American Pit Bull Terrier

merican pit bull terrier originates from the introductioncan range in colour from brown, fawn to black, blue
of english and irish pit terriers into america during theand white.
mass immigration of the 1800’s. The englishContrary to popular opinion these dogs are not
dog’s originated from cross breedingwanton killing machines, they do have violent
between terrier and bulldog breeds, the irish dogstendancies toward other dogs but are no more
origins were shrouded in secrecy. The pit bull terriersviolent toward people than other dog breeds. They
brought to america had been bred for dog fightingare loyal, obedient and good with children and families.
using the terrier breeds killing instinct and the bulldogsThey make excellent guard dogs and are generally
tenacity and powerful muscled body, they had beengood with other family pets including other dogs if
bred to be loyal and accepting of their humanthey have been socialised with the other pets from
masters and were considered family dogs. Thepuppy hood.
introduction of pit bulls to america saw the breedThe american pitbull generally stands between 18 and
develop as the breed was crossed with bigger dogs22 inches tall, and weighs in between 10 and 50 kg,
to produce the american pit bull terrier.and has a few known health problems such as being
The american pit bull terrier is an exceptionallyprone to cataracts and congenital heart disease.
powerful dog that is instantly recognisable. The dogAmerican pitbulls have a life expectancy of around 12
has a broad chunky head with large cheeks thatyears, have litters of about 5-10 puppies and need
cover extremely powerful jaw muscles and hasregular exercise to burn off excess energy. Colours
round eyes. The neck is thick and powerful droppingvary from fawn pitbulls, to blue pitbulls, rednose
to strong, wide shoulders and a deep chest.pitbulls and black pitbulls.
Colouration is numerous but these short haired dogs