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Where did pitt bull terriers originate?
Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, originated in the United States in the 1800's.
What is the size of a pit bull in inches?
Staffordshire bull terriers are up to 16 inches, American Pit Bull Terriers can grow to 18 inches, and American Staffordshire Terriers can grow to 20 inches tall.
What has the author Dawn Capp written?
Dawn Capp has written: 'American pit bull terriers' -- subject(s): American pit bull terrier, Pit bull terriers
Do staffordshire terriers shed hair?
Firstly, there is no such thing as an ''English Staffordshire Terrier''. There is, however, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, English Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers - which all shed and are all individual breeds.
How long has Staffordshire bull terriers been about?
Since the 17th century where it emerged from a cross between Bull Terriers and other terriers of the time. At this time they were used for blood sports like bull baiting and bear baiting. These dogs provided the ancestral foundations for Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. This common ancestor was known as the Bull and Terrier. After these bloodsports were eliminated in 1835 these dogs came to be used in dogfights.
What is the average height of a pit bull terrier?
Most Pit Bull Terriers, or American Staffordshire Terriers, are between 43-48cm (17-19in).
What breed gets confuse with a pitbull?
American Staffordshire Terriers and Bull Terriers are often confused for pit bulls. Am Staffs and Bull terriers are AKC recognized breeds while the Pit is UKC recognized.
What is American pit bull registry and is it official?
Both the UKC and the ADBA register purebred American pit bull terriers and, yes, they're official.
What happens if you are found to have a pit-bull in Miami?
The law states:It is illegal in Miami-Dade County to own or keep American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or any other dog that substantially conforms to any of these breeds' characteristics. There is a $500 fine for acquiring or keeping a pit bull dog and court action to force the removal of the animal from Miami-Dade County.
What extra cross breeding did the Staffordshire bull terrier receive to differentiate it from an English Bull Terrier?
They are most closely related to bull terriers and emerged from crossings between bull terriers and other terriers that were around in the 17th century.
Do staffies have lockjaw?
This is a myth, Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not have ''lockjaw''. In fact, no breed does! Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers have exactly the same jaw formation as any other breed of dog. They do have incredibly strong muscles in their jaws but the condition ''lockjaw'' does not exist in any breed.
Are bull terriers srong?
Yes, with their lock jaw and musclar body, bull terriers are a strong breed.
