| Pitt Bulls have really gotten a bad rap over the years, | | | | Terrier breeds of dogs, grouped in the Mastiff |
| but the blame falls, for the most part, on their | | | | category with bodies that are stocky and muscular, |
| owners. Remember Spot from the Little Rascals? He | | | | yet very nimble. Their coats consist of short, shiny, |
| was an American Pitt Bull and wasn't he sweet? Don't | | | | thick fur and are bred in several different colors and |
| let the bad behavior of some irresponsible owners | | | | patterns. An American Pitt Bull's ears are usually |
| deter you from considering this type of dog as your | | | | cropped and they have pointy tails. Their heads are |
| new pet. Following is some background information to | | | | hard and square like cinder blocks and they have |
| give you a good idea of what to expect should you | | | | incredibly powerful jaws with scissor like teeth. The |
| be thinking about adopting or purchasing one of | | | | typical weight of a full-grown American Pitt Bull is |
| these passionate animals. | | | | around 55 pounds and they stand about 22 inches |
| The American Pitt Bull is a descendent of the Bull and | | | | high. |