| This kind of dog is known for its aggressiveness to | | | | also has golden eyes and is one of the most beautiful |
| other dogs but as a pet they will be your companion. | | | | pits I have ever seen. |
| These dogs are well known for their intelligence and | | | | American Pit Bull Terriers vary greatly in size as well. |
| loyalty and are also very protective of their owners. | | | | The dog that my son has is only around 45 pounds |
| Many people mistake them for staffies, which is short | | | | while his father was about 90 pounds. They range |
| for Staffordshire terrier but this is not a staffie. An | | | | from thirty to over one hundred pounds depending on |
| American pit bull terrier is a mix of two dogs, a terrier | | | | their lineage and are usually from 18 to 24 inches tall |
| and bulldog. They are of their own kind and cannot and | | | | although I have seen some larger. |
| should not be referred to as staffies. I have seen the | | | | As with any dog they should be bathed on a regular |
| UKC shows and I have never seen a pit bull on it. | | | | basis to keep them clean and free of irritants. You |
| These are some things that the owner may want to | | | | should also brush them twice a month and rub them |
| know about pit bulls. They are classified as terriers by | | | | down with a towel or rag to shake off loose hair. Also |
| the kennel organizations, hence the full name, | | | | be sure that they get plenty of exercise so that they |
| American Pit Bull Terrier. They are equally happy | | | | will sleep well at night. If you are exercising them in |
| indoors or outdoors, although we tend to keep ours | | | | public always keep them on a leash to avoid any |
| indoors the majority of the time because they love | | | | accidents. |
| being around us. They are very social dogs and will go | | | | Due to their fierce loyalty and protectiveness it is best |
| bonkers if you don't give them a lot of attention. | | | | that you socialize the animals with as many people |
| These are also short haired dogs with coats that are | | | | and other animals as possible when they are young. If |
| shiny and smooth although they do come in a great | | | | you do this you will avoid the problems that many |
| variety of colors. We currently have a female that is | | | | people have with them when they are older. I have |
| black with a white chest and nose and another that is | | | | had several and none of them have been aggressive. |
| the desired red nose variety that is red all over. He | | | | It is all in how you raise them. |