Pitbull Terrier

Dog Breed Group: Terrier Dogs
Scientific Name: Canis lupus familiaris
Life Span: 10-15 years
Height: 43 to 48cm
Weight: 22 to 34 kgs
Temperament: Stubborn, Friendly, Obedient, Affectionate, Strong Willed, Courageous, Clownish, Loyal, Intelligent
Hypoallergenic: No

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Pitbull Terrier Breed Overview

The Pit Bull Terrier is a loyal, strong and energetic dog with muscular profile and short hair. The term Pit Bull is used in order to describe different types of breeds that are related and that have a similar physical appearance.
These breeds are:

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The American Bull Dog
The American Staffordshire Terrier
The Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier

They were bred by a combination of a variety of terriers and English Bulldogs. People first started to breed them in England, particularly in Birmingham for blood sports such as dog fighting and bull baiting until that became illegal. This particular breed is widely known for aggressive behaviour and has a poor reputation because of numerous attacks on a human.

PitBull Terrier can reach up to 48 cm in height and 34 kg in weight.

Their life expectancy is approximately 15 years.

Suitability for Children – Low
Tendency to Bark – High
Energy – High
Suitability as a Guard Dog – High
Grooming Requirements – Once a Week
Amount of hair shed – Moderate
Food Cost – $15 to $20
Average Monthly Pet insurance Premium – $58

Origins of Pit Bull Terrier

They were bred from numerous terrier breeds and English Bulldog. That is the main reason why they are confident, strong and energetic. They were bred in the 18th century in Birmingham, for purpose of bear and bull baiting, which was banned in the 19th century.

They were also widely used for dog fighting which was continued in the United Kingdom, because of gambling.

Pit Bull Terrier Temperament

They are very loyal, but in some cases, they are known for attacking strangers and animals in case that they are provoked. That is because they were used throughout the history as guard dogs and for them is common to attack other people.

Common Pit Bull Terrier Conditions and Diseases

Heart Murmurs – Even though, this is not a traditional form of the disease, it is still most common among Pit Bull Terriers and can reach up to serious heart disease. Buy PitBull Terrier puppy insurance with us.

Interesting Facts

The most common myth is that Pit Bull Terriers have lockable jaws, that is not true because there is no mechanism that could do anything similar whatsoever.
There are many celebrities that owned Pit Bull Terriers such as Orlando Bloom, Humphrey Bogart, Madonna and much more.

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