| This breed of dog, also fondly called as APBT, is | | | | stars in, "Our Gang", a well sought children's TV series. |
| known for its loyalty and intelligence. The dogs with this | | | | 4. A mix breed called Stubby was transformed into a |
| breed make excellent companions since they are very | | | | popular and decorated WW1 hero. 5. Pits became |
| aggressive because of their protective nature. | | | | good companies of pioneer families on their journeys. |
| How, then, are they different from the Staffies? For | | | | 6. Jack, a working pit bulldog was owned by Laura |
| the UKC or the United Kennel Club, Staffies and APBT | | | | Wilder of lines of books called "Little House". 7. Popular |
| are of the same breed but many disapprove of this | | | | people like Helen Keller and US President Theodore |
| suggestion. For instance, if the American Kennel Club | | | | Roosevelt owned the variety. |
| has an American Staffordshire terrier, it will be | | | | Here is some history about the cause of dilemma |
| registered as an American pit bull terrier by the United | | | | regarding the registries of APBTs. |
| Kennel Club. Furthermore, many breeders noted that | | | | In 1898, the United Kennel Club or UKC was structured |
| their lineages have been separate for a long time | | | | to provide fighting guidelines and registration for APBT |
| already for these dogs to be still considered as having | | | | as fighting dogs. Later, there were breeders who shun |
| the same variety. | | | | away from dog fighting so they asked the AKC to |
| Meanwhile, the American Kennel Club does not | | | | recognize their pits so they would be fit for |
| register a UKC-listed American pit as an American | | | | performance events like dog shows. In 1935, the AKC |
| Staffie. In order to gain dual-registry, the dog must | | | | approved of their petitions but the dogs were |
| initially be recorded as an AKC American Staffie | | | | registered as Staffordshire Terriers, naming them after |
| before it can be listed with the UKC as an American | | | | the little province in England that the breed was known |
| pit bull, and not the other way around. | | | | to have originated from. Thus, many breeders have |
| The following are some of the basic facts breeders | | | | dogs that have dual-registry. |
| would really love to know about APTBs: | | | | It is interesting to note that Petie, which was one of the |
| Category: Terrier | | | | stars in the, "Our Gang" TV series was the first breed |
| Living Environment: either outdoor or indoor | | | | that was dual-registered to be Staffordshire Terrier/Pit |
| Coat: smooth, shiny, thick, and short | | | | Bull. However, the UKC later started registering other |
| Colors: color varies | | | | performing-type varieties and they also began holding |
| Height: between 18 and 22 inches | | | | dog shows comparable to those of the American |
| Weight: between 30 and 60 pounds | | | | Kennel Club. |
| Temperament: courageous, full of energy, and loyal; | | | | The AKC soon sealed its studbooks to APBTs. They |
| should be socialized early on with other animals | | | | allocated registration to those pit breeds with lineages |
| especially with children | | | | that are listed as Staffies. For a little time during the |
| Health Issues: heart murmurs and mange | | | | 1970s, the AKC disclosed the American pits to their |
| Care and Exercise: • Bathe when necessary. • | | | | studbooks. |
| Brush their coat only occasionally using a brush with | | | | In 1973, the American KC decided to add the word |
| firm bristles. • Rub down their coat with a towel or | | | | "American" with the pit's name to discriminate it from a |
| a chamois to remove hairs that are loose. • Their | | | | Staffie. At present, those dogs with mixed |
| physique requires a regular exercise routine which | | | | APTB-StaffIe parents are recognized by UKC and |
| includes a daily play time and/or running along a bicycle | | | | even the American Dog Breeders' Association as |
| while on a leash. • They should be on leash while | | | | "American pits or American pit bull terriers". |
| walking in public places. | | | | Nowadays, the pit has employed as search and |
| Origin/History: | | | | rescuers, police/armed service dogs, livestock |
| The ancestors of APBT came to the US in the | | | | workers, and even as therapy animals because they |
| mid-1800s with some Irish-Boston immigrants. Like the | | | | are good as companions and working dogs. |
| Staffie, they were originally bred from bulldogs and | | | | Moreover, the variety can even compete in dog sports |
| terriers. Since APBT is a forerunner to the Staffie, it | | | | such as herding, obedience, and conformation, French |
| was also molded to be a fighting dog. However, the | | | | Ring, and Schutzhund. Breeds of this type can be very |
| Americans made their variety some pounds heavier | | | | loving as pets for everyone. The physical demands |
| and trained them to have a more powerful head. | | | | and harshness of various activities developed a |
| Bull baiting and dog baiting were prohibited in England | | | | healthy, strong, and stable animal. |
| so bull terriers were no longer bred for bouts. It is in | | | | If you want to have an APBT as a pet, be sure that |
| America where the pit bull also gained its popularity for | | | | the puppy is handled well and properly socialized. A |
| many uses and reasons like: | | | | solid and good training will surely produce an obedient, |
| 1. It was used to embody the country in one WW1 | | | | tranquil, and good companion or even a working dog! |
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| breed as mascots. 3. Petie, a pitbull, was one of the | | | | website. |