| t Bulls have really gotten a bad rap over the years, | | | | actually the result of mixed breeding! Raised in a |
| but the blame falls, for the most part, on their | | | | loving environment, they will be very good with |
| owners. Remember Spot from the Little Rascals? He | | | | children and other people. American Pitt Bulls do, |
| was an American Pitt Bull and wasn’t he | | | | however, have a tendency to be aggressive toward |
| sweet? Don’t let the bad behavior of some | | | | other animals, but only if they are brought up in an |
| irresponsible owners deter you from considering this | | | | unsociable atmosphere — it all depends on |
| type of dog as your new pet. Following is some | | | | how you raise them. Brought up correctly, these |
| background information to give you a good idea of | | | | dogs can make very obedient, loyal and affectionate |
| what to expect should you be thinking about | | | | pets. |
| adopting or purchasing one of these passionate | | | | It is advised that you raise your Pitt Bull from the |
| animals. | | | | puppy stage to ensure a good temperament. When |
| The American Pitt Bull is a descendent of the Bull and | | | | properly trained, these dogs will make excellent |
| Terrier breeds of dogs, grouped in the Mastiff | | | | companions for your family. They are protective and |
| category with bodies that are stocky and muscular, | | | | make outstanding guardians for your property. |
| yet very nimble. Their coats consist of short, shiny, | | | | American Pitt Bulls are very active and love to run, |
| thick fur and are bred in several different colors and | | | | but even if you have an apartment or home without |
| patterns. An American Pitt Bull’s ears are | | | | a yard, they will be very happy as long as you give |
| usually cropped and they have pointy tails. Their | | | | them sufficient exercise and play time. Because of |
| heads are hard and square like cinder blocks and they | | | | their tenacity, you will want to make sure to keep |
| have incredibly powerful jaws with scissor like teeth. | | | | them on a leash when taking them out in public. |
| The typical weight of a full-grown American Pitt Bull is | | | | Please acknowledge that if you’re planning or |
| around 55 pounds and they stand about 22 inches | | | | interested in purchasing an American Pitt Bull, it is |
| high. American Pitt Bulls are an overall healthy breed | | | | your responsibility as the dog’s owner to raise |
| of dog, sometimes prone to hip dysplasia and allergies | | | | it in a manner in which it will not become a terror. If |
| to grass and usually live on an average of 12 years. | | | | you don’t, you will surely regret it and most |
| American Pitt Bulls are not people haters! Most vicious | | | | likely lose your animal altogether. |
| experiences being publicized about these dogs are | | | | |