Weight: 30 - 80 lbs.
Colors: All colors admissible.
Coat: Thick, short, shiny hair, must not be more than 80% white.
Temperament: American Pit Bull Terriers are courageous, full of vitality.
With Children: Does well in a family environment if they have good breeding.
With Pets: Has an instinctive hostility towards other animals.
Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very High
Care and Exercise: The American Pit Bull Terrier requires regular brushing with a bristle brush or rubbing down their coat with a chamois. This will keep the coat shiny and clean. Bathe only when ncessary. They Need substantial amount of vigorous exercise and they need to be on-leash. They enjoy running along side a bicycle.
Training: Obedience training is highy recommended because of thir strong personality.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium
Activity: Outdoors - Very High, Indoors - High
Living Environments: A home with a fenced yard is recommended. The American Pit Bull Terrier is not ideal choice for first time owners as ownership requires a commitment to supervision and a rigorous schedule of exercise.
Health Issues: Reasonably free of genetic weakness.
Life Span: 12 years
Litter Size: 5 - 10
Country Of Origin: United States
History: Their ancestores were brought to the United States in the mid - 1800's by Boston-Irish immigrants. Originally bred from a variety of bulldogs and terriers, American breeders increased their weight and gave them a more powerful head. A forbearer to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, they were originally bred to be a fighting dog. Bull baiting was banned in England in 1835 and and these dogs are no longer been bred to fight. There is come compilcation in registries of this breed. The AKC considers the American Staffordshire Terrier as separate and distinct from the American Pit Bull Terrier, yet the UKC will register both as American Pi Bull Terriers (APBTs).
UKC Breed Category: Terriers
Group: Mastiff
Registries: ADBA, CKC, UKC
