American Pit Bull Terrier (American Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier)

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier (American Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier), breed of service, fighting dogs. The ancestors of the American Pit Bull Terrier - dogs like bulldogs and terriers, crossing which took place in England. During the colonization of America, they found a new home. Ages 15-18 in the engravings of dogs are involved in dog fighting and hunting, similar to the contemporary American Staffordshire Terriers and Pit Bulls. In the U.S., the name "American Pit Bull Terrier" started in the stud book in 1898.

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier - mobile, well-built dog with muscular. Height at withers 46-56 cm, weight - usually 16-25 kg, but may differ even among dogs of the same height in the range 14-36 kg. Length of the body exceeds the height at the withers. Head is of medium length, large volume. Cheeks broad with powerful jaws. The ears are set high, you can cut short. The neck is well muscled smoothly into a deep chest. Movement of the free. The tail is not docked. The coat is short, dense, tight to the skin, should shine. Any color - solid and markings.

American Pit Bull Terrier puppy

Pit Bull has not lost the hunting instinct, and is suitable for hunting small predators, birds and even wild boar. It is renowned for the strength and fearlessness. In some countries, the spread of pit bulls under severe restrictions. They are banned in Sweden, the UK they are allowed to display only in muzzles and dogs to be sterilized. The import of pit bulls in a number of regions of the United States. One can not ignore the specialization of the breed, created to combat. This dog can be a good companion and family pet in the hands of a very experienced breeder.