American Pit Bull Terrier (Pit Bull)

American Pit Bull Terrier, APBT, Pittie, Pit Bull

Breed characteristics

• Popularity: 6
• Training: 9
• Size: 6
• Reason: 8
• Security: 10
• Relations with children: 8
• Dexterity: 8
• Shedding: 4

Story

At the beginning of the 20th century, several wild animals were popular in England. in today’s animal entertainment for example, baiting bulls and bears with dogs. It is for this a fierce and bloody sport was created breed of dogs pit bull terrier.

In 1935, this type of entertainment was recognized as inhumane and harmful to society, as a result of which it was banned for legislative level. However, in place of one forbidden bloody entertainment immediately created another – dog fights, where The breed pit bull terrier also gained great fame. This and unsurprisingly – powerful jaws, strong muscular body, huge stamina and excellent reaction, wonderful instincts and fearlessness – All these qualities went down in history together with the pit bull terrier.

Also, an important distinguishing feature of pit bull terriers is unwillingness to bite people, which plays a huge role in battles dogs. Trainers need to separate animals from time to time, at the same time, with a minimal chance of harming yourself – pit bull terrier in this respect is perhaps the most safe dog. Although, of course, with proper perseverance, you can train it for security functions, including attacking a person (usually is done for protection purposes).

After these dogs were brought to America, they became perform just security functions to protect households and livestock. Moreover, local American breeders raised a larger a variety of breed than the British. In 1898, UKC, British equivalent to the American AKC, called these dogs American pit bull terrier. The AKC decided to recognize the breed in the early 1930s, but under a different name.

In order to separate them from the cruel past – bloody fights, the AKC called the breed an American Staffordshire Terrier. FROM since then the american staffordshire terrier bred for AKC conformation or dog shows. Differences in body structure and American pit bull terrier and american Staffordshire Terrier is very small, because in fact, this is one and the same breed.

Description

The American pit bull terrier has a muscular, athletic physique characteristic of dogs of this type. It measures a little more average, a wide, powerful chest, good developed muscles (especially if the dog undergoes regular training), the average length of the limbs. The pit bull has folded ears which stop at an early age, like the tail. Exists a wide variety of colors of this breed.

Personality

Despite its menacing past and reputation as a ruthless and fearless fighter, breed American Pit Bull Terrier – beautiful nanny for children. It would seem difficult to believe, but they really have great patience in dealing with a child, and never show aggression. Especially, females are good at this pit bull terriers.

Despite the fact that these dogs do not like to bite people and do this is reluctant, you can rest assured – if anyone wants to offend its owner, the pit bull terrier will do everything to stop the offender, and given its strength it will be easy. In a word, do not try attack a man with such a dog. It will end badly. First turn – for the attacker.

The owner must make an effort to properly educate pit bull terrier, here you need to be strict, but fair. Improper and aggressive parenting can lead to violations the psyche of the animal and the negative consequences for others.

In the circle of his family, these are very kind, loyal and loving dogs, creating strong bonds with their masters. Love to walk, need in physical and intellectual stress, which means you will need to provide the animal with appropriate training and games.

The American pit bull terrier is smart and understands a person well. FROM their cats are best “friends” from an early age. Also, from early age, you need to teach your dog obedience, otherwise it will start congenital obstinacy manifests itself, which is especially pronounced in males.

Training

These pets are extremely important early socialization, as, despite their friendliness, they treat strangers with caution. Also, you need to teach teams and seek iron execution of the simplest. First of all it concerns teams to stop the attack, as the pit bull sometimes likes to get into a fight with another dog. With a lack of education stopping the dog will be difficult, and in such cases, sometimes each second counts.

When training and training, it is important to always maintain emotional contact with the dog so that she understands the essence and importance what is happening. Be sure to encourage her success, with failure to execute commands do not need to shout – just be patient and tenacity.

Care

Since these are short-haired dogs, there are problems with you will not have care. Be sure to keep your ears clean and eye, cut the claws in time, and bathe the pet at least once in a week.

Common diseases

American Pit Bull Terrier, breed, generally good health, good immunity and excellent exchange substances. However, there is a small percentage of dogs that are prone to heart disease, moreover, the most often manifested aortic stenosis.

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