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American Pit Bull Terrier breed information and pictures
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The American Pit Bull Terrier is part of the Terrier, Molosser group. The American Pit Bull Terrier is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the American Pit Bull Terrier is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Protection, Watch Dog The American Pit Bull Terrier lifestyle is Can be indoor or outdoor dog, should be crated indoors
A healthy breed. Some known problems are hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts and allergies to grass. It is important that when contacting a American Pit Bull Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your American Pit Bull Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support American Pit Bull Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current American Pit Bull Terrier health issues. The UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the American Pit Bull Terrier breed standard.
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“Ivory” AKA: Lexxi
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American Pit Bull Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier, Molosser |
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Shoulder Height:
17.00 in - 19.00 in |
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Weight:
50-80 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Above Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Originated as a fighting dog in the early nineteenth century. Sometimes also referred to as a Yankee Terrier, American Bull Terrier or Half and Half. It was the first breed registered by the United Kennel Club in 1898. Modern breeding has been geared towards instilling a more gentle temperament.
Character:
Tough, loyal and tenacious. Good watch dog. Will often try to dominate other dogs.
Temperment:
Proper socialization is essential. With consistent and persistent training, can get along with other dogs and pets. Not usually recommended for a family with young children. Can be eager to fight other dogs.
Coat:
Short and shiny. Any color is acceptable, however red and beige with highlights, either with or without white highlights, is preferred. Less favored are black and tan, liver, or any color combination that is more than 80 percent white.
Care
Occassionally use a rubber brush to remove dead hairs.
Colour:
All colors
Comments:
Purposes:
Protection, Watch Dog
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Recent American Pit Bull Terrier breed Related Headlines as of Wednesday, May 22, 2013
- Members-only dog park will exclude Bull Terriers, Pit Bulls
A local doggy daycare is opening a members-only dog park, but the owners are getting backlash before the gates even open. The owners of Paw Prints, Inc. have made the controversial decision to exclude certain dogs based on breed. The banned breeds include American Bulldogs and American Pit Bull terriers, among other Bull Terrier breeds. Read the Rest of the Entry
- Breed-Specific Pit Bull Ordinance Introduced in New Orleans Suburb after Vicious Mauling of Linda Henry
On Monday night, City Councilman Glenn Green introduced his promised ordinance to strengthen the existing Pit Bull law in Westego, Louisiana, at the meeting of the Westwego City Council . The first ordinance was enacted in 2000 after a 2-year-old boy was fatally mauled by his family's pit bull in their backyard just outside Westwego city limits. Westwego is in Jefferson Parish, which is a suburb ...
- Pit Bull Kills 4-Year-Old Iowa Girl Jordyn Arndt; Babysitter Arrested on Felony Charges
A beautiful, bubbly 4-year-old Prairie City girl, Jordyn Arndt, already known for her love of animals and passion for the outdoors, died Tuesday after a gruesome and senseless mauling by her babysitter’s Pit Bull, described as a Staffordshire Terrier, named “Brutus.” Jena Wright, 24, was supposedly watching Jordyn while her mother, Jessica Arndt, was at work. Jordyn was airlifted to Mercy ...
- Fatal Pit Bull Attack Prompts L.A. County To Revisit Its 'Potentially Dangerous Dog' Definition
On the heels of a fatal pit bull attack in Littlerock, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors asked staffers Tuesday to consider a proposal from Supervisor Michael Antonovich to change the county's definition of a "potentially dangerous dog." [ more › ]
- Dangerous dogs: Bad breeds, or just individual problem animals?
DANGEROUS DOGS: Kyra, an American Pit Bull Terrier, is a certified pet therapy dog who works with children on a regular basis, challenging some non-owners' perception of the breed as dangerous. However, the fatal mauling this week of a Prairie City 4-year-old girl by an American Staffordshire Terrier renews the question whether dog attacks are caused by dangerous breeds or individual problem ...
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