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| American Pit Bull Terrier |
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 |  | | General Information | Originally bred from bull-and-terrier crosses brought to America from England and Ireland in the 1800s, they were popular in emerging cities for the sport of dog fighting. The American Pit Bull Terrier is related to the American Staffordshire Terrier, but is not recognized by the AKC. However, it is recognized by the UKC.
Males weigh 35 to 65 lbs and females 30 to 60 lbs.. Any color is acceptable, and the coat is short, single layered, and stiff but glossy.
The American Pit Bull Terrier has been controversial in recent years because of some well publicized attacks.
Owners of the American Pit Bull Terrier attribute this to poor breeding and the fact that some people tried to breed them for dog fighting. They say a well bred and well raised American Pit Bull is an affectionate and well behaved pet. Generally speaking they do not get on well with other dogs and are not for the inexperienced owner.
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