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American Pit Bull Terrier At a glance
The American pit bull is strong and stocky, probably packing more muscles per pound
of body weight than any other breed.
Size:
Weight Range:
Male: 30-80 lbs.
Female: 30-80 lbs.
Height at Withers:
Male: 19 in.
Female: 18 in.
Expectations:
Exercise Requirements: 20-40 minutes/day
Energy Level: Average
Longevity Range: 11-13 yrs.
Tendency to Drool: Low Tendency to Snore: Low
Tendency to Bark: Low
Tendency to Dig: Low Social/Attention Needs: High
Bred For:
Hunting
Drive livestock
Coat:
Length: Short
Characteristics: Flat
Colors: Any color
Overall Grooming Needs: Low
Club Recognition:
UKC Classification: Terrier
Prevalence: Common
Strong and stocky, yet light on his feet, the pit bull may pack more muscles per pound of body weight than any other breed.
The pit bull hasa low center of gravity, andappearsslightly longer thantall. The musclesof the neckand head are especially well
developed. The eyesare small, and theearsmay be cropped or uncropped (the latter are rose-shaped).
Thisdog isheavy for his size, weighing about55 to 70 pounds(25 to 32 kilograms). He standsbetween 17 and 19 inches. The coat isshort
and sleek. Any color is acceptable, althoughcoatswith more than80 percenteither white, blackand tan, or liver are least preferred.
Personality:
Most pit bullsare fun-loving companions, gentleand patient withall their family members(with the very likely exception of other pit bulls). As
with all breeds, there are exceptions.
Pit bullswere bred to be courageousand game,to continuewhatever they are doing inthe face of adversity. These qualitiesmake them
stubborn, tenaciousand fearless. As with any large dog, pit bullsshould be supervised when with children.
Living With:
Life with a pit bull isalwaysan adventure. These are fun-lovingdogsthat are alwaysup for a game. They must have a vigorousexercise
period every day. Although they are tough dogs, they are not cold weather dogsand shouldbe shieldedfrom the elements.
Pit bullsshould be obediencetrained because it isa good bonding activity. Because they are very often not good withother do gs, they
should be kept on a leash when around them.
History:
The ancientGreekMollossian war dogsgave rise to several tough strainsof dogs, including dogsthat specializedasgladiators.
A pit bull owner formedthe United Kennel Club (UKC). The UKC remainsto thisday a strong registry for the American Pit Bull T errier.
Similarly, theAmericanDog Breeder'sAssociation wasformed in 1909 just to register pit bulls.

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American pit bull tarrier

  • 1. American Pit Bull Terrier At a glance The American pit bull is strong and stocky, probably packing more muscles per pound of body weight than any other breed. Size: Weight Range: Male: 30-80 lbs. Female: 30-80 lbs. Height at Withers: Male: 19 in. Female: 18 in. Expectations: Exercise Requirements: 20-40 minutes/day Energy Level: Average Longevity Range: 11-13 yrs. Tendency to Drool: Low Tendency to Snore: Low Tendency to Bark: Low Tendency to Dig: Low Social/Attention Needs: High Bred For:
  • 2. Hunting Drive livestock Coat: Length: Short Characteristics: Flat Colors: Any color Overall Grooming Needs: Low Club Recognition: UKC Classification: Terrier Prevalence: Common Strong and stocky, yet light on his feet, the pit bull may pack more muscles per pound of body weight than any other breed. The pit bull hasa low center of gravity, andappearsslightly longer thantall. The musclesof the neckand head are especially well developed. The eyesare small, and theearsmay be cropped or uncropped (the latter are rose-shaped). Thisdog isheavy for his size, weighing about55 to 70 pounds(25 to 32 kilograms). He standsbetween 17 and 19 inches. The coat isshort and sleek. Any color is acceptable, althoughcoatswith more than80 percenteither white, blackand tan, or liver are least preferred. Personality: Most pit bullsare fun-loving companions, gentleand patient withall their family members(with the very likely exception of other pit bulls). As with all breeds, there are exceptions. Pit bullswere bred to be courageousand game,to continuewhatever they are doing inthe face of adversity. These qualitiesmake them stubborn, tenaciousand fearless. As with any large dog, pit bullsshould be supervised when with children. Living With: Life with a pit bull isalwaysan adventure. These are fun-lovingdogsthat are alwaysup for a game. They must have a vigorousexercise period every day. Although they are tough dogs, they are not cold weather dogsand shouldbe shieldedfrom the elements. Pit bullsshould be obediencetrained because it isa good bonding activity. Because they are very often not good withother do gs, they should be kept on a leash when around them.
  • 3. History: The ancientGreekMollossian war dogsgave rise to several tough strainsof dogs, including dogsthat specializedasgladiators. A pit bull owner formedthe United Kennel Club (UKC). The UKC remainsto thisday a strong registry for the American Pit Bull T errier. Similarly, theAmericanDog Breeder'sAssociation wasformed in 1909 just to register pit bulls.