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American Pit Bull Terrier Puppies for Sale
American Pit Bull Terrier
Zeppelin, the Pitbull Terrier as
an adult, at 2 years old. "Your site was
instrumental in helping us select a dog for our family. After researching
your site we decided on a pitbull puppy, his name is Zeppelin. He has been
everything good your site has said about pitbulls and more! He loves to be
with the family, play and play all day. He is a guardian of the front door
with his bark when the doorbell rings and then licks whom ever is there once
they come in. He was by far the easiest dog I have had to train. I only have
skills to train in basic obedience, but he learned it all very easily. He is
an Indoor dog. Very social with people and other pets. Although some people
find him intimidating and that nervousness transfers to their dog. He is
protective of our home and loves to play in water. Insists he's a 5 lb lap
dog and enjoys hiking."
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Pronunciation |
Pit
Bull Terrier |
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Description |
The Pit Bull immediately strikes one as being a
dog of power, passion, and undying willingness. The brick-like head, which is
especially broad between the cheeks (to house the powerful jaws), is carried
upon a thickly muscled, well-defined neck. The neck runs into a deep, thick,
well-sprung chest. The American Pit Bull is a very muscular, stocky, yet agile
dog which is extremely strong for his size. The ears are generally cropped,
though this is optional. Docked tails are not accepted by the UKC or the ADBA.
The eyes are round, and any color is acceptable. The teeth should form a
scissors bite. Its coat is made up of thick, short, shiny hair. All colors are
admissible. The tail tapers to a point. |
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Temperament |
The American Pit Bull Terrier has a strong pleasure to please. The APBT
has evoked more human emotional, rational, and irrational response than any
other breed that exists today. By no means are these dogs people-haters or
people-eaters. Their natural aggressive tendencies are toward other dogs and
animals, not people. However if they are properly socialized they will not even
be aggressive with them. These are truly quality companions for quality owners
only! The American Pit Bull Terrier is a good-natured, amusing, extremely loyal
and affectionate family pet, which is good with children and adults. Almost
always obedient, it is always eager to please its master. It is an extremely
courageous and intelligent guard dog that is very full of vitality. Highly
protective of his owners and the owner's property, it will fight an enemy
to the death. It is usually very friendly, but has an uncanny ability to know
when it needs to protect and when everything is okay. The American Pit Bull
Terrier can be willful and needs a firm hand. They are generally okay with other
pets if they are raised with them from puppy hood. For the most part they
are very friendly, but not recommended for most people, because most people do not understand how to properly raise and treat a dog. Problems arise when one does not understands dog psychology, seeing the dog as having human emotions, and ends up with a dog who thinks he is the boss of the house. For a smaller, not as powerful dog, people can get away with this, however, for a powerful breed, one really needs to understand and follow this concept of keeping a dog. An excellent guide to learning how to properly treat a dog is the Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (recommended to all dog owners regardless of the breed they own). Excellent with children
in the family, they have a high pain tolerance and will happily put up with
rough child play. As with any breed, they should not be left alone with
unfamiliar children. Originally used as fighting dogs, the powerful American Pit
Bull may go for the throat of strange dogs. A minimum of training will produce a
tranquil, obedient dog. Socialize very thoroughly when young to combat
aggressive tendencies and be sure to keep the dog under control when other dogs
are present. It has given outstanding results as a guardian of property, but is
at the same time esteemed as a companion dog. When properly trained and
socialized, this is a very good dog and a great family companion. Unfortunately,
some choose to promote the fighting instinct in the breed, giving it a bad name. |
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Height, weight |
Height: 18-22 inches (46-56 cm)
Weight: 22 -110 pounds (10-50 kg)
Please Note: The APBT ranges in size from 22 pounds to 110 pounds (rare),
with the most common being between 35 - 55 pounds (16-25 kg.), in fact the
original APBT's were between 20 - 40 pounds (9-18 kg.) and were bred small for
their main purpose, fighting, These dogs are varying from small to extra
large. A very common misconception is that APBT's are muscle bound
(viscous) hulks that weigh in around 85 pounds (39 kg.) and this is generally
not the majority, Most of the APBT's that Are that large have been
crossed with another breeds. |
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Health Problems |
A generally healthy breed, although some are prone
to hip dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, allergies to grass and congenital heart
disease. |
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Living Conditions |
Pits will do okay in an apartment if it is
sufficiently exercised. They are very active indoors and will do alright without
a yard provided they get enough exercise. Prefers warm climates. |
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Exercise |
American Pit Bull Terriers must have plenty of
regular exercise and need to be taken on
long daily walks. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12 years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 5 - 10 puppies |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, and bathe or dry shampoo as
necessary. A rub with a piece of toweling or chamois will make the coat
gleam. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
Developed from the Bull and Terrier types of
yesteryear, the American Pit Bull Terrier comes from an indisputable
history of pit-fighting. The breed's tenacity and accompanying strength are
unmatched in the canine world. As rich and captivating as the breed's history
is, the Pit Bull's future is more worthy of commentary. Some proponents of the
breed argue that this breed is the original bulldog of the past. Old prints and
woodcarvings show reason to believe this. They show dogs that look exactly like
the breed today, doing things the dog is still capable of doing. For more
information on this theory you can read books by Richard F Stratton. The
APBT, as registered by the UKC, is an individual breed of dog and does not refer
to just any ill-bred, mindless warrior-type mongrel. At one time, the Pit Bull
was a much loved, trustworthy companion. People who chose to train these dogs to
fight are chiefly responsible for the banning and witch-hunting that has been
sweeping the U.S. The media, however, should not go unmentioned, for it is also
responsible for escalating isolated incidences in a relentless and
attention-getting way. In a lot of cases when the media is reporting about a Pit
Bull attacking, it is indeed not even a Pit Bull at all, but a mixed breed of
some sort, or another bull breed all together. In fact, one time there was a
report on KYW news in Philadelphia about two Pit Bulls attacking a person. I
called the news station and asked if they knew the dogs were in fact a purebred
American Pit Bull Terriers, or another bull breed of some sort, or a mutt for
that matter. They told me they did not know, I would have to call the police
station to verify that information. I asked them how they could report something
that they were not sure of. They had no answer for me and they were not sure of
the dog's breed. Even after admitting that to me on the phone, they kept calling
it a Pit Bull. The Pit Bull's future has been perhaps irreparably undone and
everyone is to blame except the dog itself. This very loyal dog is too set on
pleasing his owner, and ironically this is the root of his own undoing.
Accompanying this need to please are remarkable abilities of all kinds. Jack
Dempsy, Teddy Roosevelt and Jack Johnson are just a few people who have owned
Pit Bulls. Pit Bulls excel in practically every canine task including herding,
guarding, hunting, policing, cart pulling and ratting. A Pit Bull, named Banddog
Dread, holds more canine working titles than ANY other breed. The owner's name
is Diane Jessup and you can reference her book, "The Working Pit
Bull." It tells you all of Dread's accomplishments. These dogs are truly
capable of many tasks. The difference
between Pits and American Staffordshire
Terriers is a difficult one. Even breeders can't agree. The main difference
is the bloodline. Amstaffs are show dogs and dog fighters won't use dogs with
Amstaff blood. As time progresses there will be more of a difference. Many are
duel registered as Amstaffs with the AKC and Pits with the UKC. |
Group |
Mastiff |
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Recognition |
NAPDR, UKC, NKC, ADBA, CKC, APBR, APRI, ACR |
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NAPDR = North American Purebred Dog Registry
UKC = United
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
ADBA = The
American Dog Breeders Association Inc.
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APBR = The
American Pit Bull Registry
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
A True Story
A man was out walking his Pitbull off lead
through the woods. When the Pit turned and started walking off in a
different direction the owner called the dog back to him. The dog didn't
listen, he obviously had something on his mind. This was so
uncharacteristic of this particular dog, who always followed his owner,
always listened to every command, that the owner of the Pit decided he
had better follow his dog to see where he was going. The Pitbull led him
to a secluded part of the woods, where an autistic boy had gotten
himself into a deep mud hole and could not get out. The Pit proceeded to
walk right up to the boy and lick his face. This story was told to me by
the father of the autistic child. He stated, "The dog saved my son's
life that day. Had it not been for that Pitbull, we never would have
found my son." |
Zeppelin, the Pitbull Terrier as a young
puppy (adult pic shown above)
The Book
Max, The Shelter Dog is a children's book about a Pit Bull named Max.
Max is a misunderstood, playful, and energetic pit bull placed in a shelter
by his owners. Will he find a loving home in time? Find out as you read
about his heroic journey as a shelter dog. (Author donates a portion of the
proceeds to charities and shelters that help the plight of the American Pit
Bull Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier, as well as other animals in
need.)
Questions about your Pitbull or AmStaff? Want to talk about the breeds? Visit amstafftalk.com
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"Tigger is a 20 month old Pit Bull Terrier who weighs 60 lbs. He already obtained his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) through the AKC. Tigger loves his daily walks, going to doggy day care, and is currently training to compete in Novice Agility. He is very active, agile, and is a great family pet! Tigger is loyal, caring, inteligent and friendly. He has any doggy friends, but his best friend is my sister's 4 lb. Yorkshire Terrier. They have a blast together."
Tigger, the Pit Bull Terrier at 20 months old, weighing 60 pounds.
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"Lily is the love of my life when it comes to animals! She has stood beside me and made me laugh through thick and thin! She has saved my life when someone tried to break into my house. She has drowned not only me but all of my friends in kisses. I have had countless people tell me that she has singlehandedly changed their viewpoints on Pit Bulls. With her friendly smile, wagging tail, and warm eyes, who could not fall in love with her? Lily loves to show off her belly and will never be the one to turn down a good belly rub. She is eager to please which has made her easily trainable. Cesar Millan's books have helped us to enrich both of our lives and become a healthy "pack." It is sad to me that so many people have such a poor understanding of this amazing breed. I had two elderly ladies petting Lily and going on about how adorable she was. When they asked what kind of dog she was, they immediately backed away, faces grimacing, as they muttered under their breath. These people will never have the opportunity to understand loyalty at its fullest and a heart that seemingly beats only for you."
Lily the Pit Bull Terrier
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"This is Pip Felipe R. (aka mommy and daddy's baby boy) at 4 years old. He is the first dog I have owned and the only breed my fiance and I will ever own. He is sweet, funny and affectionate. He attended puppy school and has always had plenty of puppy dates. He loves other dogs, and his first instinct with people is to show his pink belly! After watching Cesar Millan's show ( marathon weekend viewings), and reading his books, we have learned so much about Pip and about our behavior, it has helped us walk him properly. I have become more of a calm, assertive mom and Pip has responded by listening to me. Everyone in our neighborhood loves him. He is always trying to get away with something though, (counter-surfing, sock stealing, laundry rolling, etc) so your best bet is to take him on walks, play ball with him, take him exploring (thus his Indiana Jones get up in the pic) and give him as many belly rubs as you can. We are blessed to have him and have learned so much about this lovable and misunderstood breed."
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