| Over the past few years, the Pit Bull has
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| | between 18-22 inches tall. This gives
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| taken a lot of heat from the media about
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| | them an extremely stocky, muscular, and
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| being a dog breed that's more bite than
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| | compact appearance. This particular breed
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| bark. The misconception that this breeds
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| | has also has a powerful stance, a broad
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| a man eater is reinforced by it's
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| | chest and muscular legs.
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| amazing, muscular build.
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| | Pit Bulls are known for having very
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| Unfortunately, over breeding, abusive
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| | strong, wide heads, perky ears, and
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| owners, and the fighting circles have
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| | incredibly powerful looking jaw. Although
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| caused this pooch to be maligned
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| | it used to be common to dock the tail of
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| unfairly. Sure, it's a naturally strong
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| | a Pit Bull puppy, they are now often left
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| willed breed, but with the right training
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| | with long, straight tails. Most dogs will
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| and owner, they can be a loyal, loving
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| | have a good portion of white coloring on
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| friend.
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| | their bodies, but will never be
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| Here's more about this dog to help you
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| | completely white. They may also have
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| understand this misunderstood breed…
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| | mixture of brown or black or even be
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| History: Most sources trace the Pit Bull,
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| | completely brindle as well.
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| or American Pit Bull Terrier back to
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| | Breed Temperament: Remember when it comes
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| England, but the exact date of their
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| | to Pit Bull dogs, it is all in how they
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| origination is constantly a source of
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| | are raised and handled. Over breeding and
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| controversy. Most Pit Bull experts agree
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| | fighting circles have caused Pit Bulls to
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| they were bred between the late 18th and
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| | have a bad reputation in recent years.
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| early 19th centuries and are most likely
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| | For those who are willing to overlook the
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| a mixture of a Bulldog and Mastiffs,
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| | media hype on the danger of this breed,
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| although some sources suggest other
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| | these animals can and do make excellent
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| breeds were part of their crossbreeding.
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| | pets, because they are fiercely loyal,
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| All sources agree that the breed was used
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| | loving and obedient once properly
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| for bull baiting and fighting. This has a
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| | trained. Add this with their strong
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| great deal to do with the tendency to
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| | appearance and they will make an
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| label them as aggressive dogs, because
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| | excellent watch dog and guard dog for
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| they were bred for aggression from the
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| | your family as well.
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| beginning.
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| | Because of their strong personalities,
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| The breed became known as a fighting and
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| | need for exercise and aggressive
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| bull baiting dog in England and Ireland
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| | tendencies, this breed is not meant for a
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| during the late 19th and early 20th
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| | first time dog owner. They will do best
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| century. Around the mid-1900s they were
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| | with an owner that has experience
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| introduced to the United States as
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| | handling dogs. Once properly trained,
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| herding and cattle catching dogs instead
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| | many actually have the temperament of
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| of fighting and performance dogs. Around
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| | teddy bears who love lounging around with
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| this time, their appearance changed
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| | the family.
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| slightly, becoming larger and longer in
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| | Life Span: 12-14 years
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| the legs than their Irish and English
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| | Common Ailments: This breed is known for
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| ancestors. The American version weighed
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| | being hardy, but may be prone to hip
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| an average of 50-55 pounds, whereas the
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| | dysplasia, skin allergies and cataracts.
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| English version only weighed 25-30
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| | Suitability with Children: Yes, but will
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| pounds. The American Pitbull Terrier
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| | need firm handling as a puppy
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| became recognized by the American Kennel
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| | Suitability with Other Pets: No, have a
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| Club in 1936, although they eventually
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| | tendency towards aggression with other
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| diverged into the American Staffordshire
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| | animals
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| Terrier. The UKC still refers to this
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| | Living Conditions: Will do best in a home
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| breed as the American Pitbull Terrier,
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| | with a large yard and regular, daily
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| but all other Kennel Clubs now refer to
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| | exercise
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| them as the Staffordshire Terrier. Until
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| | Trainability: Need a firm handler because
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| the 1980s, the Pit Bull was barely
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| | of their tendency towards a dominant
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| recognizable by most of the public and
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| | personality, as well as their innate,
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| only became popular in the last twenty
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| | aggressive instincts.
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| years.
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| | Exercise Requirements: High
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| Description: It is often difficult to
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| | Maintenance Costs: Low
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| correctly pick out Pitbull dogs, as their
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| | As you can see, the Pit Bull isn't
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| weight range fluctuates from 35-75
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| | anything to be afraid of. With proper
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| pounds. Some are even known for being
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| | training and a lot of loving care, this
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| smaller or larger than this weight range.
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| | breed can make for an excellent family
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| Almost all are similar in height, though,
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| | pet.
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| standing fairly low to the ground at
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