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The American Pit Bull Terrier is a strong and powerful dog that has a stocky, muscular body. The breed’s burly neck is thickly muscled and graduates into a well-sprung, deep chest. His athletic body is stout and he is extremely agile. American Pit Bull Terriers have a broad, brick-like head that features a commanding set of jaws. Their teeth close in a scissors bite. The tail should be tapered, and docked tails aren’t acceptable by the UKC or the ADBA. The breed’s ears are cropped, and their round eyes vary in color. American Pit Bull Terriers have a glossy, thick, short-haired coat that exists in a variety of colors.
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Natural ears are allowed in shows, and are actually preferred according to the standard.
American Pit Bull Terriers are believed to possess more human-like qualities than any other breed. They have a natural propensity to be aggressive towards animals and other dogs, but they are not aggressive towards people or their families. If properly socialized and trained, an American Pit Bull Terrier will be kind and gentle with other animals, dogs, and pets. The breed is an excellent companion dog, as they are extremely affectionate, loyal, and kind-natured. They are a type of dog that aims to please, and they are almost always extraordinarily obedient. American Pit Bull Terriers are tenacious, loyal, and protective of their owners. If they feel as though their family is being threatened, they will fight to the death. They are very friendly, but aren’t recommended for most people. The breed requires a certain type of owner, and they shouldn’t be left unattended with unfamiliar children. American Pit Bull Terriers receive a bad name from breeders who choose to promote their fighting instincts.
This breed has a lot of energy and a lot of daily exercise is necessary to prevent unwanted behavior.
The American Pit Bull Terrier is a comparatively healthy breed. Some known concerns include hip dysplasia, cataracts, allergies, and congenital heart disease. American Pit Bull Terriers typically live for approximately 12 years. They average 5 to 10 puppies per litter.
As short-nosed dogs, breathing can sometimes become an issue in hot weather, they tend to overheat quicker than longer nosed breeds. Also, be sure to buy pups/dogs from kennels that OFA screen and CERF clear their dogs. APBT, just like any other breed, are prone to hip and eye problems. They are not immune to such genetic diseases.
The Pit Bull may suffer from allergies. Dog food with lots of preservatives, corn or potatoes may cause allergies.
American Pit Bull Terriers were originally a fighting dog. The breed was developed from the Bull and Terrier types of years past. American Pit Bull Terriers have an irrefutable history of pit-fighting. Some argue that the American Pit Bull Terrier is the original bulldog. Although American Pit Bull Terriers make very loving companions, this breed has gotten a bad wave of press from the media. It’s important for people to be aware that many of the news stories (like attacks involving “Pit Bulls”) are performed by ill-bred, mixed dogs that are a different breed altogether. The American Pit Bull Terrier is an excellent companion dog and excels in many different canine talents and abilities. Few breeders are able to list characteristics (besides bloodline) that distinguish the American Pit Bull Terrier from the American Staffordshire Terrier. For this reason, many dogs of these breeds are dual registered as Amstaffs with the AKC and Pit Bulls with the UKC.
American Pit Bull Terriers have a short coat that is easy to groom and maintain. A regular brushing and dry shampoo are all that is necessary. Rubbing the coat of this breed with a cloth will add a glossy sheen. This breed is an average shedder.
Exercise is very important Pit Bulls. It may be better not to own this breed unless you are planning to do some sort of challenging sport or exercise. Running, Jogging, hiking, swimming, agility, fly ball, weight pull, obedience, something. APBT are meant to work and they enjoy a good task.
American Pit Bull Terriers can live in a small household or apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. This breed is very active indoors and prefers warm temperature climates.
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A female dog is in heat as soon as they start bleeding and sometimes they don't bleed that much or you don't notice, but if she is swollen and bleeding then she is in heat, female dogs go into heat usually every 6 months, they don't need to be in contact with a male dog to be in heat. If she is in contact with an intact male, most likely they will mate and she will become pregnant.
when she starts chewing on anything other on her toy tell her no! and give her the chew toy instead this should be repeated everytime she tries to chew something shes not suppose to
Sweet, loving girl. Full of energy. She loves kids, and gets along great with other pets. And being loved on is her favorite.
Age :
7months
Name:
Dallas
Color:
Brindle Blue
Description:
Loving, caring, and sweet dog. She is always wanting to play and enjoys being loved on.
Age :
5
Name:
Sparky
Color:
blk & wht
Description:
My best Dude!..Smart? Amazingly smart...understands better than most people I know! LOVES to cuddle, go walk/running, chasing the "bug" (laser light)Sweet, gentle and so affectionate....:)
Age :
2yrs
Name:
Boss
Color:
brown
Description:
rescue dog, 95lbs., great family member
Age :
18 moths
Name:
sukie
Color:
bridle
Description:
i am not sure on the breed of this dog can some one help me out by i think it mite be pit bull not sure it is about 15 to 19 ichs tall and about 3 and a half stone and is grea with peple but not so good with other dogs and animals so if some one could help me that would be great thaks al
Age :
3
Name:
Lola
Color:
black and white
Description:
Lola is my American Boston Bull Terrier. She is the hybrid mix of American pitbull and Boston terrier. She is so sweet, energetic, and best friends with a pug. She is a great, loyal, quickly trained breed.
Age :
6 years
Name:
G
Color:
tan
Description:
G'fa is a Dingo x Rednose Pitbull. Her breeds were not available to choose from in the list.
Incredibly intelligent and highly energetic. Great guard dog and companion.
Weighs approximately 30kg.
Age :
1yr 5months
Name:
Bear
Color:
White and Brindle
Description:
My Best Friend/Protector. Hes Soooo Sweet(:
Age :
8 months
Name:
Cosita
Color:
white with half face black n half white
Description:
Well cosita is and active dog dat likes to play around kids and other dogs around
Age :
2YR
Name:
ZULU
Color:
BLACK BROWN WHITE
Description:
LARGE DOG
Age :
one and a half, and four
Name:
Bella, tyson
Color:
fawn, black and white
Description:
running at the fields
Age :
5 weeks
Name:
Konig
Color:
brown-brindle
Description:
In the car ride to visit the fam.
Age :
16 months
Name:
ruby
Color:
brindle and white
Description:
my bessy mate
Age :
16 months
Name:
ruby
Color:
brindle and white
Description:
most funniest and loving dog iv ever known, never fails to make me smile. my best mate
Age :
5yrs
Name:
Powder
Color:
white and brindle
Description:
My baby was stolen out of my back yard October 18th 2010. He was gone for a month when I started to give up hope that he would be found, He was found and turned in November 18th 2010 and now he back at home with his family that loves him so much :)
Age :
03.10.2009
Name:
MAKSI
Color:
red and yellov
Description:
Maksi is one years old and i love himmmmmmm
Age :
1
Name:
mavea
Color:
white
Description:
dog
Age :
15 months
Name:
Sweetie
Color:
chocolate
Description:
Sweetie loves to swim in the lake and play ruff , she is realy lovable and very protective over the family.She is also house broken which was a very hard time for us,we never thought that we would be able to house break her but it was done.At first I was not too fond of owning a pitbull dog but now we just love her so much.She sleeps in my bed and takes up more than half the bed,which makes me and my husband fight for what is left,i think that having a pitbull dog is the best friend any family could ever have,if trained correctly.
Age :
4 months
Name:
Angel (red nose pitbull)
Color:
brown
Description:
Angel is very Playful and a unique dog, the next member to make your family complete, she has all of her puppy shots including her rabies shot.
Age :
13
Name:
Darek
Color:
black&white
Description:
muscular, extremly gently, family devoted, friendly with small dogs
Age :
2 1/2 years
Name:
Chance
Color:
Fawn Brindle
Description:
Chance is very friendly , he is affectionate and intuitive. He loves small dogs(he was raised with four minature dashunds and his mother.. also three cats.)He is strong, confident and very protective. I take him everywhere I go.
Age :
6
Name:
Mick
Color:
brindle
Description:
A Wonderful Dog - Truly a Man's Best Friend
Age :
3 months
Name:
Michelle
Color:
blue fawn and white
Description:
100% razor edge, out of Divine's Pitbull Kennels
Age :
6 wks
Name:
nando
Color:
blue
Description:
i got conned and was told he was a irish , no such dog exist ,
Age :
1
Name:
blaze
Color:
brindle
Description:
Blue Flame Bullys
Age :
One mounth
Name:
Jack
Color:
Black
Description:
Ineed any dog pitt bull
Age :
17 months
Name:
Kaiser
Color:
red/tan
Description:
big scary looking softie. if anything he is too cuddly.
Age :
6 years and 3 months
Name:
Damian and Bailey
Color:
White with Brown Spots
Description:
Here we have Damian and her adoptive daughter Bailey. These two are like peas in a pod.
Age :
3 Months
Name:
Bailey
Color:
White with Brown Spots
Description:
This is a picture of our little baby when she was just 3 months old, she's now 3 years old, but this is one of my favorite pictures of her.
Age :
7 months
Name:
angus beef
Color:
tan/white
Description:
angus beef
Age :
7 months
Name:
angus beef
Color:
tan/white
Description:
angus beef
Age :
2
Name:
Flip (The script)
Color:
Red
Description:
Hard headed but loyal. His greatest joy in life is jumping in bed and wiggling his way between me and wife
Age :
1 1/2 year
Name:
roxane
Color:
cinnamon
Description:
i
Age :
15 months
Name:
All the Rave (Rave)
Color:
tri color (blue, tan, white)
Description:
One of Lagniappe Kennels finest! Rave is beautiful and bully she is everything you could ask for out of a bully APBT she is sweet and smart and has amazing bone structure and shes just over a year old!! We cant wait to see what the future holds for this amazing female she is going to be a great mom and breed the best for sure!
Age :
1 1/2
Name:
Cookie
Color:
Brindle
Description:
Cookie is 1 1/2 yrs old. She is a very friendly dog that was rasied and loves to be around children. She loves to be rubbed and played with, as she is a very gentle dog. Cookie is house broken and has been since she was about 6 months old or younger.
Age :
1 year - 2 1/2 years old
Name:
Boosie & Missy
Color:
Chocolate and White
Description:
I'm waitinq for the male on the riqht to qrow a LITTLE more and we'll have some puppies.
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Chevy
Color:
Dark Brindle
Description:
My newest edition Chevy Boy. 12 inch head at 7 weeks old!
Age :
5
Name:
Zinc
Color:
black & white
Description:
A very motherly dog
Age :
16 months
Name:
layla
Color:
brindle/white
Description:
THIS IS OUR PRINCESS
Age :
4yrs
Name:
Jada
Color:
tan
Description:
Very smart and obedient. Loving and sweet. Loves to play catch with anything that is thrown, even in the water. Plays great with kids cause she loves the attention..most of all she loves to give kisses.
Age :
6
Name:
hammerhead
Color:
white
Description:
hammer is not a very good listener, he is hard to walk he will roll over while u try 2 walk him. You cant out him a chainlink fence he will chew his way out, he has lost a canine tooth and some front teeth because of that. I have my dogs in eletric fences. so if you think his mouth looks a little funny cause of his teeth. So yea I do have problems with this one but not my other ones
Age :
2
Name:
chewbacca
Color:
fawn and white
Description:
chewy is blind in his left eye, other that that he has a great disposition, very strong but a great attitude
Age :
2 months
Name:
Zara
Color:
Black and White
Description:
ZARA 2 MONTHS OLD
Age :
5 months
Name:
Champ
Color:
red/white
Description:
Champ surprised me when he got up to about 3 to 4 months.We thought he would be a small body bully but he turned out to be huge some people say he's on steroids come on a PUPPY! ON STEROIDS.
Age :
9 months
Name:
Missy
Color:
choclate
Description:
She's our baby. Very good natured. Our family loves her to death!
Age :
5 months
Name:
Ruby
Color:
Brown
Description:
Our rescue dog, Ruby. She is lucky indeed, for APBT are euthanized here in Clarksville, TN. She is a very sweet dog with a mild manner.
Age :
4yers
Name:
rex
Color:
ashen
Description:
muscler
Age :
2 YRS
Name:
BABY GIRL
Color:
RED
Description:
RED NOSE GATOR PIT...RIP BABY GIRL
Age :
15months
Name:
BUCK
Color:
lalic silver
Description:
lalic silver/blue razor edge pit bull. mommys stinky man
Age :
9 months
Name:
Tank
Color:
blue fawn
Description:
Tank is a very well bred male. He has heavy Watchdog bloodlines. He is Watchdog/Cady. Some of his ancestors include Pure Blue Purdee, Ruff and Ready, Debo, Blue Diesel, 187 Homicidal Roughneck, Blue Bruiser, Beezlebub and many more!
Age :
2 1/2 months
Name:
Missy
Color:
blue/white
Description:
Little Missy is UKC registered and going to be ADBA when her UKC papers get back. She is a highly intelligent female and I believe she will out-produce herself in the future. She is pure RE and has an excellent pedigree!
Age :
3
Name:
Skylar
Color:
Black and White
Description:
Get These Covers Off Of Me
Age :
2 years
Name:
SIFPITS SIR ROCCO BOLO
Color:
choclate bluie
Description:
we proud to introduce our new stud sir rocco bolo. at 1 years old rocco is weighing at a soild 98 pounds look for big things from this stud. lines maddlatinz butthead and chaingang
Age :
2 years
Name:
SIFPITS JUG HEAD
Color:
choclate bluie
Description:
JUGHEAD SPEAKS FOR HIM SELF NOT TO MUCH TO SAY LINES GRCH KNOWLWOODS GRCH GAFF GRCH REDWOODS
Age :
2 years
Name:
SIFPITS JASPER
Color:
choclate bluie
Description:
THIS IS ONE OF SIFPITS STUDS JASPER IS A 92 POUND BLE CHOCLATE MALE WITH TIGHT BLOOD LINES HUGHZEES CHAOS AND WATCHDOG CHECK WEB FOR MORE OF OUR STUFF YOU WONT BE DISAPOINTED.
Age :
1
Name:
Chopper
Color:
blue
Description:
85 lb baby!
Age :
2-YEARS
Name:
RICO EL MATADOR
Color:
BLUE-WHITE MARKINGS
Description:
THIS IS AN AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER IN ITS NATURAL FORM.AS YOU CAN SEE HE IS TALLER THAN A MILKJUG AND IS NOT OUT AT THE ELBOWS.IF YOU LIKE MY DOGS,I HAVE QUALITY PUPS NOW.Email me
Age :
2-YEARS
Name:
RICO EL MATADOR
Color:
BLUE-WHITE MARKINGS
Description:
WATCHDOG-HUGHZEE-COUTURIER-WINEGARNER!75 POUND MALE OWNED BY GHOST KENNEL.
Age :
7 yrs old
Name:
phil
Color:
brindle
Description:
hes a very lovable dog, he loves to play nd sleep nd he actually cuddles with u
Age :
10 months
Name:
chucky
Color:
black nd white
Description:
hes 1/2 red nose hes very lovable he loves to play nd sleep in this picture he was 9 months
Age :
11 MONTHS
Name:
DECO
Color:
BROWN AND WHITE
Description:
30KG
Age :
7
Name:
Roscoe Hicks
Color:
white
Description:
my slow bus dog
Age :
11
Name:
Malachi Hicks
Color:
bridle and white
Description:
great attitude,loves all dogs and people
Age :
3 years old
Name:
Justice
Color:
Brindle
Description:
A better friend then any person could ever be..Shannon and Justice
Age :
3 years old
Name:
Justice
Color:
Brindle
Description:
She is my bestfriend ,loving and loyal companion.I know I can always count on her to make me smile.
Age :
4
Name:
casper
Color:
white
Description:
the baby
Age :
4-MONTHS
Name:
QUEEN HABUSSA
Color:
WHITE-BLUEMARKINGS
Description:
SOME KENNELS REJECT THIS.I INVITE IT.SHE IS OUT OF HAMMER.MY SOLID WHITE BLUE NOSE MALE.THAT IS OUT OF A LITTER OF 9 ALL BLUE BUT ONE.HE GENERALLY THROWS BIG BONED SOLID BLUE PUPS.BUT EVERY NOW AND AGAIN I GET ONE OF THESE.SHES ALL THAT AND THEN SOME.DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE JUST BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE.GHOST-KENNEL
Age :
8-MONTHS
Name:
KING-PRIMO-THE-GREAT
Color:
BLUE-WHITEMARKINGS
Description:
COMING SOON.MY NEW STUD AT GHOST KENNEL. NESTLED IN PAINTROCK TENNESSEE.PRIMO IS UKC-ADBA-NKC.
Age :
both dogs are 3 years old
Name:
Krazy
Color:
red nose and brendel
Description:
Love those girls!
Age :
4 years old
Name:
Krazy
Color:
Blue
Description:
Blue
Age :
20-WEEKS
Name:
HABUSSA
Color:
WHITE-BLUE MARKINGS-BLUE NOSE
Description:
ONE OF TWO THAT CAME WITH A WHITE SKIN RATHER THAN BLUE.THE OTHER FOUR CAME BLUE BRINDLE-WITH WHITE MARKINGS.I BRED HAMMER TO HENASSY ON 4-5-08.IF YOU LIKE HABUSSA EMAIL ME A
Age :
20 WEEKS
Name:
HABUSSA
Color:
WHITE-BLUE MARKINGS BLUE-NOSE
Description:
THIS IS MY HABUSSA.THE BIGGER STRONGER VERSION OF THE CROTCH ROCKET.SHES OUT OF MY HAMMERTIME AND HENASSY.SHE IS ONE OF TWO THAT COME WHITE THE REST CAME BLUE BRINDLE ON WHITE. IF YOU LIKE HER.I MADE THIS CROSS AGAIN 4-5-08.HAMMERTIME
3 of 10 of my babies owned by pits by fritts-ghostkennel
Age :
2YRS-6MTHS
Name:
HAMMERTIME
Color:
WHITE-BLUENOSE
Description:
HEAVY WATCHDOG BRED 90 POUNDER WITH A 26 INCH HEAD .DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE JUST BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE. OWNED BY GHOSTKENNEL
Age :
ALL AGES
Name:
PLAY TIME
Color:
BLUE-BLUE BRINDLE-WHITE
Description:
CHILDREN PLAYING PITS BY FRITTS-GHOSTKENNEL
Age :
6WEEKS
Name:
JUICE
Color:
BLUE
Description:
ANOTHER KING IS BORN.YES HES WATCHDOG, WATCHDOG,OHHH YAAA
Age :
6 MONTHS
Name:
KING PRIMO THE GREAT
Color:
BLUE ON CHROME
Description:
SO FAR PERFECT SIZE, HEAD LOOKS.TEMPERMENTS GREAT.BLOOD WELL HES A LITTLE COUNTRY AND A LITTLE ROCK N ROLL
Age :
6 MONTHS
Name:
CROTCH ROCKET
Color:
BLUEBRINDLE
Description:
BLOOD EMPIRE THIS IS A FIRE BALL I JUST LUV HER WIDE OPEN ADDITUDE
Age :
ALL AGES
Name:
SOPRANOS
Color:
BLUE-WHITE
Description:
FAMILY PHOTO OWNED BY PITS BY FRITTS GHOST KENNEL
Age :
3YRS
Name:
DIAMOND GIRL
Color:
BLUE
Description:
BLOODLINE EMPIRE.HER BLUE IS MORE LIKE CONFEDERATE GREY OHHHHHH YAAAAAA OWNED BY GHOSTKENNEL
Age :
18 MONTHS
Name:
HENNASSY
Color:
BLUE-WHITEMARKINGS
Description:
OWNED BY PITS BY FRITTS GHOST KENNEL.THANKS TO POWERS PITS R US
Age :
6 MONTHS
Name:
KING PRIMO THE GREAT
Color:
BLUE-WHITEMARKINGS
Description:
THE NEXT BIG STUD AT GHOST KENNEL
Age :
2YRS-6MTS
Name:
HAMMER
Color:
SOLID WHITE BLUENOSE
Description:
A SOLID WHITE 88LB BLUE NOSE OWNED BY PITS BY FRITTS GHOST KENNEL. HE IS WATCHDOG,WATCHDOG, AND SOME MORE WATCHDOG GRANDSON OF BEELZEBUB
Age :
6 months
Name:
diamond
Color:
blue
Description:
Diamond is a 100% razors edge ukc registered female..
Age :
3
Name:
RCK's Cain
Color:
Red Rednose
Description:
Cain is our foundation male. He is the best dog we've ever owned and a major part of our family! He is currently 112lbs and works in Personal Pertection. We love him!