this breed is due to the introduction of Catahoula Leopard Dog, and is a disqualification. Both the registering bodies of the APBT--the United Kennel Club and American Dog Breeder's Association--have listed the color as a reason to deny registration.



All eye colors are accepted except blue. Ears are rose or semipricked, and may be cropped, although uncropped is preferred. The tail is short and tapering. The body is solidly built and muscular, with a wide chest. The head is wedge shaped with some slight forehead wrinkles; the muzzle is medium sized with the teeth forming a scissors bite. There is no specific preference for nose color in the APBT standard.











[edit] Confusion among Pit Bull breeds



APBT StandardThe three “pit bull” breeds all have nearly identical standards, with only the acceptable sizes and colors varying. Also, the AST and the APBT have the same heritage. Many people still consider them to be simply different types of the same breed. Dogs registered with the UKC as an APBT are often dual registered with the AKC as an AST. Adding to the muddle is the fact that many people refer to any dog of these breeds, as well as American Bulldogs and sometimes Bull Terriers, as “pit bulls.” There are actually twenty or more breeds that can easily be mistaken for a pit bull. American Pit Bull Terriers are a working breed, and American Staffordshire Terriers share their heritage until the 1960s, when the breeds split into two. The only difference is that the AST is the show strand and tend to be bigger and more 'pet'-looking than the APBT, since they don't retain much of the working attributes of the APBT.





[edit] Temperament

When treated well, APBTs typically have sunny personalities. They are very sweet, curious, intelligent, and clownish. They are noted for their outgoing, affectionate, eager-to-please disposition and their fondness for people. They adore attention, often relishing the company of humans and are notorious for their loyalty to their masters, even giving their lives for them. When raised with a firm but fair hand an APBT can make a wonderful family pet, however, APBTs can also be stubborn and prone to display aggression towards other dogs. Thus, they should not be the first choice of dog for a novice dog owner.



Many APBT have stable and dependable temperaments. However, a firm, even hand and early obedience training are musts for this breed. Inexperienced owners tend to find them to be too much to handle - APBTs can be quite "bouncy". They generally have a lot of energy and high predator drive; they need exercise and stimulation in order to channel that energy properly and not become frustrated, bored, and destructive.



Despite the stereotype, the average, sound-minded pit bull is not a threat where children are concerned. Though the AKC and UKC recommend that no child be left alone with any adult dog, the APBT, like many of its relatives, is a breed far more likely not to know its own strength and knock a toddler down in its exuberance by accident rather than by force. Generally, this is a breed that loves to play. It is also a breed that is very strong for its size and weight, so adults and older children are better recommended to take the dog on its leash.



APBTs often display some level of dog aggression, especially towards strange dogs of the same sex or level of assertiveness. Early socialization and good training can mean that many individuals of the breed never display this trait. However, it must be remembered that this breed was traditionally developed for dog fighting purposes, and even APBTs that were previously sociable may develop dog aggression as they mature; as a breed they mature later than usual, between the ages of two and three years. A responsible APBT owner does not let their dog interact with strange dogs unsupervised, knows how to avoid a dog fight, and has trained their dog to heel.



APBTs were never bred for human aggression or guarding behavior; generally they only will attack if they perceive an immediate threat to their masters or families rather than seeing every person as an intruder upon their territory. They were originally bred against human aggression because in the pit fighting days the handlers had to be able to handle their dogs as well as treat their wounds, and if necessary, quickly pull the dog out of a fight for various reasons. Any dog that did show the slightest sign of human aggression in that day was 'culled', and therefore, not allowed to carry on its bloodline. For that reason stable examples of the breed are generally not suitable as guard dogs. It is important that APBTs who display any sign of human aggression are not bred, in order to preserve the stable and friendly nature of the breed, and equally important that man aggressive dogs are never kept.



When selecting an APBT puppy, it is paramount to find a breeder who selects puppies for their good temperament and not for aggressive tendencies towards other dogs or towards humans. A good breeder should know the UKC standard, and should both health test and temperament test their breeding stock. A breeder who boasts about their dogs' "guard dog" skills or "protective" behavior is a giveaway that their dogs are bred for improper human aggression. It is a good idea for prospective APBT owners to research the breeder, ask for references and ask to see their facilities and other dogs they have raised. It is also a good policy for owners to have their dog microchipped where possible as this breed is often stolen in and near urban areas for ill uses; in the U.S. a dog license is recommended as well as most areas require them.



Adult pit bulls are frequently also available from animal shelters. Reputable shelters will temperament test their dogs before adoption, so that only dogs with stable temperaments are available for adoption. The advantage of obtaining an adult dog from a shelter is that its temperament is already known, and a dog with low dog aggression or low prey drive can be selected if desired.



As bright, athletic dogs, American Pit Bull Terriers excel in many activities, including weight pulling, search and rescue, dog agility trials, flyball, and can even do well in some advanced obedience training. In the United States they have been used as narcotics detection police dogs, Border Patrol dogs, hearing dogs and Search and Rescue dogs because of their tenacity, high energy drive, and versatility. In a home they make wonderful dogs to go on a morning run with, take out on errands, and play fetch. They do best in a home with a backyard and a tall fence as they do "vertical jumps" much like any terrier breed, especially the Parsons Russell Terrier (formerly Jack Russell Terrier). APBTs will also do fine in an urban setting so long as they are walked and exercised often.





[edit] Health

The life expectancy of this breed is approximately twelve to fourteen years.



Because APBTs are short-nosed dogs, they tend to overheat quicker than other dogs. This, coupled with their high energy levels, can create a dangerous situation for the dog on a hot day. Make sure your APBT is kept cool and calm in warmer weather.



Thanks to their hyper tendencies, joint problems are very common in APBTs. They can end up dislocating, spraining, twisting, or pulling their joints during play. Always do a light exercise before hard play, and watch their weight and movement.





[edit] History



Old Picture circa 1930sOriginally bred from bull-and-terrier crosses brought to America from England and Ireland in the 1800s, they were dog created for the sport of bull-baiting. As that became illegal, owners moved onto dogfighting, which was much easier to organize and conceal than bullbaiting. When that was also outlawed, some breeders began turning the APBTs into pets, retaining most of their working dog qualities and gaining a new spot in the world.



As the country grew, many dogs traveled with settlers to new homesteads where they were sometimes used as working dogs on farms.



When bred for fighting, the breeder would look for strength, and gameness: from its bulldog and terrier ancestors it inherited the instincts to never give up and to bite down and never let go. A breeder also knew that a dog like this could be dangerous to people and difficult to control if it were a man-biter, so he would look for the crucial trait of nonaggression towards humans. Any fighting dog that showed aggression towards its owner or handler would be culled immediately. This created a line of strong dogs that, while being dog aggressive, would not turn on their owners.



In the late 1800s to early 1900s, two clubs were formed for the specific purpose of registering APBTs: the United Kennel Club and the American Dog Breeder's Association. The United Kennel Club was founded with an American Pit Bull Terrier. It was also the first registry to recognize them.



After dog fighting became unpopular in the United States, many dog owners wanted to legitimize the breed and distance it from its fighting roots. The name "Staffordshire Terrier" was adopted by some owners and was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936. Later, the word "American" was added to reduce confusion with its smaller British cousin, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Not all breeders, however, agreed with the standard adopted by the AKC, and continued to use the name APBT for their lines. Much confusion still remains in regards to the APBT, the AST, and the SBT. Once an extremely popular family dog in the United States (in fact, the dog in the Our Gang movies was an APBT), the American Pit Bull Terrier's popularity began to decline in the United States following World War II in favor of other breeds. Pit bulls have been used for a variety of things from police to farm work as catch dogs. They have an excellent sense of smell and make good cattle dogs because they are a "tough" breed (can take being kicked by cattle and bounce right back up.)





[edit] Activities

Most people who own these breeds direct their dogs' plentiful energy toward nonviolent athletic tasks. Some people train their pit bulls for dog agility. Others involve their pit bulls in weight pulling competitions, obedience competitions, or schutzhund. The pit bull often excels at these sports. Out of the 25 dogs who have earned UKC "superdog" status (by gaining championship titles in conformation, obedience, agility, and weightpull), fourteen have been pit bulls.





[edit] American Pit Bull Terriers and the law

American Pit Bull Terriers are sometimes used for dog fights. Although dog fighting is illegal in the United States and in most countries, it is still practiced, and is usually accompanied by gambling. Participating in dog fighting is a felony in most states, and United States federal law prohibits interstate transport of dogs for fighting purposes. [3]



American Pit Bull Terriers are increasingly being prevented from participating in positive dog sports due to the introduction of local legislation requiring the breed to be muzzled and on leash at all times when in public — with no exceptions for dog sports or obedience competitions.



This breed is also often the most common target of dog abuse in urban areas. Outside of dog fighting and guarding property, the APBTs have been found beaten, starved, burned, mutilated, and mistreated to make them particularly aggressive. After the owner no longer has any use for the dog, the dog is left for dead, turned loose to die, or finds its way into animal control services, where it will most likely have to be euthanized. A large percentage of dogs euthanized in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles are pit bull type breeds, despite the fact that in all three cities this particular instance of animal cruelty is a felony.



In jurisdictions where breed-specific legislation threatens ownership of American Pit Bull Terriers, owners are often advised by their peers to refer to their Pit Bulls, Pit Bull crosses, or even "pit bull looking" dogs as 'Staffys' or 'Amstaffs', which may be exempt from such regulations. Purists among American Staffordshire and Staffordshire Bull Terrier owners find this unethical, and resent it, perhaps fearing that the ultimate result of the subterfuge will be restrictions on their breed as well.



In the United Kingdom, the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 prohibits the sale or breeding of "any dog of the type known as pit bull terrier." Some jurisdictions in the Australian states of Queensland, New South Wales, and the United States have similar breed-specific legislation, varying from a total ban on ownership to muzzling in public. Similarly, in Ontario, Canada, the ownership of APBTs has been banned in the Dog Owners' Liability Act.



Also, as of August 29, 2005: the "owning, breeding, transferring, importing or abandoning" of APBTs is illegal in Ontario, Canada, given that it was found that the APBT breed "poses a danger to the public". [4]











[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

American Pit Bull TerrierClubs, Associations, and Societies

American Dog Breeders Association

Working Pit Bull Terrier Club of America

Pitbull Federation SA

National dog breeders council of SA

UKC Breed standard

Directories and Informational Pages

The APBT FAQ

Gamedogs.org A not-for-profit site that provides useful breed information and is a gateway to many other useful APBT resources.

Man Bites Dog

[3] - Ontario's Ban on Pit Bull.

LawDogsUSA - LawDogsUSA is a 501(c)3 (pending) nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to provide law enforcement agencies with high quality narcotics, explosives and arson detection dogs - free of charge.

Misc. & Other Links

A Little Vicious - Immy Humes' American tragicomedy about a pitbull on death row

American Pitbull - Braverman Production's documentary about the breeders and the breed (in production)

Bad Rap

For Pits Sake

Pit Bull Rescue Central

EGAR Ireland's only APBT - Bull Breed Rescue



[edit] References

^ [1]

^ http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/about/pubs/dola-pubsfty/dola-pubsfty.asp#TOC_03

^ http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ddusdogfighting.htm

^ [2]

Popular Dogs Series: Bully Breeds magazine

American Pit Bull Terriers - Fact or Fiction by Dawn Capp book

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Dog fighting terriers American Pit Bull Terrier · American Staffordshire Terrier · Bull Terrier · Irish Bull Terrier · Irish Staffordshire Terrier · Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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ALSO Jaisy is a liar cause a attacking pitbull wont stop attacking cause of a shoe !! THEY ARE STRONG AND FEARLESS that like hitting a lion with a shoe!!